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2600 years ago he and health scientists of his time conducted complicated surgeries like cesareans, cataract, artificial limbs, fractures, urinary stones and even plastic surgery and brain surgery. Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient India. Over 125 surgical equipment were used. Deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, etiology, embryology, digestion, metabolism, genetics and immunity is also found in many texts. |
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An
artist's impression of the great medicine man Sushruta, the father
of surgery. (the term and concept 'Doctor' did not exist then) Sushruta
lived in the 8th century B.C. and has authored the Sushruta Samahita Sushruta's
Compendium on Medicine.
Sushruta
