Vladimir Petrovich Filatov (Russian : Владимир Филaтoв , 15 [O.S. 27] February 1875, Mikhaylovka , Penza Governorate, Russian Empire - 30 October 1956, Odessa , Ukrainian SSR ) was a Russian and Ukrainian ophthalmologist and surgeon best known for his development of tissue therapy . He introduced the tube flap grafting method, corneal transplantation and preservation of grafts from cadaver eyes. He founded The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases & Tissue Therapy in Odessa , Ukraine. Filatov is also credited for restoring Vasily Zaytsev 's sight when he suffered an injury to his eyes from a mortar attack during Battle of Stalingrad .
First corneal transplantation was attempted by Filatov on 28 February 1912, but the graft grew opaque. After numerous attempts over the course of many years, Filatov achieved a successful transplantation of cornea from a diseased person on 6 May 1931.[ 1]
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Ramon Castroviejo - a Spanish contemporary of Filatov that was also a pioneer in corneal transplantation.
David Bushmich - an ophthalmologist under Filatov, worked closely with Dr. Poochkovskaya.
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^ Vladimir Filatov , peoples.ru
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