Thoracoabdominal Surgical Oncologist; Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor
Mirjalol Dehkanovich Djuraev
Surgical Oncology
Professional summary
Professor Djuraev is a thoracoabdominal surgical oncologist and Doctor of Medical Sciences with 46 years of clinical experience. He specialises in the early diagnosis of gastric cancer and the multimodal treatment of locally advanced gastric cancer. His practice covers the examination, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with both oncological and non-oncological conditions.
Areas of expertise
- In Uzbekistan, more than 85% of gastric cancer cases are diagnosed at stages III–IV
- Developing new combined and comprehensive treatment approaches for gastric cancer
- Perioperative chemotherapy followed by radical surgery
- Treatment strategies that reduce tumour burden in locally advanced gastric cancer and create better conditions for radical surgery
Education & training
Tashkent State Medical Institute, General Medicine (1973–1979)
Clinical residency in oncology, Department of Oncology, Tashkent State Medical Institute (1981–1983)
Surgical oncology training and professional fellowships in Russia, Germany, Switzerland, France, Sweden and Egypt
Certifications & licenses
Highest qualification category in the specialty
Achievements & research
Candidate of Medical Sciences (1990), Doctor of Medical Sciences (1998), Professor (2006). Author of 805 scientific publications, including 25 methodological guidelines, 10 patents and innovation proposals, and 242 journal articles.