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Curriculum Vitae

Andrii Kebkalo (December 13, 1972, Kyiv) — a bariatric surgeon, coloproctologist of the highest category, and oncologic surgeon. Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Endoscopic and Robotic, General and Metabolic Surgery at the Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine.

2025
• The 13th Congress Of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders - European Chapter - IFSO EC Congress 14-17 May 2025 (Venice, Italy). Speaker. Topic of the report: «SASI-S: The experience of one metabolic surgery center in Ukraine».
• Scientific and practical medical conference, June 13, 2025 (Kyiv, Ukraine): “Failures and Ways to Solve Them in Abdominal and Pelvic Surgery.” Speaker and organizer. Presentation topic: “Challenges of Bariatric Surgery: Rare Cases of Complications.”
• Participated in the Society of Robotic Surgery Annual Meeting July 16–20, 2025 (SRS 2025, IRCAD) (Strasbourg, France).
• Odrex Bariatric Meeting VII, September 26–27, 2025 (Odesa, Ukraine). Speaker, moderator. Presentation topic: “SASI bypass: a promising alternative in the armamentarium of metabolic surgery.”
• III Scientific and Practical Medical Conference, October 3, 2025 (Odesa, Ukraine): “Obesity: Interdisciplinary Management — Between Counseling and the Scalpel.” Speaker and organizer. Presentation topic: “Bariatric surgery: not a last resort, but a timely decision.”
• Live Surgery Transcarpathian: Difficult Cases 2.0 (Live Surgery Event), December 20, 2025 (Uzhhorod, Ukraine). Speaker. Presentation topic: “Robot-assisted bariatric surgery as the first stage of preparation for reconstructive surgery.”
• 1. Tryliskyy Y., Kebkalo A., Marshtupa O., Kliuzko I., Tserkovniuk R., Yatsyk I. Postoperative drainage after totally extra- peritoneal inguinal hernia repair: systematic review and meta-analysis Polish Journal of Surgery. Volume: 97, No.: 3, 2025, P.71 – 78. DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0054.9903.
• 2. Kurmanskyi A, Tkachuk O, Kebkalo A. Gastroesophageal reflux disease after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: risk factors and diagnostic aspects. Pol Przegl Chir. 2025 Jul 30;97(5):31-36. DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0055.2330 (https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0055.2330)
2024
• II All-Ukrainian Congress of Robotic Surgeons of Ukraine, March 29–30, 2024 (Lviv, Ukraine). Speaker. Presentation: “First experience of robotic bariatric surgery in Ukraine.”
• Scientific and Practical Medical Conference, June 20–21, 2024 (Kyiv, Ukraine): “Education and Innovations: Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery.” Speaker and organizer. Presentation topic: “Implementation of robot-assisted bariatric surgery in Ukraine: First results.”
• Scientific and Practical Medical Conference, December 13, 2024 (Kyiv, Ukraine): “Ukrainian Experience in Laparoscopic and Robotic Metabolic Surgery.” Speaker and organizer. Presentation topic: “Our experience with robot-assisted metabolic surgery: feasibility of implementation.”
• Live Surgery Transcarpathian: Difficult Cases (Live Surgery Event), December 21, 2024 (Uzhhorod, Ukraine). Speaker. Presentation topic: “Bariatric surgery – difficult cases.”
• Tryliskyy Y., Kebkalo·A., Tyselskyi· V., Owais· A., Pournaras. J. D. Short-term outcomes of minimally invasive techniques in posterior component separation for ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hernia., 2024., https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-024-03030-y.
• Tryliskyy Y., Tyselskyi V., Kebkalo A., Ponomarov N.: Systematic review and meta-analysis comparing ventral hernia repair using minimally-invasive extended totally extraperitoneal repair versus intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair; Pol Przegl Chir 2024; 96 (2): 1–8; DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.
• Poylin·V., Tyselskyi·V., Pereyra·M., Kebkalo A. You don’t need to be a millionaire: pragmatic approach to implementing infection control and bowel recovery pathways in low resource environment. Surgical Endoscopy. 2024., https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-024-11031-2.
• Tryliskyy Y., Demykhova I., Kebkalo A., Pournaras D. Minimally Invasive Extended Totally Extraperitoneal Versus Transabdominal Retromuscular Ventral Hernia Mesh Repair: Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis. OURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES Volume 34, Number 1, 2024. DOI: 10.1089/lap.2023.0342.
2023
• Tyselskyi V,. Tryliskyy Y., Poylin V., Kebkalo A. Prolonged thromboprophylaxis with rivaroxaban after bariatric interventions: a single-centre experience. Pol. Przegl Chir 2023; 95 (5): 76–81; DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0016.2729.
2022
• Kebkalo A. et al. GlobalSurg Collaborative and National Institute for Health Research Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery. Effects of hospital facilities on patient outcomes after cancer surgery: an international, prospective, observational study. Lancet. 2022 Jul 10:7:1003-1017.
• Tryliskyy Y., Wong C. S., Demykhova I., Tyselskyi V., Poylin·V., Kebkalo A. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of the level of ligation of inferior mesenteric artery on functional outcomes in rectal cancer surgery. International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 2022, Mar;37(3):709-718.
• Tryliskyy Y., Wong C. S., Demykhova I., Tyselskyi V., Poylin·V., Kebkalo A. Negative pressure wound therapy after ileostomy reversal: systematic review and meta-analysis. Diseases of the colon and rectum. 2022 May; 65 (5), 57-58.
2021
• Tryliskyy Y., Wong C. S., Demykhova I., Tyselskyi V., Poylin·V., Pournaras D.J., Kebkalo A. Fascial defect closure versus bridged repair in laparoscopic ventral hernia mesh repair: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials. Hernia, 2021, Nov 8.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-021- 02533-2.
• Kebkalo A. et al. Global variation in postoperative mortality and complications after cancer surgery: a multicentre, prospective cohort study in 82 countries. Lancet 2021 Jan 30; 397 (10272): 387-397Kebkalo A. et al. Global variation in postoperative mortality and complications after cancer surgery: a multicentre, prospective cohort study in 82 countries. Lancet 2021 Jan 30; 397 (10272): 387-397.
2020
• Participated in the International Colorectal Disease Symposium (ICDS 2020), Jerusalem, Israel, February 25–28, 2020. Organizer: Steven D. Wexner, Cleveland Clinic Florida.
• International Colorectal Disease Symposium (ICDS 2020), Jerusalem, Israel | February 25–28, 2020, International course in colorectal surgery organized by Cleveland Clinic Florida. Course Director: Steven D. Wexner. Role: Participant.
2019
• THD Training Course approved by the Royal College of Surgeons (London, UK)
• Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation “Metabolic Syndrome in an Interdisciplinary Aspect: Competition or Interaction” Kyiv, Ukraine.
• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2019 Barcelona, Spain
• International Conference “Cooperation as the Basis for Effective Care of Patients with Obesity,” Uzhhorod, Ukraine.
• Participation in the medical project “Enhancement of qualifications, knowledge level, and practical skills of specialized physicians of Baryshivka Central District Hospital and Berezan City Hospital, and exchange of experience with German specialists,” supported by German-Ukrainian partnership projects implemented through “Engagement Global”/SKEW with funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany.
2018
• Scientific and Practical Seminar “Surgical Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders,” Saint Petersburg, Russia.
• European Association Endoscopic Surgery Annual Congress (London, Great Britain).
2017
• Salzburg weill cornell/memorial sloan kettering cancer center seminar in gastrointestinal oncology (30.00 AMA Physician's Recognition Award Category 1 Credits™)
2016
• “Endovideosurgery in Abdominal Oncology” course (72 hours), N.N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
2012
• awarded the academic title of Professor, Department of Surgery and Proctology, Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education
2011
• defended doctoral dissertation in surgery titled: “Use of cellular and tissue grafts in the comprehensive treatment of patients with pancreatic necrosis”
2011
• specialization in oncologic surgery
2003
• advanced training: “Theory and Methods of Professional Education”
2003
• specialization in proctology
2003
• awarded the academic title of Associate Professor, Department of Surgery and Proctology, Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education
2001
• advanced training: “Laparoscopic Surgery”
з 2000-2005
• Senior Research Fellow, Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Center of Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine, Ministry of Health of Ukraine
з 2000
• practicing proctologist, Central Polyclinic of Obolon District, Kyiv
2000
• specialization in endoscopy
з 1999-2003
• Assistant, Department of Surgery with a course of operative surgery and topographic anatomy, Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education
1999
• Defended a Candidate of Medical Sciences (PhD-equivalent) dissertation in surgery titled: “Modern methods of detoxification and immunocorrection in the surgical treatment of patients with obstructive jaundice”
1998
• advanced training: “Current Issues in Proctology”
з 1996-1999
• full-time postgraduate training (PhD program), Department of Surgery with a course of operative surgery and topographic anatomy, Kyiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P.L. Shupyk
з 1990-1996
• National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomolets, graduated with honors

His research focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with necrotizing pancreatitis, obstructive jaundice, obesity, as well as cell and tissue transplantation. Author of 88 scientific and educational publications. Holder of 5 patents.

Scope of Surgical Procedures

Novelty

1. Laparoscopic procedures: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic treatment of hiatal hernias, laparoscopic repair of abdominal wall hernias, laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts, laparoscopic appendectomy.

2. Minimally invasive surgical interventions:

• ultrasound-guided puncture of cysts, liver abscesses, retroperitoneal abscesses, and omental bursa cysts;
• endoscopic retrograde pancreatocholangiography (ERCP), endoscopic papillotomy (sphincterotomy), endobiliary stenting.

3. Use of cord blood stem cells and cord tissue in the комплекс treatment of patients with pancreatic necrosis.

4. In patients with severe pancreatitis, a marked increase in proteolytic activity in tissues and blood, along with pronounced endogenous intoxication, leads to depletion of stem cell reserves and suppression of reparative regeneration. Therefore, these patients are indicated for transplantation of cord blood stem cells, administered intravenously by slow infusion. This is associated with the release of growth factors, including neurotrophic growth factor, hepatocyte growth factor, endothelial growth factor, and others.

5. Locally, viable cord tissue is used—living cells derived from the umbilical cord, which consists of one vein, two arteries, and the amnion (measuring approximately 4–5 cm × 10–12 cm, with an average area up to 40 cm²). The cord tissue is removed after 3 days. Local effects include hemostatic action, separation of viable pancreatic tissue from necrotic tissue, and prevention of post-necrotic fistulas and pancreatic cyst formation.