Surgical Oncologist
Otabek Toychiyev
Thoracic oncosurgery, thoracoscopic surgery, laparoscopic surgery
Professional summary
Physician in the Department of Thoracic Oncosurgery. Specializes in thoracic surgery and thoracic oncosurgery, upper gastrointestinal tract surgery (esophagus, stomach), and thoracoscopic and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) techniques. In his practice he adheres to the principles of evidence-based medicine and modern diagnostic and treatment standards for thoracic pathologies, with particular attention to individualized care, 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 the above pathologies using current international protocols
- Open and minimally invasive (thoracolaparoscopic) procedures with reconstructive stages
- Development of individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient
Education & training
2010–2017 — Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA), General Medicine (Bachelor's)
2017–2020 — Master's degree in Thoracic Surgery, TMA
2021 (December) – 2022 (March) — Primary specialization in Thoracic Oncosurgery, Tashkent Centre for Advanced Medical Training
2023–2025 — Basic doctoral program at RSSPMCOR, Department of Thoracic Oncosurgery
2026 — Defense of PhD dissertation in medical sciences
2022 (September–October) — Advanced training «Endovideosurgery in Thoracic Oncology», Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
2024 (October–November) — Advanced training «Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Upper GI Tract», University Klinikum Freiburg
2025 (June–July) — Advanced training «H. pylori-associated Esophageal Cancer», Anadolu Hospital
Certifications & licenses
Member of Uzbekistan Oncologist's Association
Member of ESMO
Achievements & research
Author and co-author of more than 25 scientific publications on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of oncological and non-oncological pathologies of the esophagus, cardioesophageal junction, lungs, and mediastinum. Research interests include advancing surgical and thoracolaparoscopic technologies and improving patient treatment outcomes.