In 2006, Grace Anatomy, Inc., had the opportunity to raise funds and in-kind donations to bring the leading colorectal doctor from the country of Kazakhstan, Dr. Nurlan Akhparov, to work with Dr. Alberto Peña and Dr. Marc Levitt, two of the worlds leading specialists in children's rectal problems. Many children are born with birth defects in this area, and without proper medical care, they face many extra challenges in life.

At the end of June, 2008, Dr. Nurlan Akhparov was invited to do a presentation for the 15th International Paediatric Colorectal Club in Salamanca, Spain, to discuss his treatment and results on several very complex cases he has had. He did a fantastic job on this presentation and continues to learn and teach others!

Grace Anatomy also brought a medical team over to attend the National Institutes of Health consensus meeting on prevention of fecal and urinary incontinence in December of 2007 and provided surgical observations and training time to help them in their endeavor to set up their first colostomy clinic. We are committed to continuing to spread excellent education about these problems and relief around the globe. Although we are starting with work in Kazakhstan, we hope to eventually be able to help many countries.

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At this time the people of Kazakhstan have no access to containment products made out of plastic after the creation of a colostoma. Instead, they use gauze and cloth products which means that the patients are often isolated and have challenges with skin care.
We are currently working hard to help two leading Kazakh doctors open that country's first colostomy clinic.
Along with the leading colorectal surgeon, Grace Anatomy, Inc, invited a family physician who sees most of the children who are being adopted as they go to the S.O.S. clinic there to have their final examinations for visa passports. She requested more training in developmental issues and pulmonology. She was able to learn a great deal at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana with leaders in those fields. Both doctors were able to meet with the entire Telemedicine team, who not only gave a thorough demonstration of telemedicine, but also gave a tour of the entire hospital that was incredibly rich.

You can see pictures of Dr. Ahkparov and Dr. Bezruk and many other pictures here in this gallery. Video footage will be available soon.Click Here