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now publish. In response to complaints from
Maunsell & Dr Ferdinand Batchelor, a purpose - built operating theatre was built in which both could safely open the pelvis and abdomen (and in the case of Maunsell, a world first operation, opening the back of the brain). Maunsell represented the New Zealand Medical Association at the first Congress (Adelaide 1887) & presented 7 papers. An important paper at the 2nd Congress (1889) was âA New Method of Intestinal Resectionâ. Two months later he was appointed âLecturer on Surgeryâ.
39:, and to operate for internal disorders of the pelvis, abdomen, skull and brain. Among his original contributions was a technique for excising bowel tumours and joining the cut ends to restore continuity. He also originated a flap method of amputating the tongue and a new technique for cleft palate operation in which he used woodcarverâs tools when reconstructing the bony defect in the hard palate. He also undertook a world-first operation on the hind brain (cerebellum) to relieve pressure from a life-threatening expanding cyst.
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103:. Three open boats were launched (with no provisions), the first landing to seek help. Boats 2 and 3 drifted for 2 days, landing on DâUrville Island (during which a crew member drowned). Boat 3 (containing the Maunsell/Fosbery group) was later found by Maoris who helped by the Naval Brigade, returned to a jubilant Nelson. Alice Maunsell (3yrs) died 3 months later from the effects of exposure.
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turning it inside out. The second paper described resection of tumour in the lower colon/upper rectum, retaining the sphincters & continence. Maunsell did not forget the
University, donating anatomical models and welcoming students in London. In 1893 Queen Victoria opened the Imperial Institute and the Maunsells attended the Royal Gala.
75:, who coincidentally had reported the first use of carbolic antiseptic in New Zealand. He married Mary Augusta Fosbery on April 27, 1871 and the Maunsells' first child, Ada Mary, was born in 1872, followed by Alice Mary Fosbery (1874), Francis, Miriel Clarence, Kathleen Fosbery (1878) and Lylie Widenham (1880).
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University granted Maunsell leave partly on health grounds but also to study schools of surgery in Europe and America. They settled in South Kensington. The Maunsells joined the Royal Colonial Institute (RCI) and, it was reported they ââŚgave hospitality to all comers from NZâ. At
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A world pandemic of influenza reached London in early 1895. Maunsell, with previous lung problems, died after a weekâs illness aged 49. The funeral was on Feb. 25 and his remains cremated (an uncommon practice at the time), at Woking on Feb. 26. Tributes in his obituaries included those in the
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on 22 February 1845, died 21 February 1895) was an early colonial surgeon, first in
Australia (briefly) and then in New Zealand where his skilled and innovative surgery gained both national and international recognition. His untimely death in London at the age of 49, from influenza, ended an
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Maunsell entered private practice but still had access to the hospital. Surgery was limited, often for injured limbs (lacerations, fractures, dislocations) or excision of diseased joints (e.g., from
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