Origins

The Universal Guide: Started by Elliott Carr Cutler and central Ohio surgeon Robert M. Zollinger, the Atlas of Surgical Operations is a standard textbook used around the world to demonstrate anatomy and surgical techniques.

Always Improving: The 5th edition of the Atlas of Surgical Operations, shown here, contains Dr. Zollinger Sr.’s handwritten notes for how he was going to revise the material for the 6th edition.

Current Day

The atlas is currently in its 11th edition with illustrations from Anthony Baker, lead medical illustrator at the HSL. The Medical Heritage Center has 53 atlases in various editions in eight languages.

How to Learn More

Schedule a Tour: Contact the MHC to schedule a tour. Email us at mhcmail@osumc.edu, or call us at (614) 292-3275. We are located in Columbus, Ohio.

More to Come: Watch for more Curator's Top 25 artifact highlights throughout the rest of 2022!

Medical Heritage Center Contact Information

The Ohio State University Health Sciences Library
5th Floor, Prior Hall
376 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3275
go.osu.edu/mhc