A surgical gauze is described, comprising a first layer (1) of absorbent fabric, a second layer (2) of waterproof fabric and a third layer (3) of absorbent fabric. Said second layer (2) is interposed between said first layer (1) and third layer (3). Said first absorbent layer (1) is on top of the second waterproof layer (2) and is removable from a surgical site to combine the haemostatic, landmark surgery and counting function.