Phenomenon of Demikhov. At N.V. Sklifosovsky Institute (1960–1986). V.P. Demikhov and his experiments in the field of organ transplantation in 1968–1973

The article analyzes the experimental studies of V.P. Demikhov conducted by him in 1968-1973, studying content his report on work done during this period time and presented at Meeting Academic Council N.V. Sklifosovsky Institute July 1973 for re-election position Head Organ Transplantation Laboratory a new 5-year term. It follows from analyzed document that extent research made staff significantly exceeded data were Institute's reporting documents 1973, Research Plans 1974, plans implementing results healthcare practice 1974. Table illustrated indicated 1968–1973 more than 485 different experiments, including transplantation vital organs, experiments perfusion isolated resuscitation cadaveric hearts, heterogeneous blood transfusion. He actively collaborated with surgeons many clinical institutions Moscow (Institute Tuberculosis, S.P. Botkin Hospital, Hospitals Military District) other cities country (Frunze, Tyumen), conducting joint them. However, attempts to introduce methods developed into futile. Of all achievements years, method upper limb reimplantation was successfully applied clinic 1971 Professor B.D. Komarov.