Sushruta the father of Rhinoplasty and Caeserian by Dr. Leo Rebello

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I am sending a copy of my letter circulated in July 2004 for Alt Health readers.

Because then this forum was not existing. But some members might have

read it on other forums.

 

 

Sunday, June 20, 2004 9:47 AM

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Sushruta the father of Rhinoplasty and Caeserianby Dr. Leo Rebello

 

Sushruta, a surgeon of the 6th century B.C., practised rhinoplasty 2600 years ago in India. The surgeons of the East India Company copied his technique and rhinoplasty was introduced to the world in the 18th century.

Sushruta, the son of sage Vihvamitra and a student of Dhanvantari of Kashi (Varanasi), also advocated what is today called the Caesarean operation. He was an expert in

removing stones from the bladder, locating and treating fractures and doing eye operations for cataract. He could also reapair noses, ears and lips lost or injured in battle or cuts as a punishment for adultery or robbery.

 

He administered wine to patients before the operation as a form of anaesthesia.