History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c21.s4.1

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The clinical approach and surgical treatment of certain abdominal disorders mentioned by Suśruta have given a new light to modern surgery. The management and surgical treatment of perforation of intestines mentioned by Suśruta in such an excellent way that it is being followed by the modern surgery, as well as the description pertaining to intake of blood seemed to be rational and scientific. In addition, Suśruta has given a clear description on paracentasis of abdomen in cases of ascites. After the complete outflow of the fluid, the abdomen should be firmly tied with a many tailed bandage in order to prevent further accumulation of fluid. In modern surgery too, the same surgical approach has been described, which affirms the value of the ancient surgery. The ancient method of surgical approach to remove the urinary calculi appears to be in no way different as worked out at the present era by the modern surgeons.