1041 UROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS IN THE 10TH CENTURY- CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALBUCASIS, THE SHEIKH OF SURGERY

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You have accessJournal of UrologyMale Voiding Dysfunction (BPH & Incontinence) & Infection1 Apr 20121041 UROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS IN THE 10TH CENTURY- CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALBUCASIS, THE SHEIKH OF SURGERY Fahd Khan, Sanjeev Madaan, Ian Dickinson, and Seshadri Sriprasad Fahd KhanFahd Khan Dartford, United Kingdom More articles by this author , Sanjeev MadaanSanjeev Madaan Dartford, United Kingdom More articles by this author , Ian DickinsonIan Dickinson Dartford, United Kingdom More articles by this author , and Seshadri SriprasadSeshadri Sriprasad Dartford, United Kingdom More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2012.02.1146AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Abu al-Qasim Khalaf ibn al-Abbas Al-Zahrawi, also known as Albucasis, lived in Andalusia, Spain from 936-1013 AD. Albucasis, the “Greatest Physician of his Age” was a court surgeon and prominent chemist for the Muslim ruler of Al Andulus. We are able to observe his findings from a manuscript he wrote called the Al Tasrif which contains guidelines for surgery that are still referred to today. METHODS Images of the results of the experiments will be reproduced with permission. A historical account using the Al Tasrif and other electronic resources. RESULTS Albucasis is renowned for his contribution to surgery and urology. Through his magnum opus called the Al Tasrif he provided a comprehensive set of guidelines on the practices of surgery, urology, medicine, otolaryngology, obstetrics, and orthopedics. The book has been implemented for over 700 years; it was translated by the Italian, Gerard di Cremona. Furthermore, Albucasis describes the treatments of over 300 diseases, by the utilization of herbs and ointments, and the structures and use of over 200 surgical instruments, many pertinent to practices today. For urinary retention, Albucasis describes a straight catheter made from silver and lubricated with egg white which was different to Galen's S-shaped catheter. For bladder irrigation unlike his predecessors, Celsus and Paulus, Albucasis described in great detail and with many illustrations, the Zaraqqa syringe, comprised of an elongated, silver tube containing three holes in it, used for both irrigation and bladder aspiration. Albucasis observed previous works, and concluded that the best method of circumcision was the use of scissors and thread ligature. With respect to renal tract calculi, he established early lithotomy. Straight forceps known as Al Kalaleeb were implemented to break down bladder calculi via an incision through the perineum. Al Mishaab drills were gently applied to break down urethral calculi. CONCLUSIONS Albucasis contributed an abundance to many fields of surgery. His theories of medical science were thought to be more sophisticated than that of who preceded him whether it be Galen, Ammonius, or Susruta. His teachings still echo over 1000 years in the application of urological surgery. © 2012 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 187Issue 4SApril 2012Page: e422-e423 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2012 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Fahd Khan Dartford, United Kingdom More articles by this author Sanjeev Madaan Dartford, United Kingdom More articles by this author Ian Dickinson Dartford, United Kingdom More articles by this author Seshadri Sriprasad Dartford, United Kingdom More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Advertisement PDF DownloadLoading ...