Urol. praxi, 2014; 15(1): 44-46

An outline of the history of urology (until mid-19th century)

doc.MUDr.Rudolf Michalský, CSc. 1, MUDr.David Míka²

¹ Chirurgické oddělení NsP Karviná

² Urologické oddělení, Fakultní nemocnice Ostrava

The article reviews data about a number of historical circumstances related to selected urologic diseases and examination and treatment

of the latter since the ancient Egyptian, Palestinian, Greek and Roman era. A survey of prominent medical practitioners of the time is

provided, focusing on clinical experience in urology and on the performance of cystolithotomy. The subsequent part of the article deals

with urological procedures as performed in medieval and early modern Europe. Initial attempts to establish urology on scientific principles

are related to chemical urinalysis (beginning with the second half of the 18th century). Construction of simple cystoscopic devices

in the early 19th century is reported as another significant breakthrough.

Keywords: ancient urology, medieval urology, early modern era urology

Published: February 1, 2014  Show citation