

In memory of Academician of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences Vasily Romanovich Braitsev – clinician and one of the founders of Russian proctology
https://doi.org/10.30629/0023-2149-2025-103-5-404-408
Abstract
The work presents key milestones in the life and scientific work of Professor V.R. Braitsev – a prominent oncologist surgeon and clinician, organizer of domestic medicine. Little-known facts from the life of the scientist are noted. It should be noted that he covered complex issues with such a long-range focus and depth that they are generally relevant for the modern Russian oncological surgical school. Whatever problems the inquisitive thought of Professor V.R. concerns. Braitsev, he constantly found creative ways to solve them. Moreover, this applied not only to coloproctology, but also to other localizations in abdominal surgery. Its theoretical foundations and vector of scientific research in the field of practical surgery and oncology are still used in modern research by scientists in this field. During his many years and eventful life, Vasily Romanovich provided the basis for the creation and development of practical Soviet healthcare.
About the Authors
T. Sh. MorgoshiiaRussian Federation
Temuri Sh. Morgoshiia – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after Professor A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
V. Ya. Apchel
Russian Federation
Vasily Ya. Apchel – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Senior Researcher; Professor at the Department of Human and Animal Anatomy and Physiology
St. Petersburg
E. K. Varseev
Russian Federation
Egor K. Varseev – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
E. A. Svintsitskaya
Russian Federation
Ekaterina A. Svintsitskaya – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
A. D. Melnichnikova
Russian Federation
Anastasia D. Melnichnikova – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
V. A. Prosekova
Russian Federation
Victoria A. Prosekova – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
L. D. Karpova
Russian Federation
Lada D. Karpova – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
Yu. A. Obnizova
Russian Federation
Obnizova Yulia Andreevna – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
A. A. Lovtsova
Russian Federation
Alina A. Lovtsova – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
D. D. Agrinskaya
Russian Federation
Daria D. Agrinskaya – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
E. S. Serova
Russian Federation
Elizaveta S. Serova – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
E. R. Moiseeva
Russian Federation
Elizaveta R. Moiseeva – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
E. V. Ababurko
Russian Federation
Elisey V. Ababurko – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
A. V. Brovin
Russian Federation
Aleksandr V. Brovin – 4th year student and SSS of the Department of Faculty Surgery named after prof. A.A. Rusanov
St. Petersburg
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Review
For citations:
Morgoshiia T.Sh., Apchel V.Ya., Varseev E.K., Svintsitskaya E.A., Melnichnikova A.D., Prosekova V.A., Karpova L.D., Obnizova Yu.A., Lovtsova A.A., Agrinskaya D.D., Serova E.S., Moiseeva E.R., Ababurko E.V., Brovin A.V. In memory of Academician of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences Vasily Romanovich Braitsev – clinician and one of the founders of Russian proctology. Clinical Medicine (Russian Journal). 2025;103(5):404-408. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30629/0023-2149-2025-103-5-404-408