Surgical Oncologist
Abdugʻaffor Rasulov
Thoracic Oncosurgeon, Thoracoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery
Professional summary
Candidate of Medical Sciences and head of the thoracic oncosurgery department. Specializes in thoracic surgery and thoracic oncosurgery, as well as thoracoscopic and laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques. In his practice he adheres to the principles of evidence-based medicine and current diagnostic and treatment standards for chest pathologies, with particular attention to an individualized approach, patient education, and achieving the best functional outcomes.
Areas of expertise
- Diagnosis and surgical treatment of oncological and non-oncological pathologies of the lungs, mediastinum, pleura, esophagus, and cardioesophageal junction
- Treatment of these pathologies using current international protocols
- Open and minimally invasive (thoraco-laparoscopic) surgery with reconstructive stages
- Individualized treatment planning tailored to each patient
Education & training
1987–1994 2nd Tashkent State Medical Institute, General Medicine (Bachelor's degree)
1994–1996 Clinical residency in Surgery, Department of Hospital Surgery, 2nd Tashkent State Medical Institute
1996–1999 Full-time postgraduate study in Surgery, Department of Hospital Surgery, 2nd Tashkent State Medical Institute
1999 Defense of candidate's dissertation, Department of Hospital Surgery, 2nd Tashkent State Medical Institute
2006 (January–June) Primary specialization in Oncology, Tashkent Institute for Advanced Medical Education
2016 (September–December) Primary specialization in Oncothoracic Surgery, Tashkent Institute for Advanced Medical Education
2018 (October–November) Advanced training in Endovideosurgery in Thoracic Oncology, N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Centre of Oncology
Certifications & licenses
Member of Uzbekistan Oncologist's Association
Achievements & research
Author and co-author of more than 25 scientific publications dedicated to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of oncological and non-oncological pathologies of the lungs, mediastinum, esophagus, and cardioesophageal junction. Research interests include the advancement of surgical and thoraco-laparoscopic techniques and the improvement of patient treatment outcomes.