<unk>  is a non-invasive surgical method developed by orthopedic surgeon, Adolf Lorenz, who was known as "the<unk>  surgeon of Vienna". His medical practice was a consequence of his severe allergy to carbolic acid routinely used in operating rooms of the era. His condition forced him to become a "dry surgeon". Contemporary usage of the term refers to both invasive and noninvasive medical techniques and protocols. The expression does not mean<unk>  that makes no use of blood or blood transfusion. Rather, it refers to<unk>  performed without transfusion of allogeneic blood. Champions of<unk>  do, however, transfuse products made from allogeneic blood (blood from other people) and they also make use of pre-donated blood for autologous transfusion (blood pre-donated by the patient). Interest in<unk>  has arisen for several reasons. Jehovah's Witnesses reject blood transfusions on religious grounds; others may be concerned about bloodborne diseases, such as hepatitis and AIDS.
Bloodless surgery
Infiltration analgesia
Minimally invasive procedure
Hernia repair
Limb-sparing techniques
Local anesthesia
Wound bed preparation
Muscle energy technique