2 publications

• Published Subscription 3 Apr 2019

  A Critical Appraisal of Ancient Surgical Instruments

  By Sherkhane Rahul Nagnath

  Abstract: Sushruta is known as ‘Father of Surgery’ for his valuable contributions in almost every aspect of surgery. As a surgeon, he has described various operative techniques in detail along with pre and post-operative care. He has given due importance to surgical instruments and has few chapters for it. While, counting qualities of surgeon he states that surgeon should have sharp instruments. This itself indicates importance of instruments. This paper briefly …

  Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 10–14 Read article →

• Published Subscription 19 Aug 2013

  Glimpse of Seevana Karma (Suturing) in Ayurveda

  By Sherkhane Rahul Nagnath

  Abstract: AbstractSushruta who lived about 1500–1000 B.C. in India was much ahead of his time in expounding and practicing the surgical principles of which the truth of many is only being realized now. He is considered as the pioneer in many fields. Suturing is one among his innumerable and valuable contributions. Basics of suturing which he described years back are still followed. His contribution in suturing technique is reviewed here. Literature …

  Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 21–24 Read article →