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The ancient surgical science was known as Shalya Tantra. Shalya means broken arrow or a sharp part of a weapon and Tantra means maneuver. Shalya Tantra embraces all processes, aiming at the removal of factors responsible for producing pain or misery to the body or mind.
Sushruta was an ancient Indian surgeon known for his pioneering operations and techniques and for his influential treatise Sushruta-samhita, the main source of knowledge about surgery in ancient India.
The translator G. D. Singhal dubbed Suśruta "the father of plastic surgery" on account of these detailed accounts of surgery. [5] [6] [7] [8] It is generally accepted by scholars that there were several ancient authors collectively called "Suśruta" who contributed to this text.
Apr 5, 2024 · Meaning: Sushruta was a pioneer and possibly the father of modern surgery; his techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery, his emphasis on cleanliness and anesthesia, and his enduring legacy in shaping modern surgical practices are nothing short of marvelous.
Jan 12, 2018 · Sushruta (c. 7th or 6th century BCE) was a physician in ancient India known today as the “Father of Indian Medicine” and “Father of Plastic Surgery” for inventing and developing surgical procedures.
Sushruta ( IAST: Suśruta), the purported author of the Sanskrit -language Sushruta Samhita (Sushruta's Compendium), has been called the father of surgery [1] Dating the Sushruta Samhita has been a matter of debate, but a partial manuscript has been dated to 878 CE. [2]
Apr 6, 2024 · His monumental treatise on surgery, Susruta Samhita, glorified him as the Father of Indian Surgery. He was the first to systematize "surgery" into two distinct "fields," including, in essence...
Apr 5, 2024 · We delve into the Sushruta Samhita, the oldest surgical text, covering essential principles, pathology, anatomy, and surgical management. Sushruta's approach emphasized cleanliness, cadaver dissection, and innovative practices in anesthesia. Our article underscores the enduring impact of Sushruta's work on modern surgical science.
Sushruta is the most celebrated physician and surgeon in India. Though he practiced during the 5th century B.C., many of his contributions to medicine and surgery preceded similar discoveries in the Western world. Sushruta devotes a complete volume of his experiences to ophthalmologic diseases.
The Sushruta Samhita is best known in non-specialist sources on medical history for its approach and discussions of surgery. It is amongst the first medical treatises in history to suggest that a student of surgery should learn about human body and its organs by systematically examining a dead body. [128]
