Albucasis: pioneer of the modern anorectal surgery

Abstract

Albucasis is one of the world’s pioneers in surgery. In his book, “Al-Tasrif”, he described the surgical procedures and tools, as well as post-operative care in detail. He introduced colorectal surgeries in detail and used topical substances to accelerate recovery. Albucasis considered different approaches for anorectal surgeries and used them according to the complexity of the cases. Many of these methods were first invented by him and the effect of his ideas on modern surgical methods is evident. In this article, we discuss anorectal diseases treated by Albucasis using surgical procedures.

Kontribusi Abū al-Qāsim al-Zahrāwī pada Ilmu Kedokteran

“…Dalam bukunya Al-Tashrīf Li Man 'Ajiza 'An Al-Talīf dia menasehatkan kepada para ahli bedah agar melakukan bedah dengan cara yang sesuai untuk mengeluarkan tumpukan zat kapur yang telah menjadi batu dan dipecahkan dengan kempa (apitan) lalu dikeluarkan sepotong demi sepotong. Dia menemukan cara mengeluarkan tumpukan zat kapur yang telah menjadi batu melalui alat kelamin pada perempuan 41 .…”

Abu Al Qasim Al Zahrawi (Albucasis): The father of modern surgery

“…Abu Al Qasim al-Zahrawi (936-1013AD), one of the most important figures in Medieval Islamic Civilization medical history, was born in Al-Andalus, al-Zahra (Medina Azahara). The full name of Al-Zahrawi was Abū al-Qasim Khalaf ibn al-Abbas al-Zahrawi al-Ansari [1,2]. He spent most of his life in Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain) [1].…”

“…The full name of Al-Zahrawi was Abū al-Qasim Khalaf ibn al-Abbas al-Zahrawi al-Ansari [1,2]. He spent most of his life in Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain) [1]. Al-Zahrawi is referred to as the "father of modern surgery" for his work laying the foundations of modern medicine and his innovative practices in the field of surgery [1,3].…”

“…He spent most of his life in Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain) [1]. Al-Zahrawi is referred to as the "father of modern surgery" for his work laying the foundations of modern medicine and his innovative practices in the field of surgery [1,3]. He devoted his whole life to the advancement of medicine and surgery as a whole.…”

“…During this period, important medical advances were made, during which the foundations of modern medical practices were laid [2]. Al-Zahrawi played a vital role in the development of surgical practices and was considered the greatest surgeon of the Islamic golden age [1,5]. Al-Zahrawi, who studied in Cordoba and took lessons from the masters of this science center, has the title of surgeon who is the most known and whose works are known among muslim surgeons [2].…”