In Memory of Professor Vladimir Mikhailovich Bensman

Abstract

Vladimir Mikhailovich Bensman, a member of a renowned medical dynasty and veteran of the Great Patriotic War, made an invaluable contribution to the development of Russian medicine.

This work covers key stages of his professional career: from the establishment of anesthesiology services in the North Caucasus to the creation of unique surgical methods for the treatment of scoliosis and purulent pathologies. Particular attention is paid to his pioneering contribution to diabetology – the development of organ-preserving tactics for diabetic foot syndrome, which significantly reduced the incidence of high low limb amputations. For his outstanding achievements in his many years of medical, scientific, educational, and public work, V. M. Bensman was awarded the titles of Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation, Honored Scientist of Kuban, Inventor of the USSR, laureate of the Krasnodar Krai Administration Prize, and Honorary Citizen of the City of Krasnodar, Honorary member of the Surgical Society "Wounds and Wound Infections". Vladimir Mikhailovich Bensman was awarded six state awards as a participant in the Great Patriotic War, as well as five medals and two government badges for his work in peacetime. The author of over 300 scientific papers and the founder of his own surgical school. Professor V. M. Bensman remained true to the principles of clinical compassion and scientific inquiry until his last days. His legacy lives on in his numerous students and the treatment methods he has implemented into practice.