QUESTIONS OF HISTORY AND MODERN TRENDS OF DEVELOPMENT OF VASCULAR SURGERY
The article provides an overview of materials and publications reflecting the stages of development of vascular surgery of the XX-XXI centuries. Considered historic operations on ways bloodstream developed N.I. Pirogov, A. Carrel, and describes the principal differences between direct and indirect operations revascularization techniques, including the modification of open operations in the great vessels, and modern endovascular interventions. Studies have shown that surgery to arteries give long and high clinical effect in such widespread vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, endarteritis and vascular pathology on the background of the diabetic foot syndrome. The role of modern techniques and indirect revascularization of the limb, including sympathectomy, mechanical and laser osteoperforation limbs. Results of the analysis indicate that the vascular surgeon of the XXI century will be focused mainly on the improvement of endovascular treatments.