Didn't used to have anesthesia, much less safe anesthesia and monitored
vitals.
Didn't used to have sterile technique. CAT or MRI images.
A lot of diseases remain, they are genetic or otherwise currently inoperable.
So if you have some problem that can be scooped out, without you writing
in pain and then likely agony from sepsis, congratulations. You're luckier than many.
