Sushruta: Foundation for surgical practice

Sushruta was an ancient indian surgeon (600 b.c.) who resided in varanasi.the teachings and work of sushruta is compiled in a treatise called sushruta samhita (sushruta's compendium),which is believed to be a part of atharvaveda. it contains 184 chapters,descriptions of 1,120 illnesses,300 surgical procedures,classification of human surgery in 8 categories,over 120 surgical instruments and around 700 drugs of animal,plant and mineral origin. sushruta was one of the earliest exponents of surgery as an art and science. sushruta's principles and teachings took surgery in ancient india to a noteworthy pedestal,making it the golden age of surgery. he is truly the “father of surgery” and “father of plastic surgery”. it is extremely essential that we put his principles into practice,and preserve the dignity of our noble profession. that would be the ideal tribute to this legendary figure. © journal of krishna institute of medical sciences university.