Major Operation

Major Operation is a 1971 science fiction book by James White and 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.

All stories relate to the discovery and exploration of the planet Meatball.

Stories

 * "Invader" - A series of clumsy accidents at the hospital lead Conway to suspect an alien presence.
 * "Vertigo" (1968) - a spinning ship (from the planet later nicknamed 'Meatball') is 'rescued' and brought to the hospital.
 * "Blood Brother" (1969) - Meatball's natural doctors are discovered.
 * "Meatball" (1969) - Additional investigation reveals more about Meatball's doctors.
 * "Major Operation" (1971) - A gigantic patient on Meatball fights medical treatment.

Characters
Conway

Locations
Sector Twelve General Hospital