Shalya Tantra Illustration on Yogya Vidhi - Practical Approach

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Surgery, the art and science that intricately blends skill, knowledge, and compassion, stands as a testament to humanity's pursuit of healing and restoration. Within these pages lies a compendium born of dedication, experience, and the ceaseless quest for excellence in the field of surgical practice.

This book endeavors to be a guiding beacon for surgeons, residents, and medical practitioners navigating the vast and ever-evolving landscape of surgical interventions. It aspires to be a companion, illuminating the path through the complexities and nuances inherent in surgical procedures, from the foundational principles to the latest advancements.

In crafting this comprehensive work, esteemed experts and practitioners from diverse surgical specialties have lent their expertise. Their collective wisdom and firsthand experiences enrich these chapters, providing a panoramic view of the multifaceted realm of surgery.

While no single tome can encapsulate the entirety of surgical knowledge, it is our fervent hope that this book serves as a source of enlightenment, inspiration, and practical guidance. May it embolden the novice, sharpen the skills of the adept, and foster a relentless pursuit of excellence within every reader.

The art of surgery is an ongoing dialogue between tradition and innovation, between tried-and-tested methods and ground-breaking technologies. It is a discipline that marries the precision of science with the compassion of caring. As such, this book is a tribute to the past, a testament to the present, and a compass for the future of surgical practice.

The definition of an ideal surgeon according to the great surgeon Sushruta is "A person who possesses courage and presence of mind, a hand free from perspiration, tremor less grip of sharp and good instruments and who carries his operations to the success and advantage of his patient who has entrusted his life to the surgeon. The surgeon should respect this absolute surrender and treat his patient as his own son."

Surgery forms a major role in general medical training. 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. Since warfare was common then, the injuries sustained led to the development of surgery as refined scientific skill.

SUSHRUTA: AS A FATHER OF AYUREVDIC SURGERIES

Sushruta is an adjective which means renowned. Sushruta is reverentially held in Hindu tradition to be a descendent of Dhanvantari, the mythological god of medicine or as one who received the knowledge from a discourse from Dhanvantari in Varanasi.[ Sushruta lived 2000 years ago in the ancient city of Kashi, now known as Varanasi or Banaras in the northern part of India. Varanasi, on the bank of Ganga, is one of the holiest places in India and is also the home of Buddhism. Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical disciplines. The Sushrutaa Samhita is among the most important ancient medical treatises and is one of the fundamental texts of the medical tradition in India along with the Charak Samhita.