Maharishi Sushruta: The Father of Surgery Honored in Edinburgh

FAQs

Q1. Who is known as the "Father of Indian Medicine" and the "Father of Surgery"?

Maharishi Sushruta is known as the "Father of Indian Medicine" and the "Father of Surgery."

Q2. Which branch of medicine was pioneered by Maharishi Sushruta?

Sushruta pioneered Shalya Tantra, which is surgical science. His work covered over 300 surgical procedures.

Q3. During which period is Sushruta believed to have lived and practiced medicine?

Sushruta lived and practiced medicine between 600 BC and 1000 BC, which is over 2500 years ago.

Q4. What is the name of the famous medical treatise written by Sushruta?

The famous medical treatise written by Sushruta is called the Sushruta Samhita. It comprises 184 chapters.

Q5. Where was Sushruta's bronze statue recently unveiled?

A bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta was unveiled at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom.