He is believed to have been the first to describe the concept of plastic surgery in his Sushruta Samhita.
He described over 120 surgical instruments and 300 surgical procedures in his work.
He is credited with developing the concept of anaesthesia using alcohol and other substances.
He is also believed to have developed the concept of sterilization using heat and chemicals.
Acharya Sushruta was a ancient Indian physician and surgeon who is considered one of the main contributors to the field of Ayurveda
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