A Journey in Time; Muslim, Arab, and Persian Physicians and the History of Surgery

The role of Muslim, Arab, and Persian scholars and physicians in shaping modern medicine and surgery practice is often overlooked in scholarly discussions and is often underappreciated in modern literature. Muslim, Arab, and Persian scholars advanced surgical techniques and knowledge. They played a pivotal and important role in translating and preserving classical Greek and Roman medical and scientific texts and knowledge, which later significantly influenced the European Renaissance. Their work laid the foundation for many modern surgical practices and techniques and continues to inspire medical professionals worldwide. This abstract aims to shed some light on the significant contributions of figures such as Rhazes, Haly Abbas, Albucasis, Avicenna, and Ibn Quff to the development of surgery and surgical specialties, including general surgery. By highlighting these contributions, we seek to rectify the historical oversight and endure the profound impact of these scholars and their contributions to the field of medicine and surgery.