11/09/2025
Last week I had an unforgettable visit to the N.N. Blokhin Cancer Center in Moscow — the largest cancer hospital in Russia.
Thanks to my friend Dr. Sergey Gordev from the Russian Colorectal Cancer Society, I toured the Department of Colorectal Surgery, from clinics to wards to operating theatres. The scale of their work and commitment of the teams were truly inspiring.
A special highlight: holding the world’s first anastomotic circular stapler — a landmark in surgical history — during my stop at the hospital’s museum. I also signed the guestbook and was even interviewed by Russian state TV!
Grateful for this opportunity to connect, learn, and share experiences at such a world-renowned institution.