The #surgical practices of #ancient #India, as outlined in the Sushruta Samhita, represent a blend of theoretical #knowledge and practical skill. Centuries before modern surgical techniques were developed in the West, Indian surgeons excelled in complex procedures across general surgery, plastic surgery, and #ophthalmology. Their meticulous attention to anatomy, surgical classification, instrument design, and patient care reflects a sophisticated medical system comparable to modern surgery.

The #surgical practices of #ancient #India, as outlined in the Sushruta Samhita, represent a blend of theoretical #knowledge and practical skill. Centuries before modern surgical techniques were developed in the West, Indian surgeons excelled in complex procedures across general surgery, plastic surgery, and #ophthalmology. Their meticulous attention to anatomy, surgical classification, instrument design, and patient care reflects a sophisticated medical system comparable to modern surgery.