Major Operation

Major Operation is a 1971 science fiction book by Northern Irish author James White, the third volume in the Sector General series. The book collects together a series of five short stories, all of which were originally published in New Worlds magazine.

Stories

"Invader" – A series of clumsy accidents at the hospital lead Conway to suspect an alien presence.
"Vertigo" – a spinning ship is 'rescued' and brought to the hospital.
"Blood Brother" – Meatball's natural doctors are discovered.
"Meatball – Additional investigation reveals more about Meatball's doctors.
"Major Operation – A gigantic patient on Meatball fights medical treatment.