Gokhan Ertugrul
- Specialization: Transplant surgeon
- 22 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Uniqacare Clinic
Dr. Gokhan Ertugrul is a transplant surgeon at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in kidney transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Ertugrul also provides care as a general and colorectal surgeon. He is a medical researcher with a focus on post-transplant patient monitoring.
- Researches BK virus clinical effects in kidney transplant patients.
- Studied how graft body weight ratios affect post-transplant creatinine levels.
- Published scientific work in journals including the Archives of Organ Transplantation.
- Works at Uniqacare Clinic, a multi-specialty center treating 433,000 patients annually.
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Qualifications
Dr. Gokhan Ertugrul is a transplant surgeon at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He conducts research in the field of kidney transplantation science. His academic work focuses on improving outcomes for living donor transplant patients.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Ertugrul treats patients requiring abdominal and soft tissue interventions. He performs surgical procedures across several major disciplines:
- Kidney and hepatobiliary transplantation
- Gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery
- Pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery
- General and breast surgery
The doctor monitors patient safety during high-dose immunosuppressive therapy. This intensive monitoring helps prevent post-operative complications.
Research and Academic Contributions
Dr. Ertugrul contributes to transplantation knowledge through clinical studies. He specifically investigates how graft weight ratios influence recovery after living donor procedures. Additionally, his research addresses the clinical effects of the BK virus in transplant recipients.
The specialist published his findings in the Archives of Organ Transplantation. His works include:
- "Effect of Graft Body Weight Ratio on Creatinine Levels After Living Donor Kidney Transplantation"
- "BK virus in kidney transplantation: A single center experiences" — a study examining a viral infection that can affect transplant success
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