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To analyze and correlate classical Ayurvedic principles of suturing with modern surgical techniques.

January 18, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Seevana Karma: An Ayurvedic Review on Suturing and Its Practical Applicability

*V*1Dr. Arpitha Kulkarni, 2Dr. Sheshashaye B., 3Dr. Shailaja S. V.

Key Points

To analyze and correlate classical Ayurvedic principles of suturing with modern surgical techniques.
Compilation of Ayurvedic texts on seevana karma
Analysis of contemporary suturing practices
Correlation of principles between ancient and modern practices
Classical descriptions align closely with modern suturing techniques
Principles of wound approximation are similar in both contexts
Indications and contraindications reflect contemporary surgical understanding

Abstract

Seevana Karma (suturing) is one of the Ashtavidha Shastra Karma described by Acharya Sushruta and remains a cornerstone of both ancient and modern surgical practice.1 The principles of wound approximation, choice of suture material, needle design, indications, contraindications, and post-suturing care outlined in Ayurvedic classics closely parallel contemporary surgical science. This review aims to compile, analyze, and correlate classical descriptions of Seevana Karma with modern suturing techniques, highlighting its relevance and applicability in present-day surgical practice.

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