The Leeds (Philip Clark) Donation
Instruments of Philip Clark and Leslie Pyrah
One of the reasons for the original creation of the Museum of Urology was to bring together collections of urological hnstruments from Hospitals and private collections throughout the country, so that anyone can share them and see them easily.
These collections, both large and small, have been photographed so they can remain in their hospitals or collections, whilst also being showcased in the Museum of Urology. Some have been generously donated to the museum for safekeeping and future study.
These instruments were given by the family of Philip Clark, a former Consultant Urologist from Leeds and a Past President of the Urology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine. As well as his own instruments they contain some used by his predecessor Leslie Pyrah, a Past President of BAUS and a major force in the development of urology departments in the UK.
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Paediatric Cystoscope

Addisons paediatric cystoscope made by Charles Thackray of Leeds
Gershom Thompson Punch

Made by the US company Bohem of Rochester, New York. Possibly brought back by Pyrah who went to the USA to learn the technique.
A Selection of bone cutters

Used by urologists to remove ribs when performing nephrectomies via a loin incision.
Bonney Reverdin Needle holder

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Fergusson's Bladder Tumour Forceps

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McCarthy's Resectoscope

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Milton's Lithotrite detail

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