Abstract

Dr. Anant Kumar V. Shekokar*, Dr. Kanchan A. Shekokar and Dr. Gajanan Gawali

ABSTRACT

The Ayurveda system described separate modality for surgical and para-surgical intervention named Shalya Tantra which is considered as surgical science of ancient Ayurveda. The Ayurveda Shalya karma offers therapeutic advantages in several pathological conditions including Arsha, Jalodar Baddhagudodar, Mutrajvrudhi, Bhangandar, Kaphaj-lingnas and Mudhagarbha, etc. Shalya tantra offer Aasu kriya karanaath property, this branch involves utilization of Yantra, Sashtra, Kshara, Agni and Shlaka, etc. Sushruta the first surgeon of ancient time known as farther of classical surgery describes various approaches to perform surgical intervention for different therapeutic purposes. Sushruta develop cosmetic surgery and Sushruta Samhita is complete text which possesses information related to the problems of practical surgery. The post surgical measures of Ayurveda Shalya Tantra improves healing process and suppress chances of reoccurrence of surgical trauma therefore in many cases ancient Shalya karma provides complete relief. Present article emphasizes Ayurveda and modern aspect of surgery with recent advancement in surgical field.