Koray Aykut

Assoc. Prof. Koray Aykut is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He is a member of The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery. Dr. Aykut has authored 10 articles in peer-reviewed journals listed by SCI and SCI-e. He specializes in adult heart surgery and complex vascular procedures.

Specialization & Focus

Dr. Aykut treats a wide variety of heart and vascular conditions. His surgical practice includes both open and minimally invasive techniques. He performs coronary bypass surgery and heart valve replacement. The specialist also treats aortic conditions and performs surgical correction of congenital heart diseases.

For vascular conditions, he uses methods such as laser-aided surgery. He treats peripheral artery and venous diseases. Dr. Aykut also performs closed surgery for aortic diseases. His research interests include adult heart surgery and adult vascular surgery.

Work Experience

• Present – Cardiovascular Surgeon, Medicalpoint International Hospital (İzmir University), Turkey
• 2008–2013 – Surgeon, Ege Hospital, Turkey
• 2007–2008 – Cardiac Surgeon, Cyprus Army Hospital
• 2005–2007 – Cardiac Surgeon, Kars State Hospital

Education & Training

• 1993–1999 – Medical Degree, Ege University School of Medicine
• 2000–2005 – Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University
• Former Faculty Member – Izmir Democracy University School of Medicine

Research & Publications

Dr. Aykut has published 18 articles in total. This includes 10 international SCI-indexed papers and 8 national journal entries. His research addresses critical surgical outcomes and experimental medical models.

Notable Publications

• "Pulsative versus non-pulsative flow to reduce cognitive decline after coronary artery bypass surgery: A Randomized prospective clinical trial"
• "Advanced treatment of acute femoropopliteral bypass graft occlusion with Fogarty catheter guidance"
• "Efficacy and Safety of Bone Wax to Reduce Sternal Bleeding Following Coronary Bypass Surgery"
• "Effect of Tadalafil on Neointimal Hyperplasia in a Rabbit Carotid Artery Anastomosis model"
• "Rupture of Tricuspid Valve due to Smashing the chest into the steering wheel"
• "The effect of iloprost on renal ischemia/reperfusion injury in an experimental rat"

Professional Memberships

• The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery