More Than a Textbook: Documenting the Evolution of Paediatric Surgery in Nepal

The publication of Basics of Paediatric Surgery: A Textbook for Medical Students and Professionals, edited by Prof. Dr. Rameshwar Prasad Pokharel with co-editors Dr. Geha Raj Dahal and Dr. Dinesh Prasad Koirala, marks a significant contribution in Nepal's medical education and healthcare literature. More than a textbook, it is the culmination of nearly four decades of clinical practice, academic leadership and institution-building dedicated to advancing paediatric surgery in Nepal. It is a work that not only imparts scientific knowledge but also chronicles the evolution of an entire medical specialty in the country.