Radgirl, I appreciate the correction! Never have you steered us wrong on this site, even when family is involved.
Though I refer you here (to the occasionally trustworthy Wiki place):
Ephraim McDowell (November 11, 1771 – June 25, 1830) was an American physician and pioneer
surgeon. The first person to successfully
remove an ovarian tumor, he has been called "the father of ovariotomy"
[1] as well as founding father of
abdominal surgery.
[2][3]
- Ed (Inventor of electrikery, the jet engine, warp drive, and familial
braggadocio!)
p.s. I share your good advice and wishes for
No Flare!