Surgical Oncologist
Xurshid Islamov
Colorectal surgery and oncoproctology, including the diagnosis and surgical treatment of colorectal cancer, tumors of the colon and rectum and the anal canal, benign and malignant bowel diseases, as well as minimally invasive and reconstructive procedures in coloproctology
Professional summary
His main areas of professional activity include onco-coloproctology, surgical treatment of colorectal cancer, and the introduction of modern minimally invasive surgical technologies. In his work he follows the principles of evidence-based medicine, providing a personalized approach, keeping patients well informed, and striving for the best possible treatment outcomes while preserving quality of life.
Areas of expertise
- Onco-coloproctology and surgical treatment of colorectal cancer
- Diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the colon and rectum
- Laparoscopic and sphincter-preserving operations
- Minimally invasive methods of colorectal surgery
- Comprehensive approach to the treatment of tumors of the colon and anal canal
Education & training
Education
2003 — Andijan State Medical Institute, specialty "General Medicine"
2006 — Andijan State Medical Institute, master's degree in "Oncology"
2007–2010 — postgraduate studies at the Republican Oncology Scientific Center
Professional activity
2010–2012 — resident physician of the coloproctology department of the Republican Oncology Scientific Center
2012–2013 — deputy chief physician of the clinic of the Republican Oncology Scientific Center
2013–2015 — oncologist of the oncoproctology surgical department; concurrently chief oncologist of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan
2016–2018 — head of the oncoproctology surgical department of the RSSPMCOR
Since 2018 — scientific head of the oncoproctology surgical department of the RSSPMCOR
Fellowships and advanced training
2013 — four-month fellowship in laparoscopic surgery, A.N. Ryzhikh State Scientific Center of Coloproctology (Russia)
2016 — course in minimally invasive surgery, Medanta clinic, Gurugram (India)
2018 — course in endovideosurgical treatment of colorectal cancer, N.N. Blokhin NMRC of Oncology (Russia)
2022 — fellowship in modern methods of colorectal cancer treatment, Myongji Hospital clinic (South Korea)
Certifications & licenses
Candidate of Medical Sciences (PhD)
6-month advanced training course in endovisual surgery (2016)
Senior Researcher
Achievements & research
Chairman of the Association of Oncologists of Uzbekistan
Member of ASCO, ESMO and RUSSCO
Author and co-author of more than 70 scientific publications on the diagnosis, surgical and comprehensive treatment of colorectal cancer