Martyn Gorvits
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Martyn Isaevich Gorvits (1837–1883) was a prominent Russian obstetrician and gynecologist of the 19th century, serving as director of the Mariinsky Maternity Hospital and professor at the Medical-Surgical Academy. He authored important scientific works, including a widely successful guide to the pathology and therapy of the female reproductive sphere.
Encyclopedia article (1928–1936)
GORVITS, Martyn Isaevich (1837–1883), an eminent Russian obstetrician and gynecologist of the 19th century. Upon graduating from the Medical-Surgical Academy in 1860, he spent three years abroad. Returning to Saint Petersburg, he defended his dissertation ("An Essay on the Doctrine of Miscarriage", Saint Petersburg, 1865), worked for 5 years at the Lying-in Institute, and in 1870 became director of the Mariinsky Maternity Hospital (founded actually by him). From 1875, he was professor of the obstetrics and gynecology clinic at the Medical-Surgical Academy.
He left 30 scientific works, including: "Guide to the Pathology and Therapy of the Female Reproductive Sphere" (parts 1–2, Saint Petersburg, 1874). The guide enjoyed great and deserved success and went through 2 editions during the author's lifetime. In it, the author reveals himself not only as a first-class scientist, but also as a remarkable teacher. According to his students, Gorvits also possessed an exceptional lecturing talent.
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“Martyn Gorvits.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.com/article/gorvits/