This article traces the historical evolution of vascular surgery, from ancient empirical practices to contemporary open and endovascular techniques. Through key milestones, pioneering surgeons, and technological breakthroughs, it highlights the progressive understanding and treatment of carotid, aneurysmal, and peripheral arterial disease. Particular attention is given to the development of vascular surgery in Florence, illustrating how local academic traditions and influential figures contributed to shaping modern vascular care centered on innovation, precision, and patient-focused treatment.
University of Florence, Italy
Chapter Title
Le radici della cura: storia della Chirurgia Vascolare
Authors
Elena Giacomelli
Language
Italian
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0880-2.04
Peer Reviewed
Publication Year
2026
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© 2026 Author(s)
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Book Title
La Chirurgia Vascolare dell’Ateneo Fiorentino: 50 anni di storia
Editors
Carlo Pratesi, Raffaele Pulli
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
104
Publication Year
2026
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© 2026 Author(s)
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Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0880-2
ISBN Print
979-12-215-0878-9
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-0880-2
Series Title
Dialoghi con la società
Series ISSN
2975-0210
Series E-ISSN
2975-0334