Deniz Suha Kucukaksu

Especialização: Vascular surgeon
40 anos de experiência
Fala:
Turkish
Local de trabalho: Turquia, Istambul, Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
Pioneiro em programas de suporte circulatório mecânico e coração artificial na Turquia; atua como Diretor do Centro de Transplante Cardíaco e Coração Artificial na Universidade Başkent.
O Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu é cirurgião cardiovascular no Hospital Universitário Başkent em Istambul. Foi pioneiro em programas de suporte circulatório mecânico e coração artificial na Turquia. O Dr. Kucukaksu é especializado em transplantes cardíacos em adultos e crianças. Concluiu estágios em instituições nos EUA, Alemanha e França.
- Diretor do Centro de Transplante Cardíaco e Coração Artificial.
- Realiza cirurgias de bypass coronário sem circulação extracorpórea, substituições de válvulas e reparações aórticas complexas.
- Especialista em sistemas LVAD e cirurgia de coração artificial total.
- Estabeleceu centros de transplante cardíaco em várias instituições médicas importantes.

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Qualificações

Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon who pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. He is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. Dr. Küçükaksu specializes in cardiac procedures for adults and children. He also treats complex heart failure cases through surgical intervention.

Clinical Focus and Surgical Expertise

Dr. Küçükaksu treats advanced end-stage heart failure using surgical methods. He provides care for coronary artery disease and aortic valve insufficiency. He also treats congenital conditions like tetralogy of Fallot. Additionally, the doctor treats pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy.

He performs a wide variety of specialized cardiac operations:

Coronary bypass surgery (off-pump)
Aortic valve replacement and valvuloplasty
Pediatric mitral valve replacement
EVAR and TEVAR aortic repairs — minimally invasive procedures to repair the aorta using stents
Implantation of LVAD systems and mechanical support
Total artificial heart surgery
Complex cardiac reoperations

Professional Achievements

Dr. Küçükaksu helped develop modern cardiac care in Turkey. He established several heart transplant centers across different medical institutions. The doctor also helped implement hybrid cardiovascular procedures. He has performed numerous transcatheter aortic valve implantations (TAVI) and coronary revascularizations.

Work Experience

Dr. Küçükaksu has held senior administrative and clinical roles. He served as a Vice Dean for a faculty of medicine. The doctor has also been a surgical director and university professor. He participates in global scientific forums through regular publications.

Education and International Training

Dr. Küçükaksu earned his medical degree and surgical specialization in Turkey. He completed several advanced fellowships to master LVAD systems. His training took place at centers in Germany, France, and the United States. This international experience focused on heart failure surgery and mechanical support.

Professional Memberships and Awards

Dr. Küçükaksu is a founding member of multiple professional societies. These organizations focus on cardiovascular surgery and artificial organ systems. He has received national and international awards for his scientific contributions. The doctor is a leader in the Turkish medical community.