Queye TV From Handsaw to Scalpel
Documentary
From Handsaw to Scalpel
De la scie au bistouri
2023
0:30
3 Seasons 18 Episodes
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A fascinating insight into the evolution of modern medicine as we explore the medical treatments for certain issues from past to present, seeing just how much we have learned through trial and error. The series is also a chance to see how medical advancements are currently used to treat problems in the fields of oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry, neurology, obstetrics and orthopaedics, and to see what the future may hold.

Episodes

Neurology
Episode 1

Neurology

This episode takes you through the history of neurology to discover the link between demonic possession and epilepsy, the beginnings of brain mapping, and more. In the operating room, witness the implantation of electrodes in the brain of a patient with Parkinson's disease.

28m
Orthopedics
Episode 2

Orthopedics

The modern world of orthopedics never ceases to amaze with its achievements, but our distant ancestors were far from breaking speed records when they had lost a leg... This episode takes us back in time, to when fabrics, leather, wood, and animal bones were all suitable for replacing a ligament, supporting a bruised back, treating a war wound, or replacing a limb. Then, it leads us into today's treatments and reveals what awaits the orthopedics of tomorrow.

28m
Gynecology
Episode 3

Gynecology

This episode takes us into the world of obstetrics, exploring treatments from prehistory to the present day and the future. From birthing potions and fumigations to rustic birthing chairs and tools that look more like torture devices, it's a science that has undergone significant evolution.

28m
Ophthalmology
Episode 4

Ophthalmology

In this episode, discover the history of ophthalmology, the branch of medicine dedicated to eye diseases, from the earliest Egyptian techniques to the electronic chips of the future.

28m
Dental Medicine
Episode 5

Dental Medicine

Over time, a sometimes questionable, sometimes painful, but always progressive, field of medicine has developed around our teeth. Dentures, prostheses, fillings, extractions, braces, crowns, implants, and whitening—this episode takes you on a journey through the history of dentistry, from the past, present, and even the future.

28m
Oncology
Episode 6

Oncology

This episode takes you into the world of oncology through surprising historical facts, the tragic fate of Marie Curie, and the dedication of the first doctors to use radiotherapy. Furthermore, explore current treatments and future solutions for this merciless disease.

28m
Graft
Episode 1

Graft

Humans have been performing transplants for over 3,000 years, in a time when sterile operating rooms and anesthesia were not commonplace. This episode explores the world of transplants, from the doctors of the past who made all sorts of dubious attempts to those of tomorrow who will make the concept of rejection obsolete. In the operating room, we witness a kidney transplant.

28m
Plastic Surgery
Episode 2

Plastic Surgery

This episode explores the rich history of plastic surgery. In doing so, it offers a glimpse into the ever-evolving procedures of tomorrow, encompassing the creation of lab-grown organs, prostheses, and human tissues, and the era of the augmented human. In the operating room, witness a surgery designed to restore the function of the membranes protecting the eyeballs.

28m
Pulmonology
Episode 3

Pulmonology

This episode takes you back through the history of pulmonology, including the damage caused by tuberculosis, and shows you the future of the discipline, thanks to advances that will soon make it possible to regenerate lung tissue.

28m
Urology
Episode 4

Urology

This episode presents all the experiments that have made it possible to treat incontinence, urinary tract infections, and genital malformations. It will also give you a glimpse into the future of this field. In the operating room, a patient is having an artificial urinary sphincter implanted.

28m
Psychiatry
Episode 5

Psychiatry

This episode takes you through the rich history of psychiatry, from demonic possession and lobotomies to drug experimentation and the circus of the insane. In the operating room, witness electroconvulsive therapy treatments, formerly known as "electroshocks."

28m
Cardiology
Episode 6

Cardiology

This episode takes you through the history of cardiology to see how the link between the heart and electricity was discovered, and also the origin of the famous heart symbolism. In the operating room, witness a delicate procedure on a patient suffering from atrial fibrillation.

28m
Hematology
Episode 1

Hematology

Hematology reveals itself as a science as vital as it is fascinating, centered on our most precious fluid: blood. From the era of bloodletting to the age of CAR-T cells and bone marrow transplants.

28m
Gastroenterology
Episode 2

Gastroenterology

Explore the fascinating intricacies of the digestive system and gastroenterology, a discipline once marginalized, now at the heart of modern medicine.

28m
Traumatology
Episode 3

Traumatology

From the first prehistoric amputations to the ambulance drones of tomorrow, we explore the breathtaking world of traumatology.

28m
Dermatology
Episode 4

Dermatology

Explore the fascinating world of dermatology, the medical specialty that cares for our largest organ: the skin. This episode traces the history of skin conditions, their social stigma, and the scientific advances in treating them.

28m
STBBI
Episode 5

STBBI

Let's delve into the taboo and complex world of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs). This episode explores the medical, historical, and social aspects of these infections.

28m
Infectious Diseases
Episode 6

Infectious Diseases

From ancient plagues to modern pandemics, let's explore microbiology-infectiology, the frontline science against killer microbes.

28m

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