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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: Al-Zahrawi (Abulcasis) was a renowned Muslim surgeon, often called the "Father of Modern Surgery."
Al-Zahrawi (936–1013 CE), known in the West as Abulcasis, was an Andalusian physician and surgeon who authored the famous medical encyclopedia Al-Tasrif. This 30-volume work included a groundbreaking section on surgery that described over 200 surgical instruments, many of which he invented himself. His contributions to surgical techniques and instruments remained influential in Europe for centuries, earning him the title "Father of Modern Surgery."
Al-Zahrawi served as the court physician to Caliph Al-Hakam II in Cordoba, Spain. His work Al-Tasrif was translated into Latin and used as a standard medical textbook in European universities for nearly 500 years. He pioneered techniques in cauterization, lithotomy, and described procedures for treating fractures, dislocations, and dental problems. While Ibn Sina wrote the famous Canon of Medicine and Al-Razi was a great physician, Al-Zahrawi is specifically celebrated for his surgical expertise.
