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Specializations

Brain Tumors

Aneurysm Surgery

Pituitary Surgery

Spine Surgery

Waist neck and back hernias

Spine Tumors

Spinal Fractures

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Trustworthy, attentive, successful neurosurgeon with over 34 years of experience, high rate of success and exceptional surgical skills, providing quality neurological service for patients, successfully treating over thousands of patients suffering from many severe, complex conditions of the brain, spine and the nerves. 

Experienced in performing treatment modalities like micro neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine surgery. Keen on performing clinical research and attending national and international medical conferences to stay abreast of new technologies in the field. Compassionate and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Expertise in healthcare, education and program management. Adept at developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies to enhance patient outcomes and collective knowledge in the field. Desiring to bring skills and success. Focused on working closely with other medical professionals and following up with patients. Well-versed at emergency procedures and fast and accurate sanitation.

Work History

2020-01 – Current - Asst. Prof. Neurosurgeon

Istanbul Medipol University, Health Care Practice and Research Center Pendik Hospital

• He successfully treated and followed patients with cerebral hemorrhage, brain and spinal cord tumors, and patients with hydrocephalus.

• He performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with success.

• Also, many cervical lumbar and thoracic disc patients were successfully treated, and disc prosthesis were applied to some of them.

• He re-operated a degenerative spine patient who had been operated on before at another center and the patient regained his health.

• He also successfully treated patients with premature neonatal intracerebral hemorrhage.

2019-08 – 2020-01 - Neurosurgeon

Freelancer, Istanbul, Turkey

• Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve patients' motor functions. Performed successful operations for complex, advanced and complicated disease of the brain and spine some of which were operated unsuccessfully at other medical centers by different neurosurgeons.

• Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

• Maintained admitting privileges at local hospitals and provided quality follow-up care.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

• Designed treatment plans for patients.

• Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Founded a spinal surgery group with orthopedic surgeons and treated very advanced and severe vertebra deformities, spine abnormalities, scoliosis.

2018-12 - 2019-08 - Neurosurgeon

Alkafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Karbala, Iraq

• Conducted up to 5 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate 100 percent : 90-95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery, spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas, Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery, pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery, spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery, microdiscectomy cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pediatric cranial and spine anomaly surgery). Followed the patients postoperatively.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

• Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries.

• Examined 900 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatments to them when necessary.

2015-10 - 2018-11 - Neurosurgeon

Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

• Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat different advanced, complex severe diseases and improve patients' motor functions.

• Conducted up to operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. 

• Performed successful operations (success rate percent : 95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain , spine and nerves in adults and children.(Brain tumor, arachnoid cyst, intracerebral hematoma, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, myelomeningocele).Followed the patients postoperatively. 

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries (intracerebral hematoma, intracerebral abscess).

• Examined 850 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary.

1994-03 - 2015-09 - Neurosurgeon

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

• Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.

• Conducted up to 20 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate: %90) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Skull base surgery, extended trans base approach, orbit zygomatic approach, presigmoid approach, orbital approaches, transcranial and lateral orbitotomy, Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, CSF leakage surgery, endoscopic, microscopic and transsphenoidal, transcranial. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and surgery of multiloculated hydrocephalus and pediatric neurosurgery. Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery. Brain aneurysm, AVM and cavernoma surgery.

• Spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas. Hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia surgery (microsurgical decompression) Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery. Pineal area surgery. Pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery.

• Foreman magnum tumors surgery. Surgery of hydrocephaly, Syringomyelia and craniovertebral animalia).Followed the patients postoperatively.

• Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

• Performed emergency surgeries (Epidural, subdural and intracerebral hematoma, vertebra fracture).

• Examined 500-700 patients per day in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary. Examined patients in the emergency service.

• Designed treatment plans for patients.

• Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

• Led and oversaw 15 medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

• Led and oversaw medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

Education

1982-09 - 1988-08

M.D.: Medicine And (Pre-Medicine)

Ankara University Medical School - Ankara

General Medicine Training for 6 years. Graduated with a high GPA.

1988-11 - 1994-05

Specialist Neurosurgery: Neuroscience

University of Health Sciences - Ankara

6 years of neurosurgery training.

• My thesis was on brain abscess and their clinical and laboratory evaluations

1995-05 - 1995-07

Neuroscience

The Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

Ankara

I attended the course for microsurgery at University of Hacettepe Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

1998-04 - 2019-05

Observer Doctor: Neuroscience

Department of Neurosurgery, MSU - Ann Arbour, 

Michigan USA

2012-05 - 2012-05

Neuro endoscopy: Neuroscience

Ghent University - Ghent, Belgium

International endoscopic neurosurgery workshop, 

Ghent, Belgium

I attended the workshop for endoscopic skull base operations the and Neuro endoscopic third ventriculostomy at University of Ghent Hospital

Skills

Micro neurosurgery - Excellent

Neuro endoscopy - Excellent

Cranial base endoscopy - Excellent

Minimal invasive surgery - Excellent

Percutaneous spinal surgery - Excellent

Neuronavigation – Excellent

Certifications

1995-04 Microsurgery

2012-05 Endoscopy

Languages

Turkish - Native

English - Advanced

Arabic - Novice

Affiliations

Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Turkish Medical Association

Accomplishments

• Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

• Published 17 articles in national and international reviews and presented papers in medical congresses.

Interests and operations I perform

Vascular diseases of brain

Endoscopic hypophysis surgery

Tumors of brain, spine and medulla spinalis surgery

Endoscopic brain ventricle surgery

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy 

Traumas of brain and spine

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc hernias and narrow 

canal disease surgery

Spine instrumentation and fusion surgery

Baclofen pump and neurostimulators insertions

Hydrocephalus surgery

Congenital diseases of the brain and spine (pediatric 

neurosurgery)

Peripheral nerve surgery

Experience

2019 – 2019

• University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

2015

• MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

2013 – 2015

• ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

2010 – 2012

• DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

2002 – 2003

• AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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Education

2010

• ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

1992

• GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Education:

Medical Specialization

Hacettepe University 2017 - 2007

Medical Specialization (Minor)

Ufuk University 2011 - 2009

Doctorate

Ankara University 2021 - 2000

Undergraduate

Ankara University 2006

Experience: 

Research Assistant

Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Institute, Ankara University

September 01, 2009 - October 08, 2021

Research Assistant

Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University

February 27, 2014 - February 28, 2017

Research Assistant

Dr. Ridvan Ege Health Research and Application Center, Ufuk University

November 27, 2007 - December 09, 2011

O médico é um especialista em radioterapia altamente experiente com mais de 15 anos na área, focando em técnicas avançadas de tratamento do câncer. O médico tratou com sucesso milhares de pacientes usando tecnologias de terapia de radiação de ponta, incluindo IMRT e radiocirurgia estereotáxica. O médico é certificado em oncologia radioterápica e publicou numerosos artigos de pesquisa sobre métodos inovadores de radioterapia. O médico está ativamente envolvido em ensaios clínicos destinados a melhorar os resultados dos pacientes e é membro de várias sociedades oncológicas de prestígio.<\/p>

Medical Interests: 

• Brain, cerebellum, spine, and spinal cord tumor surgeries in adults and children 

• Pediatric Neurosurgery Surgeries (Hydrocephalus, Tethered Cord, Diastematomyelia, Encephalocele, Meningocele-Meningomyelocele, Dermal Sinus Tract Excision, Craniosynostosis) 

• Spine Surgery (Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Stabilization for Spinal Fractures, Vertebroplasty-Kyphoplasty Surgeries, Kyphosis Surgery) 

• Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Dystonia 

• Vagal Nerve Stimulation Surgery (Epilepsy Surgery) • Spinal Cord Stimulation Surgery (Spinal Cord Pain Stimulator) 

• Surgeries for Trigeminal Neuralgia and Hemifacial Spasm 

• Baclofen Pump Implantation Surgery (for Severe Spasticity) 

• Surgeries for Aneurysms, AVMs, and Cavernomas 

Experiência Profissional Serviço Obrigatório 2014 - 15 Diretor de Saúde do Distrito - Centro de Saúde Comunitário de Güroymak/BİTLİS Especialização 2015 - 20 Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Fırat, Departamento de Neurocirurgia. Local de Trabalho 2024 - presente Hospital da Cidade de Eskişehir, Departamento de Neurocirurgia Educação Escola Secundária Anatolia Ataturk Siirt 2003 - 07 Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Fırat 2007 - 13 ARTIGOS CIENTÍFICOS • 1. Ozturk S, Erol FS, Akgun B, Surme MB, Artas G, Ozercan IH. Hemangioma Cavernoso Espinhal Intradural Extramedular Imitando Neurofibroma em um Paciente Diagnosticado com Neurofibromatose Tipo I. Revista Turca de Neurocirurgia 2016; 26:141-144. • 2. Akgun B, Ozturk S, Taskent I, Surme MB, Erol FS, Yildirim H. Avaliação dos Coeficientes de Difusão Aparente nas Amígdalas Cerebelosas e Bulbo em Malformações de Chiari Tipo I: Comparação Antes e Depois da Cirurgia. Turk Neurosurg. 2017 May 7. • 3. Surme MB, Hergünsel OB, Ertugrul B, Kaplan M. Hematoma Subdural Crônico Ossificante. Jornal de Neurologia Clínico da Turquia. 2017;12:44-48 • 4. Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Erol FS. Hematomas Epidurais Espontâneos na Coluna Vertebral: Avaliação de 12 Casos. Jornal de Ciências da Saúde e Medicina da F.U. 2016; 30:107-111. • 5. Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Akgun B, Kaplan M. Cranioplastia com Polimetilmetacrilato Pré-operativamente Personalizado Usando Molde de Tereftalato de Polietileno Glicol Impresso em 3D. J Neurosci Neurol Disord. 2018; 2:052-064. • 6. Bakal U, Poyraz AK, Tartar T, Akdeniz I, Surme MB, Çelik S. Uma Rara Complicação de Shunt Ventriculoperitoneal: Perfuração Assintomática do Intestino Delgado. Istanbul Med J 2019; 20(6): 571-3. • 7. De Lima L, Surme MB, Gessi M, Mastronuzzi A, Miele E, Tamburrini G, Massimi L. Tumor Neuroepitelial de Alto Grau do Sistema Nervoso Central com Alteração de BCOR (CNS HGNET-BCOR)—revisões baseadas em casos. Sistema Nervoso Infantil (2020) 36:1589–1599 • 8. Surme MB, Demir F, Erol D., Kaplan M. Existe uma Relação Genética Entre Leucemia Linfoblástica Aguda e Meningioma? Um Relato de Caso de 3 Análises de Genes. Arq Bras Neurocir 2021;00:1–3. • 9. Gurbuz O, Surme MB. O efeito da injeção de gel etanol radiopaco percutâneo intradiscal na dor em pacientes com hérnia de disco lombar: nossa experiência clínica. Eskisehir Med. J. 2022; 3(2):130-137. • 10. Arikan E, Surme MB. Avaliação dos Achados Clínicos e Radiológicos de Pacientes Diagnosticados com Hematoma Intracerebral Espontâneo. Mevlana Medical Sciences Journal 2 (2), 70-74. APRESENTAÇÕES ORAIS • Hergünsel OB, Ertugrul B, Surme MB, Kaplan M. Um Caso de Cefaleia Cervicogênica Tratada com Ressecção do Arco Posterior de C1. 30º Congresso Científico da Revista Turca de Neurocirurgia, 8-12 de abril de 2016, Antalya. • Ozturk S, Erol FS, Akgun B, Surme MB, Artas G, Ozercan İH. Hemangioma Cavernoso Espinhal Intradural Extramedular Imitando Neurofibroma em um Paciente Diagnosticado com Neurofibromatose Tipo I. 30º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. 8-12 de abril de 2016, Antalya. • Ertugrul B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Kaplan M. Um Caso de Teratoma Sacrococcígeo Apresentando com Cauda Interglútea. 30º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. 8-12 de abril de 2016, Antalya. • Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Demir F, Okcesiz I, Erol FS. Avaliação de Hérnias Discais Lombares Agudas com Ressonância Magnética Lombar de Espessura Fina. 12º Congresso Internacional Turco de Coluna Vertebral, 19-22 de abril de 2017, Antalya. • Akgun B, Ozturk S, Taskent I, Surme MB, Erol FS, Yildirim H. Avaliação dos Coeficientes de Difusão Aparente nas Amígdalas Cerebelosas e Bulbo em Malformações de Chiari Tipo I: Comparação Antes e Depois da Cirurgia. XVI. Congresso Mundial de Neurocirurgia, 20-25 de agosto de 2017, Istambul. • Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Erol FS. Hematomas Epidurais Espontâneos na Coluna Vertebral: Avaliação de 12 Casos. 12º Congresso Internacional Turco de Coluna Vertebral. 19-22 de abril de 2017, Antalya. • Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Celik S., Kaplan M, Erol FS. Avaliação de Casos com Spondilomielopatia Cervical que se Submeteram a Corporectomia - Nossa Experiência Clínica. 32º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. 20-24 de abril de 2018, Antalya. • Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Akgun B, Kaplan M. Reparação de Defeitos Orbitofrontais Usando Enxertos de Polimetilmetacrilato Criados por Impressora 3D. 32º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. 20-24 de abril de 2018, Antalya. C I T A Ç Õ E S • Minhas publicações têm um total de 40 citações. CERTIFICADOS (OUTROS) • 1. Recebi um Bônus de Incentivo Acadêmico por 1 ano em 2017 por minhas publicações acadêmicas. • 2. Educação para Médicos do Centro de Saúde Comunitário. 14-18 de julho de 2014, Kars. (Instituição de Saúde Pública da Turquia). • 3. V. Simpósio de Doenças Zoonóticas da Turquia. 24 de outubro de 2015, Erzurum. (EKMUD- Associação Turca de Especialização em Doenças Infecciosas e TVHB - Associação Turca de Medicina Veterinária). • 4. Soluções de Ocupação Significativas Juntas. 15-17 de abril de 2015, Gothenburg/Suécia. (Programa de Aprendizagem ao Longo da Vida). • 5. Certificado de Realização (Posição: Gerente de Saúde do Distrito) 2015, Güroymak/ Bitlis • (Governadoria do Distrito de Güroymak) • 6. Entre 16.03.2019 - 04.04.2019, realizei meu serviço militar em Mamak/Ankara e recebi um 'Certificado de Apreciação'. CERTIFICADOS (NEUROCIRURGIA) • 1. Aneurismas Intracranianos e Neuroanatomia Vascular. 14-15 de janeiro de 2017, Mersin (Grupo de Treinamento de Educação em Neuroanatomia e Neurovascular TNDer). • 2. XII. Congresso Internacional Turco de Coluna Vertebral. 19-22 de abril de 2017, Antalya (Associação Turca de Coluna Vertebral). • 3. Certificado de Uso de Animais Experimentais. 10.12.2018 – 20.12.2018, Elazig (FÜSEM- Centro de Educação Continuada da Universidade de Fırat). • 4. 4ª Conferência Científica da Academia Turca de Neurocirurgia. 1-4 de novembro de 2018, Adana. • 5. Programa de Treinamento da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia 6º Semestre 1º Módulo. 28.06.2018- 01.07.2018, Mudanya/Bursa. (Grupo de Cirurgia Espinhal e do Nervo Periférico). • 6. Programa de Treinamento da Associação Turca de Neurocirurgia 7º Semestre 2º Módulo 27.06.2019 – 30.06.2019, Van. (Grupo de Cirurgia Espinhal e do Nervo Periférico). • 7. Programa de Treinamento da Associação Turca de Neurocirurgia 8º Termo 1º Curso 2-5 de maio de 2019, Kayseri. (Grupo de Ensino e Treinamento de Neurocirurgia Pediátrica). • 8. Desenvolvimentos Atuais em Radiocirurgia com Faca Gamma. 30.11.2019, Elazig. (Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Koç Prof. Dr. Selçuk Peker) • 9. 25º Simpósio Espinal da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia 28-31 de outubro de 2021, Çeşme. (Grupo de Cirurgia Espinhal e do Nervo Periférico) • 10. Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia, 34º Congresso Científico. 30 de setembro - 3 de outubro de 2021, Online • 11. Associação Turca de Neurocirurgia, NOVA 19-22 de maio de 2022, Kütahya. (Palestrante) • 12. Curso de Manobras de Correção de Deformidade Espinal 21 de maio de 2022, Eskişehir. (Palestrante) • 13. Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia, 35º Congresso Científico. 24 – 27 de novembro de 2022, Antalya. (Palestrante) • 14. Cirurgia Espinhal Complexa, 4 de fevereiro de 2023, Eskişehir (Palestrante). • 15. Trabalhei como bolsista no departamento de Neurocirurgia Pediátrica da Universidade Católica (Roma/Itália) no Hospital Agostino Gemelli entre 15.01.2020 e 14.02.2020 por 1 mês. APRESENTAÇÕES ORAIS(2) • Surme MB, Ertugrul B, Sen D, Kaplan M. Existe uma Ligação Genética Entre Meningioma e Leucemia Linfoblástica Aguda? Uma Apresentação de Caso Envolvendo a Análise de 3 Genes. 33º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. 11-14 de abril de 2019, Antalya. • Ozturk S, Surme MB, Gönen M, Yıldırım H, Korkmaz S, Kocabıçak E. Análise das Mudanças de Perfusão em Matéria Branca e Cinzenta em Pacientes com Parkinson Tratados com Estimulação Cerebral Profunda do Núcleo Subtalâmico. 34º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. 30 de setembro - 3 de outubro de 2021, Online. • "Surme MB, Ustun ME. Caso de Insuficiência Vertebrobasilar Devido a Dolichoarteriopatia da Artéria Vertebral. NOVA 2022, Kütahya." • "Ustun ME, Surme MB. A insuficiência vertebrobasilar pode levar a sintomas semelhantes ao Parkinson? EANS 2022, Belgrado." • "Ustun ME, Surme MB. As estenoses da artéria vertebral têm origem aterosclerótica? EANS 2022, Belgrado." • "Surme MB, Yilmaz AH, Ustun ME. A Incontinência Urinária Resistente Poderia Estar Relacionada à Insuficiência Vertebrobasilar? Nossas Experiências Iniciais de Casos. 31º Congresso Nacional de Urologia. 27-30 de outubro de 2022, Chipre." • "Surme MB, Akgün B, Isci M, Baloglu M, Millet H. Avaliação da Eficácia das Abordagens Cirúrgicas na Mielopatia Cervical Espondilótica no Diâmetro do Canal Espinhal Cervical e na Intensidade de Sinal T2. 35º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. 24-27 de novembro de 2022, Antalya. • Surme MB, Cosar A, Daltaban IS, Ustun ME. Eficácia de uma Nova Técnica Cirúrgica para a Artéria Carótida * "Surme MB, Arikan E, Baloglu M, Millet H, Ercan S. Análise dos Achados Clínicos e Radiológicos em Casos 24-27 de novembro de 2022, Antalya. • "Surme MB, Cosar A, Ustun ME. A Insuficiência Vertebrobasilar Pode Causar Sintomas Semelhantes ao Parkinson? 35º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. 24-27 de novembro de 2022, Antalya. Diagnosticado com Hematoma Intracerebral Espontâneo. 35º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. Dolichoarteriopatias em Pacientes com Hemiparesia Moderada devido a Acidentes Isquêmicos Cerebrovasculares. 35º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. 24-27 de novembro de 2022, Antalya." • "Baloglu M, Millet H, Ercan S, Surme MB, Yayla E. O Efeito do MCI-186 na Peroxidação Lipídica em Ratos com Lesão Cerebral Traumática Experimental. 35º Congresso Científico da Sociedade Turca de Neurocirurgia. 24-27 de novembro de 2022, Antalya." * "Surme MB, Ustun ME. A Eletrocorticografia Quantitativa (ECoG) Pode Ser Mais Valiosa do que a ECoG Não Quantitativa? Um Relatório Preliminar. Construindo Pontes entre Neurociências e Neurocirurgia: Novas Fronteiras em Neurofisiologia Intraoperatória. 2-4 de fevereiro de 2023, Verona, Itália

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

Education

University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

Experience

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

• In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
• In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
• In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Lechanoine is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with extensive international experience, currently serving as a senior consultant at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. With over 2,500 surgeries performed, including 1,600 as the lead surgeon, Dr. Lechanoine has built a distinguished career specializing in complex brain and spine surgeries. His areas of expertise include brainstem conditions, intraventricular neuroendoscopy for hydrocephalus and tumors, transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas, and minimally invasive spine procedures such as UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy).

His medical journey has taken him across Europe and beyond, with positions at prestigious institutions such as CHU de Grenoble Alpes and CHRU de Tours in France, and Ospedale Santobono in Naples, Italy. In addition, his dedication to pediatric neurosurgery has led to international collaborations, including at the General Peltier Hospital in Djibouti and the Meyer Children’s Hospital in Florence.

Dr. Lechanoine’s education is equally impressive. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Caen, France, in 2012 and specialized in neurosurgery at the University of Tours under the guidance of renowned professors Stéphane Velut and Patrick François. His specialization focused on innovative endoscopic treatments for intracranial arachnoid cysts in children. Throughout his career, Dr. Lechanoine has pursued numerous advanced training courses, earning prestigious certifications, including the Diploma of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine).

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lechanoine has contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery through research and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications in leading international journals, with a total impact factor of 71.46. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as a tutor at international workshops on brain and spine endoscopy, and he recently founded a UBE surgical training center at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

O médico completou a formação de especialização em Oncologia de Radiação na Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Marmara de 2012 a 2016. Antes disso, o médico completou uma graduação em Medicina, ministrada em inglês, na mesma instituição de 2004 a 2011. O médico tem uma sólida base em educação médica, começando com a educação secundária na Escola Número Dezesseis de Shirvan no Azerbaijão de 1998 a 2004.<\/p>

Dr. Idris Sertbas is a skilled neurosurgeon with experience in both adult and pediatric brain and spine surgeries. He performs complex procedures such as brain and cerebellum tumor surgeries. He also treats children with conditions like hydrocephalus, tethered cord, and craniosynostosis. Dr. Sertbas is experienced in advanced spine surgeries, including stabilization for disc herniation, vertebroplasty, and kyphosis surgery.

He is trained in neuromodulation surgeries, such as deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy stimulation, and spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain. He also performs procedures for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and baclofen pump implantation for severe spasticity.

Dr. Sertbas graduated from Sivas Cumhuriyet University and completed his neurosurgery training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. He has worked at Bartın State Hospital and Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University. He now practices at the Neurosurgery Clinic of Liv Vadistanbul Hospital.

Areas of Interests

• Neuro-oncological surgery
• Spinal Surgery
• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
• Functional Neurosurgery and Algology

Education:

• Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Sisli Kolan Hospital
• Prof.Dr.Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
• Ardahan State Hospital

Research:

• Tumor markers and other laboratory findings in brain tumors
• Antiepileptic drugs in operated brain tumors
• Cervical corpectomy techniques
• Pre-emptive analgesia in spine surgeries

Publications:

• Uysal E, Cine HS, Yavuz AY, Cal MA. Impact of subventricular zone interaction on clinical outcomes in patients with intracerebral hematoma. Experimental Biomedical Research, 2024;7(3): 117–126. https://doi.org/10.30714/j-ebr.2024.215
• Çal MA, Yangı K. A Single-center Study Comparing Volumetric and Morphometric Measurements of Chiari Malformation in the Turkish Population. Eur Arc Med Res.2024 Mar;40(1):50-56. doi:10.4274/eamr.galenos.2024.24892.
• Avcı İ, Başkurt O, Şeker S, Kurtuluş Y, Çal MA. Rapid Recurrence of Glioblastoma After 12 Days Despite Gross Total Resection. Eur Arc Med Res.2024 Mar;40(1):62-65. doi:10.4274/eamr.galenos.2024.48615.
• Play MA. The relationship between vertebral compression rates and systemic inflammatory scores in osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2024;28(3):959-968. doi:10.26355/eurrev_202402_35333
• Çal MA, Gök H. Retrospective Evaluation of the Effect of Surgery and CyberKnife on Recurrence and Neurological Deficits in Cases Diagnosed as Vestibular Schwannoma. Haydarpasa Numune Med J.2023;63 (1), 62 ‑67.doi:10.14744/hnhj.2022.45712
• Uysal E, Çal MA, Cine HS. The use of vancomycin powder in the compound depressed skull fractures. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2023;225:107570. doi:10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107570
• Gök H, Şeker S, Peker HO, Çal MA, Altay T, Çelik S. A rare case report: Cervical subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema due to mastoid fracture. A rare case report: Cervical subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema due to mastoid fracture. Ulus Travma Emergency Surgery Journal . 2020;26(2):328 ‑330. doi:10.14744/tjtes.2019.02828
• Çınar N,Karaoğlan A,Midi A,Çal MA,Kelten B,Çakmak MA,Şahin Ş. Neuroprotective effect of ziprasidone: Preliminary results compared to haloperidol. J. Exp. Clin. Med ., 2014; 31:71 ‑75. doi : 10.5835/jecm.omu.31.02.002
• Karaoglan A, Cal MA, Orki A, Arpaozu BM, Colak A. Pneumorrhachis associated with bronchial asthma , subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum . Turkish Neurosurg . 2011;21(4):666 ‑668.
• Kelten B, Karaoğlan A, Cal MA, Akdemir O, Karancı T. Human immunodeficiency Bilateral epidural puncture in a patient infected with the virus Hematoma : Case report [ Bilateral epidural hematoma in a patient with Human immunodeficiency virus infection : a case report ]. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal . 2013;19(3):267 ‑270. doi: 10.5505 /tjtes.2013.49799
• Karaoglan A, Akdemir O, Cinar N, et al. Correlation between leptin and pro- ‑inflammatory cytokines in cortical contusion injury model. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal . 2011;17(4):298 ‑302. doi: 10.5505 /tjtes.2011.69077
• Cal MA, Kelten B, Akbas A, Akdemir O, Karaoglan A. Coexistence of spinal lipoma, ependymal cyst and dermoid cyst in neighboring localizations in context medullaris : A case report . HealthMed . 2013; 7(12):3227
• Canpolat A, Duman H, Akbaş A, Çal MA, Akdemir AO. Diffuse dysphagia and myeloradiculopathy presenting idiopathic skeletal hyperosteosis ( Forestier Disease). TC Maltepe University Medical Faculty Journal.2012;4(2),14 ‑17
• Karaoglan A, Kelten B,Akdemir AO,Çal MA. Lumbar spine presenting with radiculopathy spinal Chondroma : Case report. TC Maltepe University Medical Faculty Journal. 2011;3(3),28 ‑30
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• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Turkish Neurosurgery Association
   

Education

• Faculty of Medicine: Trakya University, 1982-1988
• Radiation Oncology Residency: Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, 1994-1998
• Radiation Oncology Residency: Princess Margaret Hospital Toronto, 1996
• Phytotherapy Master's Degree: Istanbul University Faculty of Pharmacy, 2017-2018

Experience

• Professor, Head of Department: Health Sciences University Bursa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, 2021-2024
• Professor, Head of Department: Health Sciences University Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, 2021-2024
• Professor: Department of Radiation Oncology, Health Sciences University Istanbul Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, 2021-2024
• Lecturer Gelisim University SMYO, 2013-2020

Medical Interests

• Breast Cancer / Intraoperative Radiotherapy
• Gynaecological Cancers / Brachytherapy Applications
• Gastrointestinal System Tumours
• Prostate Cancer / Hydrogel Space Oar Certificate and Application
• Lung Cancers
• Brain Tumours
• Head and Neck Cancers

Education

Undergraduate Karadeniz Technical University 2001

PhD: Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery 2009

Experience

Konya Doğanhisar Başköy health center 2001-2002

Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital 2004-2010

Agri State Hospital (Compulsory service) 2010-2011

Arnavutkoy State Hospital 2011-2012

Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk EAH 2012-2014

Istanbul Kanuni Training and Research Hospital 2015-2020

Başakşehir çam Sakura City Hospital 2020-2024

In 2009, I completed my specialty training in Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and worked as a specialist doctor at Istanbul Bakırköy Sadi Konuk EAH, Kanuni EAH and Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital affiliated to the University of Health Sciences. I have been working in the field of pediatric neurosurgery for 9 years. In 2024, I started to work as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery.

Scientific Membership

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Membership
Pediatric Neurosurgery Group Membership
Turkish Medical Association

Medical Intrests

• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Neurooncological Surgery
• Spina Bifida and Congenital Anomalies
• Hydrocephalus
• Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery

Dr. Ayhan Kaya is a neurosurgeon who speaks English. He graduated from the Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He completed his neurosurgery specialization in 2003. He provides surgical care using advanced microsurgical techniques.

Expertise: spinal surgery (herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spinal trauma). Brain tumor surgery (microsurgical removal of benign and malignant tumors). Cerebrovascular surgery (aneurysms, AVMs, vascular malformations). Traumatic brain and spine injuries (emergency and reconstructive). Peripheral nerve surgery (entrapments and injuries). He offers patient-centered, safe, and personalized care.

Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

Dr. Cagri Canbolat is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in neuro-oncological surgery, skull base surgery, neurovascular surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, oncological spinal surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-trauma, and neuro-intensive care. He completed his medical education and neurosurgery training at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine from 2005 to 2018.

Dr. Canbolat has contributed to research on the therapeutic effects of Etanercept and Ustekinumab in spinal cord injury models. He has also studied the genetics of neural tube defects. His publications include work on primary central nervous system lymphoma and surgical outcomes in elderly patients with intracranial meningioma. He has analyzed 228 cases in these studies.

He has worked at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Memorial Service Hospital, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, and Vezirköprü State Hospital.