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Dr. X is a European Gynaecological Oncologist accredited by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO). He has a Faculty of Medicine Education from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, and also completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialization Training from the University of Health Sciences, Süleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital. He has also received additional training in Gynecological Oncology Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery and has had international observerships in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Leipzig School of Radical Pelvic Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and other training and research hospitals.

Dr. Nesrin Baştuğ is a gynecologist specializing in IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). She graduated from Ege University in 1994 and has since held positions at Kütahya Health Clinic, Zeynep Kamil Woman and Child Disease Research and Education Hospital and Private Emsey Hospital. She has been the IVF Unit Officer at Private Emsey Hospital since 2012.

He was born in 1985 in Antalya. He completed his primary and secondary education in Antalya. Between 2003 and 2009, he studied at the Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty of Istanbul University. In 2009, he started his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Istanbul Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Pediatrics Education and Research Hospital. During his residency, he worked in obstetrics, Gynecology, Oncology, Endoscopic Surgery, Perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), Infertility and Menopause units.

In 2011, he spent two months in India studying actively on laparoscopy at World Laparoscopy Hospital. In 2014, he received the title of Obstetrician and Gynecologist. In the same year, he came 2nd in Turkey in the examination for Minor Specialty in Medicine and started his minor residency in Gynecological Oncology Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

In 2017, he worked for three months at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, United States. In 2018, he became a minor specialist in Gynecological Oncology Surgery. In the same year, the European Society of Gynecological Oncology awarded him the personally accredited European Gynecologist Oncologist certificate (3rd person in Turkey). For about 1.5 years, he served at Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital under the Obligation of Civil Service. In 2019, he participated in active surgery and cadaver work together with Michael Höckel, one of the pioneers of Gynecological Oncology at the University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany. That same year, he was a “visiting fellow” at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy.

He was awarded the title of Associate Professor in August 2019. He participated in numerous national and international congresses, symposiums and workshops and served as guest speaker. His surgery videos have been selected as training videos by the European Society of Gynecological Oncology and are published on their site for doctors.

He has 56 international and 10 national publications. He was the editor of the Turkish translation of the book, which is considered the main international source in Gynecological Oncology. He is the author of 7 chapters of international and national books. He has over 100 works in Turkey and abroad as oral presentations, poster presentations and panel presentations. He is refereeing for internationally respected journals. He has a good command of English. He follows up and implements all developments in his field.

Education

• 2016: Title of Professor, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2011-2016: Associate Professor, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2010: McGill University, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Unit, Montreal, Canada
• 2015: Skive Regional Hospital, Fertility Clinic, Skive, Denmark
• 2006: Centro G.E.N.E.R.A, IVF Center, Rome, Italy
• 2004-2011: Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1999-2004: Residency Training, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1993-1999: Master's Degree, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

Work Experience

• 2023 – Present: Bahçeci Fulya IVF Center, Women's Diseases and IVF Specialist, and Scientific Director of Bahçeci Health Group, Istanbul
• 2021 – 2023: Koç University, Faculty of Medicine, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Center, Istanbul
• 2006 – 2007: Ardahan Military Hospital, Ardahan – Military service as a reserve officer
• 2004 – 2021: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Center, Ankara

Activities in Scientific Journals

• Mumusoglu S, Polat M, Ozbek IY, Bozdag G, Papanikolaou EG, Esteves SC, Humaidan P, Yarali H. Preparation of the Endometrium for Frozen Embryo Transfer: A Systematic Review. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021 Jul 9;12:688237.
• Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Yarali Ozbek I, Bozdag G, Yarali H. Double or dual stimulation in poor ovarian responders: where do we stand? Ther Adv Reprod Health. 2021 Jun 30;15:26334941211024172.
• Yarali H, Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Ozbek IY, Erden M, Bozdag G, Humaidan P. Subcutaneous luteal phase progesterone rescue rectifies ongoing pregnancy rates in hormone replacement therapy vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer cycles. Reprod Biomed Online. 2021 Jul;43(1):45-51.
• Bozdag GO, Libby E, Pineau R, Reinhard CT, Ratcliff WC. Oxygen suppression of macroscopic multicellularity. Nat Commun. 2021 May 14;12(1):2838.
• Zırh S, Erol S, Zırh EB, Sokmensuer LK, Bozdag G, Muftuoglu SF. A new isolation and culture method for granulosa cells. Cell Tissue Bank. 2021 Apr 29.
• Akman AO, Bozdag G, Pehlivantürk-Kizilkan M, Akgul S, Derman O, Kanbur N. Menstrual Cycle Pain Is Independent of Ovulation in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2021 Oct;34(5):635-642.
• Ozbek IY, Mumusoglu S, Polat M, Bozdag G, Sokmensuer LK, Yarali H. Comparison of single euploid blastocyst transfer cycle outcome derived from embryos with normal or abnormal cleavage patterns. Reprod Biomed Online. 2021 May;42(5):892-900.
• Sipahi M, Mümüşoğlu S, Coşkun Akçay N, Sever A, Yeğenoğlu H, Bozdağ G, Karakoç Sökmensüer L. The impact of using culture media containing granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor on live birth rates in patients with a history of embryonic developmental arrest in previous in vitro fertilization cycles. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc. 2021 Aug 31;22(3):181-186. doi:10.4274/jtgga.galenos.2021.2020.0168. Epub 2021 Feb 26.
• Çinar GN, Akbayrak T, Gürşen C, Baran E, Üzelpasacı E, Nakip G, Bozdağ G, Beksaç MS, Özgül S. Factors Related to Primary Dysmenorrhea in Turkish Women: a Multiple Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis. Reprod Sci. 2021 Feb;28(2):381-392.
• Polat M, Mumusoglu S, Bozdag G, Ozbek IY, Humaidan P, Yarali H. Addition of intramuscular progesterone to vaginal progesterone in hormone replacement therapy in vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer cycles. Reprod Biomed Online. 2020 Jun;40(6):812-818. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.01.031. Epub 2020 Feb 15.
• Mümüşoğlu S, Tanaçan A, Turan V, Bozdağ G. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome presenting with isolated unilateral right-side hydrothorax: A report of two cases and systematic review of the literature. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Mar;17(1):65-72. doi: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2019.89656. Epub 2020 Apr 6.
• Esteves SC, Yarali H, Ubaldi FM, Carvalho JF, Bento FC, Vaiarelli A, Cimadomo D, Özbek İY, Polat M, Bozdag G, Rienzi L, Alviggi C. Validation of ART Calculator for Predicting the Number of Metaphase II Oocytes Required for Obtaining at Least One Euploid Blastocyst for Transfer in Couples Undergoing in vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2020 Jan 24;10:917.
• Bozdag G, Turkyilmaz E, Yildiz S, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H. Progesterone Elevation and Preventive Strategies to Avoid Implantation Failure. Semin Reprod Med. 2019 Sep;37(5-06):265-272. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1700531. Epub 2020 Jan 23.
• Calis P, Erturk N, Bozdag G. Reply to: "Is there any correlation with adnexal torsion and fecundability?". J Chin Med Assoc. 2019 Dec;82(12):965.
• Akgül S, Sur Ü, Düzçeker Y, Balcı A, Kızılkan MP, Kanbur N, Bozdağ G, Erkekoğlu P, Gümüş E, Koçer-Gümüşel B, Derman O. Bisphenol A and phthalate levels in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019 Dec;35(12):1084-1087. doi: 10.1080/09513590.2019.1630608. Epub 2019 Jun 20.
• Bozdag G, Mumusoglu S, Coskun ZY, Yarali H, Yildiz BO. Anti-Müllerian hormone as a diagnostic tool for PCOS under different diagnostic criteria in an unselected population. Reprod Biomed Online. 2019 Sep;39(3):522-529. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2019.04.002. Epub 2019 Apr 10.
• Mumusoglu S, Ozbek IY, Coskun ZY, Polat M, Sokmensuer LK, Bozdag G, Yarali H. PGT for aneuploidy does not affect three-cycle cumulative IVF discontinuation rate in women of advanced maternal age. Reprod Biomed Online. 2019 Jul;39(1):75-83.
• Calis P, Erturk N, Bozdag G. Does ischemia reperfusion affect fecundability in a rat model? J Chin Med Assoc. 2019 Jun;82(6):515-518.
• Bozdag G, Igci N, Calis P, Ayhan B, Ozel Demiralp D, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H. Examination of cervical swabs of patients with endometriosis using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2019 May;299(5):1501-1508.
• Tanacan A, Mumusoglu S, Yarali H, Bozdag G. The effect of performing hysteroscopy prior to the first in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle on live birth rate. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019

Education

• İstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 2017
• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Trainer, 2003-2008
• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, 1997-2003
• Ankara Science High School, 1994-1997
• 2022 – Prof. Dr. – Üsküdar Üniversitesi

Professional Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara 2003-2008
• Şanlıurfa Maternity Hospital, Şanlıurfa 2009-2010
• Anatolia IVF Center, Ankara 2010-2014
• Bahçeci Gynecological Diseases and IVF Group, Istanbul, 2014

International Publications

1. A.Ayhan, C.Kart, S.Guven, K.Boynukalin, T.Kucukali. “The role of reoperation in the management of endometrial carcinoma found in simple hysterectomy” Journal of Surgical Oncology (ISI) 2006; 93:373-378, DOI: 10.1002/jso.20479
2. A.Ayhan, K.Boynukalin, M.C.Salman, “Tubal ligation via posterior colpotomy”, International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (ISI) 2006 ;93:254-255, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2006.02.015
3. A.Ayhan, F.K.Boynukalin, S.Guven, N.U.Dogan, I.Esinler, A. Usubutun. “Repeat LEEP conization in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade3 and positive ectocervical margins”, International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (ISI) 2009; 105:14-17, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2008.11.015
4. A.Ayhan, N.U.Dogan, S.Guven, O.T.Guler, F.K.Boynukalin, M.C.Salman. “Clinical outcome of transobturator tape concomitant with vaginal hysterectomy plus anterior posterior colporrhaphy”, Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics (ISI) 2009;280:375-380, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-008-0920-0
5. B.O.Yildiz, G.Bozdag, A.Harmanci, U.Otegen, K.Boynukalin, Z.Vural, S.Kirazli, I.C.Haznedaroğlu, H.Yarali. “Increased circulating soluble P-selectin in polycystic ovary syndrome.”, Fertility and Sterility (ISI) ,2010; 93:2311-2315 pp., 2010 , DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnster.2009.01.121
6. G.Bozdag, I.Esinler, K.Boynukalin, T.Aksu, S.Gunalp, T.Gurgan. “Single intramural leiomyoma with normal hysteroscopic findings does not affect ICSI-embryo transfer outcome.” Reproductive Biomedicine Online (ISI) 2009; 19:276-280, DOI: 10.1016/S1472-6483(10)60085-5
7. B.O.Yildiz, G.Bozdag, U.Otegen, A.Harmanci, K.Boynukalin, Z.Vural, S.Kirazli, H.Yarali., ” Visfatin and retinol-binding protein 4 concentrations in lean, glucose-tolerant women with PCOS.”, Reproductive Biomedicine Online(ISI), 2010; 20:150-155, DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2009.10.016
8. M.C.Salman, A.Usubutun, T.Ozlu, K.Boynukalin, K.Yuce, “Obesity does not affect the number of retrieved lymph nodes and the rate of intraoperative complications in gynecologic cancers.”, Journal of Gynecologic Oncology (ISI) , 2010; 21:24-28, DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2010.21.1.24
9. M.C.Salman, A.Usubutun, K.Boynukalin, K.Yuce, “Comparison of WHO and endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia classifications in predicting the presence of coexistent malignancy in endometrial hyperplasia.”Journal of Gynecologic Oncology(ISI) 2010; 21:97-101, DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2010.21.2.97
10. F.K.Boynukalin, Z.Erol, A.I.Aral, İ.H.Boyar, “Gestational choriocarcinoma arising in a tubal ectopic pregnancy: case report.”, European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology(ISI) , 2011; 32:592-593
11. F.K.Boynukalin, I.Esinler, S.Guven, S.Gunalp, “Hyaluronan binding assay does not predict pregnancy rates in IUI cycles in couples with unexplained infertility.”, Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics (ISI) , 2012;286:1577-1580, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-012-2476-2
12. M.G.Ugur, K.Boynukalin, Z.Atak, I.Ustuner, R.Atakan, C.Baykal., “Sleep disturbances in pregnant patients and the relation to obstetric outcome.”, Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISI) , 2012; 39:214-217
13. C.Comunoğlu, K.Boynukalin, M.G.Uğur, R.Al, M.G.Kuzey, C.Baykal, “Overexpression of c-Met in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia”, European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (ISI) , 2012;33:625-628
14. F.K.Boynukalin, H.Boyar, H.Gormus, A.I.Aral, N.Boyar, “Bilateral hypogastric artery ligation in emergency setting for intractable postpartum hemorrhage: a secondary care center experience.”, Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISI) , 2013; 40:85-88
15. F.K.Boynukalin, C.Baykal, “Prenatal diagnosis of multiple fetal anomalies in naphthalene-addicted pregnant women: a case report”, Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISI) 2014;41(2):217-8.
16. F.K.Boynukalin, C.Comunoglu, I.Turkmen, G.M.Kuzey, O.T.Guler, C.Baykal, “C-Met expression pattern in uterine leiomyoma”, Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISI) 2014;41(3):254-7
17. Polat M, Boynukalın FK, Yaralı I, Esinler I, Yaralı H. Endometriosis is not associated with inferior pregnancy rates in in vitro fertilization: an analysis of 616 patients. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2014;78(1):59-64
18. Polat M, Boynukalin FK, Yarali I, Erdoğan BD, Bozdağ G, Yaralı H. Transient intrauterine fluid accumulation not due to hydrosalpinx or any identifiable pelvic pathology is not detrimental to IVF outcome. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014 Sep;290(3):569-73.
19. Polat M, Boynukalın FK, Yaralı İ, Yaralı H. Bilateral ectopic pregnancy following ICSI. BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Jun 26;2014.

National Publications

1. K.Boynukalın, M.Velipaşaoğlu, İ.Esinler, “Spontaneus uterine rupture during pregnancy : Does previous uterine septum resection trigger it?”, Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine , 2008; 14:116-118
2. C.Yeşil, S.Önder, K.Boynukalın, Ö.Ergül, P.Fırat, G.M.Kuzey, A.Usubütün, “Serviksin premalign lezyonlarında sitolojik ve histopatolojik tanılar arasındaki ilişki.”, Türk Patoloji Dergisi , 2010; 26:38-43
3. H.I.Boyar, F.K.Boynukalın, N.Boyar, M.Vural, “Uterin anomali olgusunda postpartum kanama kontrolünde B-Lynch sütür tekniği”, Journal of The Turkish German Gynecological Association , 2011: 12:47-49 ,DOI: 10.5152/jtgga.2011.10
4. F.K.Boynukalın, S.Güven, S.Günalp, “Sperm DNA hasarı ve üremeye yardımcı teknikler”, Türk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Derneği Dergisi , Baskıda DOI: 10.5505/tjod.2014.82584
5. F.K.Boynukalın, E.Karahanoğlu, C.Baykal, “Hodgkin’s Disease Diagnosed in Third Trimester of Pregnancy Coexisting with Pregnancy Cholestasis: Case Report”, Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine , Baskıda
6. D.Esinler, F.K.Boynukalin, İ.Esinler, T.Aksu, “Comparison of Controlled Ovarian Stimulation Protocols on IVF Outcome in Normal and Poor Responders”, Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine , Baskıda
7. F.K.Boynukalin, A.İ.Aral, Ö.T.Güler, “Uterine Torsion in Term Pregnancy”, Basic and Clinical Sciences , Baskıda
8. F.K.Boynukalin, Ö.T.Güler, “The use of growth hormone in IVF”, Basic and Clinical Sciences , Baskıda
9. K.Boynukalin, C.Baykal, O.Dolar, N.Ozcan, “Prenatal diagnosis of Apert Syndrome; A case report”, Basic and Clinical Sciences , Baskıda
10. Professional Experience

Education

• 2013-2015 – Assos. Prof. degree - Medipol University University Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department
• 2012 - Fellowship - Robotic Surgery Training Program at World Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi, India
• 2008 - Fellowship - Laparoscopic Training Program at World Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi, India
• 2007-2012 - Assistant Professor - Gaziantep University, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department
• 2004-2005 - Fellowship - The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, ABD
• 1997-2001 - Specialisation - Ankara University Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department
• 1989-1996 - Bachelor - Hacettepe University, Medical School
• Professional Experience
• 2016- Present - IVF Expert - Bahçeci Health Group, İstanbul

Professional Associations

• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
  European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
  European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE)
  Turkish Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (TJOD)
  Association of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery (ÜTD)
  Association of Reproductive Health and Infertility (TSRM)

Publications

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:

A.1. Arslan EO, Cengiz L, Arslan M. “Thyroid function in hyperemesis gravidarum and correlation with serum leptin levels”. Int J Gynaecol Obstet., 83,187-188 (2003).

A.2. Arslan M, Yazici G, Erdem A, Erdem M, Arslan EO, Himmetoglu O. “Endothelin 1 and leptin in the pathophysiology of intrauterine growth restriction”. Int Journ. of Gyn. Obstet., 84, 120-126 (2004).

A.3. Cengiz B, Söylemez F, Ozturk E, Cavdar AO. “Serum zinc, selenium, copper, and lead levels in women with second-trimester induced abortion resulting from neural tube defects: a preliminary study”. Biol Trace Elem Res., 97, 225-235 (2004).

A.4. Arslan M, Morshedi M, Arslan EO, Taylor S, Kanık A, Duran HE, Oehninger S. “Predictive value of the hemizona assay for pregnancy outcome in patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with intrauterine insemination” Fertil. Steril., 85, 1697-1707 (2006).

A.5. Arslan M, Bocca S, Arslan EO, Duran HE, Stadtmauer L, Oehninger S. “Cumulative exposure to high estradiol levels during the follicular phase of IVF cycles negatively affects implantation” Journ. of Assist. Reprod. Genet., 24, 111-117 (2007).

A.6. Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Kalayci H, Balat O. “Uterine myoma in pregnancy: report of 19 patients” Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol., 36, 182-183 (2009).

A.7. Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Cebesoy FB, Aydin A, Sever T, Balat O. “Good prognosis for primary ovarian pure nongestational choriocarcinoma using the EMA/CO regime” Eur. Journ. of Gynaecol. Oncol., 31, 123-125 (2010).

A.8. Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Aydın A, Balat O, Kalaycı H. “Intraluminal Tubal Endometriosis Mimicking Hydrosalpinx: Report of an Unusual Case” IMJ, 9, 43-45 (2009).

A.9. Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Balat O, Kutlar I, Dikensoy E, Cebesoy B. “An analysis of hysteroscopy experience over a seven-year period” Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol, 37, 150-151 (2010).

A.10. Acılmıs YG, Dikensoy E, Kutlar AI, Balat O, Cebesoy FB, Ozturk E, Cicek H, Pence S. “Homocysteine, folic acid and vitamin B12 levels in maternal and umbilical cord plasma and homocysteine levels in placenta in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia” Journal of Obstet. Gynaecol. Res., 37, 45-50 (2011)

A.11. Sahikanat T, Ozturk E, Ozkan Y, Coskun A, Ekerbicer H. “The relationship between serum testosterone levels and bladder storage symptoms in a female population with polycystic ovary syndrome” Arch. Gynecol. Obstet., 284, 879-84 (2011).

A.12. Ozturk E, Balat O, Dikensoy E, Ugur MG, Ozcan C, Aydin A, Erel O, Kul S. “No association between serum paraoxonase, arylesterase activities, and hydatidiform mole” Int Journ. Gynecol. Cancer., 21, 149-52 (2011).

A.13. Ozturk E, Balat O, Acılmıs YG, Ozcan C, Pence S, Erel O. “Measurement of the placental total antioxidant status in preeclamptic women using a novel automated method” Journ. of Obstet. Gynaecol. Res., 37, 337-42 (2011)

A.14. Ozturk E, Balat O, Pehlivan S, Ugur MG, Ozcan C, Sever T, Kul S. “Endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms in preeclampsia with or without eclampsia in a Turkish population” Journ. of Obstet. Gynaecol. Res., 37, 1778-83 (2011).

A.15. Ozturk E, Balat O, Ugur MG, Yazıcıoglu C, Pence S, Erel O, Kul S. “Effect of Ramadan fasting on maternal oxidative stress during the second trimester: A preliminary study” Journ. of Obstet. Gynaecol. Res., 37, 729-33 (2011).

A.16. Ozturk E, Balat O, Pehlivan S, Ugur MG, Sever T. “Genetic Variation of Myeloperoxidase Gene Contributes to Preeclampsia: A Preliminary Association Study in Turkish Population” Hypertens. Pregnancy., 30, 377-83 (2011).

A.17. Bayram A, Erkılıç S, Balat O, Ekşi F, Uğur MG, Oztürk E, Kaya G. “Prevalence and genotype distribution of human papillomavirus in non-neoplastic cervical tissue lesion: Cervical erosion” J Med Virol., 83,1997-2003 (2011).

A.18. Ozturk E, Dikensoy E, Balat O, Ugur MG, Aydin A. “Intraoperative Frozen Section Is Essential for Assessment of Myometrial Invasion but Not For Histologic Grade Confirmation in Endometrial Cancer: A Ten-Year Experience” Arch Gynecol. Obstet., 285:1415-9 (2012).

A.19. Ugur MG, Balat O, Ozturk E, Bekerecioglu M, Dikensoy E. “Pitfalls in diagnosis and management of distal vaginal agenesis:10-year experience at a single centre”. Eur Journ. of Obstet. Gynaecol. Reprod Biol.,163,85-90 (2012).

A.20. Ugur MG, Ozturk E, Balat O, Dikensoy E, Teke S, Aydin A. “Do high levels of CA 19-9 in women with mature cystic teratomas of the ovary warrant further evaluation?”. Eur Journ. Gynaecol .Oncol.,33,207-10 (2012).

Papers presented in international scientific meetings and published in the proceedings:

B.1. Cengiz L, Berker B, Ozturk Arslan E, Cengiz B. “Approach to a case of amenorrhea, imperforate hymen and pelvic mass”. 3d Turkish-German Gynecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 19-23 May 1999.

B.2. Arslan M, Morshedi M, Ozturk Arslan E, Taylor S, Duran HE, Oehninger S. “Predictive value of sperm-zona pellucida binding capacity under hemizona assay (HZA) conditions for intrauterine insemination outcome”. 13th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization Assisted Reproduction & Genetics, İstanbul, Turkey, May 26-29, 2005. (Oral Presentation)

B.3. Arslan M, Bocca S, Ozturk Arslan E, Mayer J, Stadtmauer L, Oehninger S. “The Effect of coasting on the implantation potential of embryos transferred after cryopreservation and thawing”. 13th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization Assisted Reproduction & Genetics, İstanbul, Turkey, May 26-29, 2005.

B.4. Arslan M, Ozturk Arslan E, Bocca S, Stadtmauer L, Duran HE, Oehninger S. “Cumulative exposure to oestradiol (E2) during the follicular phase of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) Cycles: Effect on IVF outcome”. Conjoint Annual Meeting ASRM&CFAS, Montreal, Quebec, October 15-19, 2005.

B.5. Cankus G, Ogur G, Ozturk E, Kilicarslan C, Balat O, Pehlivan S. “Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome within a large Turkish family from Southeast of Anatolia”. European Human Genetics Conference, Barcelona, Spain, May 31-June 3, 2008.

B.6. Gül O, Cebesoy FB, Balat O, Kurtul N, Pence S, Ozturk E. “The value of serum sialic acid and sialic acid gene variation as a predictive marker of preeclampsia”, 8th Turkish-German Gynaecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, April 29–May 3 2009. (Oral Presentation)

B.7. Ozturk E, Balat O, Acilmiş YG, Caglayan O, Pence S, Erel O. “Measurement of the total antioxidant status in the placenta of preeclamptic women using a novel automated method”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.8. Acılmış YG, Dikensoy E, Kutlar I, Balat O, Cebesoy FB, Ozturk E, Cicek H, Pence S. “Homocysteine, folic acid and vitamin B12 levels in maternal and umbilical cord plasma and homocysteine levels in placenta in preeclampsia”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.9. Ozturk E, Balat O, Ugur MG, Yazicioglu C, Pence S, Erel O. “Effect of intermittent fasting during Ramadan on maternal oxidative stress”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.10. Hakan K, Ugur MG, Ozturk E, Balat O, Erel O. “Total oxidant levels, total antioxidant capacity, and oxidative stress in preterm labour: A Prospective Controlled Clinical Study”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.11. MG Ugur, Ozturk E, Dikensoy E, Balat O. “Three-layer closure technique at caesarean section: Long term outcomes”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.12. Ozturk E, Balat O, Pehlivan S, Ozcan C. “The Protective role of endothelial nitric oxide gene polymorphism against preeclampsia appearance and complications in the Turkish populations”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.13. Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Pehlivan S, Sever T, Balat O. “Genetic variation of myeloperoxidase gene contributes to preeclampsia: A preliminary association study in a Turkish population”. XXII European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, Granada, Spain, May 26-29, 2010.

B.14. Ozturk E, Balat O, Pehlivan S, Ugur MG, Ozkan Y, Sever Y, Namiduru ES, Kul S. “Nitric oxide levels and endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms in Turkish women with idiopathic recurrent miscarriage”. IX. Turkish-German Gynaecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, May 4-8, 2011. (Oral Presentation)

B.15. Ugur MG, Ozturk E, Balat O, Kaya T. “Microsurgical tubal reanastomosis: Preliminary report of 5 cases”. IX. Turkish-German Gynaecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, May 4-8, 2011.

B.16. Ugur MG, Balat O, Ozturk E, Dikensoy E, Bekereci M, Dokuzoglu Y. “Pitfalls in diagnosis and management of distal vaginal agenesis: Ten years’ experience”. IX. Turkish-German Gynaecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, May 4-8, 2011.

B.17. Ozturk E, Balat O, Aydin A, Pehlivan M. “Haematopoiesis in leiomyoma uteri”. IX. Turkish-German Gynaecology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, May 4-8, 2011.

B.18. Dilbaz S, Ozturk E, Ozdegirmenci O, Demir B, Isikoglu S, Kul S, Dilbaz B, Cınar O, Goktolga U. “The importance of paraoxonase and arylesterase activities in poor and high responder patients”. 28th Annual Meeting of ESHRE, Istanbul, Turkey, July 1-4, 2012.

Publications in national books or book chapters (translations):

C1. Öztürk E, Balat O, “Breast diseases: from a Gynaecological Point of View”, Bases of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, ed. NF Hacker, JG Moore, JC Gambone, çeviri ed. Üstün C, Koçak İ Vol. 30, 364-371, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 2009.

C2. Öztürk E, Özkan Y, “Postpartum Follow-Up and Breastfeeding”, Johns Hopkins Gynaecology and Obstetrics Booklet, 4th edition, ed. KJ Hurt, MW Guile, JL Blenstock, HE Fox, EE Wallack, translation ed. Oral E Vol. 20, 257-264, Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri, Ankara, 2012.

C3. Öztürk E, Sucu S, “Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery”, Johns Hopkins Gynaecology and Obstetrics Manual Fourth Edition, ed. KJ Hurt, MW Guile, JL Blenstock, HE Fox, EE Wallack, translation ed. Oral E Vol. 28, 365-381, Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri, Ankara, 2012.

Articles published in national refereed journals:

D.1. Yakin K, Öztürk E, Aytaç R, Ortaç F, Ünlü C. “Termination of pregnancy by misoprostol; Benefits and risks”, Gynaecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 4, 129-133 (1998).

D.2. Öztürk Arslan E, Dökmeci F. “Recent views in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome”, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, 52, 237-241 (1999).

D.3. Berker B, Öztürk Arslan E, Kabukcu C, Cengiz B, Cengiz L. “The role of ultrasonography in the diagnosis aof patients with primary amenorrhea and pelvic mass: a case report”, Journal of Turkish Clinics of OB-GYN, 10, 278-282 (2000).

D.4. Cebesoy FB, Dikensoy E, Yazicioglu C, Kutlar I, Ozturk E. “Twin pregnancy consisting of complete mole and normal foetus: Presentation of two cases”, Düzce Medical Journal, 12, 58-60 (2010).

D.5. Dikensoy E, Cebesoy FB, Ozturk E, Ugur MG, Balat O, Kutlar I, Baltacı V.” The first chorionic villus biopsy results of Gaziantep University: One-year analysis”, Journal of Turkish OB-GYN Association, 7, 267-72 (2010).

D.6. Öztürk E, Dikensoy E, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Oğuzkan Balcı S, Aydın A, Kazancı Ü, Pehlivan S. “Association of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Polymorphisms with Endometrial Carcinoma: A Preliminary Study” Journal of the Turkish-German Gynaecological Association, 12, 229-33 (2011).

D.7. Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Pehlivan S, Uğur MG, Özkan Y, Sever T, Namıduru E, Kul S. “Nitric Oxide Levels and Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Polymorphisms in Turkish Women with Idiopathic Recurrent Miscarriage” Journal of the Turkish-German Gynaecological Association, 12, 234-8 (2011).

D.8. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Balat Ö, Aydın A, Pehlivan M. “Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in Leiomyoma Uteri” Journal of the Turkish-German Gynaecological Association, 13, 61-3 (2012).

D.9. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Gürçay Açılmış Y, Erel Ö, Balat Ö. “Malondialdehyde values in placental, maternal and foetal compartments in preeclamptic pregnancies” OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, 8, 2080-3 (2011).

D.10. Öztürk E, Mishra RK. “Which endoscopic way is true to predict tubal patency for infertile patient: Transabdominal or transvaginal.” OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, 8, 2084-8 (2011).

D.11. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö. “Fertility-preserving approach in endometrial cancer: Two case reports and literature review”, OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, 8, 1294-8 (2011).

D.12. Aydın N, Öztürk E, Çelik A, Akpınar K, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö, Uğur MG “Results of pre-marital beta thalassemia screenings in Gaziantep province before 2010”, OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, 8, 1274-7 (2011).

D.13. Çelik Ç, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö, Erel Ö. “Total oxidant level - total antioxidant capacity in benign ovarian tumours”, OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, 8, 1325-8 (2011).

D.14. Öztürk E, Kutlar İ, Uğur MG, Sarı Demir S, “Bilateral labial hitching of a patient on her own for reduction of labial size: A rare cause of labial oedema,“ Journal of Turkish Clinics of OB-GYN, Approved (2011)
D.15. MG Uğur, Öztürk E, Güler M, Tutar E, Balat Ö. “Synchronous tumour of the cervix and colon: a rare case”, Turkish Gynaecological Oncology Journal, 14, 33-6 (2011).

D.16. M.G.Uğur, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Aydin A “Ovarian wolffian tumour mimicking intraligamentary fibroids: A rare case of solid adnexal tumour”, Turkish Gynaecological Oncology Journal, 14, 86-9 (2011).

D.17. Öztürk E, Pirbudak Çöçeli L, Uğur MG, Kul S, Erbağcı AB, Erdaloğlu P, Sari Demir S, Balat Ö. “A Quantitative Analysis of Pressure Pain Threshold and Pain Tolerance in Different Trimesters of Pregnancy and Relation with Ovarian Sex Hormones”, Gynaecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 17, 137-141 (2011).

D.18. Kalaycı H, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Erel Ö, “Association Between Maternal Serum Total Oxidant Status Total Antioxidant Status and Preterm Labour: A Prospective – Controlled Clinical Study”, Gynaecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 17, 132-6 (2011).

D.19. Öztürk E, Türkmen A, Uğur MG, Özsaraç C, Sarı Demir S, Balat Ö, “Vulvar cancer in adolescence associated with Fanconi anaemia: a case report”, İnönü University, Journal of the Faculty of Medicine, 19, 46-9 (2012).

D.20. Yiğenoğlu Ö, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Erel Ö, “The role of oxidative stress in the etiopathogenesis of recurrent pregnancy losses”, İnönü University, Journal of the Faculty of Medicine, 18, 236-9 (2011).

D.21. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Özkan Y, Aydın A, Balat Ö. “The youngest stage of advanced grade III endometrial carcinoma: a case report”, İnönü University, Journal of the Faculty of Medicine, 18, 269-71 (2011).

D.22. Öztürk E, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Cebesoy FB, Dikensoy E. “Analysis of patients with secondary anal sphincter repair due to fecal incontinence”, Journal of Turkish OB-GYN Association, 9, 55-58 (2012).

D.23. Özkan Y, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Erel Ö. “Paroxanase-Arylesterase Enzyme Activities in Pregnant Women with Intrauterine Development Restriction: Pilot Study “, Journal of Turkish OB-GYN Association, 9, 32-6 (2012).

D.24. Gül Ö, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Cebesoy FB, Kurtul N, Pençe S, Pehlivan A, Balat Ö. “Serum Total Sialic Acid Levels and Sialic Acid Esterase Gene Variation in Preeclamptic Pregnancies”, Journal of Turkish OB-GYN Association, 9, 99-105 (2012).

D.25. Acet M, Altuntas L, Ovali S, Yelke T, Yorgunlar B, Aktun Tamer H, Ozturk E. “Successful pregnancy in a patient with unusual ovarian localization and mullerian duct anomalies: A case report” , OB-GYN and Neonatology Medical Journal, Special Case Report Issue (2016).

Papers presented in national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books:

E.1. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Dikensoy E, Cebesoy FB, Balat Ö, Kutlar I. ”Gaziantep University Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 2002-2008 Hysteroscopy Data”, 3rd National Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Congress (TSRM 2008) 16-19 October 2008, Antalya.

E.2. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Dikensoy E, Cebesoy FB, Balat Ö, Kutlar I. Kayıp Rahim İçi Araçlar: Gaziantep Üniversitesi Deneyimi. 3rd National Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Congress (TSRM 2008) 16-19 October 2008, Antalya.

E.3. Pirbudak Çöçelli L, Bilgi M, Dikensoy E, Öztürk E, Yendi F.” Pain management in pregnant patients with malignant mesenchymal tissue tumour” Journal of Turkish Society of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Sept.-Oct. 2009. Vol:37, Supp:1, page 349. 43rd National Congress of the Turkish Society of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation (TARD,2009), Antalya.

E.4. Gürçay Y, Dikensoy E, Kutlar I, Balat Ö, Cebesoy FB, Ozturk E, Çiçek H, Pençe S. ” The relationship between maternal and foetal intravenous homocysteine, folic acid, vitamin B12 and placental tissue homocysteine levels with preeclampsia severity”, 12th National Congress of Perinatology 23-26 April 2009, Antalya.

E.5. Dikensoy E, Cebesoy FB, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Balat Ö, Kutlar I, Baltacı V. ” The first chorionic villus biopsy results of Gaziantep University: One-year analysis”, 12th National Congress of Perinatology 23-26 April 2009, Antalya.

E.6. Öztürk E, Pirbudak Çöçelli L, Kul S, Erdaloğlu P, Sarı Demir S, Balat Ö. ” The relationship between pain threshold and pain tolerance during pregnancy, trimesters, and pregnancy hormones”, 11th National Congress of Ağrı 20-23 May 2010, İstanbul.

E.7. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Özkan Y, Aydın A, Balat Ö. ” The youngest advanced endometrial carcinoma: a case report”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.8. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Türkmen A, Özsaraç MC, Sarı Demir S, Balat Ö. “Vulvar cancer in adolescence associated with Fanconi anemia: a case report”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.9. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Güler M, Tutar E, Balat O. “Synchronous tumours of the cervix and the colon: a case report”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.10. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Aydın A. “CA 19-9 and CA 15-3 levels in dermoid cysts and evaluation of their clinical importance”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.11. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Bayram A, Erkılıç S. “The relationship between local invasive cervix adenocarcinoma and HPV in virgin patients”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.12. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Aydın A. “Borderline ovarian tumours: 10 years' experience of Gaziantep University”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.13. Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Aydın A. ” Wolffian tumor: a rare case of solid adnexal tumour”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya.

E.14. Özcan Ç, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Dikensoy E, Cebesoy FB, Erbağcı B, Kutlar I, Balat Ö. “Sialic acid levels in patients with hydatidiform mole”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E.15. Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Uğur MG, Özcan Ç, Aydın A, Erel Ö, Kul S. ” The relationship between hydatidiform mole and serum paroxanase-1 activity and phenotype”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E.16. Balat Ö, Dikensoy E, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Aydın A. ” Investigation of the relationship between uterine histopathological changes, ultrasonography and frozen findings in endometrial cancer: 10 years' experience”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E.17. Çelik Ç, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Kutlar I, Balat Ö, Erel Ö. “Total oxidant level, total antioxidant capacity and oxidative stress in benign ovarian tumours”, 12th Gynaecological Oncology Congress 25-29 September 2010, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E.18. Öztürk E, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Cebesoy FB, Dikensoy E. “Analysis of patients who underwent secondary anal sphincter repair due to faecal incontinence at Gaziantep University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology”, 7th National Congress of Reproductive Health and Family Planning 22-25 April 2011, Ankara. (Oral Presentation)

E.19. Aydın N, Öztürk E, Çelik A, Akpınar K, Kutlat I, Balat Ö, Uğur MG. “Results of a 1-year pre-marital hemoglobinopathy screening in Gaziantep province”, 7th National Congress of Reproductive Health and Family Planning 22-25 April 2011, Ankara.

E.20. Uğur B, Uğur MG, Pirbudak Çöçeli L, Öztürk E, Balat Ö. “The effect of spinal and general anaesthesia on total antioxidant-antioxidant levels in gynaecologic laparoscopic surgeries and investigation of the superiority of both anaesthetic methods: A prospective-controlled clinical trial.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.21. Can G, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Balat Ö. “Serum CA 125, CA 19-9, total sialic acid and free sialic acid levels in the diagnosis of endometriosis.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.22. Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Oğuzkan Balcı S, Uğur MG, Özkan Y, Pehlivan S. “Paroxanase-arylesterase activity and paroxanase 1 gene polymorphism in the etiopathogenesis of recurrent miscarriages.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.23. Uğur MG, Balat Ö, Öztürk E, Dikensoy E, Bekereci B. “Application of a full-thickness skin graft with fibrin glue for the treatment of distal vaginal agenesis: a new technique.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.24. Öztürk E, Pehlivan P, Oğuzkan Balcı S, Uğur MG, Özkan Y, Balat Ö. “Analysis of TNF-a, IFN-g, IL-6, IL-10 and TGF-b1 genes in Turkish women with recurrent miscarriages.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.25. Özkan Y, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Erel Ö. “Paroxanase-arylesterase enzyme activities in pregnant women with intrauterine growth retardation: Pilot study.”, 3rd Congress of Reproductive Medicine, 5-9 October 2011, Antalya.

E.26. Öztürk E, Kutlar İ, Uğur MG, Aydın A. “Giant vulvar lymphangiectasia developing in the background of congenital lymphedema: a case report”, 11th Traditional Zekai Tahir Burak Days, 27-31 October 2011, Antakya.

E.27. Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Karçin E, Taysı S, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö “Serum adenosine deaminase activity and nitric oxide levels in preeclamptic pregnant women”, 11th Traditional Zekai Tahir Burak Days, 27-31 October 2011, Antakya.

E.28. Karçin E, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Erel Ö, Kutlar İ, Balat Ö., Within the scope of the 11th Traditional Zekai Tahir Burak Days Conference, in the “11th Traditional Zekai Tahir Burak Days” booklet, “Intravenous paraoxonase and arylesterase enzyme activities in preeclamptic pregnant women: A prospective clinical study”, 11th Traditional Zekai Tahir Burak Days, 27-31 October 2011, Antakya.

E.29. Bayram A, Balat O, Erkılıç S, Ekşi F, Uğur MG, Öztürk E. “Investigation of HPV and determination of genotypes in women with signs of cervical erosion.” XXXIVth Congress of Turkish Microbiology, 7-11 November 2010, Kyrenia –TRNC. (Oral Presentation)

E.30. Cengiz MT, Koruk S, Demiryürek T, Göksu S, Gül R, Öztürk E. “Investigation of Vasoconstrictive Mechanism of Bupivacaine and Levobupivacaine in Isolated Human Umbilical Artery and Vein”, 45th National Turkish Anaesthesiology and Radiology Congress (TARK2011) 26-30 October 2011, Antalya.

E.31. Albayrak T, Bayram A, Ozturk E, Yılmaz F, Karaca MS, Balat O. “Investigation of Chlamydia Trachomatis Antibodies in Infertile Women undergoing Hysterosalpingography”. XXXV. Turkish Microbiology Congress, 3-7 November 2012, Aydın.

E.32. E. Öztürk, Balat, Ö., Pehlivan, S., Uğur, M.G., Erkılıç, E., Özkan, Y., Sever, T. “The role of DNA repair gene (XPD, XRCC4 and XRCC1) polymorphism in the etiopathogenesis of endometrial hyperplasia: pilot study”. 10th National Gynaecology and Obstetrics Congress, 9-13 May 2012, Antalya. (Oral Presentation)

E.33. Akıncı S, Özcan HÇ, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Taysı S, Tarakçıoğlu M. “Evaluation of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine levels in patients with preeclampsia: a prospective study”, 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress, 11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

E.34. Özcan HÇ, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Öztürk E, Bozdağ Z, Kul S, Sucu S, Keklikçioğlu “Management of premenopausal adnexal masses: Single-centred 10 years' experience”, 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress, 11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

E.35. Sarı Demir S, Özcan HÇ, Balat Ö, Öztürk E, Uğur MG, Gündüz R, Taysı S, “Evaluation of total sialic acid levels in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum: prospective study”, 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress, 11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

E.36. Sucu S, Özcan HÇ, Öztürk E, Balat Ö, Uğur MG, Örkmez M, “Evaluation of oxidative stress markers in tubal ectopic pregnancy: prospective study”, 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress, 11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

E.37. Yorgunlar B, Öztürk E, Aktün LH, Acet M, Ülfer G, “Evaluation of sialic acid level in missed abortus cases” 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress, 11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

E.38. Yorgunlar B, Aktün LH, Acet M, Özdemir S, B, Öztürk E, “Placental site trophoblastic tumour: a rare case” 13th National Gynaecological and Obstetrics Congress
11 – 15 May 2015, Antalya.

Education

• 2005: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• 2012: Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Work Experience

• 2024-: Bahçeci Fulya IVF Center
• 2022-2024: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital / Chief of Clinic
• 2021: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor – Lecturer
• 2015-2021: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital / Senior Assistant
• 2014-2015: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital / Specialist Doctor
• 2012-2014: Şanlıurfa Women's Diseases and Birth Hospital / State Service Obligation / Specialist Doctor
• 2007-2012: Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital / Research Assistant
• 2007-2012: Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• 2007-2012: Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital

Certificates, Courses, and Training

• Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) Clinical Application Training, American Hospital ART Unit, Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Certificate, 01.08.2022

Lectures Given

• Obstetrics and Gynecology Assistant Seminars in Medical Specialization, 2014-2023
• Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Term 4 Undergraduate, 2020-2021

Supported Projects

1. Investigation of the Effect of Serotonin and Catecholamine Metabolite Levels in the Blood on the Severity of the Disease in Patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, ECE SINACI (2020). Health Sciences University, Thesis No: 622158, Registration No: 10332326 (Completed)
2. Association of Asprosin Protein Levels with Obesity in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, BUSE ŞAFAK (2021). Ministry of Health, Registration No: 10396760 (Completed)
3. Evaluation of Maternal Serum Endocan Levels in Pregnant Women Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, SHABNUR MIRZAYEVA (2022). Health Sciences University, Thesis No: 757692 (Completed)
4. Effect of B12 Vitamin, Folate, Ferritin Levels, and Immune System-related Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), and Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Levels on Colposcopic Biopsy Results in Women with HPV 16 and/or 18 Positive, Esra Yaşar Kahraman (2023) (Completed)

Activities in Scientific Journals

1. KABAN IŞIK, BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, baykal koca sevim (2021). The comparison of two methods in cervical smear screening - which method is better for smear adequacy rates? Ginekologia Polska, 92(5), 335-338., Doi: 10.5603/GP.a2020.0185
2. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, Erciyestepe Sezgi Güllü (2021). Comparison of Liquid-Based Cytology and Conventional Pap Smear Concerning Detectability of Cervicovaginal Infectious Agents. Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 61(1), 114-116., Doi: 10.14744/hnhj.2021.53325
3. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK (2021). Tramadol for Early Postoperative Analgesia in Abdominal Hysterectomy: Comparison of Different Administration Techniques. Istanbul Medical Journal, 22(2), 120-124., Doi: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2021.62333
4. KABAN IŞIK, BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK (2021). COVID-19 RT-PCR Test Results of Preoperative Gynecologic and Obstetric Patients in a Pandemic Hospital in Istanbul. Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, 8(2), 90-92.
5. KABAN IŞIK, BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK (2021). Bakri balloon in the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine, 12(4), 462-465., Doi: 10.4328/ACAM.20552
6. KABAN ALPASLAN, AKDEMİR CELAL, VERİT FATMA FERDA, KABAN IŞIK (2020). Paraaortic lymphadenectomy: Retroaortic Left Renal Vein Anomaly Case Report. Turkish Journal of Gynecological Oncology, 21(3), 17-20.
7. ALPASLAN KABAN, FERLENGEZ AYŞEGÜL, KABAN IŞIK (2019). Management of Clinically Early Ovarian Cancer Patients Without Staging Surgery. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 3(8), 605-608., Doi: 10.28982/josam.557818
8. Kaban Alpaslan, Seval Olcay, Ohanoğlu Karolin, KABAN IŞIK, VERİT FATMA FERDA (2019). Negative Impact of Postoperative Early Surgical Incision Dressing: A Prospective Observational Study. Istanbul Medical Journal, 20(4), 322-324., Doi: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2019.92603
9. ALPASLAN KABAN, Küçükyurt Ayça, Durmuş Ayça, KABAN IŞIK, VERİT FATMA FERDA (2019). Comparison of Cutting Diathermy and Scalpel in Terms of Delay in Wound Healing and Scar Appearance in Skin Incision: A Prospective Observational Study. Istanbul Medical Journal, 20(4), 338-341., Doi: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2019.06936
10. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, HASANOVA Mushviga, DEVECİ MUSTAFA (2019). Preoperative Diagnostic Value of Hematologic Inflammatory Markers in Ovarian Torsion. The New Indian Journal of OBGYN, 6(1), 11-14., Doi: 10.21276/obgyn.2019.6.1.3
11. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, Ünal Fehmi, Güven Rabia, Şahin Ece, Yıldırım Sezgi Güllü (2018). Predictive Value of Hematological Inflammatory Markers in Endometrial Neoplasia. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 19(6), 1529-1532., Doi: 10.22034/APJCP.2018.19.6.1529
12. Uzun Özgür, KABAN IŞIK, MİDİ AHMET, Uysal Hande, Boran Ahmet B, Bacanakgil Besim H, Tarbaghia Marwa (2018). Diagnostic value of signal peptide-CUB-EGF domain-containing protein 1 as an early and late biochemical marker in the ovarian torsion rat model. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 44(6), 1092-1099., Doi: 10.1111/jog.13630
13. BACANAKGİL BESİM HALUK, KABAN IŞIK, Deveci Mustafa, Hasanova Mushvige (2018). Ovarian Torsion: 10 Years’ Experience of a Tertiary Medical Center. Istanbul Medical Journal, 19(3), 258-262., Doi: 10.5152/imj.2018.16442
14. KABAN ALPASLAN, Baki ERDEM, KABAN IŞIK, NUMANOGLU Ceyhun (2018). Lymph node metastasis in early stage endometrial cancer. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology, 39(3), 415-421., Doi: 10.12892/ejgo3933.2018
15. KABAN IŞIK, Kaban Alpaslan, Fendal Tunca Aysun, AKA NURETTİN, Kavak Hacer, AKER FÜGEN (2018). Effect of Pomegranate Extract on Vagina, Skeleton, Metabolic, and Endocrine Profiles in an Ovariectomized Rat Model. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 44(6), 1087-1091., Doi: 10.1111/jog.13642
16. KABAN ALPASLAN, KABAN IŞIK, Afsar Selim (2017

Education

•  1999-2000 OB/GYN residency at Newyork Medical College, NY, USA
•  1993-1997 OB/GYN residency at Zeynep Kamil Maternity Hospital, Istanbul,Turkey
•  1992-1993 OB/GYN residency at Zekai Tahir Burak Maternity Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
• 1984-1991 Student at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical School, İstanbul, Turkey
• 1981-1984 Student at Sisli Terakki High School, Istanbul, Turkey

Work Experience

•  2011- Bahceci Fulya ART center, İstanbul, Turkey
•  2000-2011 ART&Genetics center at Istanbul Memorial Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
•  1997-1999 Reseach assistant at SUNNY at Brooklyn, NY, USA
• 1991-1992 Emergency staff at Duzce Public Hospital, Duzce, Turkey

Professional Interests

• Ovarian stimulation protocols, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, fertility preservation techniques

Memberships

•  European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology (ESHRE)
•  American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
•  Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine (TSRM)
•  Turkish Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (TJOD)

International Publications

• • Kahraman S, Karagozoglu H, Karlikaya G. Reply of the Authors: Progesterone administration route in gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist cycles. (Letter to the Editor). Fertil Steril Vol. 94, No. 3, August 2010
•  Banu Kumbak, Hande Akbas, Levent Sahin, Guvenc Karlikaya, Hale Karagozoglu, Semra Kahraman. Ovarian stimulation in women with high and low body mass index: GnRH agonist versus GnRH antagonist. Reproductive BioMedicine Online Mar; 20(3):314–319, 2010
•  Semra Kahraman, Guvenc Karlikaya, Mustecep Kavrut, Hale Karagozoglu. A prospective, randomized, controlled study to compare two doses of recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin in serum and follicular fluid in woman with high body mass index. Fertil Steril Vol. 93, No: 6, April 2010
•  Semra Kahraman, S. Hale Karagozoglu, Guvenc Karlıkaya. The efficiency of progesterone vaginal gel v.s. intramuscular progesterone for luteal phase supplementation in GnRH antagonist cycles: A prospective, randomized clinical trial. Fertil Steril Vol.94, No.2, July 2010
•  Y. Kumtepe, C. Beyazyurek, C. Cinar, I. Ozbey, S. Ozkan, K. Cetinkaya, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozuglu, S. Kahraman. A genetic survey on severe male factor infertiliy in Turkish population. RBMOnline Vol.18 No: 4, 465 – 474, 2009
•  Banu Kumbak, Semra Kahraman, Guvenc Karlikaya, Selman Lacin, Aysun Guney. In vitro Fertilization in Normoresponder Patients with Endometriomas: Comparison with Basal Simple Ovarian Cysts. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, Vol. 65, No. 3, 2008: 212–216
•  S Kahraman, N Findikli, G Karliklaya, S Sertyel, Y Saglam, H Karadayi, F Fiorentino. Medical and social perspectives of PGD for single gene disorders and human leukocyte antigen typing. Reproductive Biomedicine Online Volume 14, Suppl. 1, 104–108.
•  S Kahraman, N Findikli, A Biricik, N Oncu, C Ogur, S Sertyel, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, Y Saglam. Preliminary FISH studies on spermatozoa and embryos in patients with variable degrees of teratozoospermia and a history of poor prognosis. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Volume 12, No 6.
•  N Findikli, S Kahraman, Y Saglam, C Beyazyurek, S Sertye, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, B Aygun. Symposium: Embryo implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage Embryo aneuploidy screening for repeated implantation failure and unexplained recurrent miscarriage. Reproductive Biomedicine Online Vol 13. No 1
•  B Kumbak, E Oral, G Karlikaya, S Lacin, S Kahraman. Serum oestradiol and β-HCG measurements after day 3 or 5 embryo transfers in interpreting pregnancy outcome. Reproductive BioMedicine Online; Vol 13 No 4. 459–464.
•  N Findikli, S Kahraman, Y Saglam, C Ogur, S Sertyel, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu, B Aygun. Embryo aneuploidy screening for repeated implantation failure and unexplained recurrent miscarriage Reproductive Biomedicine Online Vol 13. No 1. 2006 38–46.
•  Fiorentino F, Kahraman S, Karadayi H, Biricik A, Sertyel S, Karlikaya G, Saglam Y, Podini D, Nuccitelli A, Baldi M. Short tandem repeats haplotyping of the HLA region in preimplantation HLA matching. European Journal of Human Genetics Vol: 13, Issue: 8, p.953–8.
•  B Kumbak, E Oral, S Kahraman, G Karlikaya, H Karagozoglu. Young patients with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing assisted reproductive treatments: a preliminary report. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Vol: 11, Issue: 3, p.294–299.
•  S Kahraman, G Karlikaya, S Sertyel, H Karadayi, N Findikli, N Oncu. Clinical aspects of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for single gene disorders combined with HLA typing. Reproductive Biomedicine Online. Vol.: 9, Issue: 5, p.529-532.
•  Fiorentino F., Biricik A., Karadayi H., Berkil H., Karlıkaya G., Sertyel S., Podini D., Baldi M., Magli MC., Gianaroli L. and Kahraman S. Development and clinical application of a strategy for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. Molecular Human Reproduction Vol:10, Issue: 6, p.445 – 460.
•  Kahraman S, Yakin K, Samli M, Vanlioglu F, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Donmez E A comparative study of three techniques for the analysis of sperm recovery: touch-print cytology, wet preparation, and testicular histopathology. Journal Assisted Reproduction Genetics Vol: 18, Issue: 7, p.357-363.
•  Oktay K, Aydin BA, Karlikaya G. A technique for laparoscopic transplantation of frozen-banked ovarian tissue. Fertil Steril. 2001 Jun;75(6):1212-6. PubMed
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya GG, Aydin BA. Ovarian cryopreservation and transplantation: basic aspects. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2000 Nov 27;169(1-2):105-8. Review.
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya G, Akman O, Ojakian GK, Oktay M. Interaction of extracellular matrix and activin-A in the initiation of follicle growth in the mouse ovary. Biol Reprod. 2000 Aug;63(2):457-61.
•  Oktay K, Karlikaya G. Ovarian function after transplantation of frozen, banked autologous ovarian tissue. N Engl J Med. 2000 Jun 22;342(25):1919.

National publications

•  Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanıda Güncel Durum. Klinik Aktüel Tıp Dergisi. Cilt: 1, Sayı: 1, sayfa 11 – 21.
•  Semra Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, Hüseyin Karadayı, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Bölüm: Talasemi ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı. Talasemi ve Hemoglobinopatiler Tanı ve Tedavi. Duran Canatan, Yeşim Aydınok. Talasemi Federasyonu
•  S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, Y. Kumtepe, S. Sertyel, H. Karadayı, N. Fındıklı, E. Enginsu, N. Öncü, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Tek gen hastalıklarında preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi uygulamalarının klinik değerlendirmesi. Türk Fertilite Dergisi, Cilt: 12, Sayı:1, s.43–53.

Book

•  Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Ovülasyon İndüksiyonu, II. Basım, 2009.

Book chapter

• Semra Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, Hüseyin Karadayı, Güvenç Karlıkaya. Bölüm:Talasemi ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı. Talasemi ve Hemoglobinopatiler Tanı ve Tedavi. Duran Canatan, Yeşim Aydınok. Talasemi Federasyonu.

International oral presentations

• S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, M. Kavrut, H. Karagozoğlu. A prospective, randomized, controlled study to compare two doses of recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (rhCG) in women with high body mass index (BMI). ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, B. Kumbak, S. Lacin, A. Guney, S. Kahraman. Adding estradiol to progesteron for luteal phase support does not improve the clinical outcome in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) cycles. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA, USA. October 21-25, 2006.
•  S. Kahraman, O. Ozdiller, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, E. Ozturk Efficacy of metformin supplementation during ovarian stimulation in IVF patients with PCOS and BMI <28 kg/m2 American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA, USA October 21-25, 2006.
•  G. Karlikaya, H. Karadayi, S. Sertyel, S. Saglam, B. Umay, S. Kahraman, F. Fiorentino. Comparison of the results of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for single gene disorders combined with or without HLA typing. 22nd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Prague, Czech Republic, 18–21 June 2006

National oral presentations

• G. Karlıkaya. ART başarısızlıklarında yönetim. Palandöken Kadın Doğum Kış Kongresi, Türk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Derneği, Erzurum 3-7 Mart 2010.
• G. Karlıkaya. Embriyo seçimi için PGD – AS. TJOD İstanbul IVF Çalıştayı. Askeri Müze – Harbiye, İstanbul 15 Mart 2009
•  G. Karlıkaya. PGD at Istanbul Memorial Hospital (2005-2008). 2nd hands-on workshop on PGD of Genetics&chromosomal disorders by blastomere and trophectoderm biopsy.İstanbul Memorial Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye. 26-28 Şubat 2009
•  G. Karlıkaya. Tek gen hastalıklarında preimplantasyon genetik tanı. 2. Ulusal Üreme Endokrinolojisi ve İnfertilite Kongresi (TSRM 2006). Antalya, Türkiye. 7–10 Eylül 2006.
•  G. Karlıkaya. Ten gen hastalıklarında PGT. 5. Uluslar arası Talasemi Yaz Okulu. Belek, Antalya, Türkiye. 20-24 Nisan 2008
•  G. Karlıkaya, S. Kahraman, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, H. Karagözoğlu, E. Dönmez, S. Sertyel, F. Vanlıoğlu, M. Aygün, S. Melil, M. Benkhalifa. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis results for the recurrent implantation failure cases with or without advanced maternal age. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, Antalya, Turkey 5-7 June 2003.
•  G. Karlıkaya, S. Kahraman, N. Fındıklı, E. Dönmez, A. Biricik, H. Berkil. Efficiency of aneuploidy testing in patients with recurrent implantation failure. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, Antalya, Turkey 5-7 June 2003.

Poster presentations

•  N. Dokuzeylul, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, M.Kavrut, A. Ersahin. Clinical Outcome of Women “37 Years with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and In-Vitro Fertilization. American Society for Reproductive Medicine 66th Annual Meeting 2010, 23-27 October, Denver, USA
•  N. Dokuzeylul, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, M. Kavrut, A. Ersahin. Clinical Outcome of Women ≤37 years with Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and In-Vitro Fertilization. Vol. 94., No. 4, Supplement, September 2010
•  G.Altin, S.Unal, H.Yelke, Y.Kumtepe, Z.Atayurt, S.Milik, C.Beyazyürek, C.Cınar, G.Karlikaya, S.Kahraman. Complete Or Partıal Correctıon Of Aneuploıdıc Embryos On Day 3 Formıng Hatchıng/Hatched Blastocysts on Day 5. 10th International Congress Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis. May 5-8, 2010, Montpellier, France
•  H. S. Karagozoglu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, M. Acet, N. Dokuzeylül, H. Yelke. Premature Luteinization Does Not Negatively Affect Pregnancy Outcome In High Responder Patients Undergoing Coastıng With Short Interval In IVF Cycles Treated With GNRH – Agonist Protocol. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  B. Kumbak, H. Akbas, L. Sahin, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Kahraman. Assisted Reproductive Treatment Outcome In a Large Cohort of Women With Serum FSH Above 15 Iu/L. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  B. Kumbak, H. Akbas, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, L. Sahin, S. Kahraman. The Effect of a fall in the Serum Estradiol Level Prior to Egg Retrieval on the Outcome of Assisted Reproductive Treatment in Poor Responder Women. ASRM 2009, Atlanta, Georgia, 17 – 21 October 2009
•  Akbas H, Kumbak B, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Mikrodoz, uzun agonist veya antagonist protokolü verilen 40 yaş üstü kadınlarda yardımla üreme tedavi sonuçlarının karşılaştırılması. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Kumbak B, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Kadının over cevabının kötü olduğu TESE-ICSI sikluslarında yardımla üreme tedavisi sonuçları. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Kumbak B, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H, Sahin L, Kahraman S. Antagonist protokolü ile yardımla üreme tedavisi uygulanan normal cevaplı kadınlarda serum estradiol/oosit oranının tedavi sonucuna etkisi. II. Üreme Tıbbı Derneği Kongresi, 1-4 Ekim 2009, Antalya.
•  Akbas H, Kumbak B, Kahraman S, Sahin L, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H. Comparison of agonist long and antagonist protocols in women with BMI <18 kg/m2 undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. 8th Annual MSRM Meeting, 7-9 May, 2009, Florence, Italy. • Kumbak B, Kahraman S, Sahin L, Akbas H, Karlikaya G, Karagozoglu H. Comparison of agonist long and antagonist protocols in women with BMI >40 kg/m2 undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. 8th Annual MSRM Meeting, 7-9 May, 2009, Florence, Italy.
•  Nur Dokuzeylül, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Gökhan Cumhur Ekmekçi, Hale Karagözoğlu, Çağrı Beyazyürek, Semra Kahraman. Sanfilippo Hastalığı Ve Preimplantasyon Genetik Tanı: Olgu Sunumu. 7. Ulusal Jinekoloji Ve Obstetrik Kongresi. TJOD 2009 14-19 Mayıs 2009, Girne, KKTC.
•  H. Kargözoğlu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, A. Erşahin, M. Kavrut, M. Acet. Premature Luteinzation does not negatively affect pregnancy outcome in high responder patients undergoing coasting with short interval in IVF cycles treated with Gnrh agonist protocol. 8.Türk Alman jinekoloji Kongresi 29 Nisan – 3 Mayıs 2009, Antalya
•  N. Dokuzeylül, S. Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Aynur Erşahin, Müstecep Kavrut, Mustafa Acet, Mete Gürol Uğur. Outcome of mild stimulation cycles in poor responders with short-term aplication of gnrh antagonist and low dose gonadotropins using clomiphene citrate. 15th World Congress on IVF, 19 – 22 Nisan 2009
•  N. Dokuzeylül, S. Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Aynur Erşahin, Müstecep Kavrut, Mustafa Acet, Mete Gürol Uğur. Luteal estradiol/gnrh antagonist suppression versus oral contraceptive pretreatment in young poor responders. 15th World Congress on IVF, 19 – 22 Nisan 2009
•  Karlikaya G. Karagozoglu H., Beyazyurek C., Kahraman S. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) Can Be A Valuable Tool For The Families With Thalassemia Trait. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  H. Karagözoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, Ç. Beyazyürek, F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman. Clinical Outcomes Of 6 Year-Experience On HLA-Typing. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  Kavrut M., Karlikaya G., Karagozoglu H., Ersahin A., Acet M., Kahraman S. Predicting Factors For Endometrial Thickness And Its Effect On Assisted Reproductive Technology (Art) Success, Based On Analysis Of 1,552 IVF/ICSI Cycles. American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  N. Dokuzeylul, G. Karlikaya, S. Kahraman. Which Is Your Favourite Protocol in Women ≥43 Years Old? Microdose Flare? Antagonist? Or No Way Out! American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 64th Annual Meeting, Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine November 8 – 12, 2008, San Francisco, CA
•  Oner O, Ozgon G, Aslan C, Onal B, Fiorentino F, Karlikaya G, Kahraman S. The Results Of Missed Abortus Testing From Istanbul Memorial Hospital. European Society Of Human Genetics, Barcelona, Spain – May 31 – June 3, 2008
• Aslan C, Ozgon G, Oner O, Onal B, Fiorentino F, Karlikaya G, Kahraman S. İstanbul Memorial Hastanesi 2000-2007 Yillari Arasinda Tahliye Materyali Karyotip Sonuçlari. 8. Ulusal Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi-Çanakkale, 6-9 Mayıs 2008.
•  F.Vanlioglu, E.Ozturk, H.Karagozoglu, G.Karlikaya, A.Guney, S.Lacin, S.Kahraman. Adding GnRH antagonist in patient with elevated progesteron levels on day 3 of the cycle on the outcome of ongoing pregnancy rate. 23rd annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Lyon, France, 1-4 July 2007.
•  H. Karadayi, Y. Saglam, B. Umay, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman. Five year experience on preimplantation HLA typing. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  Y. Saglam, C. Beyazyurek, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, M. Yesil, S. Kahraman. Good, bad and ugly: effect of multiple indications on preimplantation genetics diagnosis. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Lacin, A. Guney, E. Ozturk, S. Kahraman. Effect of heparin administration in moderate-severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in PCOS patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  E. Ozturk, H. Karagozoglu, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, A. Guney, S. Lacin, S. Kahraman. Adding GnRH antagonist in patient with elevated progesteron levels on day 3 of the cycle on the outcome of ongoing pregnancy rates. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007
•  Y. Saglam, C. Beyazyurek, G. Karlikaya, H. Karagozoglu, S. Sertyel, S. Kahraman Outcome of 771 cycles of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for aneuploidy testing in IVF patients. 22nd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Prague, Czech Republic, 18–21 June 2006.
•  F. Fiorentino, A. Biricik, H. Karadayi, H. Berkil, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, D. Podini, M. Baldi, M.C.Magli, L. Gianaroli, S. Kahraman. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. 23rd Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Lyon, France, 1–4 July 2007.
•  B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, A. Güney, E. Öztürk. Effect of endometrial thickness in the presence of triple-lined structure on the outcome of in vitro fertilization. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Lacin, A. Güney. E. Öztürk. Effect of ovarian reserve at younger than 35 years age on ICSI outcome in couples with severe male infertility. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  C. Ogur Beyazyurek, Y. Saglam, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, S. Isin, S. Kahraman. Factors affecting outcome of preimplantation genetic diagnosis cycles for translocation cases. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 62nd Annual Meeting October 21-25, 2006. New Orleans, LA, USA.
•  C. Ogur, Y. Saglam, G. Karlikaya, A. Gur, S. Isin, S. Kahraman. Sperm fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis and preimplantation genetic diagnosis results of 13 male translocation carriers undergoing 17 cycles. 21st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Copenhagen, Denmark 19-22 June 2005.
•  F. Fiorentino, S. Kahraman, H. Karadayi, A. Biricik, S. Sertyel, G. Karlikaya, Y. Saglam, A. Nucitelli, M. Baldi. Experience on preimplantation genetic diagnosis combined with HLA matching. 21st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Copenhagen, Denmark 19-22 June 2005.
•  H. Karadayı, S. Kahraman, Yaman Sağlam, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, F. Fiorentino. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Single Gene Disorders. 13th World Congress on in-vitro Fertilization Assisted Reproduction & Genetics, Istanbul, Turkey, May 26-29, 2005.
•  Saglam Y, Ogur C, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Karagozoglu H, Findikli N, Kahraman S. PGD of aneuploidy in difficult assisted reproductive treatment cases. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  Sertyel S, Unal S, Yelke H, Atayurt Z, Findikli N, Karlikaya G, Fiorentino F, Kahraman S. The stage of the embryo but not the number of cells removed may affect embryo development after biopsy. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  Findikli N, Kahraman S, Akcin O, Sertyel S, Candan Z, Karlikaya G, Fiorentino F. PGD for HLA typing can be a valuable source for the establishment of new human embryonic stem cell lines. Sixth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics 2005. London, UK. May 19–21, 2005.
•  E. Enginsu, N. Findikli, S. Sertyel, S. Melil, Z. Atayurt, G. Karlikaya, F. Vanlioglu, S. Kahraman. Increasing hyaluronan concentrations in the embryo transfer medium has no effect on ART outcome. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  F. Fiorentino, A. Biricik, H. Karadayi, H. Berkil, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, D. Podini, M. Baldi, M.C.Magli, L. Gianaroli, S. Kahraman. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  S. Kahraman, G. Karlikaya, S. Sertyel, F. Vanlioglu, H. Karadayi, N. Findikli, N. Oncu, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for B-Thalassemia with or without HLA-typing. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Yelke, S. Sertyel, E. Bakircioglu, N. Findikli, S. Unal, S. Melil, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, S. Kahraman. Comparison using ejaculated or testicular sperm in patients with transient azospermia. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Karagozoglu, F. Vanlioglu, G. Karlikaya, M. Aygun, B. Kumbak, S. Kahraman. Comparison of bipolar and unipolar electrosurgical system in operative hysteroscopy. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Berlin, Germany, 27–30 June 2004
•  H. Karadayı, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, B. Umay, Y. Sağlam, N. Fındıklı, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. Wiscott Aldrich sendromu için preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi uygulaması: Vaka sunumu. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21–24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  S. Kahraman, H. Karadayı, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, Y. Sağlam, N. Fındıklı, H. Berkil, A. Biricik, F. Fiorentino. b-Talasemi için preimplantasyon genetik tanı ve HLA doku tiplemesi. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21-24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  S. Kahraman, H. Karadayı, G. Karlıkaya, S. Sertyel, B. Umay, Y. Sağlam, E. Bakırcıoğlu, N. Öncü, H. Berkil, A. Biricik. Non-obstrüktif azoospermi hastalarında karyotip ve y kromozomu mikrodelesyon analizi sonuçları. VI. Ulusal Prenatal Tanı ve Tıbbi Genetik Kongresi. 21-24 Nisan 2004, Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün, Banu Kumbak. Comparison of bipolar and unipolar electrosurgical system in operative hysteroscopy. 5 Mart 2004. Palandöken Kadın Doğum Kış kongresi, 3-7 Mart 2004, Erzurum, Türkiye.
•  Berkil H., Biricik A., Oncu N., Findikli N., Donmez E., Sertyel S., Vanlıoğlu, Karlikaya G., Aygun M., Oral E. and Kahraman S. Results of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) for Aneuploidy Testing in Cases with Advanced Maternal Age (AMA), Repeated Implantation Faulure (RIF), Recurrent Early Miscarriage and Severe Male Infertility (SMI). ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Fiorentino F, Biricik A, Karadayi H, Berkil H, Karlikaya G, Sertyel S, Nucitelli A, Podini D, Baldi M, Magli MC, Gianaroli L and Kahraman S. Development and clinical application of a strategy for PGD of single gene disorders combined with HLA matching. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Melil S, Sertyel S, Bakircioglu E, Biricik A, Karlikaya G, Oncu N, Berkil H, Karagozoglu H, Vanlioglu F, Unal S, Yelke H, Findikli N and Kahraman S. Outcome of preimplantation genetic diagnosis in cases with severe sperm morphological defects. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Sertyel S, Bakircioglu E, Karlikaya G, Biricik A, Vanlioglu F, Findikli N, Oncu N, Gurkan S, Gur A, Berkil H, Oral E and Kahraman S. Results of preimplantation genetic diagnosis in patients with Klinefelter’s syndrome. ESHRE Campus 2003. PGD in 2003: A Genetic Odyssey. 5-6 December 2003. Brussels, Belgium.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Mehil Aygün. Stromal over hasarı yapılan PCOS olgularının kontrollü ovulasyon indüksiyonuna verdiği yanıtın değerlendirilmesi. PCOS: Güncel durum, tedavi ve ovulasyon indüksiyonu, Uluslar arası Sempozyum. 4-7 Eylül 2003, Kemer, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale Karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün. Effect of metformin on subgroups of polycystic ovaries patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproductive techniques. PCOS: Güncel durum, tedavi ve ovulasyon indüksiyonu, Uluslararası Sempozyum. 4-7 Eylül 2003, Kemer, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  A. Biricik, H. Berkil, H. Karadayı, E. Bakırcıoğlu, S. Kahraman, F. Fiorentino, S. Sertyel, E. Dönmez, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya. Molecular and cytogenetic analysis results in severe infertile males and their prognostic value for PGD in Turkish population. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, 5-7 June 2003, Antalya, Turkey.
•  N. Fındıklı, S. Kahraman, A. Biricik, E. Dönmez, S. Sertyel, S. Melil, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya. Effect of zona manipulation on somatic cell nucleus transfer. Fifth International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics, 5-7 June 2003, Antalya, Turkey.
•  F. Vanlıoğlu, S. Kahraman, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün. Effect on luteal support with vaginal micronized progesterone gel in assisted reproduction. V. Türk-Alman Jinekoloji Derneği ve II. Reproductive Medicine Tartışmalı Konular ve Çözümler Ortak Kongresi. 16-20.05.2003, Antalya, Türkiye.
•  H. Berkil, A. Biricik, S. Kahraman, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün, M. Benkhalifa. Tekrarlayan implantasyon başarısızlığı ve/veya ileri anne yaşı olgularında preimplantasyon genetik tanı sonuçları. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Faruk Vanlıoğlu, Semra Kahraman, Güvenç Karlıkaya, Hale karagözoğlu, Melih Aygün. ART öncesi intra-uterin patoloji nedeniyle operatif histeroskopi yapılan olgularda kullanılan bipolar ve konvansiyonel unipolar elektrocerrahi tekniğinin karşılaştırılması. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Biricik, H. Berkil, S. Kahraman, E. Dönmez, F. Vanlıoğlu, G. Karlıkaya, H. Karagözoğlu, M. Aygün, M. Benkhalifa. Yardımcı üreme teknikleri uygulanmış olan Türk populasyonunda preimplantasyon genetik tanı sonuçları. Uluslararası Katılımlı Güncel İnfertilite ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri Sempozyumu. 24-27 Nisan 2003, Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye.
•  Kahraman S., Yakın K., Vanlıoğlu F., Dönmez E., Karlıkaya G., Kumtepe Y. Metformin as an adjuvant therapy in patients with polycystic ovaries undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. 18th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE. Vienna, Austria, 2002.

Education

• 2023- Professor, Istanbul Health and Technology University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2018-2019 – Prof., Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul
• 2016-2018 – Assist. Prof., Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul
• 2006-2011 - Residency, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul
• 1997-2003 – Licence, GATA Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

Occupational Experience

• 2003-2004: GATA Internship, Ankara.
• 2004-2006: TCG Gelibolu Naval Ship Medical Officer (General Practitioner), Marmaris, Muğla.
• 2006-2011: GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Istanbul; Residency.
• 2011-2016: Gölcük Military Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kocaeli; Ob/Gyn Specialist.
• 2016-2018: Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul; Assistant Professor.
• 2018 – 2019: Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul; Associate Professor.
• 2019 – 2021: Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital, IVF Unit
• 2021 – still: Bahçeci Fulya IVF Center.

Honors

• Best Oral Presentation Prize: Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10th National Congress. Ozdamar O Gün İ, Müngen E, Atay V. The assessment of the relationship between amniotic fluid MMP-9 and Zn levels and adverse obstetric outcomes, 9-13 May 2012, Turkey.
• ‘The Rising Star’ of the year 2017 award, by the Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Patents

Professional Courses, Certificates and Exams

• Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Branch of Istanbul, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course; 08-09.05.2010
• GATA Haydarpaşa Research Hospital, Basic Epidemiology Course; 31.01-04.02.2011
• TJOD İstanbul Anadolu Branch – Acıbadem University, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course in Animal Laboratory; 02-03 Haziran 2015.
• United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 1, 2016.
• United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 2, Clinical Knowledge (CK), 2017.
• Assisted Reproduction Techniques, Certification Programme by the National Health Ministry; VKV American Hospital, In Vitro Fertilization and Women’s Health Unit, Istanbul, Turkey, 2018.

Lectures

• İstanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, 4th Year, Obstetrics and Gynecology Internship
  • 2016-2017 Akademik Yılı
  • 2017-2018 Akademik Yılı
  • 2018-2019 Akademik Yılı
• İstanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, 3rd Year, Genitourinary System Diseases Course Board
  • 2016-2017 Akademik Yılı
  • 2017-2018 Akademik Yılı
  • 2018-2019 Akademik Yılı
• İstanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Residency Programme
  • 2016-2017 Akademik Yılı
  • 2017-2018 Akademik Yılı
  • 2018-2019 Akademik Yılı

Articles Published In International Peer-Reviewed Journals Indexed By Science-Citation Index 

• Ozdamar O, Gün I, Müngen E, Atay V. The assessment of the relationship between amniotic fluid matrix metalloproteinase-9 and zinc levels with adverse obstetric outcomes. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014;290(1):59-64.
• Ozdamar O, Gun I, Keskin U, Kocak N, Mungen E. The role of maternal serumbeta-HCG and PAPP-A levels at gestational weeks 10 to 14 in the prediction of pre-eclampsia. Pak J Med Sci. 2014;30(3):568-573.
• Ozdamar O, Gun I, Oner O, Ozden O. Evaluation of the accuracy of ultrasonographic fetal weight estimation models; assessing regression formulae in a Turkish population. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2015 Jul;35(5):437-41.
• Doğer E, Çakıroğlu Y, Ceylan Y, Ulak E, Özdamar Ö, Çalışkan E. Reproductive and obstetric outcomes in mosaic Turner's Syndrome: a cross-sectional study and review of the literature. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2015;13(1):59.
• Gün İ, Özdamar Ö, Şahin S, Çetingöz E, Sofuoğlu K. Progesterone vaginal capsule versus vaginal gel for luteal support in normoresponder women undergoing long agonist IVF/ICSI cycles. Ginekol Pol. 2016;87(5):372-7.
• Gün I, Özdamar Ö, Şahin S, Akpak YK, Sofuoğlu K. Is there any effect of oocyte count retrieved in the OPU procedure on pregnancy outcomes? J Obstet Gynaecol. 2016;36(3):416-9.
• Karakuş SS, Özdamar Ö, Karakuş R, Gün I, Sofuoğlu K, Muhcu M, Polat M. Reproductive outcomes following hysteroscopic resection of endometrial polyps of different location, number and size in patients with infertility. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2016;36(3):395-8.
• Özdamar Ö, Doger E, Arlier S, Çakiroglu Y, Ergin RN, Köpük SY, Çalışkan E. Exogenous cesarean scar pregnancies managed by suction curettage alone or in combination with other therapeutic procedures: A series of 33 cases and analysis of complication profile. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2016;42(8):927-35.
• Devranoğlu B, Özdamar Ö, Çakıroğlu Y, Küçükbaş M, Eken MK, Doğer E. The timing of embryo transfer catheter removal: Should it be delayed or done immediately? A prospective randomized trial. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2018;83(1):29-34.
• Özcan C, Özdamar Ö, Gökbayrak ME, Doğer E, Çakıroğlu Y, Çine N. HOXA-10 gene expression in ectopic and eutopic endometrium tissues. Does it differ between fertile and infertile women with endometriosis? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2019; 233:43-48.

Articles Published In International Peer-Reviewed Journals Indexed Other Than By Science-Citation Index

• Özdamar Ö, Gün I, Hira S, Devranoglu B. Assessment of the relationship between follicular fluid calcium ion concentration and reproductive outcomes.. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2015; 4(6): 1984-7.
• Özdamar Ö, Gün I, Ovayolu A, Sofuoglu K. Does the number of prior oocyte retrieval practices increase the amount of blood loss in subsequent OPU procedures. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2016; 5: 276-9.

Oral Presentations Presented In The International Congresses 

• AAGL 5th International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecoloy in connection with Turkish Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy 4th Annual Scientific Meeting, 2011: Ultrasonographic guided hysteroscopic adhesiolysis. Oral Presentation. 04-06 May 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.
• 32nd European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Annual Meeting 2016: The timing of embryo transfer catheter removal: Should it be delayed or done immediately? A prospective randomized trial. Oral Presentation. 01 – 04 July 2016, Helsinki, Finland.
• The 25th European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology In Conjunction With the 15th Congress of Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2017: Do Younger Women with Elevated Basal Follicle Stimulating Hormone Levels Undergoing Gonadotropin-Stimulated Intrauterine Insemination Cycles Represent Compromised Outcomes? Oral Presentation.

Books & Book Chapters

• Jinekolojik Tümörler. Tanı – Tedavi – Takip. Editörler; Ayhan Aydıner, Işık Aslay, Sinan Berkman. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul 2016. – Chapter Author

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Reşit Asoğlu M.D.

Education

• 2017 February-2018 October: Perinatal instructor in Center for Advanced Fetal care in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at The University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
• 2016 July-2017 January: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Acibadem Hospital Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility center, Istanbul, Turkey.
• 2015 January-2016 March: Clinical Research Fellowship in Department of Gynecologic Minimally Invasive surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America.
• 2013 October-2014 December: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America.
• 2006 November-2011 August : Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zeynep Kamil Training and Education Hospital, Istanbul, TURKEY
• 2000 September-2006 June: Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, TURKEY
• 1997-2000: Private Mediterranean High School, Mersin, TURKEY

Work Experience

• 2017 February-2018 October: Perinatal instructor in Center for Advanced Fetal care in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at The University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
• 2015 January-2016 March: Clinical Research Fellowship in Department of Gynecologic Minimally Invasive surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America.
• 2013 October-2014 December: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America.
• 2013 January-2013 September: Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Central Hospital, Istanbul, TURKEY
• 2011 September-2012 December: Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Suruc State Hospital, Sanliurfa, TURKEY
• 2006 July-2006 October: General Practitioner in Community health center, Sanliurfa, TURKEY

Certificates

• 2017 - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology (18-22 weeks fetal anatomy scan and gynecologic assessment)
• 2017 - Assisted Reproductive Technologies
• 2016 - Nuchal Translucency Measurement (the 11 – 13 weeks scan)
• 2016 - Clinical research fellowship in Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeries
• 2015 - Intuitive Online Robotic Surgery
• 2015 - Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
• 2015 - Postdoctoral fellowship in Experimental Therapeutics

Publications (International)

• Asoglu MR, Yao R, Seger L, Turan OM, Turan S. Applicability of Standardized Early Fetal Heart Examination in the Obese Population. J Ultrasound Med. 2018 Sep 24.
• Asoglu MR, Bears B, Turan S, Harman C, Turan OM. The factors associated with mode of delivery in fetuses with congenital heart defects. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Sep 6:1-8.
• Asoglu MR, Gabbay-Benziv R, Turan OM, Turan S. Exposure of the developing heart to diabetic environment and early cardiac assessment: A review. Echocardiography. 2018;35:244-257.
• Asoglu MR, Takmaz O, Gungor M. Patient positioning for robot-assisted laparoscopic benign gynecologic surgery: A review. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2018;223:8-13.
• Ayaz R, Asoglu MR, Ayas S. Clomiphene citrate alone, urinary follicle-stimulating hormone alone, or both combined sequentially in patients undergoing intrauterine insemination due to unexplained subfertility. September 2018.
• Turan S, Asoglu MR, Benziv RG, Doyle L, Harman C, Turan OM. Yield rate of chromosomal microarray analysis in fetuses with congenital heart defects. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2018;221:172-176.
• Asoglu MR, Higgs A, Esin S, Kaplan J, Turan S. The importance of prenatal 3-dimensional sonography in a case of a segmental overgrowth syndrome with unclear chromosomal microarray results. J Clin Ultrasound. 2018;46:351-354.
• Gurbuz N, Asoglu MR, Ashour AA, Salama S, Kilic GS, Ozpolat B. A selective serotonin 5-HT1B receptor inhibition suppresses cells proliferation and induces apoptosis in human uterine leiomyoma cells. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2016;206:114-119.
• Borahay M, Asolgu MR, Mas A, Sarah A, Kilic GS, Al-Hendy A, Estrogen Receptors and Signaling in Fibroids: Role in Pathobiology and Therapeutic Implications: a review article. Reprod Sci. 2017;24:1235-1244.
• Asoglu MR, Rodriguez A, Borahay M, Tan A, Kilic SG. Estimating risk for unexpected uterine leiomyosarcoma on the basis of uterine weight and age. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. January 2017.
• Asoglu MR, Achjian T, Akbilgiç O, Borahay MA, Kılıç GS. The impact of a simulation-based training lab on outcomes of hysterectomy. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc. 2016;17:60-4.
• Kucukbas M, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Akdemir Y, Karateke A, Cam C. Validation of the Fecal Incontinence Severity Index in a Turkish Population. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2016;22:283-6.
• Selcuk S, Cam C, Asoglu MR, Kucukbas M, Arinkan A, Cikman MS, Karateke A. Effect of simple and radical hysterectomy on quality of life - analysis of all aspects of pelvic floor dysfunction. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2016;198:84-8.
• Rodriguez A, Asoglu MR, Sak ME, Tan A, Borahay MA, Kilic SG, Incidence of occult leiomyosarcoma in presumed morcellation cases: a database study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2015;197:31-35.
• Demirci O, Selcuk S, Kumru P, Asoglu MR, Mahmutoglu D, Boza B, Türkyılmaz G, Butun Z, Arısoy R, Tandogan B. Maternal and fetal risk factors affecting perinatal mortality in early and late fetal growth restriction. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 2015;54:700-4.
• Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Cam C, Cogendez E, Karateke A. Effects of urinary incontinence subtypes on women's quality of life (including sexual life) and psychosocial state. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2014;176:187-90.
• Serhat E, Cogendez E, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Arioglu PF, Eren S. Is there a relationship between endometrial polyps and obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension? Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014;290:937-41.
• Selcuk S, Cam C, Asoglu MR, Karateke A. Left lateral position and common gynecologic examining position in anal manometry measurements for evaluation of urogynecologic patients. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc. 2014;15:243-4.
• Selcuk S, Cam C, Asoglu MR, Karateke A. The effect of concealed concomitant anal incontinence symptoms in patients with urinary incontinence on their quality of life. Int Urogynecol J. 2012;23:1781–4.
• Cam C, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Tug N, Akdemir Y, Ay P, Karateke A. Validation of the Wexner scale in women with fecal incontinence in a Turkish population. Int Urogynecol J. 2011;22:1375-9.
• Temel O, Cogendez E, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Kaya E. β-human chorionic gonadotropin assay in vaginal washing fluid for the accurate diagnosis of premature rupture of membranes during late pregnancy. J Turkish-German Gynecol Assoc. 2013;14:201-4.
• Cogendez E. Sariibrahim B, Asoglu MR, Kayatas S, Sofuoglu K, Eren S. Does Kruger’s strict criteria has prognostic value in predicting of ICSI clinical results?. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2013;40:257-60.
• Sahinoglu Z, Celayir A, Asoglu MR, Ozcan N. Type IV Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Associated with Urogenital Sinus: Difficulties in the Prenatal Differential Diagnosis. Journal of Neonatal Surgery. 2013;2:9.
• Soguktas S, Cogendez E, Kayatas SE, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Ertekin A. Comparison of saline infusion sonohysterography and hysteroscopy in diagnosis of premenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2012;161:66-70.
• Ayas S, Gurbuz A, Ayaz R, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Alkan A, Eren S. Efficacy of passive uterine straightening during intrauterine insemination on pregnancy rates and ease of technique. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2012;38:291-6.
• Cam C, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Aran T, Tug N, Karateke A. Does mediolateral episiotomy decrease central defects of the anterior vaginal wall? Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2012;285:411-5.
• Kayatas SE, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Sargin MA. "Pregnancy in a patient with Wegener's granulomatosis: a case report". Bulletin of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. 2012;70:127-9.
• Sahinoglu Z, Celayir A, Asoglu MR, Ozcan N.Diagnostic Difficulties in a Case of Persistent Cloaca with Hydrocolpos. Journal of Neonatal Surgery. 2012;1:55.
• Karateke A, Batu P, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Cam C. Approach to concomitant rectal and uterine prolapse: case report. J Turkish-German Gynecol Assoc. 2012;13:70-3.
• Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Cam C, Ayaz R, Tug N, Karateke A. Colpocleisis, patient satisfaction and quality of life. J Turkish-German Gynecol Assoc. 2012;13:253-6.
• Karateke A, Cam C, Ince SB, Tug N, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Vatansever D. Effects of single vaginal incision technique on quality of life in women with stress urinary incontinence. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2011t;18:634-9.
• Karateke A, Tug N, Cam C, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR. Concomitant surgical correction of occult stress urinary incontinence by TOT in patients with pelvic organ prolapse. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2011;154:105-7.
• Cam C, Karateke A, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Namazov A, Aran T, Celik C, Tug N. Possible cause of failure after McCall culdoplasty. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011;283:791-4
• Karaosmanoglu O, Cogendez E, Sozen H, Asoglu MR, Akdemir Y, Eren S. Hyaluronic acid in the treatment of postmenopausal women with atrophic vaginitis. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2011;113:156-7.
• Karateke A, Tug N, Cam C, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Cakir S. Discrepancy of pre- and postoperative grades of patients with endometrial carcinoma. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2011;32:283-5.
• Cem C, Sofuoglu K, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Abali R, Cetingoz E, Baykal B, Uludogan M. Comparison of ovulation induction and pregnancy outcomes in IVF patients with normal ovarian reserve who underwent long protocol with recombinant-FSH and highly purified-hMG. J Turkish-German Gynecol Assoc. 2011;12:15-20.
• Karateke A, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Cam C, Tug N, Ozdemir A. Experience of our surgery in iatrogenic vesicovaginal fistulas. J Turkish-German Gynecol Assoc. 2010;11:137-40.

Publications (National)

• Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Kahramanoglu I, Karateke A. Pudendal uyluk flebi sonrası oluşan dar ve kıllanmış vajen için sigmoid kolon vajinoplasti: bir olgu sunumu (Sigmoid colon vaginoplasty after pudendal thigh flap, complicated with hairy and tight vagina: a case report). Turkiye Klinikleri J Gynecol Obst 2012;22:254-6.
• Asoglu MR, Haksever M, Selcuk S, Dayıcıoglu V. Üçüncü Trimester Preeklamptik Gebelerde Uterin Arter Doppler Anormalliği ve Gebelik Sonuçları Arasındaki İlişki (Association between abnormality of uterine artery doppler and pregnancy outcomes in third-Trimester pregnant women with preeclampsia). Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni 2011;42(3):107-13.
• Takmaz O,Asoglu MR. Tuboovaryan Apseye Neden Olan Rahim İçi Araç Migrasyonu: Nadir Bir Olgu Sunumu (Migration of an intrauterine device leading to formation of tuboovarian abscess: a rare case report). Turkiye Klinikleri J Gynecol Obst 2013;23:64-6.
• Cam C, Vatansever D, Tug N, Sozen H, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S. İzole Tubal Torsiyon: bir olgu sunumu (Isolated tubal torsion: a case report). Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni 2010;41(3):149-51.
• Cakar E, Ayas S, Selcuk S, Asoğlu MR, Ozkan A, Ertekin A. Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Uzmanlarının Adli Olgulara Yaklaşımı: Deneyimlerimiz (The Approach of obstetrics and gynecology specialists to forensic cases: our experiences). Turkiye Klinikleri J Foren Med 2011;8(1):23-7.
• Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Aksoy B, Tugrul S, Sofuoglu K. Yapisik ikizlerin birinci trimesterde ultrasonografik tanisi: bir olgu sunumu (The first trimester ultrasonographic diagnosis of conjoined twins: case report). Turkiye Klinikleri J Gynecol Obst 2012;22(3):175-7.
• Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Namazov A, Kahramanoglu I, Karateke A. Postmenopozal Kanamalı Kadınlarda Endometriyal Patolojilerin Servikal Smearle Öngörülmesi (Prediction of endometrial pathologies in women with postmenopausal bleeding on cervical smear). Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni 2011;42(3):115-9.
• Pekin O, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Gurbuz A, Tugrul S. Bozulmuş Glukoz Toleransı Olan Bir Gebede İntrauterin Fetal Ölüm: Olgu Sunumu (Intrauterine fetal death in a pregnancy with impaired glucose tolerance: a case report). Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni 2010;41(2):95-8.
• Karateke A, Güzelgül M, Selcuk S, Asoğlu MR, Cam Ç. Overin Granüloza Hücreli Tümörlerinde Klinik Deneyimlerimiz (Our clinical experience in granulosa cell tumors of the ovary). Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni 2012; 43:1-6.
• Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Celik C, Tug N, Cam C, Karateke A. Postmenopozal Vajinal Kanamalı Hastalarda Endometrial Kalınlıkla Histopatoloji Sonuçları Arasındaki İlişki (The relationship between endometrial thickness and histopahological results in patients with postmenopausal bleeding). Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni 2011;42(1):7-12.
• Kayatas SE, Asoglu MR, Sariibrahim B, Baysal B, Selcuk S. Overin Dev Primer Leiomyomu: Olgu Sunumu (Huge primary ovarian leiomyoma: case report). Zeynep Kamil Tıp Bülteni 2011;42(3):129-32.
• Asoglu MR, Kahramanoglu I, Selcuk S, Karateke A. Postmenopozal bir kadında vajinal yabancı cisim kaynaklı vezikovajinal fistül (Vesicovaginal fistula resulting from a foreign body in a postmenopausal woman: a case report). Turkiye Klinikleri J Gynecol Obst 2012;22:250-3.

Book Chapter

• Comprehensive Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Genital fistulas (in Turkish, 3rd edition, 2014)

Posters (International)

• Turan S. Yao R, Asoglu MR, Seger L, Turan OM, Applicability of standardized fetal heart examination in obese population at first trimester
• Asoglu MR, Zeybek B, Rodriguez A, Borahay M, Alanbay I, Kilic G (2015). Occult leiomyosarcoma in patients with leiomyoma and uterine weight less than 250g. 7th ANNUAL SERGS MEETING.
• Asoglu MR, Zeybek B, Achjian T, Tapisiz O, Borahay M, Kilic G (2015). Impact of implementing a simulation training laboratory in a teaching institution on outcomes of hysterectomy. 7th ANNUAL SERGS MEETING.
• Zeybek B, Rodriguez A, Asoglu MR, Borahay M, Kilic G (2015). Estimating incidence of occult leiomyosarcoma after laparoscopic surgery. 44th AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 22(6), 37, Doi: 10.1016 /j.jmig.2015.08.103.
• Karateke A, Tug N, Cam C, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR. Colpocleisis with or without concomitant TOT: Impact on urodynamics and Quality of life. 36th Annual IUGA Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal 28 June – 2 July, 2011.
• Cam C, Tug N, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Sakalli M, Aran T, Karateke A. Does mediolateral episiotomy decrease central defects of the anterior vaginal wall?. 36th Annual IUGA Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal 28 June – 2 July, 2011.
• Karateke A. Cam C, Tug N, Ince SB, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S. Early results of Contrasure Needleless® system - a minimal invasive single vaginal incision technique in the treatment of female stres incontinence. 36th Annual IUGA Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal 28 June – 2 July, 2011.
• Cam C, Selcuk S, Asoglu MR, Tug N, Karateke A. The effect of concealed concomitant anal incontinence symptoms in patients with urinary incontinence on their quality of life. 36th Annual IUGA Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal 28 June – 2 July, 2011.
• Cam C, Asoglu MR, Selcuk S, Tug N, Karateke A. Gynecologic examining position in anal manometry measurements. 36th Annual IUGA Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal 28 June – 2 July, 2011.

Posters (National)

• Kapudere B, Sargın MA, Asoğlu MR, Deniz E, Dırman Ş, Ertekin AA. Ağır preeklampside Agresif ve Beklentisel Yaklaşımın Neonatal Nörolojik Gelişime Etkisi. 29. Zeynep Kamil Jineko-patoloji kongresi 2011.
• Pekin O, Tuğrul AS, Asoğlu MR, Selçuk S, Ayaz R. Dogum sekli ve vucut kitle indeksi arasindaki iliski. Turk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Dernegi Kongresi, 2010.
• Çelik C, Asoğlu MR, Selçuk S, Abalı R, Sofuoğlu K. IVF fertilizasyon protokolunde kullanilan recombinant FSH ve yuksek derecede saflastirilmis HMG karsilastirilmasinda yuksek fertilizasyon sayisi fakat ayni sayida embriyo olusumu. Turk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Dernegi Kongresi, 2010.
• Çelik C, Selçuk S, Asoğlu MR, Abalı R, Sofuoğlu K. Rekombinant FSH ve yuksek derecede saflastirilmis HMG kullaniminin IVF hastalarinda kullanilan gonadotropin dozu ve suresi uzerindeki etkileri. Turk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Dernegi Kongresi, 2010.
• Asoğlu MR, Selçuk S, Namazov A, Tuğ N, Çam C, Karateke A. Endometrium kanserli olgularda preop-postop grade karsilastirilmasi. Turk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Dernegi Kongresi, 2010.
• Asoğlu MR, Selçuk S, Tuğ N, Çam C, Karateke A. Postmenapozal kanamali hastalarin yas gruplari arasinda endometrium kanseri orani. Turk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Dernegi Kongresi, 2010.
• Tuğ N, Çam C, Selçuk S, Asoğlu MR, Karateke A. Le fort operasyonu ile birlikte uygulanan minimal invaziv anti-inkontinans prosedurleri. Turk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Dernegi Kongresi, 2010.
• Çetin I, Asoğlu MR, Selçuk S, Vatansever D, Kabaca C, Dayıcıoğlu V. Hipotiroidi ve plasenta dekolmani. Turk Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Dernegi Kongresi, 2010.

Memberships in Scientific Societies

• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
• Reproductive Health and Infertility Society (TSRM)
• Turkish Gynecology Obstetrics Association (TJOD)

Attendance at Conferences and Workhops

• 5th SEERSS 1st GynOncoMIS and Robotic Surgery Congress-2016
• Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery-2015
• Turkish-German Gynecology Congress-2011
• The first Balkan pelvic floor dysfunction symposium-2011
• 12th Gynecologic oncology congress-2010
• 28thZeynepKamil Hospital Congress-2011
• 8st Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress of Turkish-2010
• Controversial issues in urogynecology symposium-2010
• İnternational Symposium on Reproductive Medicine-2010
• Colposcopy Course in The Harbiye Military Museum-2009

Field of Speciality: Urology
Date of Birth: 1980
School of Medicine:  Istanbul University School of Medicine
Graduate Medical Education: University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital
Fellowship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany
Foreign Language: English

Dr. Eserdag has specialized in obstetrics and gynecology for the last 25 years and is one of the pioneers of aesthetic gynecology in Europe.  Based mainly in Istanbul, and also in Ankara and Izmir, Turkey.

He trained at Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Educational Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Eserdag, in 2014, passed the board exam organized by the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) and the European Federation of Sexology (EFS) to become Turkey's one of first “Fellow of European Committee of Sexual Medicine” (FECSM) gynecologists.

In 2015, he established the “HERA Vaginismus Treatment, Education and Research Association”, the first national non-governmental organization in the field of vaginismus. He trained physicians and health professionals within the scope of this association.

Dr. Eserdag has received training from many leaders in the field during his vaginismus and genital aesthetics journey that started in the early 2000s. He acquired unique training experiences from some of the world’s most renowned experts when aesthetic genital surgery was in its infancy. Prof Adam Ostrzenski (Florida / USA-2011),ECAMS (Athens / Greece-2015),and Dr. Red Alinsod (California / USA-2016) are some of the mentors and organizations that he received training from. Through his own pioneering work, artistic skill and focus, he has refined and modified several techniques in order to offer to his patients the most effective treatments and the most beautiful results.

Assoc. Prof Eserdag is the inventor of the techniques of Inverted-Y Plasty procedure in clitoral hoodoplasty operations and Vestibulo-Introital Tightening Technique (VITT) in hymenoplasty surgeries in the literature. Many national and international studies of him on vaginismus have also been published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Süleyman Eserdağ has more than 25 international articles, most of which are published in pubmed list and SCI journals.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eserdag became a senior faculty member at ECAMS (European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery) based in Ireland in 2015. Between 2015 and 2017, he gave hands-on genital aesthetics courses in Istanbul and in Vienna.

In 2017, he left this faculty and founded “ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology)”. In this association within the scope, Turkey, Northern Cyprus, India, Pakistan, UAE, Azerbaijan, The Philippines and Indonesia in as many countries, has provided one to one training of more than 1000 physicians from different countries. He organized two International RAGSS (Reconstructive Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology) congresses in Istanbul in 2018 and 2019.

He was awarded the ‘Global Health Hero’ by StemMAX (International Stem Cell Association) on April 30, 2021.

Dedications

Assoc. Prof. Süleyman Eserdağ, MD is a member of the scientific committee of ‘International Association of Aesthetic Gynecology and Sexual Wellness (IAAGSW)’. He is an active member of ESSM (European Society of Sexual Medicine) and ISSM (International Society for Sexual Medicine). He also works as a part-time lecturer at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Books

In 2020, he published the book “Sexual Medicine and Genital Aesthetics”, which he shared the editorship with two colleagues.

In 2021, he published the book “Female Aesthetic and Functional Genital Surgery”. This book has become the first book published in Turkey specifically in the genital aesthetics field, raised to much global interest, and after two months it’s been printed in English. In 2023, second edition of this book has been published by Springer bookstore (Switzerland).

He also wrote many chapters for international and national books. The books of “Basic Principles in Gynecology”, “Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies”, “Sexual Medicine and Genital Aesthetics”, “Urology Practical Tips”, “Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pelvic Health, Before and After Menopause”, and “Menopause” are some of them.

After his 1976 education at Kabataş Boys’ High School and 1982 undergraduate education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Sabuncu started working as a Paediatric Specialist at Zeynep Kamil Gynaecology and Paediatrics Hospital in 1995 and took part in various medical congresses in Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, and Iran in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2010.

In 2012, after completing his duty at Zeynep Kamil Hospital Paediatrics Clinic, Sabuncu received a Neonatal Rescue Certificate in 2019 and has been working at Natural Clinic since 2021.After his 1976 education at Kabataş Boys’ High School and 1982 undergraduate education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Sabuncu started working as a Paediatric Specialist at Zeynep Kamil Gynaecology and Paediatrics Hospital in 1995 and took part in various medical congresses in Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, and Iran in 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2010.

In 2012, after completing his duty at Zeynep Kamil Hospital Paediatrics Clinic, Sabuncu received a Neonatal Rescue Certificate in 2019 and has been working at Natural Clinic since 2021.

• English at an Advanced Level
• Academic Competence
• Operative Surgeon
• Various medical memberships, achievements, and awards
• Attendance at several congresses and workshops

Prof. Dr. Mustafa ÖZATEŞ

Dr Ozates was born in 1966 in Birecik district of Sanliurfa in Turkey. He completed his primary and secondary education in my hometown, Birecik. He got into Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1983. After 6 years of successful education, he started Radiology education at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine by passing the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS) in the same year I graduated in 1989.

Between 1993 and 1995, he worked as a Radiology Specialist in various hospitals in Gaziantep. He passed the Assistant Professorship exam and started to work as a faculty member at Dicle University in 1995.

Post-Specialization Trainings:

2003, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Ankara

2003, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Istanbul

2001-2004, ESNR European Course of Neuroradiology (3 Semesters)

1997, Johns Hopkins University, Neuroradiology, Baltimore, USA

1997, Cornell University, Neuroradiology, New York, USA

1996, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Istanbul

1994, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, İzmir

1993, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Bursa

1993, UCLA Medical Center (as visitor), Los Angles, USA

1992-1993, Maçka EMAR, Dr. Murat Dinçer, Istanbul

His Academic Studies:

International Publications: 23

International Papers: 27

National Publications: 45

National Papers: 48

Conferences: 11

Citations: 210 Scientific Publications (Average Citations per Item: 10.50, h-index: 9), USA edition 1 Book, Various Conferences

Scientific Organizations he is a member of:

European Society of Radiology (ESR)

Turkish Radiology Association (TRD)

Magnetic Resonance Association

Istanbul Medical Chamber (ITO)

Turkish Neuroradiology Association

In 2003, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor with the examination held at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2005-2013, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Radiology Clinic Chief, Training and Administrative Officer.

In 2013, he started to work as a professor at Nişantaşı University. On March 15, 2013, he was appointed as the Inter-University Board Representative for 1 year. He is a Member of the Board of Trustees of Ayvansaray University. He is a sub – specialist in “Pediatric Radiology”

His articles have been published in many magazines in Turkey and abroad. He presented written and oral presentations and gave conferences at congresses in various cities and countries.

As the Radiology Clinic Chief of Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, he is the first professor who performed Coronary CT Angiography in a state hospital in Istanbul.

He is one of Turkey’s first Children’s Radiology Specialist Minor. He did his military service between March and April 2000 at the 200-bed Malatya Military Hospital.