India, June 24 -- The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) in Scotland has honoured India's Maharishi Sushruta, widely regarded as the "Father of Surgery" and one of the earliest pioneers of surgical science, by unveiling a bronze sculpture in his memory.

According to an official statement from the College, the sculpture-generously donated by UK-based surgeon Professor Chandra Cheruvu and his family-has been added to the RCSEd Heritage Collection.

"The addition of the sculpture recognises the rich and diverse traditions that have shaped medicine and surgery across cultures and centuries, while reinforcing the College's commitment to preserving and celebrating surgical heritage," the statement said.

During the same event, a ma...