Operation Haberland

The Haberland operation is a surgical procedure developed by German surgeon Karl Haberland in 1901. It was intended to treat congenital chest wall deformity (pectus carinatum).

Haberland suggested using special metal plates and screws to fix the chest in the correct position. The operation was successfully performed on several patients, which allowed them to live a full life and play sports.

However, Haberland's operation had its drawbacks. Firstly, it was quite complex and required a highly qualified surgeon. Secondly, after surgery, patients often experienced complications such as infections, bleeding and pain.

Despite these disadvantages, the Haberland procedure has become one of the most common treatments for pectus carinatum. Currently, it is used in combination with other treatment methods such as bracing or surgical methods.

In conclusion, Haberland's operation was an important step in the development of surgery and allowed many people with congenital chest deformities to lead full lives. However, it also had its shortcomings and requires further development and improvement.

Robert Haberland is a German surgeon and medical scientist. Born on November 5, 1831 in Vienna, Austria, in the family of the famous surgeon Ignaz Günther Haberland. In 1902, Robert Haberlad proposed a technique for opening the abdominal cavity (retroperitoneal space), which was named after him. In 1912, he began to conduct his research in the field of anatomy, especially focusing on problems related to the arteries. During these years, Haberlad became involved in developing new cancer treatments, often looking to his medical practice for inspiration. He also wrote numerous articles for the medical press and published books on anatomy and pathology, which were translated into many languages. He was also an active teacher, teaching many students such as Otto Ebert and Hans Goodell. Robert Haberdahl made significant contributions to medicine and received many awards and honors during his life, including the Order of Michael and Honorary Doctor of Medicine from a number of universities and medical societies. He died on March 13, 1928 in Germany, where he was buried.