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February 9, 1825
Massachusetts Spy And Worcester Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Successful lithotomy surgery performed by young Dr. Lewis L. Miller on 52-year-old Galen Bowditch in Franklin, removing a large bladder stone; patient expected to fully recover, praised by attending physicians including his father.
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OPERATION IN LITHOTOMY
The above operation was successfully performed on the 12th ult. by Doctor Lewis L. Miller, son of Doctor Miller, of Franklin, at their house for the reception of invalids in that town, upon Mr. Galen Bowditch, of Needham. The patient was 52 years of age, and had been suffering for five years under this most distressing malady. The dexterity, skill, and presence of mind evinced by the operator were truly admirable, and would have conferred honor upon a veteran in science. Such an one was present in the person of the operator's father, and we shall long remember the expression of gratified pride and affection, which beamed from his countenance, as he witnessed this early and decisive promise of the future eminence of his son and pupil. Many physicians of respectability, who were also present, united in bestowing upon their skilful brother the just tribute of unqualified commendation.
The stone extracted from the bladder was of a large size, (about that of a hen's egg) and weighed nearly three ounces. No doubts are entertained of the complete recovery of the patient.
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The above operation was successfully performed on the 12th ult. by Doctor Lewis L. Miller, son of Doctor Miller, of Franklin, at their house for the reception of invalids in that town, upon Mr. Galen Bowditch, of Needham. The patient was 52 years of age, and had been suffering for five years under this most distressing malady. The dexterity, skill, and presence of mind evinced by the operator were truly admirable, and would have conferred honor upon a veteran in science. Such an one was present in the person of the operator's father, and we shall long remember the expression of gratified pride and affection, which beamed from his countenance, as he witnessed this early and decisive promise of the future eminence of his son and pupil. Many physicians of respectability, who were also present, united in bestowing upon their skilful brother the just tribute of unqualified commendation.
The stone extracted from the bladder was of a large size, (about that of a hen's egg) and weighed nearly three ounces. No doubts are entertained of the complete recovery of the patient.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Lithotomy
Bladder Stone
Successful Surgery
Dr. Lewis Miller
Medical Recovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Doctor Lewis L. Miller
Doctor Miller
Mr. Galen Bowditch
Where did it happen?
Franklin, At Their House For The Reception Of Invalids
Story Details
Key Persons
Doctor Lewis L. Miller
Doctor Miller
Mr. Galen Bowditch
Location
Franklin, At Their House For The Reception Of Invalids
Event Date
12th Ult.
Story Details
Dr. Lewis L. Miller successfully performed lithotomy on 52-year-old Galen Bowditch, who suffered five years from a bladder stone the size of a hen's egg weighing nearly three ounces; operation praised by father and physicians, full recovery expected.