Abu Al-Qasim Al-Zahrawi
Abu Al-Qasim Khalaf Ibn Abbas Al-Zahrawi is one of the most famous surgeons of all time. His ingenious work has left a huge impact on the modern world. Many of the modern surgery tools are here thanks to him. Al-Zahrawi is also known as Albucasis in the Western world. Abu Qasim was known as Islam's greatest surgeon. He introduced revolutionary ideas about the practice of medicine and new ways to use tools.
Abu Qasim's books were later translated into Latin and other languages ( vis e versa of the Translation Movement). So many types of surgeries are around thanks to his introduction to these new methods. Plastic surgery's methods are here thanks to Al-Zahrawi. |