Best Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) doctors in Turkey: TOP 64 doctors

Experience

2019 - 2022 Medipol University

2010 Private Nisa Hospital

2008 - 2010 Kaman State Hospital

Education

2008

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

2002

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Arti Clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, guaranteeing top-notch care for international patients. The multilingual team is proficient in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr. Alper Sismanoglu is also an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the Medical Faculty of Istanbul Altınbaş University. He has over 20 publications in international and national journals. Dr. Sismanoglu is a sought-after expert frequently featured on Turkish TV shows and in various media outlets.

"Being a proud father of two amazing daughters, I deeply understand the importance of family. Throughout my medical career, my primary focus has been on assisting couples who long to have children. So, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm more than happy to lend a helping hand!" says Dr. Alper.

MEMBERSHIPS

• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
• Reproductive Medical and Surgery Association of Turkey (UTD)
• Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (TJOD)
• Turkish Association of Reproductive Health and Infertility (TSRM)

SPECIALIZATIONS 

• IVF treatment
• Obstetrics
• Infertility and reproductive endocrinology
• Gynecological endoscopy
• Infertility surgery

Dr. Ender Güven

Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist

For many years, Painless (Epidural) Birth, Normal Vaginal Birth and Caesarean Section, Risky Pregnancy Follow-Up, Genital Aesthetic Operations, Minimally Invasive Gynecological Operations (Laparoscopic Surgery and Laparoscopic Myomectomy Hysteroscopic Surgical Interventions), Gynecological Oncology (Cancer Surgeries Follow-up and Colposcopy), Infertility ( I worked on infertility issues.

My articles have been published in many international journals. I am a member of the Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association.

Experience 11 years

His medical interests include Normal Vaginal Birth and Caesarean Section, Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Myomectomy, etc.

List of Treatments

IUI - Intrauterine Insemination

Ovulation Induction Procedure

Over Drilling (Multi-Hole)

Urethral Valves

colposcopy

Diagnostic Hysteroscopy

Female Sterilization - Tubectomy

Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy

Laparoscopic Treatment

Ovarian Cyst Removal

Pelvic surgery

Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Robotic Women's Surgery or

Advanced Robotics

Endometriosis Surgery

Therapeutic Hysteroscopy

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

Fibroid Removal Myomectomy

Sacrocolpopexy

Adhesion Surgery

Diagnostic Laparoscopy

hysteroscopy

Endometrial Ablation

polypectomy

myomectomy

Diagnostic hysterectomy

hysterectomy

Anterior Posterior Repair Colporry

Posterior repair

Bladder Slings (TOT and TVT slings)

colporrhaphy

LEEP - Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure

IUD Insertion - Intrauterine Device Insertion

Cervical polyp removal

Male Factor Infertility

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis - PGD

PGT

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection

ICSI

Donor Oocytes

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment

Recurrent Miscarriage Treatment

endometriosis

Treatment for Irregular Periods (Irregular Menstrual Cycle)

Hirsutism Treatment

Hyperprolactinemia Treatment

Perimenopause Treatment

Premature Ovarian Failure

Oocyte Cryopreservation (Egg Freezing)

Ovarian Tissue Freezing

Anal Sphincteroplasty

Bladder Placement

Botulinum Toxin Injections

cystoscopy

Gynecological Reconstructive Surgery

Pelvic Floor Reconstruction

Adding Evil

Prolapse Surgery or Surgical Repair

POP - Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment

SNS - Sacral Nerve Stimulation

Sling Procedures for Urinary Incontinence

Urethral Bulking Injections

Urodynamic Test

vestibulectomy

In Vitro Fertilization with Donor Eggs

Blocked Fallopian Tube Treatment

oophorectomy

Hysteroscopy and Tube cannulation

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

Radical Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Dissection

Ovarian Biopsy

cesarean section

Laparoscopic Myomectomy

Salpingo Oophorectomy

salpingectomy

Ovarian laparotomy

Experience:

2017- Private Practice

2017 – Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist – Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic – Endorphin Center – Istanbul

2016-2017 – Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist – Bitlis State Hospital

2010-2015 – Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic – Kartal Training and Research Hospital – Istanbul

2009 – General Practitioner – Çekmeköy Taşdelen Health Center – Istanbul

courses

27-28 September 2013, Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege 8. Basic Hand Surgery, Acute Hand Injuries Course, Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara

7-11 January 2014, 19th Basic Microsurgery Course, Reconstructive Microsurgery Association, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

16-25 January 2014, Experimental Animals Use Course, Yeditepe University Experimental Animals Ethics Committee, Istanbul

VIII. Plastic Surgery School (11-18 April 2015) Akra Barut Hotel, Antalya

Education: 

1991 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. 

Experience:

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• 2000 – 2004, S. B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital / Research Assistant
• 2005 – 2009, S. B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital / Chief Resident
• 2006, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Gynecologic Oncology / Clinical Observer and Researcher
• 2007 – 2008, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, USA / Clinical Observer and Researcher
• 2009 – 2010, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital / Chief Resident
• 2010 – 2013, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital / Education and Administrative Responsible
• 2011, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital / Subspecialty Training in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery
• 2013 – 2014, Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
• 2014 – 2016, Medipol University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
• 2016 – 2018, Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
• 2018 – 2020, Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine / Professor

Medical Interests 

Infertility and Intra Uterin Insemination (IUI) 

IVF Treatment 

Gynecological laparoscopic surgeries 

Hysteroscopic operations 

Pregnancy and vaginal-cesarean birth 

Endometriosis and Adenomyosis 

Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery 

Myoma uteri and surgery of myoma uteri 

Fallopian tube diseases and surgeries 

Ovarian cysts and related laparoscopic operations 

Urinary incontinence surgery 

Gynecological aesthetic surgery 

Uterine and pelvic prolapse surgery 

Cervical premalign lesions and treatments

Education 

Ankara University, School of Medicine (1999-2006) 

Ankara Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Research Hospital, Proficiency (2007-2012) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Asistant Prof. (2015-2017) 

European Board of Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg France (2013) 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Associate Prof. (2017-2020) 

European Board of Endometriosis Surgery, IRCAD Strassbourg, France (2019) 

Experience 

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2020) 

Istanbul Sisli Kolan International Hospital (2020-2021) 

Liv Hospital Ulus (2021-) 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine Association 

Turkish-German Gynecological Association 

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association 

European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy 

Minimal Invasive Gynecology Association 

Society of Minimal Invasive Urogynecology 

European Urogynecology Association

Medical Interests 

Gynecological Cancers (Ovarian-Endometrial-Cervical Cancers) 

Gynecological Endoscopic Surgery 

Cervical Pathologies/ Colposcopy  

Education 

Akdeniz University Medical Faculty 1999-2005 

Zeynep Kamil Training Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology 2005-2011 

İstanbul University İstanbul Medical Faculty Gynecological Oncology 2011- 2015 Experience 

İstanbul Suleymaniye Training Hospital 2015-2016 

İstanbul University İstanbul Medical Faculty 2017-2021 

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul 2021 - 

Memberships 

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetric Association 

TJOD İstanbul 

Turkish Gynecology Oncology Association

Minimal Invasive Gynecological Oncological Association

Minimal Invasive Gynecological Association 

ESGO European Society of Gynecological Oncology 

MEMAGO Middle East and Mediterranean Association of Gynecologic Oncologist

Specializations

Normal Birth and Caesarean Birth

Normal and Risky Pregnancy Follow-up

Hysteroscopic - Laparoscopic Surgery

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Gynecological Surgery

Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment

Cervical cancer screening; HPV, smear test

Specializations

Nose Aesthetics Aesthetics

Facial Applications in Surgery

Breast Aesthetics

Body Shaping Aesthetics

liposuction

Botox-Filling-Mesotherapy Procedures

Medical Field of lnterest

Invitrofertilization , Repeated ivf failure, Recurrent miscarriage, Reproductive immunology, Labioplasty ,Vaginoplasty

Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association

• Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics(TJOD)

• Society for IVF and Infertility (TUBID)

• European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

Courses and Training Programs Attended

1. Experimental Animal Use and Ethical Approach - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2003

2. Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Course - Istanbul 2004

3. Neonatal Resuscitation Program -Istanbul 2004

4. Basic Statistics Training Course - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 2004

5. 3D Vienna International School of 3D Ultrasonography - Vienna 2005

6. 8th Turkish-German Gynecology Congress- Colposcopy Course -Antalya 2009

7. Colposcopy Course- TJOD Istanbul Branch 2009

8. Health Law Certificate Program - Istanbul 2010

9. Expert Witness Training Program in Cases Arising from Medical Interventions - Istanbul 2014

10. Ovulation Induction Course- 4th Acibadem Days- Istanbul 2016

11. Emergency Obstetric Care Clinician Training - Ministry of Health - 2019

12. Aesthetic Genital Surgery Fellowship - The British Academy of CME- 2023

13. International Cosmetic and Functional Gynecology- ISAGSS- 2023

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

• 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.

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Abdominal lining cancers
• Gastric cancer
• Colon rectum cancer
• pancreatic cancer
• breast cancer diseases
• Thyroid cancer diseases
• Liver gallbladder surgery
• Laparoscopic cancer surgery

• Education
• 1993 Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• 2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization
• 2007 Ankara University Surgical Oncology Sub-branch Specialization

• Experience
• 1995-2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Res.Asst.
• 2001-2002 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Lecturer
• 2002-April 2004 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Assoc. Prof.
• 2004- October 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Training
• October 2006 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor
• January 2012 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Professor

• Memberships in Scientific Organizations
• Surgical Oncology Association, Turkish Surgical Association
• Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association
• National Vascular Surgery Association, Turkish Medical Association
• Refereeing in Scientific Journals
• Turkish Journal of Surgery
• Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
• Cumhuriyet Medical Journal  
• Dicle Medical Journal

• Awards
• Best Research Award (E19)
• Surgical Oncology Congress (Istanbul, 2003)
• Poster 3rd Place Award (E7)
• Poster 1st Place Award (E51)
• Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition
• Congress (Istanbul, 2000)
• TÜSAD (Çeşme 2012)
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• Education and Training:
• Medical Degree: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Specialization in General Surgery: Completed residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000.
• Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology: Advanced training in Surgical Oncology at Ankara University from 2004 to 2007.

• Professional Experience:
• Academic Roles: Served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and research from 2001 to 2004.
• Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he provides expert surgical oncology and general surgery services.

• Areas of Expertise:
• Cancer Surgery: Specializes in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers, with extensive experience in managing complex oncological cases.
• General Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions such as gallstones, hernias, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
• Advanced Surgical Techniques: Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring better outcomes and quicker recovery for patients.

• Achievements and Recognition:
• Published Research: Authored numerous articles in prestigious medical journals, contributing to advancements in surgical oncology.
• Professional Awards: Recipient of the Best Research Award at the Surgical Oncology Congress in Istanbul (2003) and a Poster Award for his contributions to cancer research.

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Laparoscopy
• Robotic surgery
• Pregnancy follow-up
• Genital organ prolapse
• Urinary incontinence
• Endometriosis surgery
• Genital aesthetics
• Infertility treatment

• Education and Specialization
• 2007 EGE Faculty of Medicine, Medical education
• 2013 Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Specialization
• 2021 Health Sciences University Umraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor

• Experience
• 2000 - 2007 Ege University Faculty of Medicine, English
• 2008 - 2013 Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2013 - 2018 Health Sciences University Van Regional Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Physician, Clinical manager
• 2018 - 2020 Health Sciences University Umraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Physician.
• 2021 - 2022 Health Sciences University Umraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor.
• 2022 - Present İstinye University Health Practice and Research Hospital, Associate Professor

• Courses and Certificates
• Gynecological Laparoscopic Course, Acıbadem University, Gynecological Laparoscopic Education organized at CASE Training Center, Istanbul, Certificate, 18.09.2015 -19.09.2015 (National)
• Emergency Obstetric Care Clinician Education, Emergency Obstetric Care Program Conducted by Public Health Agency of Turkey, Department of Women and Reproductive Health, Ankara, Course, 01.12.2014 -03.12.2014 (National)

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics (TJOD)
• Turkish German Gynecology Education, Research and Service Foundation (TAJEV)
• Gynecological Endoscopy Association (JED)

Areas of interest

Infertile Couple Assessment, Reproductive Difficulties, Functional Medicine, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Endometriosis, In Vitro Fertilization, Infertility, IVF Treatments, urinary incontinence, sexual therapy, sexual dysfunction, genital aesthetics, laparoscopic surgery

Education and Expertise  

Diyarbakır Ziya Gökalp Süper High School 1995-1999 Diyarbakir Dicle University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education 1999-2005 Diyarbakir Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Specialization Training 2005-2007 Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Teaching and Research Hospital Department of Obstetric and Gynecology Specialization Training 2007-2012

University of Health Sciences Bakirköy Dr Sadi Konuk Teaching and Research Hospital, - Research Assistant 2012-2017Istanbul Aydin University Tıp Fakültesi, department of Obstetric and Gynecology Assistant Professor 2017-2019 İstanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine Department of Obstetric and Gynecology Associate Professor 2019- Assisted Reproductive Therapy Certification 2019

IVF Training and Experience IAÜ VM-Medical Park Florya IVF Center, responsible physician Currently

Professional Memberships

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association

EDUCATION:

2009

Ankara Etlik Maternity Hospital and Gynecology Education and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics

2003

Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - to present

Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2009 - 2019

Yakacık Maternity and Child Diseases Hospital

PUBLICATIONS:

Articles Published in Journals Indexed in SCI, SSCI and AHCI

Isoflavones obtained from red clover improve both dyslipidemia and menopausal symptoms in menopausal women: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial

YİĞİT E., ÜNSAL S.

Climacteric , 2024 (SCI-Expanded)