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Sergey Babloyan
Pediatric Surgeon; Urologist

Professional experience
Since December 2008 to date   Pediatric Surgeon ARABKIR Medical Center & Institute of Child and Adolescent Health Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology
Since February 2015 to date   Surgery Deputy Director 
Since 2014 to date   Lecturer Yerevan State Medical University Department of Pediatric Surgery
2013-2015   Executive Director ARABKIR Medical Center & Institute of Child and Adolescent Health

2011-2014   Assistant Yerevan State Medical University Department of Pediatric Surgery

2008-2011   Senior Assistant (Laborant) Yerevan State Medical University Department of Pediatric Surgery
2004-2008   Pediatric Surgeon on Duty Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology
2000–2004   Medical assistant ARABKIR Medical Center & Institute of Child and Adolescent Health Intensive Care Unit 

 

Observerships and Trainings                                                                   

2019   Renal Transplant Clinical Observership, Guy’s Hospital, Renal Transplant Department, London, United Kingdom
2019   Observership on Surgical Aspects of Liver Transplantation, State Institution ՚՚Minsk Scientific and Practical Center for Surgery, Transplantology and Hematology՚՚, Minsk, Belarus
2012   UCLA Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, California
2012   The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CHOP/Salzburg Medical Seminars Pediatric Series Pediatric Urology Salzburg, Austria

2012   Endosurgery modern achievement, “Caucasus” Karl Storz International Training Center, Tbilisi, Georgia 
2011   Training on Renal Transplantation,Russian National Research Center of Surgery after accad. Petrovski B.V., Moscow, Russian 

2008   Endocrine Surgery, Hepato-biliar surgery, Kidney and Liver Transplantation, University Hospital Antwerp, Belgium 

2007   Pediatric Surgery and Urology,Hospital Debrousse, Lyon, France                           
2002   Cardio-Vascular Surgery, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland                  
2002-2003   Visceral (abdominal) Surgery, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland 

2001   Internal Medicine, Regional Hospital, Porrentruy, Canton Jura, Switzerland                                                                                         

 

Education
2003–2008   Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi Faculty of General Medicine Residency in Pediatric Surgery

1997-2003   State Medical University. Yerevan, RA General Medicine Graduated summa cum laude Mandatory military service
2005-2007   Military service (lieutenant of medical service) Participation in Congresses, Seminars, Educational Courses and Workshops
2019   5th International Medical Congress of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia

2019   International Training Course in Abdominal Organ Procurement, Ankara, Turkey
2019   11th Pan-Russian Urologic Videoconference “Operative treatment of urogenital disorders”, Moscow, Russia  
2018   Educational course “Challenges in renal transplantation – high risk donor and recipient”, Zagreb, Croatia
2018   International Conference on Pediatric Surgery and Neurosurgery, Yerevan, Armenia 
2018   “Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Newborns. Modern Aspects in Neonatology” Conference, Yerevan, Armenia
2017   1st International Course for Kidney Transplant Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
2017   28th Congress of European Society for Pediatric Urology, Barcelona, Spain
2016   ‘’Actual problems of transplantology’’ Armenian – Russian Symposium, Yerevan, Armenia
2016   ,Modern approaches of diagnosis and treatment of nephroblastomasե symposium, Yerevan, Armenia

2016   5th  National Pediatric Conference, Yerevan, Armenia
2016   Master Class ’’Laparoscopy in pediatric surgery’’, Yerevan, Armenia
2016   Master Class in Interventions under the CT control for surgeon and urologist, Yerevan, Armenia
2016   18th Annual Congress of Armenian Association of Urology, Yerevan, Armenia
2016   Master Class ’’Endoscopy in pediatric gastroenterology’’, Yerevan, Armenia
2015   Essentials of Nephrology and Transplantation, Yerevan, Armenia
2015   4th International Medical Congress of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
2015   Workshop in the framework “INTERNATIONAL TRANSPLANT, NETWORK for Developing Countries”, Istanbul, Turkey
2013   31 st   World Congress of Endourology, New Orleans, LA
2012   Russian School of pediatric urology-andrology, Moscow, Russian

2010   12th European Organ Donation Day, Tbilisi, Georgia
2008   9th Belgian Surgical Week, Ostend, Belgium
2008   XIX th Annual Congress of the European Society For Pediatric Urology, Nice, France

2005   International Congress on Men’s Health Medicine, Moscow, Russian 

Scientific societies memberships  

European Society for Pediatric Urology (ESPU) – Corresponding member (since 2017)
Armenian Pediatric Association 


Languages 

Armenian (native); French, English, Russian (fluent); Italian (informal)


Date and Place of Birth    

04 October 1981, Yerevan, Armenia


Marital Status 

Married, 1 daughter and 2 sons 

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Liver Transplant for Baby Narek
At just 5 days old, baby Narek was diagnosed with biliary atresia—a congenital condition involving the absence of intrahepatic bile ducts. His only chance for survival was a liver transplant. Narek was immediately placed under the care of gastroenterologist-hepatologists at the "Arabkir" Medical Center. According to protocol, he needed to grow to 7-8 kilograms—typically achieved by 6-7 months old—before he could undergo the transplant. Narek was growing well with his mother’s milk and reached the required weight. The operation was scheduled for November 1, and our dedicated team of doctors and staff prepared for the procedure. However, an unexpected turn occurred: due to an acute respiratory infection, Narek quickly developed liver failure, disrupting all prior plans. Our team faced the immense challenge of arranging the operation within hours. In what seemed improbable, everything came together. Colleagues from Minsk and Korea arrived to assist, and the transplant took place on October 29. Narek’s devoted father selflessly donated part of his liver. The surgery went smoothly, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the specialists involved. Currently, Narek and his doctors are navigating the challenging post-surgical journey, making progress each day with increasingly positive outcomes. During this critical time, as always, The Health Fund for Children of Armenia, led by Armen Martirosyan, stood by our side. The Fund’s financial support, made possible by generous public donations, is invaluable not only to our medical center but to our country, as the surgery costs far exceed what the state can cover. This collaboration between the state, charitable organizations, and medical institutions exemplifies the power of unity for the sake of a child's life. Thank you to everyone who contributed ❤️ Wishing health to Narek and all children ❤️
Kidney Transplant and Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
The remarkable work of doctors often appears almost unbelievable, yet it results in saving lives through extraordinary acts. This video from the public TV company "News" tells the story of 9-year-old Lilit and her mother, who selflessly donated her kidney to her daughter, offering her a new chance at life. This incredible achievement is a testament to the unwavering efforts and dedication of the organ transplant team at the "Arabkir" Medical Center.  
Hydronephrosis: Surgical Treatment Overview
Sergey Babloyan shares insights with News.am on hydronephrosis and current surgical treatments. 
Surgeries with US colleagues
  Colleagues from the US, including Professor Paul Merguerian, a pediatric urologist from Seattle Children's Hospital, and pediatric surgeon Caitlin Smith, visited the “Arabkir” medical center during their regular two-week visit.   Working alongside our team of uro-surgical specialists, the experts from the US conducted over 40 consultations and performed operations aimed at treating rare developmental defects. These conditions included epispadias, disorders of sex development, adrenogenital syndrome, complex cases of hypospadias, as well as anomalies of the anus, rectum, developmental defects of the colon (Hirschsprung's disease), and acute purulent inflammatory diseases in the form of perirectal fistulas.   The operations were successful, and the patients are currently in the post-operative phase. We also provided separate consultation hours, not only for new patients but also for those who had previously undergone such procedures and are under continuous doctor supervision.
“Arabkir”-Belarus: Liver Transplant
  Professor Oleg Rummo and his team from the Minsk Scientific and Practical Center of Surgery, Transplantology and Hematology, paid another visit to the “Arabkir” Medical Complex. The primary focus of our 4-year cooperation is children’s liver transplantation. Besides discussing the details of new surgeries, the team also met with previously operated patients and their parents, evaluating the children’s condition.    The patient operated on during this visit was 14-year-old Rafael Khachinyan. The boy was diagnosed with liver fibrosis, cirrhosis and transplantation was indicated. The operation went successful, and Rafael is now in the post-operative recovery phase. His family is from the Tsaghkavan village in Tavush region. The total cost of operation was 19 million AMD, of which 5 million AMD was provided by the government, and the remaining 14 million was raised through the fundraising organized by the “Heath Fund for Children of Armenia”.    We are grateful for our patients, including Rafael, and all kind people who have contributed to this cause. Your donations have helped our children, their families and doctors in their difficult journey. Your support is truly invaluable. 
How “Arabkir” has changed Khadija’s life
Beautiful Khadija is from Algeria. She came to “Arabkir” MC by mediation of the Association for Bladder Exstrophy Community /ABEC/ and a longtime friend of our surgical team, Professor Paul A. Merguerian from Seattle Children’s Hospital.    25 year old Khadija was born with bladder exstrophy and has had surgeries, however, urinary incontinence persisted, causing a number of social and psychological problems. To solve the problem, the Monti-Mitrofanoff procedure was performed increasing urinary bladder capacity with intestinal segment. We are pleased to inform, that the operation and post-operative period went well and Khadija returned home last night, free of psychological and social difficulties she said she had before coming to “Arabkir”. The President of ABEC interviewed Khadija about her experience, how one “search” on Facebook changed her life, bringing her from Algeria to Armenia and giving the girl, in her words, a freedom that is dearer than anything.     Thank you, dear doctors!
The 200th Kidney Transplant
The 200th kidney transplant was performed in “Arabkir” MC: 200 saved lives with the efforts and devotion of donors and doctors.  The first kidney transplant here was performed in May, 1991. The idea of the program came to professor Ara Babloyan after the earthquake, when many people, including children, who were left under the ruins, needed hemodialysis. However, hemodialysis could not be the final solution to that problem, especially in children; it affects the quality of life. Transplantation is considered a much more effective and guaranteed approach. The kidney transplant is performed by a multidisciplinary team. First, after discussing and taking into consideration medical, psychological and other aspects, the patient - donor pair is chosen, then the actual operation takes place. Surgeons work in two operating rooms in parallel. In the first operating room they take the organ from the donor, and in the second one they place it in the recipient՚s body. Then post-operative care and follow-up care of recipients starts. By the way, the Recipient՚s follow-up care department in “Arabkir” MC is the only one in Armenia. Currently, 180 patients are registered here, most of them - 163, with transplanted kidney, 16 with transplanted liver and one with transplanted heart. The video provides additional information about kidney transplant: patients tell about preoperative, surgical and postoperative periods, mentioning that the most important things in this difficult path are trusting in their doctors and the will to solve the problem together.