Скачать или смотреть Surgical Legends Victor Gomel Part 1

Dr. Steven Lindheim chats with Dr. Victor Gomel about his history and the legacy he leaves behind.

Victor Gomel, M.D. holds the rank of Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He served as the chairperson of his department for fifteen years when the department was greatly expanded and attained international recognition. Dr. Gomel is internationally known for his pioneering work in both gynecologic microsurgery and operative laparoscopy. His experimental work over the many decades elucidated the functions of the fallopian tube and led to better understanding of the tubal and peritoneal factors that cause infertility. He also established an IVF program in Vancouver in 1981. Under his leadership this program was the first to achieve success resulting in the life birth on December 25, 1983, of the first IVF baby in Canada. Dr. Gomel is also responsible for the establishment of a master’s and PhD program in reproductive and developmental sciences within his department in 1984. Dr. Gomel has published in multiple prestigious books and journals, served on multiple editorial boards, received honorary memberships and awards of excellence from numerous international scientific societies and universities in recognition of his pioneering work in reproductive medicine and operative laparoscopy Dr. Gomel is also a recipient of the prestigious distinction of Chevalier of the order of the Légion d'honneur, awarded by Jacques Chirac, President of France in 2003. In 2008 he was elected Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. In 2009 he received the degree of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa from the Simon Fraser University. He was awarded the rank of Professor Honoris Causa by the National Medical Research Center for obstetrics, gynecology, and perinatology of the Russian Federation. In 2018, he received a medal of the Order of Valor from the government of Cameroon.