Best Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy) Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 11

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including complex procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• 29 years of experience of experience in urology and robotic surgery
• Performs advanced techniques like Retzius-Sparing Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for prolapse repair

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci brings pioneering expertise in trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy, trained by Yale’s Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil in Zurich and Johns Hopkins’ Professors Donlin M. Long and Daniele Rigamonti.

• Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery for pituitary adenomas
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society (ESBS)
• Performs over 39 years of experience of neurosurgery with 110+ published scientific papers

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with expertise in trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy – Dr. Sari brings academic rigor to surgical practice at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) accreditation
• Academic lecturer at multiple universities including Medipol and Eurasia
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patient consultations

Prof. Imer has over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, specializing in trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery
• Completed advanced training in skull base surgery and Gamma Knife techniques in France
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Former professor of neurosurgery at Istanbul University

Dr. Baran Yil specializes in trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy with advanced training at Yale School of Medicine. His expertise in skull-base surgery ensures precise tumor removal.

• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University
• Completed a cerebrovascular research fellowship at Yale
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Prize
• Active member of AOSpine and Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in skull base surgery with over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Published in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• Presented scientific papers at international conferences
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Specializes in endoscopic pituitary surgeries at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive experience in pituitary gland tumors
• Performs endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus
• Published multiple studies on spinal and neurosurgical techniques
• Expert in neuro-oncology and skull base surgeries

Specialized in brain and neurosurgery at Ankara University – Dr. Ozalp focuses on pituitary adenoma treatments at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Ankara University
• Worked at Ankara Private Acıbadem Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Ahmet Oktem specializes in trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy with research experience from top Turkish universities.

• Trained at Hacettepe and Ankara Universities
• Over a decade of experience in medical research
• Worked at Ufuk University's health research center

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery, performing precise procedures at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• 45 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Skull Base Surgery Society
• Research focus on endoscopic skull base and brain anatomy