Originally, Ayurveda, the Indian medical system, has strongly advocated ethical code of conduct for surgeons, but does not get its due recognition till this date. Experimental Surgery is an important part of Surgical Ethics, described in Ayurveda as Yogya. He who desires skill (expertise) in the use of sharp instruments, alkaline and thermal cautery etc. should make use of objects similar suitable to the act and become skilled in surgical work. Different suitable objects have been described by Acharya Sushruta on which the ashtavidha shastra karma can be practiced. If a surgeon performs surgical operations without proper practical training, it may lead to various complications and such surgeons are called quacks. So, experimental surgery is of utmost importance for the success of a Surgeon.
Key words: experimental surgery, surgical ethics, yogya, asthavidha shastra karma
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