# Old Operating Theatre

> Interactive historical simulation of 19th-century surgery for educational entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by Arcade Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-operating-theatre/id1569172933 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arcade Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437272542)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-operating-theatre/id1569172933/reviews.md

## What is Old Operating Theatre?

This app gives Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret audiences - onsite or at home - the chance to come face to face with a surgeon from the early 19th century. Mr Benjamin Travers was a renowned British surgeon whose diaries describe many of his procedures. In one entry in particular he relates the story of Elizabeth Raigen, a patient whose injuries required her leg to be amputated below the knee. Across three short monologues, ‘Mr Travers’ introduces the user (playing the role of a new medical student) to the operating theatre and explains Mrs Raigen’s surgery.

## Key features

- Immersive historical simulation
- Learn about 19th-century surgery
- Interactive monologues
- Role-play as a medical student
- Explore surgeon's diaries

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-operating-theatre/id1569172933/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great but 3rd plate just would not scan at all

*2024-08-10*

Great but 3rd plate just would not scan at all

## Frequently asked questions about Old Operating Theatre

### What is Old Operating Theatre about?

Old Operating Theatre offers an interactive experience where you play as a medical student learning about a 19th-century leg amputation from the perspective of surgeon Mr. Benjamin Travers.

### Is Old Operating Theatre free to download?

Yes, Old Operating Theatre is available for free download on supported devices.

### What devices support Old Operating Theatre?

Old Operating Theatre is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### When was Old Operating Theatre last updated?

The latest version of Old Operating Theatre was released on December 2, 2022.

### What is the age rating for Old Operating Theatre?

Old Operating Theatre has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience.

### Does Old Operating Theatre have ads?

No, Old Operating Theatre does not contain advertisements.

### What historical period does Old Operating Theatre cover?

Old Operating Theatre focuses on the early 19th century, specifically detailing surgical practices of that era.

### Can I play Old Operating Theatre offline?

The provided information does not specify offline play capabilities for Old Operating Theatre.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-12-02

UI updates.

### 1.1 — 2021-07-20

Bug fixing

### 1.0 — 2021-06-29

No release notes.

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