The Man Who Removed His Own Appendix

Published: April 30, 2015, 7:50 a.m.

In April 1961, Russian doctor Leonid Rogozov developed appendicitis while working in Antarctica. The only solution was to operate on himself. Witness speaks to his son, Vladislav Rogozov.

(Photo: Leonid Rogozov during the operation. Credit: Vladislav Rogozov)