Dr Sagar, Prof Dr. Rajendra Singh, Dr Anamika
Vol. No. 21, Special Issue No 2 2026
Abstract:
Shalya Tantra, the surgical discipline of Ayurveda, is conventionally associated with operative interventions involving sharp instruments (?astra). However, classical literature—particularly the Sushruta Samhita—also describes the application of Anu?astra (subsidiary or non-sharp instruments) in clinical practice. This study critically examines the concept of Anu?astra as an early model of non-invasive or minimally invasive surgical intervention. Through systematic textual analysis of primary Sanskrit sources and traditional commentaries, the philosophical, procedural, and therapeutic dimensions of Anu?astra are explored. The findings suggest that classical Ayurvedic surgery incorporated principles consistent with contemporary minimally invasive surgery, including precision, tissue conservation, reduced trauma, and functional preservation.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrmst.v21i02.028
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