--- title: "Odrex doctors' negligence trial stalls due to repeated hearing delays" description: "The trial regarding the death of businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic is stalling due to numerous delays. Doctors are accused of negligence, but procedural stalling poses risks to accountability." date: 2026-10-26T14:46:55.686Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/odrex-doctors-trial-stalls-delays tags: [odessa, odrex, lawsuit, medical-negligence, adnan-kivan, ukraine-justice] author: "Roman V." publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Odrex doctors' negligence trial stalls due to repeated hearing delays ![Facade of the private Odrex clinic in Odesa with glass glazing and a logo](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/26/sudebniy-process-po-delu-odrex-zatyagivaetsya/sudebniy-process-po-delu-odrex-zatyagivaetsya-1.webp) ## Key Points - The accused Odrex clinic doctors are suspected of professional misconduct during patient treatment. - Most court hearings in September and October 2026 were canceled or postponed. - The defense cites medical leave as a barrier to personal court appearance. - Legislation permits remote hearings, which have already been used in this same process. The criminal trial concerning medical negligence by doctors at the private clinic Odrex in Odesa has faced significant delays, casting doubt on the efficiency of the justice system. The Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa is considering charges against surgeon Vitalii Rusakov and oncologist Maryna Bilotserkovska regarding professional misconduct that led to the death of patient Adnan Kivan in October 2024. Amidst the systematic postponements of hearings, the public and process participants are expressing concern that dragging out the case could lead to the expiration of the statute of limitations for bringing the defendants to justice. ### Chronology of trial disruptions The situation regarding the case review has become critical over the past two months. According to the court calendar, 7 out of 13 scheduled hearings in September did not take place. In October, the schedule became even more intense with 16 hearings planned; however, the series of delays continued. Some hearings at the beginning of the month were postponed due to defense requests, and since October 14, the process has effectively stalled due to the medical leave of one of the defendants, Vitalii Rusakov. ### Procedural options for remote justice Ukraine's criminal procedural legislation contains mechanisms allowing for hearings to be held via video conference if the defendant cannot physically attend the courtroom due to health reasons. Previously, courts have repeatedly used remote participation for other figures and side representatives in this case. Applying a similar approach to the defendant Rusakov could ensure the continuity of the judicial process and adherence to the principle of reasonable trial duration. ### Significance of the case for the justice system The Adnan Kivan death case has become a high-profile test for the Ukrainian judicial system, demonstrating the process's vulnerability to procedural delays. A successful and transparent conclusion to the trial requires not only an assessment of the doctors' actions but also the maintenance of stable court operations. Further adjournment of hearings increases the risk that defendants may be cleared of criminal responsibility without a substantive verdict, which is causing serious discontent and questions regarding the effectiveness of current proceedings. ### Future perspectives of the case The next hearing is expected to take place on October 27, 2026. The further course of the process will depend on the court's willingness to make decisive procedural rulings and the parties' ability to ensure attendance or remote presence at hearings. Public interest in this case remains high, as the issue of medical accountability requires a clear legal verdict that eliminates ambiguity. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Дело о медицинской халатности врачей Odrex буксует: кому выгодны две недели перенесений?](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/sprava-medichnu-nedbalist-likariv-odrex-buksue-1793018575.html) - Primary source providing facts on the case and delay data. - [Смерть Аднана Кивана: дело о медицинской халатности врачей компании Odrex стало испытанием для ...](https://www.obozrevatel.com/rozsliduvannya/smert-adnana-kivana-delo-o-meditsinskoj-halatnosti-vrachej-kompanii-odrex-stalo-ispyitaniem-dlya-ukrainskogo-pravosudiya.htm) - Confirms the high-profile nature of the case and impact on justice. - [Месяц переносов: что происходит в деле о медицинской халатности врачей Odrex](https://www.obozrevatel.com/section-rozsliduvannya/news-misyats-perenesen-shcho-vidbuvayetsya-u-spravi-pro-medychnu-nedbalist-likariv-odrex-02-10-2026.html) - Contains detailed information regarding September hearing delays. - [Дело врачей Odrex: суд более 7 месяцев не начинает рассмотрение доказательств по смерти Аднана ...](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/sprava-likariv-odrex-sud-ponad-7-misyatsiv-1783420359.html) - Confirms the duration of the lack of evidence review. ## FAQ ### Who is being charged in the Adnan Kivan death case? Surgeon Vitalii Rusakov and oncologist Maryna Bilotserkovska are the defendants in the case. ### Why are court hearings constantly being postponed? Hearings are being postponed due to defense requests and the subsequent medical leave of defendant Vitalii Rusakov. ### Is it possible to hold the court in video conference mode? Yes, Ukraine's criminal procedural legislation allows for remote participation, and this mechanism has already been used earlier in this process.