*Lawson Tait*
Birth 1 may 1845
Robert Lawson Tait (1 May 1845 – 13 June 1899) was a pioneer in pelvic and abdominal surgery and developed new techniques and procedures. He emphasized asepsis and introduced and advocated for surgical techniques that significantly reduced mortality. He is well known for introducing salpingectomy in 1883 as the treatment for ectopic pregnancy, a procedure that has saved countless lives since then. Tait and J. Marion Sims are considered the fathers of gynecology.
*Robert Lawson Tait*
*During this time, his work included:*
1)First removal of an organ (ovary) (oophorectomy) for pain.
Observation of 2)association of cystic ovaries and excessive menstrual bleeding.
3)Surgical induction of menopause by removal of ovaries.
4)Removal of infected tubes.
5)Drainage of pelvic abscess.
6)First appendectomy 1880. It was later learned that he was anticipated by French-born English surgeon Claudius Amyand in 1735.
7)First cholecystotomy (gallbladder surgery).
8)Asepsis in lieu of Lister's antisepsis; he avoided the use of carbolic acid.
9)Flushing of peritoneal cavity at end of operation.
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