Question

Who is known as the father of 'Plastic Surgery'?
1. Charaka
2. Sushruta
3. GD Naidu
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Sushruta

The correct answer is Sushruta.

• In the 6th century BC, Sushruta was a physician in ancient India known today as the “Father of Indian Medicine” and “Father of Plastic Surgery” for inventing and developing surgical procedures.

• He lived in India from 1000 to 800 BC and is responsible in ancient India for the promotion of medicine.
• Sushruta's influential nature is focused on anatomical information and procedural surgical explanations.

• The "Sushruta Samhita" is considered the oldest text in the world on plastic surgery and is highly regarded as one of the Great Trilogy of Ayurvedic Medicine; the other two being the Charaka Samhita, which preceded it, and the Astanga Hridaya, which followed it.
• Ayurvedic Medicine is among the oldest medical systems in the world, dating back to the Vedic Period of India (c. 5000 BCE). 
• Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu (GD Naidu) is referred to as the "Edison of India" and "the wealth creator of Coimbatore". He is credited with the manufacture of the first electric motor in India.
• Charaka was one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda. He is known as the compiler or editor of the medical treatise entitled Charaka Samhita.