Sushruta

Sushruta was an ancient Indian physician renowned as the father of surgery. He lived around 600 BCE and authored the Sushruta Samhita, a foundational medical text that details surgical techniques, anatomy, and wound care. His innovations included early methods of plastic surgery, such as reconstructing noses and ears, and he emphasized the importance of sterile techniques. Sushruta's work laid the groundwork for modern surgical practices and demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of human anatomy and medical procedures, making him a pivotal figure in the history of medicine.