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Abū al-Qāsim al-Zahrāwī is also spelled Abul Kasim. But in full, it is Abū al-Qāsim Khalaf ibn ʿAbbās al-Zahrāwī. In latin, it is Albucasis.

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Abu Al-Qasim was born in 936 AD and died in 1013 AD.

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Abu Al-Qasim is considered one of the greatest surgeons in history. He is known for his contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the areas of surgery and the use of surgical instruments.

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Abu al-Qasim is credited with developing an early form of surgical anesthesia using opium and mandrake. He described the use of this anesthesia in his comprehensive medical encyclopedia "Kitab al-Tasrif." He described how to administer the anesthesia to the patients before surgery in order to reduce pain and discomfort during the procedure. Opium, which is derived from the opium poppy, has been used for centuries as a pain reliever and sedative. Mandrake is a plant that has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly for its sedative and analgesic properties. By combining these two substances, Abu al-Qasim was able to create anesthesia that was effective in reducing pain and discomfort during surgery. This represents an important step forward in the history of medicine.

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He developed and described over 200 surgical instruments and techniques, many of which are still in use today. Some of these techniques or instruments include instruments for internal examination of the ear, an instrument used to remove or insert objects into the throat, how to use a hook to remove a polyp from the nose, application of ligature for bleeding vessels, and internal stitching utilizing catgut, instruments for the inspection of the urethra and devised several dental devices and artificial teeth made of animal bones.

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He lived in Al-Andalus, which is modem day Andalusia in central and southern Spain.

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He Wrote "Kitab al-Tasrif"

The "Kitab al-Tasrif" is a 30-volume encyclopedia that covered a wide range of medical topics including surgery, orthopedics, and ophthalmology. He described and illustrated surgical procedures in great detail in the book, making it a valuable reference for future generations of surgeons.