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Ancient Skull Surgery

Ancient Skull Surgery Had 80% Survival Rates Long Before Modern Medicine

Oct 16, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

Ancient skull surgery achieved survival rates that challenge modern assumptions. Trepanation evidence reveals skill, risk, and healing before modern medicine.

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