SERGEI IVANOVICH SPASOKUKOTSKY AND HIS SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY

Introduction. Sergei Ivanovich Spasokukotsky occupies a significant and unique place in the history of Soviet surgery. After becoming an academician, he embarked on a challenging, yet rewarding and fruitful career as a zemstvo physician. This experience significantly influenced his research and teaching.

Aim. To study the scientific work of S. I. Spasokukotsky as one of the leaders of Soviet and Russian surgery in the first half of the last century.

Materials and methods. A search of available literary sources was conducted in scientific databases from 1928 to September 2025, without restrictions on the level of evidence or publication status. Both foreign and Russian articles were analyzed.

Results. Sergei Ivanovich holds a place of honor in the history of Russian surgery as the founder of an influential surgical school. This school is distinguished by its uniqueness, profound approach, and boldness in addressing both general and specific issues of surgical pathology. A hallmark of the school is fearless research in all areas of surgery, including scientific research and solving complex problems in practical surgery. The work of Sergei Ivanovich and his students always demonstrated an inextricable link between theory and practice. A rich and varied practical experience inspired and enriched the high-quality scientific work of Sergei Ivanovich's school.

Conclusion. The success of Sergei Ivanovich and his students was based on a high level of discipline and organization. He tirelessly and persistently trained his students in this spirit. This is why surgeons who graduated from Sergei Ivanovich's school entered life with extensive practical and scientific training, and in the vast majority of cases, Sergei Ivanovich could rightfully be proud of his students.

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