Zerenin-Kümmell Operation

The Zerenin-Kümmell operation is a surgical procedure named after the Russian surgeon V.P. Zerenin and the German surgeon N. Kümmel.

This operation is used to treat lumbar spine fractures. It involves removing the damaged intervertebral disc and bone fragments that deform the spinal canal. This allows the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots to be decompressed, relieving the compression.

After removing the damaged tissue, a bone graft or implant is installed between the remaining vertebrae to restore the height of the intervertebral space and fix the spine.

Thus, the Zerenin-Kümmell operation eliminates compression of neural structures during spinal fractures and prevents the development of complications.

The Zerenin-Kümmel operation (Z-K operation) is a surgical procedure that is used to treat patients with breast cancer. It was developed in the 1950s by Russian and German surgeons.

The operation is performed by removing the breast and axillary area, as well as lymph nodes. The diseased breast tissue, which may contain cancer cells, is then removed. After surgery, the patient may be given radiation therapy and chemotherapy to more effectively fight cancer cells.

Zerenin-Kümmel surgery is often used to treat advanced stages of breast cancer when other treatments are not effective. However, despite its high effectiveness, it can have serious complications such as scarring, loss of sensation and other problems. Therefore, before undertaking this operation, it is necessary to carefully evaluate all the risks and benefits.