TO THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF PROFESSOR A.L. GUSHCHA

Abstract

In the article devoted to the 90th anniversary of the birth of Professor, Honored Scientist of the RSFSR Anatoly Leonovich Gushcha, he briefly describes the main stages of his life and work, achievements and contribution to the development of the Department of Hospital Surgery of the Ryazan Medical Institute and surgery in general. Under his leadership, the department actively developed the issues of endoscopic diagnostics and surgery, x-ray studies, extracorporeal methods of detoxification, treatment of purulent-destructive diseases, the use of low-intensity laser radiation and other advanced technologies in surgery. Reconstructive operations on the biliary tract, pancreas, esophagus, gastric passage, stomach and many others were improved.

Also, the professor was engaged in educational activities and wrote a number of methodical manuals on all program questions of surgery, as well as over 180 scientific papers. Under the guidance of the professor eight doctoral and 15 candidate dissertations were prepared. Five of his students have the title of professor.

Anatoly Leonovich conducted a great deal of public work. For 10 years he headed the department of postgraduate and residency, he was the chairman of the board of the Regional Society of Surgeons, a board member of the All-Russian and All-Union Society of Surgeons.

He was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honor, the Order of Friendship, the badges of the Honored Health Career and the Higher School of the USSR, the diploma of the Ryazan Regional Executive Committee and the Minister of Health of the USSR in 1997 he was awarded the honorary title «Honored Worker of Science of the Russian Federation». His work left a mark not only in the history of surgery, but also in the memory of his students and many grateful patients.