THE VANISHING SURGEONS

About the Book

The Vanishing Surgeons takes the reader into Glasgow Royal Infirmary in Scotland during the nineteen-fifties. The “Royal” is two hundred years old with a proud history including the first use of antiseptic surgery and the establishment of the first school of nursing, the discipline of which is still apparent. But all is not well in this proud and disciplined hospital. A surgeon disappears without trace, and then another. When they are finally found it is in the least likely of locations. How did it happen? Was it an accident? Or was a young and ambitious surgical intern responsible?

About the Author

Born in Scotland, Graham Lister studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and served in the Royal Navy. He trained in general surgery at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, plastic surgery at Canniesburn Hospital and hand and microsurgery with Harold Kleinert in Kentucky. At the age of 37 he immigrated to the United States. A professor of three surgical specialties he was President of the American Societies of Reconstructive Microsurgery and for Surgery of the Hand. He lectured and operated in over 35 countries worldwide. In retirement, amongst other pursuits, he wood carves and is a volunteer worker with Habitat for Humanity.