Editorial: Pioneering Modern Surgery in Iran - The Legacy of Professor Yahya Adl

Tayebi, Pouya

doi:10.22088/caspjs.2025.2081247.1045

Editorial: Pioneering Modern Surgery in Iran - The Legacy of Professor Yahya Adl

Document Type : Editorial

Author

Pouya Tayebi

Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Rouhani Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.

10.22088/caspjs.2025.2081247.1045

Abstract

Professor Yahya Adl, widely regarded as the father of modern surgery in Iran, was a pioneering figure in the development of surgical practices and medical education in the country. He was the first to perform complex surgeries, including cardiac, thoracic, and spinal procedures, in the country. His innovative approaches led to the creation of specialized surgical departments, including the first trauma unit and blood bank in Iran. Throughout his career, he was dedicated to training the next generation of surgeons, establishing "Maktab-e-Adl" (the Adl School) which became a prominent educational center. Professor Adl’s influence extended beyond the operating room, as he also advocated for public health reforms and served the underprivileged. His legacy as an educator, innovator, and humanitarian remains deeply embedded in the fabric of Iranian medical history.

Keywords

Modern Surgery in Iran

Maktab-e-Adl

Surgical Pioneering

Subjects