
17/10/2024
The Forgotten Genius: Al-Zahrawi – Father of Modern Surgery
Today, let’s talk about a man whose contributions still save lives – Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi (936–1013), the pioneer of surgery. Did you know he was the first to perform cesarean sections and use catgut for internal stitches, which dissolve naturally in the body? His 30-volume medical encyclopedia, Al-Tasrif, was a reference in Europe for centuries!
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