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Indian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 66, No. 2, Mar-Apr, 2004, pp. 69 Editorial Innovation Satish Shukla Chairman/Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery Code Number: is04016 Human mind has an unparalleled power of thinking and thought without any boundary. This has led to unprecedented development of Science since ancient and medieval age. First came development for survival whether to save ourselves or to find food. Survival once assured led to men's energy for personal and social developments to satisfy his wish and will. Invention of a circle, understanding of water as source of energy, use of metals in various uses of developments, nuclear fusion and a step on other planets are the developments created by these innovative mind. Similarly we have come a long way from the developed ancient era of Sushruta and Dhanvantari into the modern era of medicine. 17th and 18th Century has seen unfrequented growth in Surgical Sciences John Hunter, Lord Lister, and Louis Pasteur are the few pioneer's. Development in Anesthesia and X-rays (Roentgen-1895) led to further understanding of many diseases. Development of modern techniques (Blalock, Halstead, Bossini, Lambert and John Murphy to name few) in 20th Century changed the surgical scenario. Minimal Invasive Surgery though said to Start in 1901 (George Kelling) but got its due in surgical procedure since 1987 (Mouret) Now newer and newer Abdominal surgical procedures, retroperitoneal and Intrathoracic problems have been adventured by MIS. Newer development in instrumentation, computer use in Surgery, 3D computed programme, video guided surgery may take the precedence in future over conventional surgery. In India the development has taken place in Surgical field not only in above mentioned newer techniques but in Surgery done in Rural areas smaller hospital and remote places. Indian Surgeons have a desire to learn after their post graduation, and are now turning to the smaller places of the Country to serve the real people. I am getting so many case reports and innovative procedures done for common surgical problems under very odd circumstances, which gives the happy feeling about our surgical colleagues doing such wonderful job. We intend to publish more of such material in our future issues and encourage our colleagues to share their vast knowledge of periphery surgical skills with others. Innovation is a part of human mind as we trace the surgical history. It is not only restricted to well-developed hospitals, but also seen in developing peripheral hospitals with surgeons having open minds with zeal to dedicate his services to the patients with devotion and skill. Satish Shukla Chairman/Editor Indian Journal of Surgery © 2004 Indian Journal of Surgery. |
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