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Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Medical Doctor Medical Faculty

Ankara University

1996-2002

Otorhinolaryngology

Department of ENT

Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital

2002-2008

Assoc.Prof.

Department of ENT

Kanuni Education and Research Hospital

2014

Prof.

Department of ENT

University of Avrasya

2021

Thesis:

Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps

Thesis adviser: İstemihan Akın, Assoc. Prof.

Employment history

Official Title

Years

Otorhinolaryngology, Researcher

Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital, ENT Clinic

2002-2008

Specialist

Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital

2008-2011

Specialist

Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital

2011-2018

Asoc.Prof.

Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital

2014-2021

Prof.

University of Avrasya

2021

Foreign language knowledge

English, Advanced level

Research interests

My principal research interests lie in the fields of head, neck, tyroid, endoscopic sinus surgery, cochlear implantation and otologic surgery.

Professional memberships

Turkish Association of Otorhinolaryngology

Turkish Association of Rhinology

Membership of editorial board

Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

Turkish Board Certificate:

1.Turkish ORL-HNS Board Certificate, December 2010, İzmir

2.Turkish ORL-HNS, Head Neck and Tyroid Surgery School, 2014

Awards:

2010- The protective effects of E, B, C vitamins and L-carnitine in the prevention of the cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. 1st National Otology-Neurootology Congress, Gazimagosa, KKTC, 12-16. May. 2010

2010- Sinonasal disease association of paranasal sinus anatomic variations, 6. National Rinology Congress, Antalya, 19-23. May. 2010.

2010- The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats. 32nd Turkish National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October. 2010.

A.Articles published in international refereed journals:

A1. Vuralkan E, Saka C, Akın İ, Hücümenoğlu S, Uzmez Unal B, Kuran G, Öcal B. Comparison of montelukast and mometasone furoate in the prevention of recurrent nasal polyps. Ther Adv Respir Dis 2012; 6(1) 5–10 DOI: 10.1177/ 1753465811427577

A2. Saka C, Vuralkan E, Fırat IH, Alicura S, Hücümenoğlu S, Akın I, Ardıç S, Gökler A. The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012 Sep;269(9):2065-7. Doi: 10.1007/s00405-011-1906-2. Epub 2012 Jan 3

A3. Tokgöz Alicura S, Vuralkan E, Sonbay ND, Çalışkan M, Saka C, Beşaltı Ö, Akın İ. The protective effects of E, B, C vitamins and L-carnitine in the prevention of the cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. J Laryngol Otol 2012 May;126(5):464-9. Epub 2012 Apr 11

A4. Simşek G, Tokgoz SA, Vuralkan E, Caliskan M, Besalti O, Akin I. Protective effects of resveratrol on cisplatin-dependent inner-ear damage in rats. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012 Sep 22. [Epub ahead of print]

A5. Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgoz S, Simsek G, Koybasioglu F, Han Ü, Caliskan M, Besalti Ö, Akin İ. The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats. J Laryngol Otol 2012

A6. Sonbay ND, Saka C, Tatlican S, Vuralkan E, Aygener N, Eren C. Audiologic evaluation in patients with Behcet`s Disease. J Laryngol Otol 2012

A7. Gunsoy B, Vuralkan E, Sonbay ND, Simsek G, Alicura Tokgoz S, Akin İ. Quality of Life Following Surgical Treatment of Benign Parotid Disease. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg DOI 10.1007/s12070-012-0585-7

A8. Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Saka C, Akın İ. Endoscopic sinus surgery of frontal mucocele. J Pak Med Assoc 2007;57(11):570-1

A9. Şimşek G, Vuralkan E, Ceylan BT, Akın İ, Han Ü. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the larynx successfully treated by radiotherapy: a case report” Capsula Eburnea 2009; 4(30): 123-128

A10. Kuran G, Ide T, Ceylan T, Sirin Y, Yılmazer D, Vuralkan E. The effect of topical phenytoin application on traumatic tympanic membrane perforation. The Journal of International Advanced Otology (ISI). 2013; 9(3): 343-348.

A11. Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Firat İ. H, Akaydin S, Sagit M, Akin İ, Miser E, Ardic S. Changes in serum levels of MDA and MMP-9 after UPF in patients with OSAS. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ISI). 2013 Nov 19. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-13-2821-5

A12. Vuralkan E, Cobanoglu HB, Arslan A, Arslan S, Mungan S, Tatar S, Toklu AS. Effects of topical nasal steroids and diclofenac on the nasal mucosa during hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A double-blind experimental study. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ISI). DOI: 10.1007/s00405-013-2863-8

A13. Vuralkan E, Sonbay D, Conkbayır I, Saka C, Alicura Tokgöz S, Akın I, Günsoy B. Flow Evaluation of the Internal Jugular Vein after Neck Dissection. Journal of Otology & Rhinology 2014, 3:3 (doi.org/10.4172/2324-8785.1000155)

A14. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akaydin S, Akin İ, Miser E. Effects of adenoid/tonsillectomy on inflammatory response in snoring children with witnessed apnea. Clinical Otolaryngology (ISI), 2014

A15. Mutlu M, Vuralkan E, Akaydin S, Akin İ, Miser E. Alteration of serum levels of inflammatory cytokines and polysomnographic indices after uvulopalatal flap surgery in obstructive sleep apnea. Ear Nose & Throat Journal (ISI), 2017 Feb;96(2):65-68..

A16. Arslan S, Vuralkan E, Çobanoğlu B, Arslan A, Ural A. Giant sialolith of submandibular gland: report of a case. J Surg Case Rep. 2015 Apr 5;2015(4).

A17. Çobanoğlu B, Vuralkan E, Yeğengil Ç, Hemşinli D, Saylan S. What do Head and Neck Surgery and Orthopedics have in Common? An Unusual Case of Metallic Foreign Body. J Trauma Treat 2014, 4:1

A18. Alicura Tokgöz S, Şimşek G, Vuralkan E, Bayır Ö, Köybaşıoğlu F, Çalışkan M, Beşaltı O, Akın I. Effects of methotrexate in a toluene diisocyanate-induced allergic rhinitis rat model. Tr-ENT 2018;28(1):34-39

A19. Vuralkan E, Cobanoglu HB, Mirasoglu B, Mungan S, Arslan A, Bagli BS, Toklu AS, Türkmen IU. May Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Play a Role in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis? A Double- Blind Experimental Study in Rat Model Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Allergic Rhinitis. J Otol Rhinol 2018, 7:1.

A20. Alicura Tokgoz S, Simsek G, Vuralkan E, Caliskan M , Besalti O, Akin I. Does melatonin alleviate ototoxic effect caused by administration of cisplatin? Annals of Medical Research 2019;26(11):2604-8

A21. Yaldız Çobanoğlu HB, Vuralkan E, Arslan A, Mirasoglu B, Toklu AS. Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity in Rats? CEO, 2019;(12) 66-71.

A22. Sonbay Yilmaz ND, Saka C, Alicura Tokgöz S, Çalişkan M, Vuralkan E, Beşalti Ö. Effects of acute hypoxia on auditory pathway of Wistar albino rats. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences,2020; 50(6):1580-1584

B.International scientific conferences, and published in the proceedings:

B1. Clinical approach and results for supraglottic carcinoma patients: A retrospective analysis, 3. Türk-İtalyan Larengoloji Kongresi, Chieti/Pescara-Italia, 14-17.October.2004

B2. The Effectiveness of the Epley Maneuver and Brandt/Daroff Exercises for the Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, World Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

C.Articles published in national journals:

C1. Saka C, Kuran G, Sağıt M, Akın İ, Vuralkan E, Serin E. Radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate in the treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. KBB-Forum 2007;6 (4): 132-7.

C2. Akın İ, Vuralkan E, Sağıt M, Ceylan BT, Kuran G. Partial surgical treatment of early stage glottic carcinomas. Turk Arch Otolaryngol 2008; 46 (1): 16-21

C3. Vuralkan E, Akın İ, Kuran G, Saka C, Akçayöz N, Alicura S. Prognostic factors in laryngeal cancer. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg 2008;18(4): 221-226

C4. Aydın E, Ceylan BT, Vuralkan E, Hücümenoğlu S, Oktay M, Akın İ. A rare cause of benign cervical lymphadenopathy: Kikuchi-Fujimato Disease. J Med Sci 2008;28(6):999-1001

C5. Saka C, Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Gökler A, Akın İ. The effectiveness of endoscopic sinus surgery in nasal polyposis. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg 2008;18(5):306-311

C6. Ceylan BT, Akın İ, Ünlü E, Sağıt M, Vuralkan E. Effect of Botulinum toxin management of spasmodic dysphonia on life quality of patients. KBB-Forum 2008;7(3): 75-81

C7. Akın I, Sağıt M, Kuran G, Salman N, Vuralkan E, Mutlu M, Şahan M. Surgical treatment modalities in lower lip cancers. Turk Arch Otolaryngol 2009; 47(2): 83-89

C8. Yılmaz O, Kuran G, Vuralkan E, Sağıt M, Elverici O. Hearing loss in elderly people. Turk J Geriatrics 2010; 13 (1): 5-7

C9. Simsek G, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S, Hudaynazarov U, Akın İ, Köybaşıoğlu F. A Case of Atypically-Localized Oncocytoma. J İnönü University Medical Faculty 2012;19(3):181-3.

C10. Akın I, Vuralkan E, Gunsoy B, Saka C, Akcayoz N, Simsek G. Supraglottik larenks kanserlerinin cerrahi tedavisinde onkolojik sonuçlarımız. Journal of Medical Updates 2013;3(1):8-12

C11. Şimşek G, Saka C, Vuralkan E, Serin E, Akın İ. Başağrısının Nadir Bir Nedeni: Süperior Konka Aşırı Pnömatizasyonu. Kocaeli MJ. 2015; 4(2): 41-43

C12. Hemsinli D, Ata Korkmaz HA, Baki G, Vuralkan E, Kaplan ST, Kul S, Turkmen IU. The role of vascular elastography and carotid artery intima media thickness methods in the determination of non-syndromic ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm. J Turgut Ozal Med Cent. 2018;25(1):1-6.

D.Presented at national conferences and published in the proceedings:

D1. “The relationship between perivascular invasion and lymphatic metastasis in larynx carcinoma” Multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancers, Izmir, 26-28.Eylül.2004

D2. “Prognostic factors in larynx cancers” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31.May.2007

D3. “Uvula localized malignant tumor: a case report” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007

D4. “Kuttner tumor of the submandibular salivary gland” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007

D6. “Bilateral lower concha bullosa: a case report” 29th National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-31. May.2007

D7. “Hearing loss in elderly people” 8th International Conference on Cholesteatoma and Ear Surgery, Antalya, 15-19. Haziran.2008

D8. “Facial nevre paralysis in temporal and parotideal trauma: Case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D9. ” Granulomatous Cervical Lymphadenitis: Case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D10. ” The effects of L-carnitine local use after myringotomy on myringosclerosis development in rats” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D11. “Adult cervical lymphangioma: a case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D12. ” The effects of CPAP treatment on nasal mucosa in patients with obstructive sleep apnea” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D13. “Parotidectomy in parotid masses: long-term results” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D14. “A rare cause of acute parotitis parotid duct foreign body” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D15. “Coexistence of Sjögren's syndrome and parotid pleomorphic adenoma: a case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D16. “Oncological results of surgical treatment of supraglottic laryngeal carcinoma” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D17. “The results of multilevel surgery in OSAS” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D18. “Our management of traumatic facial paralysis” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D19. “Anatomical and functional results of surgery in chronic otitis media” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D20.” Evaluation of the functions of the internal jugular vein after neck dissection” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D21. “Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the larynx: a rare case report” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D22. “A Case of Atypically-Localized Oncocytoma.” 32nd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 27-31. October.2010

D23. “Protective effects of melatonin in the prevention of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats.” 33rd National ORL-HNS Congress, Antalya, 26-30. October.2011

E.Book chapters and translations:

E1. Akın I, Vuralkan E. Cervical Esophagus and Hypopharynx Cancers. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:879-95.

E2. Yılmaz O, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S. Salivary Gland Infections. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:733-53.

E3. Yılmaz O, Vuralkan E, Alicura Tokgöz S. Salivary Gland Tumors. In: Koç C, ed. Ear, Nose, Throat Diseases and Head-Neck Surgery. 2nd ed. Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi,2013. pp:787-803.

E4. Sharen J. Knudsen Byron J (2011). Bailey Head&Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology, Steps in Medical Ethics (Trans. Vuralkan E). Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi, 2011. pp: 2781-9.

E5. Bowden MT. Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Board Review, Head and Neck Oncology (Trans. Vuralkan E). Ankara: Güneş Kitabevi, 2012. pp: 293-343

Hematology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Approach to Anemia

• lymphomas

• Multiple Myeloma

• Myeloproliferative Diseases

• thrombocytopenia

• Bleeding Diathesis

• Approach to lymphadenopathy/ splenomegaly

• Acute Leukemias

• Chronic Leukemias

• Approach to Anemia

• lymphomas

• Multiple Myeloma

• Myeloproliferative Diseases

• thrombocytopenia

• Bleeding Diathesis

• Approach to lymphadenopathy/ splenomegaly

• Acute/ Chronic Leukemias

Education

• Undergraduate Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University 2007

• Master's Degree Internal Medicine USA Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2012

PhD Hematology Clinic Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 2018

• Associate Professor Hematology Clinic Prof.Dr.Cemil Taşçıoğlu Training and Research Hospital

2019

Career

• Assistant Dr. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery / USA 2007-

2008

• Assistant Dr. Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine USA 2008-2012

• Expert Dr. Mardin Derik State Hospital 2013-2015

• Minor Assistant Dr. Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic 2015-2018

• Expert Dr. Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic 2018-2019

• Associate Professor Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic

2019-2020

• Associate Professor Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital Hematology Clinic 2020

• Associate Professor Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital Hematology Clinic 2020-2021

• Associate Professor Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Liv

Vadistanbul Hospital 2021-2023

Publications: Eren R, Doğu MH, Emir S, Huq GE, Okçu O, Altındal Ş, Yokuş O, Suyanı E.

Rethinking the usefulness of bone marrow biopsy on treatment decision in CLL patients at

Cardiology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Ischemic Heart Diseases

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Diseases

• Hypertension

• Hyperlipidemia

Education

• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training 2011,

Istanbul/Turkey

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Education 2006,

Istanbul/Turkey

Career

• Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2019, Istanbul/Turkey

• Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan E.A.H 2011-2013, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine 2006-2011, Istanbul/Turkey

Publications: Doğan A, Özdemir B, Bal H, Özdemir E, Kurtoğlu N.Ticagrelor-associated thrombotic

thrombocytopenic purpura.Anatol J Cardiol. 2017 Jan;17(1):73-74

Professor Erol Akgül is an Interventional Neuroradiologist and a member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, European Association of Radiology, Turkish Society of Radiology, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, and Turkish Medical Association.

Prof. Dr. Polat is a distinguished transplant surgeon and surgical oncologist specializing in complex liver transplantation and hepatobiliary procedures. Currently serving at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, he is internationally recognized for his innovative surgical techniques and comprehensive approach to patient care.

Expertise:

• Pioneer in bloodless liver transplantation techniques.
• Specialist in living-donor liver transplantations.
• Expert in surgical treatment of hepatobiliary cancers.
• Vice President of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society.
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

His advanced training in the USA combined with extensive research contributions (over 75 published medical articles) makes him one of Turkey's most sought-after specialists for complex liver surgeries and transplantations.

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Cardiovascular Surgery (Pediatric ) 

Prof. Dr. Emin Tireli completed his Medical initiative degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery. He also did his Specialization in Cardiac Surgery from the same university.  As a professor, he provided his service to the university. Currently, he is working as a specialist at Altınbaş University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler in the department of Cardiac Surgery.

 Prof. Dr. Emin Tireli is proficiently treating such problems

• Congenital heart disease ,
• Pediatric cardiac surgery
• Adult cardiac surgery 
• Aortic surgery 
• Aneurysm 
• Coronary artery 
• Heart valve surgery 

Scientific Publications

1. [The effect of two different glycemic management protocols on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in coronary artery bypass surgery].

Kurnaz P, Sungur Z, Camci E, Sivrikoz N, Orhun G, Senturk M, Sayin O, Tireli E, Gurvit H.

Rev Bras Anestesiol. 2017 May - Jun;67(3):258-265. doi: 10.1016/j.bjan.2016.01.007. Epub 2017 Feb 27. Portuguese.

PMID: 28256333 Free Article

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2. The role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the development of atherosclerosis and its relationship with fim A genotype.

Ziver T, Balci A, Ergin S, Gode S, Kuskucum M, Torlak Z, Yuksel P, Tokman HB, Ipek G, Tireli E, Midilli K, Yekeler I, Kiraz N, Kocazeybek B.

Clin Lab. 2014;60(7):1225-32.

PMID: 25134394

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3. Pressure-controlled mechanical ventilation is more advantageous in the follow-up of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after open heart surgery.

Ugurlucan M, Basaran M, Erdim F, Selimoglu O, Caglar IM, Zencirci E, Filizcan U, Ogus NT, Yildiz Y, Tireli E, Isik O, Dayioglu E.HeartSurg Forum. 2014 Feb;17(1):E1-6. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.2013236

PMID: 24631983

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4. Extracardiac off-pump fontan completion for single ventricle with dextrocardia. Goksel OS, Gok E, Tireli E, Dayioglu E.Innovations (Phila). 2013 Jan-Feb;8(1):73-5. doi: 10.1097/IMI.0b013e3182810e08.

PMID: 23571798

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5. Aorto-GoreTex central shunt with side-to-side aortic anastomosis.Uğurlucan M, Tireli E.Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Apr;93(4):1400-1; author reply 1401. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.10.049. No abstract available. PMID: 22450102

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6. Transcaval invasion of right atrium by thymoma: resection via transient cava-pulmonary shunt. Toker A, Tireli E, Tanju S, Kaya S.Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012 May;41(5):1175-7. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezr261. Epub 2012 Feb 22.PMID: 22362623 Select item 22124632

7. Aorta after stent grafting for mycotic aneurysm.Alpagut U, Ugurlucan M, Tireli E, Rozanes I, Dayioglu E.Arq Bras Cardiol. 2011 Oct;97(4):e78-81. English, Portuguese, Spanish.

PMID: 22124632 Free Article Select item 21729497

8. Modified Nikaidoh procedure in a patient with transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with unusual coronary anatomy. Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Tireli E Cardiol Young. 2011 Dec;21(6):703-6. doi: 10.1017/S104795111100062X. Epub 2011 Jun 27. PMID: 21729497 Select item 21440183,

9. Off-pump Fontan and fenestration during single ventricle palliation. Ugurlucan M, Karabay BC, Tireli E.Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Apr;91(4):1309-10. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.07.101. No abstract available. PMID: 21440183 Select item 21177304

10. Endovascular treatment of mycotic saccular aneurysms of the thoracic aorta. Ugurlucan M, Umaroglu S, Tireli E, Alpagut U.Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2011 Jan;12(1):63. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2010.249102A. No abstract available.PMID: 21177304 Select item 21158914

11. Bilateral PDA in a patient with VSD and pulmonary atresia. Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Dayioglu E, Tireli E. JCard Surg. 2011 Jan;26(1):107-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01165.x. Epub 2010 Dec 16.PMID: 2115891 Select item 20954441

12. Aneurysm and Helicobacter pylori relationship: the seropositivity of CagA, VacA and other antigens of Helicobacter pylori in abdominal and ascending aortic aneurysms.

Ziver T, Yuksel P, Ipek G, Yekeler I, Bayramoglu Z, Tireli E, Saribas S, Aslan M, Yalvac SD, Ozdomanic I, Torlak Z, Dirican A, Torun MM, Kocazeybek B.

New Microbiol. 2010 Jul;33(3):233-42.

PMID: 20954441 Free Article Select item 20951266

13. Surgical versus endovascular treatment for type B aortic dissections.

Ugurlucan M, Karabay BC, Alpagut U, Tireli E. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Nov;140(5):1202-3.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.062. No abstract available. PMID: 20951266 Free Article Select item 20942745

14. Glutamine enhances the heat shock protein 70 expression as a cardioprotective mechanism in left heart tissues in the presence of diabetes mellitus.Ugurlucan M, Erer D, Karatepe O, Ziyade S, Haholu A, Gungor Ugurlucan F, Filizcan U, Tireli E, Dayioglu E, Alpagut U.  Expert Opin Ther Targets. 2010 Nov;14(11):1143-56. doi: 10.1517/14728222.220100.521500.

PMID: 20942745

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15. Infrarenal aortic coarctation. Alpagut U, Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Tireli E, Dayioglu E.Wien Med Wochenschr. 2010 Jul;160(13-14):372-5. doi: 10.1007/s10354-010-0810-5. PMID: 20694768

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16. The aortoplasy technique. Karabay CB, Ugurlucan M, Abbasi SH, Tireli E.Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2010 Jun;18(3):316. doi: 10.1177/0218492310365362. No abstract available. PMID: 20519309

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17. eComment: Advance of guidewire from the brachial artery to facilitate correct positioning of the stent graft during repair of type 3 aortic dissections. Ugurlucan M, Alpagut U, Tireli E, Dayioglu E .Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2010 Apr;10(4):599. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2009.223040A. No abstract available. PMID: 20335395 Select item 20042418

18. Single-institutional 22 years experience on cardiac myxomas. Cetin G, Gursoy M, Ugurlucan M, Uzunhasan I, Hatemi AC, Tireli E, Kucukoglu S, Kansiz E. angiology 2010 Jul;61(5):504-9. doi: 10.1177/0003319709352489. Epub 2009 Dec 29. PMID: 20042418

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Education and Expertise

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology (Specialization)

Professional Memberships

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Training Council (TOTEK) Membership

Totbid Orthopedic Trauma Branch

Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association


A. Articles Published in International Refereed Journals

1. Gül M, Çetinkaya E, Aykut ÜS, Özkul B, Saygılı MS, Akman YE, Kabukcuoglu YS. Effect of the Presence of Subchondral Cysts on Treatment Results of Autologous Osteochondral Graft Transfer in Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Sep-Oct;55(5):1003-6. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2016.05.012.

2. Çetinkaya E, Kuyucu E, Gül M, Lapçin O, Albayrak K, Gürsu S. A suture technique for easier reduction and repair of bucket-handle meniscal tears while using the all-inside devices. SICOT J. 2016;2:42.

3. Gül M, Yavuz U, Çetinkaya E, Aykut ÜS, Özkul B, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Chevron osteotomy in patients with scheduled osteotomy of the medial malleolus. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2015;49(4):399-404. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0186.

4. Cetinkaya E, Aydin CG, Akman YE, Gul M, Arikan Y, Aycan OE, Kabukcuoglu YS. A rare knee extensor mechanism injury: Vastus intermedius tendon rupture. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015;14:186-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.07.035.

5. Gül M, Yavuz U, Sökücü S, Cetinkaya E, Arikan Y, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Flexion-adduction-external rotation method for shoulder dislocations. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014;48(2):164-8. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.13.0028.

6. Kiliç A, Sökücü S, Parmaksızoğlu AS, Gül M, Kabukçuoğlu YS. Comparative evaluation of radiographic and functional outcomes in the surgical treatment of scaphoid non-unions. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2011;45(6):399-405. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2011.2437.

7. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu YS, Gül M, Sökücü S, Ozdoğan U. Fixed-angle volar plates in corrective osteotomies of malunions of dorsally angulated distal radius fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2011;45(5):297-303. doi:10.3944/AOTT.2011.2384.

8. Parmaksizoğlu AS, Sökücü S, Ozkaya U, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Gül M. Locking plate fixation of three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2010;44(2):97-104. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2010.2275.

1. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Gül M, Ozkaya U, Sökücü S. [Early results of open mosaicplasty in osteochondral lesions of the talus]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2009 May-Jul;43(3):235-42. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2009.235.

2. Kiliç A, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Ozkaya U, Gül M, Sökücü S, Ozdoğan U. [Volar locking plate fixation of unstable distal radius fractures]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2009 Aug-Oct;43(4):303-8. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2009.303.

3. Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoglu AS, Gul M, Sokucu S, Kabukcuoglu Y. Minimally invasive treatment of distal tibial fractures with locking and non-locking plates. Foot Ankle Int. 2009 Dec;30(12):1161-7. doi: 10.3113/FAI.2009.1161.

4. Ozkaya U, Parmaksizoğlu AS, Gül M, Kabukçuoğlu Y, Ozkazanli G, Basilgan S. [Management of osteoporotic pertrochanteric fractures with external fixation in elderly patients]. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2008 Aug-Oct;42(4):246-51.

B. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings:

1. Özgür Karakoyun, Metin Küçükkaya, Sami Sökücü, Murat Gül. Treating deformities of knee region using external fixator for tibia and plate fixation for femur 7th ASAMİ International Meeting, 2012

2. Özgür Karakoyun, Metin Küçükkaya, Sami Sökücü, Murat Gül. Replacement of unilateral external fixator with Taylor Spatial Fixator in outpatient clinic 7th ASAMİ International Meeting, 2012

Dr. Firat Ozer is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He has practiced in Turkey since 2013. He currently works at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in İstanbul (2026–present).

His previous posts include MONEP Clinic (ONEP Medical Center) in İstanbul (2020–2026) and Estetica Levent Clinic in İstanbul (2019). He also worked at Medipol University Çamlıca Hospital in İstanbul (2018–2019) and Bezmialem University Dragos Hospital in İstanbul (2017–2019). Earlier roles were at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital in İstanbul (2017), Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) in Ankara (2015–2017), and Mareşal Çakmak Military Hospital in Erzurum (2013–2015).

Prof. Dr. Özkan Onuk is a urologist in practice since 2011. He is known for strong clinical and academic work. He earned his Ph.D. in 2016. He became an Associate Professor in 2020. He was appointed Professor of Urology in 2025.

He has performed over 3,000 urological surgeries, including complex and advanced cases. His care is evidence-based and patient-centered. He treats many international patients from Canada, the United States, and Europe. He leads a team focused on innovation and quality. Their practice follows international standards.

Prof. Dr. Senol Akman is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with more than 32 years in the field. He specializes in knee replacement surgery. Dr. Akman has a surgical success rate of about 90%. This highlights his skill and strong patient outcomes in orthopedic care.

Dr. Akman has made significant contributions to orthopedic research. He has published many articles in respected journals. His research focuses on advanced surgical methods and results in joint replacement and trauma. This shows his dedication to high standards and new developments in orthopedics.