Tajikistan conducts first brain vessel surgery using modern techniques
Landmark procedure offers new hope for stroke patients, ending reliance on treatment abroad.
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — In a major medical breakthrough, Tajikistan has successfully conducted its first-ever brain vessel surgery using modern equipment and advanced techniques.
The operation was carried out by neurosurgeons at the adult neurosurgery department of the Tajik National Medical Center Shifobakhsh.
The pioneering procedure was performed on 56-year-old Mirvali Nuraliyev, a resident of Rasht district, who had suffered a stroke caused by thrombosis and blockage of brain vessels.
He was admitted with complete paralysis on the right side of his body, impaired speech, and altered mental state — all symptoms associated with severe cerebrovascular obstruction.
Doctors conducted a vessel anastomosis at the neck level, linking arteries in the neck to cerebral blood vessels to bypass the clot and restore normal blood circulation to the brain.
Following the surgery, Nuraliyev showed marked recovery, with the return of movement in his limbs, improved memory, and regained speech.
Dr. Nazrullo Rahimov and his team, who performed the surgery, received specialized training at leading international medical institutions, gaining expertise in advanced surgical and neurological techniques.
This type of procedure had never before been attempted in Tajikistan due to limited expertise and the absence of modern surgical infrastructure.
Patients requiring such care were typically referred to medical centers abroad, resulting in high costs and logistical challenges for families.
Many stroke survivors within the country faced chronic paralysis, psychological impairments, or even death due to the lack of advanced treatment options.
This is not the first milestone for the Shifobakhsh medical team. In an earlier achievement, they conducted the country’s first-ever endovascular brain surgery.
Unlike traditional open surgery, this minimally invasive procedure involves inserting microinstruments through blood vessels to reach the brain, allowing surgeons to treat aneurysms and other vascular conditions with minimal trauma.
The patient in that case recovered fully, with all symptoms subsiding post-surgery.
Such procedures are considered among the most complex in modern neurosurgery.
By developing domestic capacity, Tajikistan has reduced its dependence on foreign medical institutions and taken a crucial step toward providing world-class healthcare at home
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