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Discover the life and legacy of Maharishi Sushruta , the ancient Indian physician known as the Father of Surgery and author of the Sushruta Samhita, a foundational text in Ayurvedic medicine. Sushruta , “Father of Plastic Surgery” and author of Sushruta Samhita (a comprehensive textbook on medicine and surgery) was an ancient Indian surgeon. The Sushruta Samhita: A Compendium of Medical Knowledge The Sushruta Samhita is a treasure trove of medical and surgical wisdom, organized into 184 chapters that cover over 1,120 diseases, 300 surgical procedures, and 125 surgical instruments [6]. This extensive text is divided into two main sections: Purva-tantra and Uttara-tantra. While the former focuses on general medicine, surgery, and ethics, the latter explores specialized branches like ophthalmology and otolaryngology [7]. World's First Surgeon: How Sushruta 's Surgical Wisdom Shapes Today's Medicine Sushruta , the ancient Indian luminary, set surgical benchmarks with his detailed Sushruta Samhita. A blend of surgical ...
