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.