Dear Colleagues,

The Astana Society of Pediatric Surgeons cordially invites you to attend its regular scientific meeting dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of an outstanding physician, scientist, and educator, Professor Äbubäkir Yerekeshuly Yerekeshov.

Meeting Theme:

“A Bright Legacy Forever Etched in Our Memory. Professor Äbubäkir Yerekeshuly Yerekeshov: Physician, Scientist, and Educator.”

MEETING PROGRAM

1. Opening Remarks.
“A Bright Legacy Forever Etched in Our Memory. Professor Äbubäkir Yerekeshuly Yerekeshov: Physician, Scientist, and Educator.”
Speaker: Bolat Abikenovich Nagymanov.

2. “Esophageal Atresia in Newborns: Our Experience.”
Speaker: Meyrzhan Beketovich Kurmanaliev, Head of the Admissions Department, Center for Emergency Pediatric Medical Care, Almaty City Health Department.

3. “Pathogenetic Rationale for the Treatment of Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children.”
Speaker: Askar Nurgulzhaevich Kasymzhanov, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Toregeldy Sharmanov National Medical University.

4. “Severity Stratification of Hirschsprung-Associated Enterocolitis in Total Hirschsprung Disease: Clinical Significance and Treatment Strategy Selection.”
Speaker: Ziyada Khapbaskyzy Tanat, Senior Lecturer, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Astana Medical University; Pediatric Surgeon, Highest Qualification Category; MHC, MEd, PhD Candidate.

VENUE AND TIME

Date: November 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: National Scientific Center for Motherhood and Childhood, 32 Turan Avenue, Astana, 3rd Floor, Main Conference Hall.

We would be delighted to welcome you to this scientific meeting!

Sincerely,
Astana Society of Pediatric Surgeons

Dear Colleagues,

We cordially invite you to attend the next meeting of the Astana Society of Pediatric Surgeons.

Agenda:

1. Retrospective Analysis of the Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Meckel’s Diverticulum in Children: Experience of City Children's Hospital No. 2.
   Speaker: Alikhan Baitakuly Aubakirov.

2. Concomitant Thrombosis in the Setting of Generalized Peritonitis.
   Speaker: Svetlana Aleksandrovna Borkova.

3. Video-Assisted Correction of Pectus Excavatum Using the Nuss Procedure: Specific Aspects of Collaboration Between Pediatric Surgeons and Orthopedic Surgeons at Different Stages of the Intervention.
   Speaker: Kaisar Kurmashuly Suraganov.

4. “From Stoma to a Structured Care System: Experience in Developing an Education and Support Program for Children Living with a Stoma.”
   Speaker: Erik Kanatovich Myrzakhanov, Corporate Fund UMC.

5. “Innovative Hemostatic and Lymphostatic Agents in Surgical Practice.”
   Presented by the official distributor in the Republic of Kazakhstan, NOVA CARE LLP.
   Director: Mariyash Sarsenbayeva.

Venue: National Scientific Center for Maternal and Child Health, 32 Turan Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan, 3rd floor, Main Conference Hall.

Date and time: September 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to participate in the meeting of the Astana Society of Pediatric Surgeons.

Agenda:

1. Differentiated Approach to Surgical Treatment of Structural and Functional Bladder Disorders in Children
   Speaker: Telman Amirkhan Kanapyayuly, 2nd-year Resident in Urology and Andrology, UMC CF
2. Hepatic Echinococcosis in a Child with Situs Inversus: A Clinical Case
   Speaker: Moldabayev Muqagali Amirbekuly, 2nd-year Resident in Pediatric Surgery, MUA
3. Challenges in Diagnosing Congenital Biliary Tract Malformations in Young Children
   Speaker: Asainova Arailym Serikbayevna, Pediatric Transplant Surgeon, UMC CF

Venue:
National Scientific Center for Motherhood and Childhood
32 Turan Avenue, Astana
(3rd Floor, Main Conference Hall)

Date and Time:
April 24, 2026, at 17:00

Contact for Inquiries:
+7 777 623 1660 — Yerik Kanatovich Myrzakhanov

Respectfully,
Organizing Committee of the Astana Society of Pediatric Surgeons

PROTOCOL 12.12.2025

Meeting of the Society of Pediatric Surgeons of Astana
(dedicated to the memory of Professor Agabek Karabekov)

Date: December 12, 2025
Time: 17:00
Venue: National Scientific Center for Motherhood and Childhood, Astana, 32 Turan Ave (3rd floor, main conference hall)

Chairman: Rustemov D.Z.
Secretary: Myrzakhanov E.K.

AGENDA:

1. Botulinum toxin in Hirschsprung disease
2. Vascular lasers in capillary malformations
3. Conservative treatment of pectus excavatum
4. Surgical treatment of chest wall deformities

PROCEEDINGS

1. Botulinum toxin

• Indications: ultrashort segment, postoperative dysfunction
• Mechanism: acetylcholine inhibition, sphincter relaxation
• Effectiveness: 60–80%, 3–6 months

Conclusion: bridge therapy, not definitive

2. Vascular lasers

• PDL = gold standard
• Early treatment most effective
• Multiple sessions required

3. Conservative treatment

• Vacuum bell, exercises
• Best <10–12 years
• Requires compliance

4. Surgical treatment

• Nuss (preferred)
• Ravitch

Indications: Haller index >3.25

GENERAL CONCLUSIONS:

• Shift toward minimally invasive surgery
• Importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care

RESOLUTIONS:

• Accept reports
• Implement modern techniques
• Improve early detection
• Continue regular meetings

Chairman: Rustemov D.Z.
Secretary: Myrzakhanov E.K.

Agenda:

1. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Clinical Experience and Treatment Approaches at UMC CF.
   Speaker: Myrzakhanov E.K.
2. Experience with Peritoneal Dialysis in a Newborn with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Prior to Surgery.
   Speaker: Kucherbayeva Zh.A.
3. Fetoscopic Endotracheal Balloon Occlusion for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
   Speaker: Bilal R.A.
4. Discussion on the Registration of the United Society of Pediatric Surgeons of Astana.