This is a unique edition - the best medical novel of the 20th century, written long before there was interest in medical series and books. This is a real diary of a doctor, in which everything is true - from the first to the last word. Academician Fedor Uglov was not only a great surgeon of the 20th century, but also a talented writer who left behind a rich scientific and literary heritage. He lived a very turbulent and long life, until the last days he retained his health, clear mind and strength. Fedor Uglov became the only surgeon in the world who performed operations at the age of one hundred!About his fate - a simple village boy who most of all wanted to learn medicine, and then, thanks to incredible diligence and perseverance, became one of the leading surgeons in the world , and tells Fedor Uglov. Tells simply, without embellishment and narcissism. This book is primarily about love for one's work, the most difficult profession of a surgeon. Fascinating description of operations, complex cases, mysterious diagnoses. It is impossible to break away from the stories from the practice of Dr. Uglov, because they are more interesting and truer than any detective story. Twisted plot, skill in building a plot, climax and denouement - this is really a classic.This edition publishes an afterword "How to become a good surgeon", which has not lost its relevance so far and will become a true guide in the life of every student physician and novice physician. In the afterword, Fedor Grigorievich shares his many years of experience, gives instructions to young doctors.