Soykan Barlas

Dr. Soykan Barlas is a General Surgery Associate Professor who treats patients at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in kidney transplants and laparoscopic procedures. He holds a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health for helping establish a burn center. Barlas earned this recognition for his work at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Barlas performs complex abdominal and endocrine surgeries. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat various conditions. His primary clinical interests include:

• Kidney and pancreas transplantation
• Obesity and bariatric surgery
• Surgical oncology for cancer treatment
• Thyroid and gallbladder surgery
• Laparoscopic surgery for hernias and digestive disorders
• Vascular surgery and anal region illnesses

Professional Career

Dr. Barlas is a Doctor Lecturer at the Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine. He has held several positions in Turkish medical institutions:

• 2022–Present: General Surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital
• 2020–Present: Transplant Specialist at İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• 2020–2022: Surgeon at Private Osmanoğlu Hospital Şişli
• 2013–2020: Specialist at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center
• 2017–Present: Lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University
• 2012–2013: Surgeon at Private Hospitalium Şişli Hospital
• 2009–2011: Compulsory service at Kastamonu İnebolu State Hospital
• 2009: Specialist at İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Education and Advanced Training

Dr. Barlas earned his medical degree from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He also graduated from Kadıköy Anadolu High School. The surgeon traveled to Scotland for further training in new technologies. His academic background includes:

• Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree, Istanbul
• 2003–2008: Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery Specialization
• 2006–2007: Advanced Laparoscopic Education, Scotland (two sessions)

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Barlas has authored over 20 articles in international and national journals. He also has over 30 proceedings submitted to national and international congresses. He is a book editor and chapter author for kidney transplant textbooks. His research covers robotic-assisted donor nephrectomy – a technique that uses robotic tools to remove a kidney for donation. Notable publications include:

• "A single-center nine year experience in pediatric kidney transplantation"
• "Introducing Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy After Experience In Hand Assisted Retroperitoneoscopic Approach"
• "Incisional Complications and Cosmetic Evaluation After Hand-Assisted Retroperitoneoscopic Donor Nephrectomy"
• "The Outcome of Desensitization Therapy in Immunologically High-risk Kidney Transplantation"