Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Anar Jafarov continues his work in the fields of pediatric surgery, pediatric urology, neonatal surgery, and pediatric abdominal organ transplantation. Having completed his medical education at Azerbaijan Medical University, Dr. Jafarov received his specialization training in pediatric surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
In his professional practice, the diagnosis and treatment of surgical diseases seen in the neonatal and childhood periods, pediatric urological surgeries, thoracic surgery procedures, and liver transplant surgery are among his special areas of interest. Continuing his academic development through international clinical observation programs and scientific studies, Dr. Jafarov reflects current approaches in the field of pediatric surgery into his clinical practice.
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Urology
- Pediatric Abdominal Organ Transplantation (Liver Transplantation)
- Pediatric Neonatal and Thoracic Surgery
- Undergraduate Degree: Azerbaijan Medical University, Medical Doctor (2009-2015)
- Specialization Training: Ankara University, Department of Pediatric Surgery — Residency (2017-2022)
- Specialization Thesis: "Comparison of long-term outcomes of bile duct-bile duct anastomosis and hepaticojejunostomy techniques in living donor liver transplantation in children"
- Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Meltem Bingöl-Koloğlu
- Clinical Observer | University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pediatric Abdominal Organ Transplantation, Pittsburgh/USA (01/2025 - 07/2025)
- Participation in daily rounds, organ transplantation and organ procurement surgeries, and educational meetings.
- Pediatric Surgery Specialist | M. Mirgasimov Republican Clinical Hospital, Baku/Azerbaijan (10/2023 - 12/2024)
- Performance of a wide range of surgical procedures, including elective and emergency neonatal and thoracic surgeries.
- Pediatric Surgery Specialist | Sheki State Hospital, Sheki/Azerbaijan (09/2022 - 10/2023)
- Performance of several pioneering surgical operations in pediatric genitourinary surgery (pediatric urology) in the region.
- Resident Physician | Ankara University, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ankara/Turkey (2017-2022)
- Resident Physician | Azerbaijan Medical University, Department of General Surgery, Baku/Azerbaijan (2015-2017)
A. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals or In Press:
A1 - Ergun E, Gollu G, Ates U, Sozduyar S, Jafarov A, Bahadir K, Cakmak M, Yagmurlu A, Bingol-Kologlu M. Laparoscopic assisted anterior transabdominal wall closure using loop suture removing technique in Morgagni hernia: safe and easy method. Pediatr Surg Int. 2020 Jun;36(6):679-685.
A2 - Ates U, Gollu G, Ergun E, Sertturk F, Jafarov A, Bulbul M, Evin E, Sozduyar S, Kologlu MB, Cakmak AM. Corrosive Substance Ingestion: When to Perform Endoscopy? Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2025 Apr 21;61(6):967-973.
B. Posters and Presentations at International Congresses:
B1 - Jafarov A, Evin E, Ergun E, Ates U. Pyloric Atresia, a case report and review of literature. International Paediatric Endosurgery Group. 04.12.2021 ZOOM MEETING.
C. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals or In Press:
C1 - Bahadır K, Ergun E, Jafarov A, Bulbul M, Bingol-Kologlu M, Yagmurlu A, Ates U. Long-term follow-up results of children who underwent achalasia surgery. İzmir Dr. Behçet Uz Çocuk Hast. Dergisi. 2021;11(3):309-13.
D. Posters and Presentations at National Congresses:
D1 - Ekberli G, Gurbanov A, Ates U, Jafarov A, Gollu G, Bingol-Kologlu M, Yagmurlu A, Cakmak M. The effect of distal hypospadias repair techniques on the formation of urethrocutaneous fistula. 10th National Congress of Pediatric Urology, 16-19 May 2019, Samsun/Turkey.
D2 - Gurbanov A, Sertturk F, Ates U, Jafarov A, Bahadır K, Bingol-Kologlu M. Laparoscopic bullet removal in a pediatric patient with a gunshot wound. Strategies and Trends in European Pediatric Surgery 2019, XXXVII. National Congress of Pediatric Surgery, 15-19 October 2019, Ankara/Turkey.
D3 - Sertturk F, Ergun E, Evin E, Jafarov A, Durdu S, Kaygusuz G, Oren C, Fitoz S, Kendirli T, Bingol-Kologlu M. Tumor resection with right nephrectomy, IVC resection, replacement, and tumor excision from the atrium in a case of retroperitoneal Ewing Sarcoma. 38th National Congress of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgery, 25-28 November 2021, Antalya/Turkey.
D4 - Gurbanov A, Jafarov A, Kirimker EO, Kuloglu Z, Ozdemir M, Bingol-Kologlu M, Karayalcın K, Balcı D. Treatment of biliary stricture developing after living donor liver transplantation in a pediatric patient with a combination of percutaneous and endoscopic approaches. 38th National Congress of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgery, 25-28 November 2021, Antalya/Turkey.
E. Courses Attended:
E1 - Ultrasonography Techniques in Pediatric Urology Course, 16-19 May 2019, Samsun/Turkey.
E2 - Clinical Observer program, Koç University Hospital Liver Transplantation Center, 1-30 June 2019, Istanbul/Turkey.
E3 - Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgery "Pediatric Colorectal Surgery Course", 30 November - 1 December 2019, Ankara/Turkey.