Abstract

TRIVIDHA KARMA IN SHALYA TANTRA: REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Saipoornima C.* and Dr. Siddayya Aradhyamath

ABSTRACT

Susrutha Samhita is a good old treaties regarding medical sciences especially in the field of surgery, Sushruta’s division of surgical activity into three parts- pre operative, operative and post-operative is based on sound scientific principles. Acharya Sushruta has explained In detail the pre-operative procedure (Purva Karma)- accessories to be obtained before the commencement of the main surgical procedure. Operative procedure (Pradhan Karma)- main surgical procedure and the Post-operative procedure (Pashchat karma)- measures to be taken after operation until the patient is discharge. All the procedures including under these three headings are very essential for a successful surgery and the helpful in the prognosis of disease. Pre operative and Post operative procedures are equally important as the main operative procedures, so appropriate care and important should be given before and after surgery, as these procedure are important for the prognosis of the disease.

Keywords: Purva Karma, Pradhana Karma, Pashchat Karma.