Abstract:

Abstract Cesarean operation is a laparotomic procedure in which an incision is made through the abdominal wall and uterus in order to deliver babies when vaginal delivery is impossible. It is performed frequently when the life of the baby and/or the mother is at risk. Cesarean delivery rate in our country is 47% which is more than recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and it is also high compared to other countries. The first Cesarean section which the mother survived was performed in the 1500s. However, mother death rates in cesarean section was still as high as 85% even in the late 1800s. Deaths usually occurred due to uncontrollable bleeding during the operation. But, as the anatomical knowledge improved, the cesarean section technique was refined as well as other surgical procedures and modern standards were achieved with the help of developments in anesthesiology. The idea expressed in the frequently quoted saying "Nulla Medicina Sine Anatomy" (There is no medicine without anatomy) is justified whenever the historical aspect of any topic in medicine is explored. Our aim is to explore the historical development of the cesarean section, which is a widely used surgical procedure, in the context of improvements in anatomy.

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