Information about the doctor Afonichkin Anton Oleksiiovych
Category: Second
Education:
- Bogomolets National Medical University;
- Bogomolets Institute of Postgraduate Education
Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:
- attends practical courses to improve laparoscopic surgery skills;
- constantly improves his skills at specialized courses in the surgical field, in particular, wound management at different stages of healing, surgical treatment of diaphragmatic hernias, features of the clinical course of hemorrhoids and combined pathology of the rectum, with an emphasis on the latest technologies, modern approaches to the treatment of hernias, an integrated approach to overweight patients, reconstructive surgery, treatment of diabetic foot syndrome and methods of treating thoracic trauma.
Scientific activity:
- 2021: participated in the clinical trial "Features of the clinical course and diagnosis of acutely bleeding colorectal cancer".
Areas of professional development:
- well versed in modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of surgical patients;
- constantly studies fundamental and modern medical literature, regularly attends specialized conferences;
- speaks English.
Priority areas in clinical practice:
- emergency surgery (acute appendicitis, intestinal obstruction and strangulated hernias)
- minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, including gallstone removal and treatment of cholecystitis;
- hernioplasty: laparoscopic and open surgeries for hernias (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, postoperative, white line hernias) and complex abdominal defects;
- colon surgery for diverticulitis and reconstructive surgery to correct intestinal stomas;
- dermatosurgery: removal of skin and soft tissue tumors (lipomas, atheromas, dermatofibromas) using minimally invasive and dermatoplastic methods;
- treatment of acute purulent diseases, such as hydradenitis, abscesses, boils, carbuncles, panaritium and ingrown nails;
- surgical treatment of pilonidal cysts and epithelial coccygeal passages.
Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:
- proctology
- endoscopy;
- reconstructive surgery.
Hobbies, favorite movies, books:
- "I enjoy walking outdoors and going to theaters and cinemas. I also like cooking: at this moment I feel like an artist or a famous chef. It is especially satisfying to watch my family enjoy the dishes I have prepared."
Doctor's advice:
- "Take care of your own health, don't put off going to the doctor for later. Early detection of pathology and its timely treatment improves the quality of life."
