Photos: Life on the Cutting Edge Photos associated with the book: Life on the Cutting Edge L to R, Dr Jim Davidson (Rheumatology) and Dr. Dan Stormont (Orthopedics), who in 1989 persuaded me (R) to come to Monroe. Circa 1991….early Laparoscopic surgery This was the visualisation we achieved with our early laparoscopic Gallbladder surgery. Compare that with pic below. Inflammed Gallbladder.……. But great picture! Knife blade in stomach The blade and wraping Massive Free air Gangrenous Gallbladder Carotid artery isolated Artery opened with shunt in place and severe blockage The blockage removed Artery closed up The first two EVAR patients Dr Rick Baker and I took care of