[60 years of organized surgery in Pozega]

The 60 years of organized surgery in Pozega started by Dr. Artur Horvat in the old Vucjak hospital is described. This period was designated by work, personnel and two wars occurring 50 years apart. Events and personalities dictated that time to be divided into 5 phases. The significance of that period is detailed by the use of surgical protocols, rare literature and verbal communications.