Cataract surgery by the mysterious king of Thanjavur | Maharaj Serfoji 2 | Saraswathi Mahal Library
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Ophthalmic contributions of Raja Serfoji II (1798-1832)
A team of 2 ophthalmologists, director of laboratory services, one archeologist and a photographer visited Sarasvathi Mahal Library, March 2004. Photographs of ophthalmic records were taken and analysed. An interview of the present prince, S Babaji Rajah Bhonsle was taken. Ophthalmologic case sheets of 44 patients, 18 pictures were found.
Forty-four patient's ophthalmic records were found. Six records were written in Modi script, 38 were written in English and 18 drawings were found.
In Thanjavur, King Serfoji II carried out methodical ophthalmic practices between 1798 and 1832. Both European and Indian medicines were used. Cataract Surgery was performed. Detailed ophthalmic records were maintained. The only evidence of Serfoji's amazing contribution to medicine lies in 50 charts and manuscripts.
Thanjavur contains over 90 temples, as it was ruled by the Cholas between the 1st and the 12th centuries, the Nayakas in the 16th century, and the Marathas in the 17th and 18th centuries.[1] Thanjavur is a cultural citadel of Tamil Nadu for thousands of years. Chhatrapati Shivaji's half brother Venkoji founded the Thanjavur Maratha dynasty in 1675. Serfoji II was the 10th ruler from Venkoji. King Serfoji II was born on September 24, 1777. He ruled between 1798 and 1832. He was a scholar, philosopher, and humanist. Serfoji established Dhanvantari Mahal, a hospital that took care of patients of all specialties, a research institute, which produced herbal medicine for humans and animals.
A team of two ophthalmologists, the director of laboratory services, one archeologist and a photographer visited the Sarasvathi Mahal Library, in March 2004. Photographs of ophthalmic records were taken and analyzed. An interview of the present prince, S Babaji Rajah Bhonsle was taken. Ophthalmologic case sheets of 44 patients and 18 pictures were found.
Raja Serfoji had interest in art, culture, education, science and technology, and music and dance. Serfoji had a collection of bronze statues kept in an art gallery. His contribution toward medical field was extraordinary. Available Modi scripts indicate that Raja Serfoji II had physicians to treat and dispense Ayurvedic, Unani, and allopathic medicines.
In the place called Dhanvantari Mahal, medicines of Siddha, Ayurveda, and Unani were produced. Herbal gardens were maintained and also detailed case sheets were maintained in the dispensary. He also published many books on various diseases and methods to cure those problems. He has published books on surgical equipments, which is necessary for surgical procedures.
A book on various health problems compiled as “Sarabhendra Vaidhya System” and published by King Serfoji is one among the best. This book dealt with several diseases, such as Garbhini Bala Roga (Diseases of pregnant women and children), Nayana Roga (Diseases of the eye), Vata Roga (Diseases of nerves and joints), Gunma Roga (Stomach trouble), Nirizhivu (Diabetics and other urinary diseases), Visha Vaidhyam (Poisonous bites and drugs), Kshaya Rogam (Asthma, cough, and so on), Janni Rogam (Delirium), and Pandu Kamalai (Anemia and jaundice).
King Serfoji also built a pharmaceutic godown, Aoushadha Kothari, where pharmaceutic products were stored. On a pilgrimage to Kasi (Benaras), the King took with him 8 boxes full of medicines and 1 box full of medical instruments to do surgery.
Serfoji took special care to treat eye ailments. It is said that the king himself was an expert in treating eye diseases and in performing cataract operations. An English Ophthalmologist Dr McBean, was attached to the Dhanvantari Mahal. Dr T S Amrithalingam Pillai also assisted in ophthalmic treatment.
Following treatment or surgery, vision was recorded in the form of “improved” or “same.” Patients were paid rupees 2 as “inam” (reward) at the time of discharge.
Conclusion:
In Thanjavur, King Serfoji II carried out methodical ophthalmic practices between 1798 and 1832. Both European and Indian medicines were used. Cataract surgery was performed. Detailed ophthalmic records were maintained. The only evidence of Serfoji's amazing contribution to medicine lies in 50 charts and manuscripts. He may have sought no recognition or won no awards, but if one can find the time and pause to consider the vastness of his humanitarian efforts, one will understand the magnitude of his achievement. This could be found in the simplest of his actions.
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