The Sushruta Samhita (Suśrutasaṃhitā, literally “Suśruta’s Compendium”) is an ancient text on medicine and surgery. Scholars believe it to be the oldest surgery manual in existence — at nearly 3000 years old. The book describes surgical training, as well as instruments and procedures. The process of nasal reconstruction due to trauma, is described in detail. … Continue reading Sushruta Samhita: the first surgical manual