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Prof.Iakiv
Fishchenko

Doctor of Medical Sciences
Spine surgeon in Kyiv
Honoured Doctor of Ukraine

Surgical treatment of disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis and vertebral fractures. Correction of pectus excavatum using the Nuss procedure. Over 20 years in practice. Main specialisation: endoscopic spine surgery BESS / UBE.

Areas of my practiceResearch profile
KYIV · UKRAINEProfessor Iakiv Fishchenko, spine surgeon
Since 2004clinical practice
3000+personally performed endoscopic operations
Atlas authoron biportal endoscopic spine surgery
Since 2019teaching on the endoscopic spine surgery course

01 / Professional profile

Surgeon, researcher,
educator.

Clinical experience, academic training and sharing knowledge with the next generation of surgeons.

Iakiv Vitaliiovych Fishchenko is a professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences and physician of the highest qualification category. His specialisations are orthopaedics and traumatology, neurosurgery and spine surgery.

His practice covers surgery for disc herniation, lumbar and cervical stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis and vertebral fractures, as well as stabilisation and revision procedures. Another area is surgical correction of pectus excavatum.

Chief Research Fellow in the Department of Spine Surgery at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine. He also works and performs surgery at MedProfi private clinic. He combines clinical practice, research on treatment outcomes and teaching endoscopic surgery.

02 / Clinical practice

Surgical treatment.
Eight main areas.

Disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, vertebral fractures and chest wall deformities. BESS / UBE endoscopic surgery is the professor's main specialisation.

01

Surgery for lumbar disc herniation

Professor Iakiv Fishchenko performs surgery for lumbar disc herniation, including sequestered and migrated herniations and recurrent disc herniation. The aim of disc removal is to relieve pressure on the nerve root. The approach is selected according to symptoms, examination and MRI, taking the outcome of previous treatment into account.

Techniques: Main specialisation: biportal endoscopic discectomy BESS / UBE. Indications and the surgical approach are determined individually.
Experience and related materials

The professor's research examines the outcomes of endoscopic discectomy and comparisons with microdiscectomy. The publications describe specific patient groups and do not predict the outcome of an individual operation.

Lumbar disc surgery: the professor's materialsDiscectomy research · PubMedTechnique explained on the Institute's websiteComparison of discectomy techniques · research paper
02

Surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis

Surgery for narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses neural structures and may limit walking. Lumbar stenosis is one of the central areas of the professor's clinical, research and teaching work. Planning involves assessing whether neural decompression alone is sufficient or whether stabilisation is also needed.

Techniques: Biportal endoscopic decompression BESS / UBE; combined with stabilisation when indicated.
Experience and related materials

The professor is a co-author of studies on decompression for lumbar stenosis. These evaluate symptoms, functional status and postoperative investigation findings; the data relate to the study populations.

Stenosis surgery: techniques, risks and recoveryDecompression outcomes · 2023 publicationExperience treating stenosis · PubMed
03

Surgery for spondylolisthesis

Surgical treatment of a displaced vertebra, with assessment of segmental stability and nerve compression. The professor considers decompression, stabilisation or their combination according to the clinical situation. Displacement seen on an image alone does not establish the need for surgery or its extent.

Techniques: Neural decompression; interbody fusion and fixation when indicated, including endoscopic techniques.
Experience and related materials

Treatment of spondylolisthesis and instability forms part of the professor's clinical profile. His research interests include endoscopic interbody fusion.

Spondylolisthesis: clinic informationStabilisation procedures in my practicePractice area in the Institute's profile
04

Surgery for cervical disc herniation and stenosis

Decompression, stabilisation and motion-preserving procedures on the cervical spine. The consultation distinguishes nerve root compression from spinal cord compression — cervical myelopathy. The approach depends on the level and nature of compression, stability and symptoms.

Techniques: Endoscopic decompression, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), and disc replacement.
Experience and related materials

This area is represented in the professor's clinical profile and teaching, including his Cervical Stenosis presentation at IPSIS 2025 in Brussels.

Cervical spine surgery: choosing a techniqueTeaching experience in this fieldClinical practice in the Institute's profile
05

Surgical correction of scoliosis

The professor corrects spinal deformities using instrumented and dynamic techniques. Surgical planning considers the shape and flexibility of the curve, trunk balance and skeletal maturity. Anterior dynamic correction without fusion is a separate area of practice with its own selection criteria.

Techniques: Anterior dynamic correction ASC / VBT; posterior instrumented correction with fusion.
Experience and related materials

Research evaluating postural balance after ASC / VBT. Professional presentations on dynamic correction in skeletally mature patients.

Scoliosis correction: the professor's materialsResearch on scoliosisStudy of postural balance after ASC / VBT
06

Surgery for pectus excavatum

Another area of the professor's surgical practice is correction of pectus excavatum using the Nuss procedure. Planning considers the shape of the deformity, symptoms, investigation results and follow-up. His practice also includes treatment of pectus carinatum and pectus arcuatum.

Techniques: The Nuss procedure and individually selected techniques for chest wall deformity correction.
Experience and related materials

The professor is a co-author of patents for a pectus excavatum correction method and a fixation device for its surgical treatment. Related research addresses postoperative recovery.

The Nuss procedure: patient materialsPublications and patentsThe professor's article on the Institute's website
07

Treatment of vertebral fractures: vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty

Minimally invasive procedures for vertebral compression fractures, including those associated with osteoporosis. The professor assesses the fracture pattern, bone quality and whether imaging findings correspond to symptoms. Not every fracture requires surgery; the technique is determined after assessment.

Techniques: Vertebroplasty, balloon kyphoplasty and SpineJack.
Experience and related materials

A distinct area of many years of surgical practice. The dedicated website explains techniques, indications, risks and preparation for consultation.

Vertebral fractures: treatment methodsThe professor's article on the Institute's website
08

Spinal stabilisation surgery

Restoring the supporting function and stability of a spinal segment in cases of instability, deformity and other conditions requiring fixation. The professor plans stabilisation as a procedure in its own right or combined with neural decompression. The extent of fixation and the need for implants are discussed before surgery.

Techniques: Pedicle screw fixation, interbody fusion, endoscopic fusion techniques and combinations with decompression.
Experience and related materials

The professor's research includes a comparative study of biportal endoscopic and posterior lumbar interbody fusion. The choice of technique depends on the clinical objective.

Spinal fixation: clinic informationLumbar fusionInterbody fusion research
Choosing the technique is part of the surgeon's work. Indications for surgery are determined after assessing symptoms, examination findings and complete investigations. Endoscopic techniques, stabilisation and dynamic correction address different problems.

Also in clinical practice

Revision spine surgery

Revision surgery for recurrent disc herniation, restenosis and adjacent segment pathology after a previous procedure. Planning focuses on the cause of recurrent symptoms and the changes following the first operation.

Techniques: Biportal endoscopic revision, repeat decompression and stabilisation when indicated.
Experience and related materials

A 2026 presentation at the 22nd International Symposium on Minimally Invasive and Instrumented Spine Surgery: revision procedures for recurrent disc herniation, restenosis and adjacent segment pathology.

Lectures and professional presentations

Interventional treatment for back pain

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for pain associated with spinal conditions. This practice is supported by research on epidural techniques and radiofrequency treatment.

Techniques: Epidural injections, adhesiolysis, radiofrequency neuroablation and basivertebral nerve ablation.
Experience and related materials

Co-author of publications on the treatment of discogenic and radicular pain. Presentation on basivertebral nerve ablation at IPSIS 2025 in Brussels.

Research in this field

03 / Experience in focus

Over 3,000
endoscopic
spine operations

Professor Iakiv Fishchenko's personal surgical experience.

Cumulative endoscopic surgery experience. Figures updated by the professor on 2 October 2026.

Biportal endoscopic surgery BESS / UBE

Disc herniation, spinal stenosis and revision procedures. Practical experience includes endoscopic surgery of the lumbar, cervical and thoracic spine.

From clinical practice to research

Research on the outcomes of discectomy, decompression, fusion, scoliosis correction and rehabilitation. Publications and professional discussion in Ukrainian and international journals.

04 / Professional journey

Education, research
and professional recognition

From medical school and specialist training to a doctoral degree, professorship and training colleagues.

  1. Medical education

    Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv.

  2. Postgraduate research and specialist training

    Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine. Training in orthopaedics and traumatology, and neurosurgery.

  3. Doctor of Medical Sciences

    Doctoral studies at the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine.

  4. Professorship and research

    Professor at the Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. Leading Research Fellow in the Department of Spine Surgery.

  5. Training endoscopic surgeons

    Founder and instructor of the endoscopic spine surgery course.

  6. Chief Research Fellow

    Department of Spine Surgery with the Spinal (Neurosurgical) Centre at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine.

Professional societies

President of the Ukrainian Association of Endoscopic Spine Surgery. Member of international and Ukrainian professional organisations.

Scoliosis Research SocietyAO SpineAAOSEUROSPINEUkrainian Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Traumatologists
International training and professional events

Biportal endoscopic surgery courses in Busan (South Korea, 2019 and 2024), a spine endoscopy course in Grasse (France, 2023), and endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery courses in Bursa and Istanbul (Turkey, 2018).

Attendance at every annual EUROSPINE congress since 2023, as well as EUROSPINE in Helsinki (2019). World Spine 11 (2026). Annual attendance at the Ukrainian ISMIS symposium. IMAST in Toronto (2010), the Scoliosis Research Society congress in Salt Lake City (2008), and the Salzburg Weill Cornell seminar (2005).

Profile on the Institute's official website

05 / Research profile

Research connected
to surgical practice

Endoscopic surgery, treatment outcomes for stenosis and disc herniation, deformity correction, interventional pain treatment and rehabilitation.

His professional work includes research articles, atlases, educational materials and patents, as well as letters and comments on international publications.

Names used in research publications: Iakiv Fishchenko, I. Fishchenko, I. V. Fishchenko.

ORCID · 0000-0001-7446-0016
2026 · BIPORTAL ENDOSCOPY

Development and safety of biportal endoscopy

A structured analysis of UBE surgical technique trends and the completeness of safety reporting in 10 JMISST technical publications from 2025. Co-author: Iakiv Fishchenko.
JMISST · 31 July 2026 · DOI: 10.21182/jmisst.2026.03461.

Read the article in JMISST
2020 · DISC HERNIATION

Experience with biportal endoscopy for lumbar disc herniation

Our experience of treatment of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation using biportal endoscopic technique.
Georgian Medical News.

Publication in PubMed
2020 · STENOSIS

Biportal decompression for lumbar stenosis

Experience of biportal endoscopic decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis.
Georgian Medical News.

Publication in PubMed
2023 · TREATMENT OUTCOMES

Clinical and radiological outcomes of decompression

Endoscopic decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis: radiological and clinical results.
Clinical and Preventive Medicine.

Publication via DOI
Bibliography · 46 selected publications

Selected records from the professional CV and a new JMISST publication from 2026. The list includes clinical and experimental studies, reviews, letters and comments; it is not a complete bibliography.

Showing 46 of 46 records

  1. 2026 · Publication

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I., Piontkovskyi V. Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy Technical Notes in Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique 2025: A Structured Analysis of Procedural Trends and Safety Reporting. Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique. Published online July 31, 2026. doi:10.21182/jmisst.2026.03461. Open publication

  2. 2026 · Publication

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Clarifying the clinical interpretation of early radicular pain resolution after microsurgical decompression. Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery. 2026;62:50.

  3. 2026 · Publication

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Matters arising: statistical overfitting and outcome discordance undermine the claimed superiority of T2 fusion for shoulder balance in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. BMC Surgery. 2026;26:163:1-3.

  4. 2026 · Publication

    Kravchuk L. D., Fishchenko I. V., Chervatiuk M. S., Uleshchenko D. V., Shchegolkov E. E. Postural balance dynamics after anterior dynamic correction (ASC/VBT) in idiopathic scoliosis with Lenke 5C and 3BN deformities: results of clinical observation. Clinical and Preventive Medicine. 2026;1(47):160–167. Open publication

  5. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Defining sagittal imbalance in axial spondyloarthritis: considerations beyond the C7 sagittal vertical axis. Advances in Rheumatology. 2026;66:13.

  6. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Double-origin left vertebral artery: embryological context and imaging implications from a spine surgeon’s perspective. Anatomical Science International. 2026.

  7. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Assessing the clinical reliability of deep learning for vertebral fracture detection: a two-surgeon commentary. La Radiologia Medica. 2026.

  8. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Fishchenko I.V., Abudayeh A.H. Commentary on scoliosis progression after transforaminal full-endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy. Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique. 2026;11(1).

  9. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A.H., Kravchuk L.D., Fishchenko I.V. Endoscopic unilateral biportal decompression for achondroplasia-related lumbar stenosis: interpretive caution. Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique. 2026;11:195-197.

  10. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A.H., Fishchenko I. Interpreting meta-analyses of biportal endoscopic decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis. Asian Spine Journal. 2026;20(2):407-408.

  11. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A.H., Fishchenko I. How does anterior vertebral body tethering compare with posterior spinal fusion for thoracic idiopathic scoliosis? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2026:1-2.

  12. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Changes in cervical range of motion and clinical outcomes after laminectomy with fusion for OPLL. Neurosurgery. 2026.

  13. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Spinal surgeons’ perspective on CT-derived T-scores in osteoporosis assessment: the need for DXA validation. European Radiology. 2026.

  14. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Systemic inflammation and adjacent segment disease after lumbar fusion: the importance of biomarker timing. Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery. 2026:1-3.

  15. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Time to MRI acquisition matters in cauda equina syndrome. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. 2026;57(3).

  16. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: a current literature review. The American Surgeon. 2026.

  17. 2026 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Perioperative disease activity and metabolic optimization in spinal Paget disease. Brain and Spine. 2026;8.

  18. 2025 · Publication

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Misstated prevalence in fragility-fracture consensus: need for peer-reviewed national data. Osteoporosis International. 2025.

  19. 2025 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Chervatiuk M., Shchegolkov E., Uleshchenko D. Comparative analysis of platelet-rich plasma and caudal epidural blocks in patients with discogenic low back pain. Clinical and Preventive Medicine. 2025;44(6):20-26.

  20. 2025 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A.H., Fishchenko I.V. Frame matters: rethinking prone positioning for spinal surgery in achondroplasia. Journal of Perioperative Practice. 2025.

  21. 2025 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Decompensation of degenerative lumbar stenosis: do patients need immediate surgery? European Spine Journal. 2025.

  22. 2025 · Letters and comments

    Fishchenko I., Abudayeh A. Amnesia-related bias in sedation research: implications for lumbar facet radiofrequency ablation. Clinical Journal of Pain. 2025.

  23. 2025 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A.H., Fishchenko I.V. Clarification regarding effect-size reporting in biportal endoscopic versus conventional open spine surgery. Asian Spine Journal. 2025.

  24. 2025 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A., Fishchenko I. Does screw alignment affect tether breakage in vertebral body tethering? European Spine Journal. 2025.

  25. 2025 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A.H., Fishchenko I.V. Pooling radiation outcomes in endoscopic lumbar spine navigation: a methodological consideration. Global Spine Journal. 2025.

  26. 2025 · Letters and comments

    Abudayeh A.H., Fishchenko I.V. Uniportal versus biportal endoscopic decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis: methodological considerations. Global Spine Journal. 2025.

  27. 2024 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Chervatiuk M. Efficacy of combined pharmacological treatment in patients with discogenic low back pain associated with degenerative spinal disease. Trauma. 2024;25(4):119-123.

  28. 2024 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Balan V., Kravchuk L., Uleshchenko D., Serhiienko R. Assessment of rehabilitation interventions after unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy. Pain. Joints. Spine. 2024;14(2):76-82.

  29. 2024 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Chervatiuk M. Comparative analysis of caudal epidural blocks and combined pharmacological therapy in patients with discogenic low back pain. Pain. Joints. Spine. 2024;14(4):220-225.

  30. 2024 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Uleshchenko D., Stashkevich A., Bublik L., Shevchuk A. Surgical treatment outcomes of lumbar disc herniation according to the MSU classification. Terra Orthopaedica. 2024;(3):4-10.

  31. 2023 · Publication

    Melenko V., Fishchenko I., Kravchuk L., Shchegolkov E. Endoscopic decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis: radiological and clinical results. Clinical and Preventive Medicine. 2023;8(30):39-45. Open publication

  32. 2023 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Kravchuk L., Melenko V., Ivanovska O. Rehabilitation after endoscopic decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis. Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. 2023;(2):158-163.

  33. 2023 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Kozak R., Saponenko A., Kormiltsev V., Kravchuk L. Radiofrequency neuroablation for omalgia in patients with shoulder joint arthrosis. Georgian Medical News. 2023;(335):124-128.

  34. 2021 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Roy I., Kravchuk L., Kormiltsev S. Physical exercise after Nuss repair for pectus excavatum. Journal of Physical Education and Sport. 2021;21:1191-1196.

  35. 2021 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Garmish A., Kravchuk L., Saponenko A. Radiofrequency ablation of the basivertebral nerve in chronic low back pain: a small clinical series. Spine Surgery. 2021;18(3):61-67.

  36. 2020 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Kravchuk L. Biportal endoscopic spine surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. Ukrainian Neurosurgical Journal. 2020;26(1):13-19.

  37. 2020 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Balan S., Blonsky R., Borzykh N., Kravchuk L. Our experience of treatment of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation using biportal endoscopic technique. Georgian Medical News. 2020;(301):21-27. Open publication

  38. 2020 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Kravchuk L., Saponenko A., Roy I. Experience of biportal endoscopic decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis. Georgian Medical News. 2020;(303):21-27. Open publication

  39. 2020 · Publication

    Fishchenko Ia. V., Roy I. V., Vladymirov A. A., Kravchuk L. D., Blonskyi R. I. Our experience with the use of unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (UBLIF) and posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) in the treatment of patients with spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine. Pathologia. 2020;17(3):356–362. Open publication

  40. 2019 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Piontkovsky V., Kravchuk L. Endoscopic transforaminal microdiscectomy for lumbar disc herniation. Georgian Medical News. 2019;(295):13-17.

  41. 2019 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Piontkovsky V., Balan S. Open versus transforaminal endoscopic microdiscectomy for lumbar disc herniation. Georgian Medical News. 2019;(296):7-12.

  42. 2019 · Publication

    Pavlov B., Fishchenko I. Pulsed radiofrequency ablation of dorsal root ganglia for chronic lumbar radicular pain. Ukrainian Neurosurgical Journal. 2019;25(2):33-39.

  43. 2018 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Kravchuk L., Perepechay O. Lumbar spinal stenosis: clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment - a meta-analysis. Pain Medicine. 2018;3(1):18-32.

  44. 2017 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Zavodovsky D., Matuzyuk O., Matviyenko T., Nozdrenko D. Anti-fibrotic effects after mechanical intervertebral disc injury in rats. Physiological Journal. 2017;63(1):77-83.

  45. 2016 · Publication

    Fishchenko I., Piontkovsky V., Zlativ V. Complications of epidural adhesiolysis. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2016;6(2):183- 189.

  46. 2015 · Publication

    Kushchayev S., Belykh E., Fishchenko I., et al. Two bullets to the head and an early winter: fate permits Kutuzov to defeat Napoleon at Moscow. Neurosurgical Focus. 2015;39(1):E3.

Atlases, book chapters and educational materials

Fishchenko I.V. Interactive Atlas of Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery. Bilingual interactive edition in Ukrainian and English. Sole author, 2026.

Fishchenko I., Covarrubias-Rosas C.-A. Basic Principles of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Technical Considerations Before Starting. In: Quillo-Olvera J., Quillo-Olvera D., Quillo-Resendiz J., Mayer M. (eds). Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy of the Spine: An Atlas of Surgical Techniques. Springer, 2022.

Fishchenko I., Roy I. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Treatment. Educational manual, 2017, 29 pp.

Fishchenko I. et al. Differentiated Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation. Methodological recommendations. Yuston LTD, 2022, 16 pp.

Chapter in an international Springer atlas
Patents and inventions

Developments relate to modelling and diagnosis of lumbar stenosis, surgical treatment of chest wall deformities and disc herniation, and interventional pain treatment.

  • Modelling dynamic spinal canal stenosis in rats (2012).
  • Diagnosis of lumbar stenosis with neurogenic claudication (2014).
  • Method for surgical treatment of pectus excavatum · patent No. 101648 (2015).
  • Fixation device for surgical correction of pectus excavatum · patent No. 102310 (2015).
  • Method for treating lumbar stenosis · patent No. 99560 (2015).
  • Method for joint pain relief, primarily in the sacroiliac joints (2018).
  • Method for treating patients with intervertebral disc herniation (2018).
  • Method for hip joint pain relief (2020).

06 / Teaching profile

Sharing experience.
Advancing spine surgery.

An endoscopic surgery course, the professor's atlas, professional presentations and videos for colleagues and patients.

AUTHOR'S PUBLICATION · 2026

Interactive Atlas of Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Professor Iakiv Fishchenko's educational resource: surgical anatomy, planning, equipment and techniques for biportal endoscopic procedures.

Ukrainian and English versions for physicians studying and practising endoscopic surgery.

Read in UkrainianRead in English

Course, lectures and international presentations

Teaching on the endoscopic spine surgery course at the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics since 2019. Professional topics include decompression, revision procedures, cervical spine surgery and dynamic scoliosis correction.

International publishing work includes co-authorship of the chapter Basic Principles of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery in a Springer atlas.

Course for physicians · training centre

Iakiv Fishchenko is an instructor and course lead for the endoscopic spine surgery course.

Videos on YouTube
Selected presentation topics · 2024–2026
  • 2026

    Revision lumbar surgery using biportal endoscopy

    Recurrent disc herniation, restenosis and adjacent segment pathology. 22nd International Symposium on Minimally Invasive and Instrumented Spine Surgery, Kamianets-Podilskyi.

  • 2026

    Hip–spine syndrome: the role of lumbar disc herniation in hip and thigh pain

    Kyiv.

  • 2026

    Endoscopic decompression for lumbar stenosis

    Has the era of major operations ended? Kyiv.

  • 2026

    Endoscopic surgical treatment of lumbar stenosis in military personnel

    Scientific Council of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Kyiv.

  • 2026

    Endoscopic spine surgery challenging the gold standard

    Changing approaches to the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.

  • 2026

    Lumbar disc herniation and radiculopathy

    Endoscopic decompression as a path to early neurorehabilitation. Kyiv.

  • 2025

    Basivertebral nerve ablation

    IPSIS 2025, Brussels, Belgium.

  • 2025

    Cervical stenosis

    IPSIS 2025, Brussels, Belgium.

  • 2025

    Far-out syndrome

    French Endoscopic Spine Meeting, Grasse, France.

  • 2025

    Dynamic scoliosis correction in skeletally mature patients

    Anterior scoliosis correction — ASC.

  • 2025

    Endoscopic decompression for lumbar stenosis

    Kyiv Joints and Spine Summit, Kyiv.

  • 2024

    Individualised surgical treatment of lumbar stenosis

    Professor Ye. T. Skliarenko Scientific Readings medical forum, Kyiv.

Professor Iakiv Fishchenko with the clinical team

Clinical team

Surgery and recovery are a team effort

The professor works alongside the spine surgery, anaesthesiology and rehabilitation team. The clinic's professional materials help patients prepare for consultation and better understand the stages of treatment.

Spine surgery clinic

07 / My resources

All areas.
Related materials.

The professor's dedicated websites, educational resources and channels — for patients and colleagues.

Endoscopic spine surgeryIntervertebral disc herniation and biportal endoscopic procedures.endoscopic-spinal.surgery Lumbar spinal stenosisDecompression, comparison of techniques and preparation for surgery.stenosis.surgery Cervical spineDisc herniation, stenosis, decompression, disc replacement and ACDF.cervicalspine.surgery Dynamic scoliosis correctionAnterior correction ASC / VBT and materials on spinal deformities.non-fusion-scoliosis.surgery Vertebral compression fracturesVertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, SpineJack and sending CT / MRI studies.vertebroplasty.surgery Chest wall deformitiesA separate area of practice: pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum and pectus arcuatum.pectus.surgery Spine surgery clinicThe team and information about clinical care.spina.net.ua Lumbar stenosis on TelegramA dedicated channel with patient materials.t.me/lumbarspinestenosis SpinaNetUa video channelInterviews, explanations of techniques and professional videos.www.youtube.com/@SpinaNetUa

Media library / YouTube

Spine surgery.
Explained on video.

Lectures, interviews and patient materials. From diagnosis and choice of treatment to surgical technique.

My YouTube channel Open this video on YouTube

Selected videos by topic

Social media / Posts

My social media

My posts and videos for patients and colleagues. Choose a platform to view materials or visit my profile.

08 / Questions about the professor

Profile, procedures and experience

24 answers about qualifications, treatment areas, research and consultation.

Profile and qualifications

Which conditions does Professor Iakiv Fishchenko specialise in?

The main areas are intervertebral disc herniation, lumbar and cervical spinal stenosis, spinal instability, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, vertebral compression fractures and conditions following previous surgery. Other areas include interventional pain treatment and correction of chest wall deformities.

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What experience does the professor have in endoscopic surgery?

Over 3,000 personally performed endoscopic spine operations; clinical practice since 2004. The professor leads the Ukrainian Association of Endoscopic Spine Surgery, teaches on a specialist course and is the author of an interactive atlas of biportal endoscopy.

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What are Professor Iakiv Fishchenko's qualifications?

Iakiv Vitaliiovych Fishchenko is a Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor, physician of the highest qualification category and Honoured Doctor of Ukraine (2026). His professional fields are orthopaedics and traumatology, neurosurgery and spine surgery. He has been in clinical practice since 2004. He is President of the Ukrainian Association of Endoscopic Spine Surgery and a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, AO Spine and AAOS.

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Where does Professor Iakiv Fishchenko work and offer consultations?

The professor works in Kyiv in the Department of Spine Surgery with the Spinal (Neurosurgical) Centre at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine. He has been the department's Chief Research Fellow since 2021. He also works and performs surgery at MedProfi private clinic. He combines surgical practice, research and teaching. To confirm the location and time of an in-person consultation, call 094-821-08-30.

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Conditions and procedures

Does the professor perform surgery for disc herniation if I have not chosen a technique?

Yes. Surgical treatment of disc herniation is one of the main areas of Professor Iakiv Fishchenko's practice. You do not need to choose a technique before your first consultation: symptoms, examination findings, MRI and previous treatment are assessed first. The professor's main specialisation is biportal endoscopic surgery BESS / UBE.

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Does the professor perform endoscopic surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis?

Yes. Surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis is one of the central areas of Professor Iakiv Fishchenko's practice. Biportal endoscopic decompression BESS / UBE is used to relieve pressure on neural structures. Decompression is combined with stabilisation when indicated. This area is also represented in his research papers, lectures and the materials on stenosis.surgery.

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Does the professor treat spondylolisthesis and spinal instability?

Yes. The professor's practice includes surgical treatment of spondylolisthesis — displacement of a vertebra — and instability of a spinal segment. The plan may include neural decompression, pedicle screw fixation and interbody fusion, including endoscopic techniques. The extent of surgery is determined by symptoms, investigations and the condition of the spine's supporting structures.

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Which cervical spine operations does the professor perform?

Professor Iakiv Fishchenko performs surgery for cervical disc herniation and stenosis. His practice includes endoscopic decompression, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and disc replacement. The technique is selected according to the location of compression, segmental stability and clinical findings. Materials on this area are available at cervicalspine.surgery.

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Does the professor perform scoliosis correction that preserves spinal mobility?

Yes. Professor Iakiv Fishchenko's practice includes anterior dynamic scoliosis correction ASC / VBT without fusion, as well as posterior instrumented correction with fusion. Suitability for a motion-preserving procedure is assessed individually, considering the type and flexibility of the curve, trunk balance and skeletal maturity. His publications, professional presentations and non-fusion-scoliosis.surgery cover this topic.

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Does the professor perform the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum?

Yes. Professor Iakiv Fishchenko corrects pectus excavatum using the Nuss procedure. Another area of his practice includes pectus carinatum and pectus arcuatum. The treatment plan considers the shape of the deformity, investigation results, symptoms and follow-up. The professor is a co-author of patents in this field; patient materials are available at pectus.surgery.

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Which treatments for vertebral compression fractures does the professor use?

Professor Iakiv Fishchenko's practice includes vertebroplasty, balloon kyphoplasty and SpineJack. Indications and the technique are determined after assessing the fracture, symptoms, CT or MRI and bone quality. Not every compression fracture requires surgery. Explanations of the techniques, preparation and recovery are available at vertebroplasty.surgery.

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Does the professor perform spinal stabilisation surgery and endoscopic fusion?

Yes. The professor performs pedicle screw fixation, interbody fusion and their combination with decompression. Techniques include biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion BELIF / UBE-LIF. His research includes comparisons of endoscopic and posterior lumbar interbody fusion. The need for fixation and implants is assessed individually for each patient.

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Choosing treatment

Does every disc herniation or case of stenosis require surgery?

No. An MRI finding alone does not establish an indication for surgery. The surgeon considers it alongside symptoms, neurological findings and the response to treatment. The consultation covers non-operative options, surgery, its risks and the expected outcome.

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What is the difference between spinal decompression and stabilisation?

Decompression relieves pressure on neural structures. Stabilisation supports the spine and limits abnormal movement of a spinal segment. These address different problems: decompression alone may be sufficient, while a combination is needed when there are appropriate indications.

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What determines the cost of surgery and the recovery time?

These depend on the diagnosis, the extent and levels of surgery, the need for implants, other medical conditions and the rehabilitation plan. After reviewing your investigations, the components of the cost and the expected stages of recovery can be discussed for your particular situation. There is no single recovery time for all procedures.

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Can I consult the professor after a previous spine operation?

Yes. Revision surgery is part of the professor's practice. A consultation requires up-to-date investigations, a description of symptoms and records of previous procedures. The approach depends on the cause of recurrent symptoms. For an initial consultation, message the professor on Telegram @ProfFishchenko, Viber (+380503808725) or WhatsApp (+380503808725).

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Which endoscopic spine surgery technique is central to the professor's practice?

Professor Iakiv Fishchenko's main specialisation is biportal endoscopic spine surgery BESS / UBE. One portal is used for the endoscope and camera, and the other for surgical instruments. His practice includes discectomy, decompression for stenosis, revision procedures and endoscopic interbody fusion. The approach and extent of surgery depend on the specific condition.

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Does the professor provide interventional treatment for back pain?

Yes. The professor's practice includes epidural injections, adhesiolysis, radiofrequency neuroablation and basivertebral nerve ablation. An interventional technique is selected after assessing the source of pain and the indications. This field is represented in his research and professional presentations, including a presentation on basivertebral nerve ablation at IPSIS 2025.

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Research and teaching

Where can I find research papers and educational materials?

This page provides a selected bibliography, an ORCID link, PubMed publications, the Ukrainian and English versions of the atlas, topics of professional presentations and the SpinaNetUa video channel.

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What is the professor's ORCID and how can I find his research publications?

Professor Iakiv Fishchenko's ORCID is 0000-0001-7446-0016. Publications also use the names Iakiv Fishchenko, I. Fishchenko and I. V. Fishchenko. This page provides a selection of 46 bibliographic records, a topic and year search, and links to PubMed and DOI records. This is a selection rather than a complete lifetime bibliography; ORCID helps identify records belonging to the same author.

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Which atlases and book chapters has Professor Iakiv Fishchenko authored?

The professor is the author of an interactive atlas of biportal endoscopic spine surgery in Ukrainian and English. The atlas covers anatomy, surgical technique, clinical examples, videos and complications. He is also a co-author of the chapter Basic Principles of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Technical Considerations Before Starting in the Springer book Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy of the Spine. Direct links are provided in the experience and teaching sections.

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Where can I find the professor's lectures and educational materials on endoscopic surgery?

Professor Iakiv Fishchenko has taught on the endoscopic spine surgery course since 2019. This page includes selected presentation topics from 2024–2026 and links to the course and his atlas. The lectures cover disc herniation, stenosis, revision surgery, the cervical spine and scoliosis correction. Watch the lectures on the SpinaNetUa YouTube channel. A video selection is also available in this page's media section.

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Consultation and investigations

How can I arrange a consultation with the professor?

For an initial review of your investigations, message the professor on Telegram @ProfFishchenko, Viber (+380503808725) or WhatsApp (+380503808725). For enquiries and appointments, call 094-821-08-30. In-person consultations are in Kyiv; a remote review helps determine the next step but does not replace a full examination.

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How can I send a complete CT or MRI study to the professor for an initial review?

Copy the entire disc, preserving its folders and image series. Name the folder with the patient's surname, first name and patronymic in Ukrainian, then create a ZIP archive. A large archive can be uploaded to Google Drive or a file transfer service with download access enabled. Send the archive or link to the professor's private Telegram @ProfFishchenko together with the report and a brief description of symptoms. See the step-by-step CT / MRI preparation guide on this website.

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09 / Patient reviews

Patient reviews

Consultations, operations and recovery — in patients' own words.

Selected short excerpts (translated)

Dmytro4 weeks before the review check

Consultation and surgery

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Professor Iakiv Vitaliiovych Fishchenko…
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Ivan Svatenko4 months before the review check

Surgery and postoperative care

I had surgery at the Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (surgeon: Fishchenko).
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Anatolii Tymchenko

Biportal endoscopic decompression

Everything, from organisation to discharge, was done wonderfully.
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Contact the professor

Consultation in Kyiv
and an initial review online

For an initial assessment, send the complete CT or MRI study as an archive or link, the report, the patient's full name and a brief description of symptoms.

How to prepare and send CT / MRI
Message the professor on TelegramViber · +380503808725WhatsApp · +380503808725

Enquiries and consultation appointments · Kyiv

094-821-08-30fishchenko@gmail.comF0948210830@gmail.com
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