Shalya tantra a branch of Ayurveda which deals with  Ayurvedic surgery and provides a basic understanding of the principles of modern surgery. Area of strength in Ayurvedic surgery is management of vrana(wound).Surgery mainly deals with wounds so Maharshi shushruta has described a lot about vrana (wound)in his text and it’s treatment. Bhagna (fracture and dislocation) and it’s chikitsa (treatment), Kshar sutra use in many ano-rectal diseases like Arsha (haemorrhoids), Bhagandara(fistula in ano),Warts , tumors etc. Para surgical measures like Jalaukaavcharan(leech therapy), Alabu(cupping therapy), Agnikarma (cauterusation),  Kshar karma for various diseases have been described in Shalya Tantra.

Though modern surgery has advanced in leaps and bounds, the Ayurvedic principles of pre and post operative care still has relevance today. Judicious application of Ayurvedic principles of surgical care can prevent complications and facilitate early recovery from surgical interventions. Ayurveda has historically made foundational contributions to the development of the branch of surgery. The practice of dissecting dead bodies to study anatomy, learning surgical procedures by practicing on dummies, development of sophisticated surgical instruments and the art of plastic surgery constitute the hallmark of classical Ayurvedic surgery. Sushruta, the Ayurvedic surgeon of yore is revered today as the father of surgery.

Vision & Mission

Vision:
Hand to Hand Surgical training.
❖ Develop basic skills to maintain surgical competence.
❖ Team works to give the best to patient care.
❖ Updating the surgical knowledge by exposing them to the modern surgical
techniques.
❖ Surgical care delivered to even the economically backward or underprivileged
society.
❖ Produce skilled Surgeon to serve humanity
❖ Establish Shalya Tantra in a scientific manner in view of modern scientific surgical
knowledge
❖ Establish Agnikarma procedure to manage pain and establish Sushruta Shat kriya
Kala and Shasti Upakramas in management of Diseases

Mission:

❖ Effective management of surgical disorders by the principles laid by Acharya
Sushruta.
❖ Practical application of para surgical procedures, Shasti upkrama in managing
Surgical disorders.
❖ Innovation and upgrading the department by the inculcating the students & staff to
practice classical techniques with integrative teaching.
❖ Keeping in pace with scientific research Theoretical as well as practical teaching.
❖ Training. guidance with innovative ideas and research activities to develop surgical
skills & subject in the Shalya Tantra.

Department Overview

Shalya means that which creates pain or agony to the body or mind and Shalya Tantra
is the branch which deals with the techniques by which this cause (Shalya) is removed. Thus
Shalya Chikitsa the branch of Ayurveda medicine that uses Surgical techniques traces its
origin to the most established treatise on Ayurveda, SusrutaSamhita.Dealing with Surgical
and Para surgical procedures in abundance, Acharya Sushruta is considered to be the Father
of Surgery, the Pioneer in Plastic Surgery a milestone in the field of Surgery. Over the years
it has made substantial contributions in the field of Ano-Rectal Diseases, Wound
Management, Urinary Disorders and Fracture Healing. Facilities includes ancient surgical
procedures and clinical applications of various treatment modalities, successful treatment
for Piles and Fistula as per Ayurvedic methodology, treatment of chronic diseases with
blood-letting through Leeches and practical training of surgical procedures on patients at
well-equipped operation theatre and procedure room.

Amenities and Facilities

➢ Modern Facilities with Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeries.
➢ Well-equipped Departmental Library with Modern and Ayurvedic texts to fulfill the
knowledge for students as well as staff.
➢ Seminar and PG classroom with Smart board for rendering the knowledge by
consultants and Experts.
➢ Separate Chambers for each Faculties.
➢ Kshara Sutra Lab and Skill Lab
➢ Seminars and PPT projectors Museum to assign students in various Innovative ideas
and Research projects.
➢ Shalya Tantra department involves surgical procedures to treat injuries, fractures,
abscesses, bone dislocations and Wound management.
➢ Shalya Tantra includes the study of orthopaedics diseases also such as discuses of
spine, tennis elbow and calcaneal spur etc.
➢ Urology & Ano rectal Shalya Tantra surgeries are also included.

Academic Activities

➢ Regular UG and PG classes
➢ Practical demonstration in skill lab.
➢ Bedside history taking for UG Students, Internees and PG students
➢ Regular presentation for UG Students, Internees and PG students
➢ Involving in inter-departmental presentations
➢ Article publications from faculties and PG students
➢ Guiding PG students for presentations in National and international conferences.