In memory of K. N. Kazeyev

On October 5, 1992, at the age of 62, a major surgeon-endocrinologist, doctor of medical Sciences, Professor Konstantin Nikolayevich Kazeev died. The whole working life of Konstantin Nikolaevich was connected with the Institute of endocrinology. He joined it in 1957 as a graduate student and worked until the very last day, going from Junior researcher to head of the Department, which he led for 17 years. Konstantin Nikolayevich Kazeev was considered to be one of the leading Russian endocrine surgeons. He performed more than 3 thousand operations on endocrine glands, had the largest experience in Europe in the surgical treatment of pheochromocytoma. K. N. Kazeev generously shared his experience, vast knowledge, paid much attention to pedagogical activity. Endocrine surgeons trained by him successfully work in different regions of the country. He was respected by colleagues and loved by patients. He always worked hard. Many thousands of patients owe their health to him.