Minimally Invasive Surgery, Transplantology and Orthopedics Department

The Minimally Invasive Surgery, Transplantology and Orthopedics Department of the Children's National Medical Center performs high-tech surgery for children from the first days of life up to 18 years of age.

We specialize in treating congenital malformations and complex diseases of the liver and pancreas, and we also perform organ transplants and the full range of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic operations in children.

Main areas

• laparoscopic abdominal surgery
• thoracoscopic surgery
• neonatal surgery
• hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery
• pediatric liver transplantation (including from a living related donor)
• correction of congenital malformations
• treatment of complex anorectal malformations
• surgery for congenital defects of the digestive system
• post-operative care and intensive care

What makes the department unique

• the only JCI-accredited pediatric liver transplant program in Central Asia
• high-tech minimally invasive operations with minimal trauma
• international experience of the team (South Korea, Turkey, China)
• use of robot-assisted technology in pediatric surgery
• a training base for surgeons from across the region (IPEG-MEC courses)
• a multidisciplinary approach: surgeons, transplant specialists and anesthesiologists work as one team

The patient's journey

1. Consultation — initial appointment, examination and choice of treatment strategy
2. Diagnostics — a comprehensive examination using expert-class CT, MRI, ultrasound and laboratory methods
3. Preparation — a specialist case conference, choice of the optimal procedure, and preparation of the child and family
4. Surgery — the operation is performed using minimally invasive techniques and modern equipment
5. Post-operative period — observation in intensive care (if needed), then in the specialized ward with round-the-clock monitoring
6. Rehabilitation — recovery, outpatient follow-up and long-term support, including for patients after transplantation

Facts and figures

• more than 300 minimally invasive operations a year
• up to 98% successful outcomes of laparoscopic procedures
• the liver transplant program was launched in 2024
• more than 10 international training placements for the team at leading centers
• the region's first surgical training center under the IPEG-MEC program
• a round-the-clock intensive care unit for transplant patients

Our team

The department is led by a multidisciplinary team of specialists with international experience: transplant surgeons, pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatric specialists and operating room nurses experienced in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery.

The team regularly trains at international centers and takes part in training specialists from Central Asian countries.

Complex cases

• successful liver transplants for children with end-stage liver failure
• correction of biliary atresia in newborns
• treatment of complex congenital bowel defects
• thoracoscopic correction of chest wall deformities
• surgical treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism with pancreatic resection
• care for patients with post-operative and post-transplant complications

The department is one of the region's leading centers for pediatric surgery and transplantation, performing high-tech operations that are unique in the country.

To learn more or book a consultation, contact us:

• Contact center: +998 78 113 90 62
• Telegram: t.me/bmtmmurojaat
• WhatsApp: +998 95 152 11 28