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Dr. Jose Bermudez is a specialist in prosthetics and dental implants. He holds a master's degree in dental implants from the Superior School of Implantology in Barcelona. He also has specialized training in temporomandibular joint disorders from the University of Barcelona.

Dr. Bermudez completed advanced training at the International University of Catalonia. He also trained at the Dental Technology Center in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, with a focus on the Gerber System. In 2023, Disruptors magazine named him one of the top 10 outstanding dentists, recognizing his achievements in dental medicine.

Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

Education/Academic Experience

Apr 1995 – Oct 2001                Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Mar 2007                                   IELTS Certificate (Overall Band Score 7.5)

Feb 2011                                    CCST in Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

June 2012                                  Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)

Sept 2014                                  Fellow in Andrology/Reconstructive Surgery (Mr Giulio Garaffa,         UCLH / Mid-Essex)

Apr 2016                                   Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS Eng)

Oct 2018                                   Honorary Senior Lecturer St Andrews University

Sep 2019                                   Urology ChM Tutor in Andrology and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIMS) University of Edinburgh

Aug 2020                                  European Union Expert Panel Member of in vitro Medical Devices (EU EXPAMED)

Current and Previous appointments

Current appointment

May 2022- Present         Consultant Urologist German Oncology Centre, Limassol, Cyprus

Previous appointments

Nov16- May 2021       Consultant Urological Surgeon Victoria/ Queen Margaret Hospital Fife, Scotland.

Nov 2012 - Oct 2016      Consultant Urologist Broomfield Hospital, Mid-Essex Hospitals Trust 

Jan 2011 - Oct 2012      Urology Clinical Research Fellow, Spelialist Registrar Level), Bristol Royal Infirmary, United Bristol Hospitals Trust

Dec 2009 -Dec 2010      Urology Resident G. Gennimatas Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Duties

• Performing routine and major Penile / Urethral Reconstruction as well as Core Urology procedures twice weekly at Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals (Green light prostatectomy, Urolift Service lead, Prostate template biopsies, General urology)

Consultant Urologist providing and supervising the services of andrology and urethral reconstruction surgery. Also covering a general urology one stop outpatient clinics three times per week (Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals).

Participation in once weekly local cancer and once monthly specialist male uro-genital reconstruction MDT meetings (Honorary contract at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh) as well as grand ward rounds.

Undergraduate student trainer and member of examiners panel at St Andrews University, Scotland.

Participation in 1:9 on call Urology Consultant rota.

Research

• Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy (NHS Fife) lead investigator. A prospective, multicentre study with subgroup randomisation into MRI-U/S image fusion guided prostate biopsies and routine transrectal U/S guided biopsies.  (MULTIPROS Study)
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• Broomfield Hospital (MEHT) sub-investigator. A pragmatic multicentre randomised superiority trial of open urethroplasty versus endoscopic urethrotomy. (OPEN Study)
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• Broomfield Hospital (MEHT) sub-investigator. A Multicentre randomised controlled trial of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, as first treatment option, compared with direct progression to ureteroscopic treatment, for ureteric stones. (TISU
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator. A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial of the Use of Drug Therapy in the Management of Symptomatic Ureteric Stones in Hospitalised Patients. (SUSPEND Study)
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator. A Multicentre Prospective Single Arm Intervention Trial Evaluating Focal Therapy using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Sonablate 500) for Localised Prostate Cancer. (HIFU INDEX Study)
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator, A Randomised Controlled Trial to Determine the Effect of Decapeptyl on Reduction of Prostate Volume Pre-Radiotherapy Compared with Standard Therapy (Zoladex). (EDVART Study)

Teaching Experience

Fife Simulation BPH Course Fascilitator (Scottish Urology Training Programme, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dumfermline Fife)

Urology Simulation boot camp Faculty member (St James's University Hospital, Leeds)

General Practitioner Urology Training Programme Fascilitator (ScotGem)

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessor (St Andrews University Medical School)

Teaching (case-based discussions) and trainee supervision in theatres (East Anglia / East of   Scotland Deaneries trainees)

FY1 Doctors Urology teaching Bristol Royal Infirmary (University Bristol Hospitals Trust)

Undergraduate teaching of medical students in General Hospital of the city of Drama, Greece

Anatomy, Physiology and First Aid to Undergraduate nursing students

Dr. Yahya Özel is a highly experienced general surgeon with expertise in bariatric surgery, hepatobiliary diseases, abdominal hernias, endocrine surgery, and oncological surgery. He completed his medical education at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1990 and pursued his specialization in General Surgery at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. His commitment to advanced surgical techniques led him to further training at Tokyo University Hospital, Japan, in the Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Artificial Organ Division under renowned experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

Throughout his career, Dr. Özel has worked at prestigious institutions, including Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, and Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital. His extensive experience includes roles in ERCP and surgical endoscopy, as well as advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, he has served as an academic faculty member at Doğuş University, contributing to the education and training of future medical professionals.

Dr. Özel holds several certifications in surgical endoscopy, including the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate. His dedication to minimally invasive surgical techniques, obesity treatment, and hepatobiliary surgery has made him a sought-after specialist in his field. With a career spanning over three decades, he continues to provide high-quality, patient-centered surgical care, ensuring the best outcomes through his expertise and innovative approach.

Education and Expertise

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Northwestern University, Transplantation Center

Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Experience

1992 to 1997 – Research Assistant at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

1998 to 2002 – Fellow at Northwestern University, Transplantation Unit

2003 to 2008 – Chief Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

2008 to 2011 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

2011 to 2013 – Associate Professor at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

2013 to 2018 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital


Professional Memberships

-Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie

-American Society for Transplantation

-Breast Surgery Association

-Trauma Association

-Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

-Colorectal Surgery Association

Education and Specialization

• 1983 – 1989: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• 1990 – 1994: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery – Specialization
• 1995 – 2005: Ankara Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital – Specialization
• 2005: Associate Professorship, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2019: Professorship, İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Experience

• 1989 - 1990: Ardanuç Central Health Center, Artvin – General Practitioner
• 1990 - 1995: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 2nd Surgery Clinic – Assistant
• 1995 - 1998: Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital – Specialist
• 1995 - 1996: 600-Bed Air Force Hospital, Güzelyalı, İzmir – Medical Second Lieutenant
• 1998 - 2005: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic – Specialist
• Sep - Dec 2002: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA – Division of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplantation
• 2002 - 2005: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic – Specialist
• 2005: Associate Professor, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic
• 2005 - 2006: Deputy Chief, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 4th Surgery Clinic
• 2006 - 2008: Deputy Chief, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 7th Surgery Clinic
• 2009 - 2012: Chief of Clinic, Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic
• 2012 - 2019: Chief of Clinic, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

International Experience

• 2002: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA – Division of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplantation
  • Project Supervisor: De Novo Breast Cancer in Patients with Liver Transplantation
• 2005: Laparoscopic Gastric Band Training, Austria
• 2010: Laparoscopic Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery Training, Cushieri Skill Center, Scotland

SUB-SPECIALISTS 

• *Trauma Surgery 
• *Joint Prosthesis Surgery
• *Knee Surgery 
• *Arthroscopic Surgery 
• *Spine Surgery 
• *Deformity Surgery 

TECHNOLOGIES 

• *Robotic Joint Replacement Systems 
• *Kinematic Approach of Knee Replacement Surgery 
• *Journey II Knee Prosthesis System

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION 

1. *Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (Bachelor’s Degree, 2005-2011) 
2. *Health Sciences University Ankara Education and Research Hospital (Specilization Education, 2012-2017) 
3. His international published article is named as ‘’Mahmuti, A., Güler, U.O., Haberal, B., Şimşek, E.K., Yüksel, S., Temiz, A., Tuncay, I.C. Biomechanical Comparison of Polymethylmethacrylate Augmentation Methods in Failed Pedical Screw Revision. Turk Neurosurg. 2021; 31 (5): 788-794. DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.34653-21.2. PMID: 34374983’’. 

COURSES INFORMATION

1. *11th TOTBID School of Basic Sciences and Research, Malatya. 
2. *1-3 March 2013. AO Basic Trauma Course (Principles in Operative Fracture Management), İstanbul 2013. 
3. *10th Basic Orthopedic Trauma Education Meeting, Ankara. 13-14 September 2013. 
4. *6th Intramedullary Nailing Course, İzmir 2013. 
5. *Instrumentation Course in Arthroscopic Surgery, İstanbul 2013. 
6. *6th Minimally Invasive, Locked Plate Osteosynthesis and Advanced Trauma Education Meeting. 5-6 December 2014. 
7. *TOTBID GKD-PEV Course, Konya 2015.
8. *AO Advanced Trauma Course (Principles in Operative Fracture Management), Ankara 2017. 
9. *Stryker Mako Certification Lab., Amsterdam. June 2019.

CONGRESS INFORMATION

1. *23rd National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress. 29 October – 3 November 2013. 
2. *5th Orthopedics and Traumatology İstanbul Meeting. 10-12 April 2015. 
3. *Spine Intervention Society 2019 European Congress, Munich. May 2019. 

CAREER INFORMATION

1. *Şırnak İdil State Hospital (General Practitioner, 2017-2019) 
2. *Ankara Education and Research Hospital (Specialization Education, 2012-2017) 
3. *Şırnak State Hospital (Specialist Doctor, 2017-2019) 
4. *Turan Turan Health Group (OM Spine Surgery Center – Robotic TT Orthopedics Robotic Surgery Center) (Specialist Doctor, 2019-now) 
5. *Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology Department Adana Dr. Turgut NOYAN Application and Research Center (Specialist Doctor, 2020-2021)

Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher is an interventional cardiologist and heart failure specialist at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen. He is known for performing advanced procedures such as coronary angiography, radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, carotid angioplasty, and stenting.

Dr. Becher’s clinic carries out about 3,000 to 4,000 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures each year. These include complex coronary interventions, catheter-based valve replacements, and structural heart procedures. He is experienced in using advanced imaging techniques like IVUS and OCT for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Dr. Becher is dedicated to providing thorough and compassionate care. He uses modern therapies for both acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases, focusing on patient safety and positive outcomes.

Dr. Haluk Talu is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist with 19 years in the field. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries. He provides general eye exams and treats cataracts with IOL replacement. He also performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and presbyopia treatments.

Dr. Talu has written more than 50 scientific articles. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He is dedicated to advancing eye care and maintaining high professional standards.

Kotchakorn stitstein,M.D

Specialist in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Certificates

Certificate of Otolaryngology, Phramongkutklao Hospital

Subspecialty in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chulalongkorn University

Work History (Experiences)

Otolaryngologist at Phramongkutklao Hospital

Current Positions

Otolaryngologist & Facial plastic & Reconstructive surgery at Intrarat Hospital

Experience

• 2020

Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

• 2019 - 2019

TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018 - 2018

İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

• 2018 - 2018

TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018

MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2009 - 2009

DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

• 2009 - 2009

10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

• 2008 - 2008

TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

• 2006 - 2012

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

Education 

• 2012

ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

• 2003

KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

HEESEOK KANGDepartment of Obstetrics

• Education/Academic career
• Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Internship, Samsung Medical Center
• Residency and M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
• Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Pocheon Hospital
• Clinical Instructor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
• Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology I, Good Morning Hospital
• Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Daerim St. Mary’s Hospital
• Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology & Academic Affairs of Medical Department , Hismedi Hospital
• Head of Department, Heryoujae Women’s Hospital
• Current)Adjunct Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
• Current)Expert for NAVER KnowledgeiN
• Professional memberships
• Award for Exemplary Safety Management, Samsung Medical Center, 2002
• Award for Excellence in QI Poster, Samsung Medical Center, 2007
• Outstanding Thesis Award, Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy, 2008
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• [Thesis]
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• 1. Single port access laparoscopic adnexal surgery. Kim TJ, Lee YY, Kim MJ, Kim CJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 SepOct;16(5):6125.
• 2. The prognostic significance of the SUVmax (maximum standardized uptake value for F18 fluorodeoxyglucose) of the cervical tumor in PET imaging for early cervical cancer: preliminary results. Lee YY, Choi CH, Kim CJ, Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Lee JH, Bae DS, Kim BG. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Oct;115(1):658. Epub 2009 Jul 15.
• 3. Singleport access laparoscopicassisted vaginal hysterectomy: a novel method with a wound retractor and a glove. Lee YY, Kim TJ, Kim CJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 JulAug;16(4):4503. Epub 2009 May 31.
• 4. Topotecan combined with carboplatin in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer: results of a singleinstitutional phase II study. Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Bae DS, Kim BG. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Aug;114(2):2104. Epub 2009 May 14.
• 5. MR Imaging in Endometrial Carcinoma as a Diagnostic Tool for the Prediction of Myometrial Invasion and Lymph Node Metastasis. Ryoo UN, Choi CH, Yoon JY, Noh SK, Kang H, Kim WY, Kim BH, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Lee JH, Kim BG, Bae DS. Cancer Res Treat. 2007 Dec;39(4):16570. Epub 2007 Dec 31.
• 6. Prognostic value of baseline lymphocyte count in cervical carcinoma treated with concurrent chemoradiation. Choi CH, Kang H, Kim WY, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Huh SJ, Lee JH, Kim BG, Bae DS. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2008 May 1;71(1):199204.
• 7. Lowgrade endometrial stromal sarcoma: a single center's experience with 22 cases. Kim WY, Lee JW, Choi CH, Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2008 SepOct;18(5):10849.
• 8. Outcome and reproductive function after cumulative highdose combination chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposide and cisplatin (BEP) for patients with ovarian endodermal sinus tumor. Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim WY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Gynecol Oncol. 2008 Oct;111(1):10610.
• 9. Prognostic significance of VEGF expression in patients with bulky cervical carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Choi CH, Song SY, Choi JJ, Park YA, Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. BMC Cancer. 2008 Oct 11;8:295.
• 10. Phase II Study of Combination Chemotherapy with Etoposide and Ifosfamide in Patients with Heavily Pretreated Recurrent or Persistent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Kang H, Kim TJ, Choi CH, Lee JW, Lee JH, Bae DS, Kim BG. JKMS. 2009 Oct. (in press)
• 11. Ritodrine hydrochloride 단독 투여와 magnesium sulfate와의 병합 투여의 조기진통 억제효과 및 안정성에 대한 비교 김영아, 강희석, 양순하, 김종화 대한산부인과학회 2002;45:1991.
• 12. Experience of Surgical Treatment for Adnexal Lesions in Adolescent Patients 이은주, 강희석, 윤병구, 배덕수, 최두석 대한산부내시경 2002;14:79
• 13. 태아간 수혈증후군이 의심되는 단일 융모막성 쌍태임신에서 발견된 일측 쌍생아의 선천성 뇌실주위 백질 연화증 1예 강희석, 양순하, 오성희, 강병희, 노정래, 김종화 대한산부인과학회 2002:45:841
• 14. 자궁근종 치료에서 modified LAM 기법의 타당성 조사 연구 이은주, 김태중, 지현영, 김하정, 김철중, 이유영, 강희석, 최철훈, 이정원, 김병기, 배덕수 대한산부내시경 2008;20:35
• 15. 위암, 유방암, 난소암의 원발성 중복암이 있었던 환자의 증례보고 최현진, 최철훈, 김태중, 강희석, 이은주, 이정원, 김병기, 이제호, 배덕수 대한산부인과학회 2008;51:1519
• 16. Factors associated with complicationsand conversion to laparotomy in women undergoing laparoscopically assistedvaginal hysterectomy. Song T, Kim TJ, Kang H, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2012 May;91(5):6204.
• 17. A review of the technique and complicationsfrom 2,012 cases of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy at a singleinstitution. Song T, Kim TJ, Kang H, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2011 Jun;51(3):23943.
• 18. The use of misoprostol beforehysteroscopic surgery in nonpregnant premenopausal women: a randomizedcomparison of sublingual, oral and vaginal administrations. Lee YY, Kim TJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Hum Reprod. 2010 Aug;25(8):19428.
• 19. Prognostic significance of pSTAT3 inpatients with bulky cervical carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Choi CH, Song SY, Kang H, Lee YY, Kim CJ, Lee JW, Kim TJ, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2010 Apr;36(2):30410.
• 20. Outcome and reproductive function after cumulative highdose combination chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposideand cisplatin (BEP) for patients with ovarian endodermal sinus tumor. Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim WY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS.

Certifications:

• Doctor in Medicine –Thesis Title: Method of prevention of gastric migration after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy - 2022
• Certification for Oncological Surgery - Ministry of Health of Romania – 2021
• Surgeon of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery - Accreditation by Surgical Review Corporation – United States of America - 2021
• Master Surgeon in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery - Accreditation by Surgical Review Corporation – United States of America -2020
• Fellow of the European Board of Surgery – Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery – U.E.M.S. and E.A.E.S. Award after examination -2019
• Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery – Accreditation by Surgical Review Corporation – United States of America - 2019
• FUSETM Certification, Society of American and Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons – 2019
• Certification for Laparoscopic Surgery – Advanced Techniques 2nd Level – Ministry of Health of Romania - 2017
• Interests:
• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for Obesity, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Abdominal Wall Hernias (inguinal, umbilical, epigastric, femoral, incisional), Colorectal Disease, Gynecological Disease.

Courses:

• “Minimally invasive techniques for Colorectal Pathology”, LAPCO Romania Masterclass, 23-24th 2023, Bucharest, Romania
• “Fluorescence - Let’s see the invisible and improve outcomes in surgery”, 24th November 2021, Barcelona, Spain
• “1st CEMA Bariatric Summit”, January 17-18th 2020, Istanbul, Turkey
• “SAGES Fundamental Use of Energy Program (FUSE)”, U.S.A., Course and Examination, Kryterion Testing System, 29th October 2019, Bucharest, Romania
• “New trends in minimally invasive abdominal wall surgery EAES”, 12-15th June 2019, Sevilla, Spain
• “1st European Robotic Hernia Repair Workshop”, Prof. Konstantinos Konstantinidis, 6th- 7th May, 2019, Athens, Greece
• “Revisional Surgery for Weight Regain”, 23rd World Congress of IFSO, September 26th, 2018, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• “Laparoscopic colon surgery”, 2018, Kepler University, Linz, Austria
• “Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction”, December 6th-7th, 2017, Exeter, United Kingdom
• “Surgeon Technology Summit-Suturing and Sealing Devices”, November 29th-30th, 2017, North Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
• “Robotic-assisted surgery for pelvic pathology”, June 30th- July 1st, 2017, Bucharest, Romania
• “Advanced Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery”, April, 1st-4th, 2015, Bucharest, Romania
• “Advanced Workshop on Gastric Cancer", November 20th-21th, 2014, Bucharest, Romania
• “Laparoscopic techniques in the repair of abdominal wall defects” (hands-on course), March 18th-20th,2013, Bucharest, Romania
• “Minimally Invasive Techniques in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery” (hands-on course), December 14th,2012, Bucharest, Romania
• “EAES Laparoscopic Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery Course” (hands-on course), November 12th -15th, 2012, Cuschieri Skills Centre – University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
• “EAES Laparoscopic Upper GastrointestinaI Surgery Course” (hands-on course), March 8th -11th, 2011, Cuschieri Skills Centre – University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
• “Laparoscopic techniques in Gynecological surgery – basic and advanced techniques Course” (training on simulator and swine models), November 17th -19th, 2010, Bucharest, Romania
• “Getting Started in Laparoscopic Surgery – Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Other Fundamental Techniques Course” (training on simulator and swine models), March 4th -6th, 2009, Bucharest, Romania
• “Modern technologies in Thoracic surgery”-Thoracoscopy, VATS and mechanical sutures devices workshop, November 2008, Bucharest, Romania

Publications:

• “Reconstruction of the phreno–esophageal ligament (R-PEL) prevents the intrathoracic migration (ITM) after concomitant sleeve gastrectomy and hiatal hernia repair”. Authors: Ionut Hutopila, M. Ciocoiu, L. Paunescu, Catalin Copaescu in “Surgical Endoscopy”, January 2023
• “Hiatal Hernia is more frequent than expected in bariatric patients. Intraoperative findings during Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy “. Authors: Ionut Hutopila, Catalin Copaescu in “Chirurgia”, No.6, 2019, Bucharest, Romania
• “Re-sleeve gastrectomy – An efficient revisional bariatric procedure – 3 years results”.
• Authors: Simona Filip, Ionut Hutopila, Catalin Copaescu in “Chirurgia”, No.6, 2019, Bucharest, Romania
• “Gastroesophageal Reflux Before Metabolic Surgery”. Authors: Ionut Hutopila, A. Constantin, Catalin Copaescu in “Chirurgia”, No.1, 2018, Bucharest, Romania
• “Laparoscopic Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenic Vessels Preservation” – technique with DVD movie. Authors. V. Tomulescu, I.Hutopila, C.Copaescu Chirurgia 2018, Bucharest, Romania
• “Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Obesity”. Authors: C.Copaescu, I.Hutopila, chapter in Textbook of Pathology and Esophageal Surgery, coordinator Prof. Dr. Silviu Constantinoiu, Bucharest, 2017
• Presentations:
• “Stomach position after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy”. Authors: I.Hutopila, M. Ciocoiu, L.Paunescu, C.Copaescu. The ARCE 2022 - The XIth National Congress of the
• Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery, September 28th– October 1st ,2022, Timișoara, Romania
• “Bariatric Surgery in Obese Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease”. Authors: I.Hutopila, S.Grigoruta. The VIIth Congress of Royal Club of Physicians, October 11-16th 2021 – online, Bucharest, Romania
• “Bariatric Surgery complications in COVID -19 Pandemic – a nightmare for general surgeons” Authors: I.Hutopila, C.Copaescu. The XXX th edition of National Surgery Congress – online, November 5th-7th, 2020, Romania
• “Early Migration of the GEJ After LSG?”. Authors: I.Hutopila, Ciocoiu, Paunescu, C.Copaescu. The 11th National Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, November 23, 2019, Bucharest, Romania
• “Robotic TAR Advantages to the Laparoscopic Approach?”. Authors: I.Hutopila, C.Copaescu. The 10th National Congress of the Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery, 21-23 November 2019, Bucharest, Romania
• “Abdominal Wall Robotic Surgery”. Author: I.Hutopila. The IVth Congress of Royal Club of Physicians, October 11-13th, 2018, Bucharest, Romania
• “Two years results of Narbona – Arnau Procedure to control the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy”. Authors: I.Hutopila, C.Copaescu. The 9th National Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, November 25th,2017, Bucharest, Romania
• “Strategies for Abdominal Hernia Repair in Morbidly Obese Patients”. Authors: I.Hutopila, M.Buza, S.Filip, C.Copaescu. The 9th National Congress of the Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery, November 23-25th, 2017, Bucharest, Romania
• “An option for the treatment of Hiatal Hernia and Gastroesophageal Reflux after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - Narbona-Arnau laparoscopic technique”. Authors: I.Hutopila, C.Copaescu. The 25th International Congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), June 14-17th, 2017, Frankfurt, Germany
• “Improvement /remission of the Metabolic Syndrome after Bariatric Surgery”. Authors: I.Hutopila. Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes Complications Conference, November 11th, 2016, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
• “Treatment of stenosis after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy”. Authors: I.Hutopila. World Congress of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic, August 26-29th,2015, Vienna, Austria
• “Revisional Surgery after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric By-Pass for Hypoglycemia”. Authors: I. Hutopila,B. Smeu, S. Filip, M. Priboi, I. Balescu, S. Velici, I. Banescu, C. Copaescu. The 23rd EAES International Congress, Bucharest, Romania, 2015
• “A particular solution for Total dehiscence of the esophagus-jejunal anastomosis after Laparoscopic Revisional Surgery”. Authors: I. Hutopila,B. Smeu, S. Filip, M. Priboi, I. Balescu, B. Banescu,S.C. Velici,C. Copaescu. The 23rd EAES International Congress, 2015, Bucharest, Romania,
• “Active Search for Hiatal Hernia in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy- a Surgical Protocol”. Authors: I. Hutopila, B. Smeu, M. Priboi, I. Balescu, S. Velici, C. Copaescu, The 7th National Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Bucharest, Romania, 2015
• “Laparoscopic Rectal Resection for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis”. The IVth National Congress of Coloproctology, October 2nd-4th,2014, Bucharest, Romania
• “Laparoscopic proximal gastric resection for gastro-gastric fistula after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass”. Authors: I.Hutopila, S.Filip, M.Priboi, B.Smeu, C.Copaescu. The XXIst International Congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), June 19th - 22nd,2013, Vienna, Austria
• “Laparoscopy after Open Vertical Banded Gastroplasty”. Authors: I.Hutopila. The IVth National Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, December 15th, 2012, Bucharest, Romania
• “Laparoscopic Redo Gastric Banding to Gastric Bypass”. Authors: I.Hutopila, C.Copaescu. The IVth National Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, December 15th, 2012, Bucharest, Romania
• “Laparoscopic Treatment of Giant Hiatal Hernia”. Authors: I. Hutopila, C.Copaescu. The XXVIth edition of National Surgery Congress, May 23rd-26th, 2012, Timisoara, Romania
• Co-author at over 40 Conference presentations.

Membership in Organizations:

• Romanian College of Physicians
• Romanian Society of Surgery
• Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery and Other Interventional Techniques (RAES) Romanian Society for Metabolic Surgery (RSMS)
• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)

Degrees and academic background:

• MD Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hatieganu”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
• Senior Consultant in General Surgery
• Consultant in Emergency Medicine
• PhD University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bucharest, Romania
• Assistant Professor “Titu Maiorescu” University, Faculty of Medicine 2012 - 2014
• Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, SRC accreditation
• (Surgical Review Corporation)
• Surgeon of Excellence in Minimal Invasive Surgery, SRC accreditation (Surgical
• Review Corporation)
• Surgeon of Excellence in Breast Surgery, SRC accreditation (Surgical Review
• Corporation)
• Laparoscopic level I and II accreditation
• Oncologic Surgery accreditation
• General Ultrasound accreditation
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Digestive Endoscopy accreditation

Membership in medical societies:

• Romanian Society of Surgery SRC
• Romanian Association of Endoscopic Surgery ARCE
• Romanian Society for Metabolic Surgery RSMS
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery EAES
• International Federation for Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• European Society of Breast Specialists (EUSOMA)
• European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
• Fields of interest:
• Laparoscopic gynecologic oncology surgery, laparoscopic colorectal surgery,
• laparoscopic bariatric and metabolic surgery, laparoscopic hernia surgery

2023 – Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Associate Professor

2013 – Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Specialist

2008 – 2013 Private Medical Park Fatih Hospital, General Surgery Specialist - Deputy Chief Physician

2005 – 2007 Private Gelişim Hospital – General Surgery Specialist

2003 – 2005 Private Istanbul Şafak Hospital – General Surgery Specialist - Chief Physician

2002 – 2003 ISTANBUL HASEKİ EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL – General Surgery Clinic Assistant Physician

1998 – 2002 Ankara Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Assistant Physician

1998 – Health Sciences University – Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center – Medical Specialization

1991 – Gazi University Faculty of Medicine – Bachelor’s Degree

Certificates

IGM Diagnosis, Treatment Workshop, Granulomatous Mastitis, Kocaeli, Certificate, 07.10.2023 (National)

ibreast 51- Free Flap Reconstruction, Breast Cancer Surgery, Online, Certificate, 30.09.2023 – 30.09.2023 (International)

ibreast 50- Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 02.09.2023 -02.09.2023 (International)

ibreast 49- Implant Based Reconstruction, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 12.08.2023 -12.08.2023 (International)

ibreast 48- DCIS, İbreast 48- DCIS, Online, Certificate, 15.07.2023 -15.07.2023 (International)

ibreast 47- Conference Updates, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.06.2023 -25.06.2023 (International)

ibreast 46- Margin Revisited, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 10.06.2023 -10.06.2023 (International)

1. International 4. National Breast Surgery Congress, Breast Surgery, Ürgüp, Certificate, 05.05.2023 – 07.05.2023 (International)

ibreast 44- HER2 Positive Disease, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 29.04.2023 -29.04.2023 (International)

St-Gallen 2023, St-Gallen Congress Summary Meeting, Istanbul, Certificate, 01.04.2023 -01.04.2023 (National)

ibreast 43- Save The Nipple, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.03.2023 -25.03.2023 (International)

ibreast 42-Chest Wall Perforator Flap Revisited, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.02.2023 -25.02.2023 (International)

ibreast 41- High Risk And B3 Lesions, Breast Diseases, Online, Certificate, 28.01.2023 -28.01.2023 (International)

15. New Approaches in Breast Cancer Education Meeting, Breast Cancer, Istanbul, Certificate, 07.01.2023 – 08.01.2023 (National)

Articles she wrote and took part in;

1.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, YETİŞ FIRAT, YILDIZ EREN OZAN, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, KOMUT NESLİHAN, ÇALIK MUSTAFA, ER AHMET MUZAFFER. Correlation between breast and axillary pathologic complete response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 2023

2.UZUN NEDİM, YILDIRIM EMİNE. Relationship Between Toilet Type and Hemorrhoids. Bezmialem Vakif University, 2022

3.YILDIZ EREN OZAN, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ORHUN ERDOĞAN KIVILCIM, ERYILMAZ İKLİL, YÜNLÜEL EMİR MEHMET, YETİŞ FIRAT, ULUKENT SUAT CAN. The effect of the covid 19 pandemic on the number of patients treated for acute and complex acute appendicitis. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 2202

4.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, KARAGÜLLE AHENK, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, UÇAR NEŞE. Upgrade Rates of DCIS, Intraductal Papilloma, and the Other High-risk Breast Lesions. Hamidiye Medical Journal, 2022
 

5.ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, ALTUN ÖZGÜR, KARAKÜTÜK YÜZTAŞ NUR, ÖZSOY NESLİHAN, AYDIN TUTAK GÜLTEN, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ADAŞ MİNE, KÜÇÜK MEHMET. COVID-19 Pnömonisi Sonrası AntiHBs Değerlerindeki Değişiklikler. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2022;12(4), 

6.KOMUT NESLİHAN, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, YILDIRIM EMİNE. The relationship of tumor budding with GOLPH3 expression and histopathological prognostic parameters in colorectal adenocarcinoma. Annals of Diagnostic Pathology 2022 Jun;58:151933. 

7.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, UÇAR NEŞE, AKAN YEŞİM NAMDAR, KAYA MEHMET FATİH, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ALADAĞ KURT SEDA, SOYLU BOY FATMA NUR, TAŞKIN FÜSUN, İÇTEN GÜL ESEN. Magnetic resonance imaging findings associated with recurrence in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Clinical Imaging, 2022

8.YILDIRIM EMİNE, KEĞİN MURAT, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, PELEN ZEKERİYA, ER AHMET MUZAFFER. Neoplasms of theAppendix; Single Institution and Ten-Year Experiences Results. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2022;28(3), 352-360

9.YILDIRIM EMİNE, YILDIZ EREN OZAN, ERYILMAZ İKLİL, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Comparison of excised breast volume, re-excision rate and margin positivity in breast-conserving surgery in breast cancer patients using and not using neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Journal of Surgery in Medicine,2022;6

10.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, PELEN ZEKERİYA, YANIK İREM, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, ÇENGEL FERHAT, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN. Histopathological, Radiological, and Demographic Factors Predicting the Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer. Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 2022;53(1)

11.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, KOÇAK BURAK, UÇAR NEŞE, AKAN YEŞİM NAMDAR, YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. MRI Radiomics of Breast Cancer: Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Lymphovascular Invasion Status. Academic Radiology, 2022;29(1), 126-134.

12.YILDIRIM EMİNE, UÇAR NEŞE, YETİŞ FIRAT, KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Diagnostic performance of breast imaging with ultrasonography, magnetic resonance and mammography in the assessment of residual tumor after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 2022;6(1), 43-48

13.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, GÖKTAŞ AYDIN SABİN, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, YANIK İREM, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, YILMAZ BARBAROS UTKU, BİLİCİ AHMET, ÖNCEL MUSTAFA. Factors Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2022;85(1), 41-50. 

14.YILDIRIM EMİNE, Pelen Zekeriya, KEĞİN MURAT, UÇAR NEŞE, KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, GÜNDOĞAR ÖZGECAN. Evaluation of the Reliability of Preoperative Ultrasonography and Ultrasonography-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Axillary Staging in Patients With Breast Cancer. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 2021;11(3), 269-276., 

15. KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, UÇAR NEŞE, KAYA MEHMET FATİH, YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Characterization of Suspicious Microcalcifications on Mammography Using 2D Shear-Wave Elastography. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 2022;47(9), 2532-2542. 

16.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, TEKCAN ŞANLI DENİZ ESİN, UÇAR NEŞE, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ŞANLI AHMET NECATİ. Evaluation of the Appearance Characteristics of Suspicious Microcalcifications Detected by Ultrasonography. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 2022;11(2), 199-205. 

17.YILDIRIM EMİNE, ÖZER HİLAL, ÖZER İLTER, KOYUNCU ADİL, YILDIRIM TİMUR. The Effects on Bacterial Translocation and Tissue Damage of Selenium Treatment in an Experimental Intestinal Ischaemia-Reperfusion Model. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2021;27(4), 389-394. 

18.YILDIRIM EMİNE, AKBAŞ PELİN, ORHUN ERDOĞAN KIVILCIM, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, PALTURA CEKİ. The comparison of the histopathological results of the thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsies in the 795 patients with thyroidectomy. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 2021

Kanatawan Wasoontrarak, M.D.

Anesthesiologist

Graduated (M.D. From)

Southwestern University Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine, Philippines

Certificates

Certificate of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

Certificate in Fundamentals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine for Physicians Training Course, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health

Certificate of Physical and Mental Disability Assessment Course, Social Security Office, Ministry of Labor

Current Positions

Anesthesiologist at Intrarat Hospital

Dr. Vittawat Ohmpornnuwat, M.D.

Mr. Vittawat Ohmpornnuwat is highly qualified and experienced Surgeon, specializing in general surgery and laparoscopic procedures. He has worked in a range of hospital and private practice environments, and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field. He is also a dedicated, self-motivated professional, with an excellent bedside manner.

General Surgeon and Laparoscopic Surgery Specialist

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University

Certificates

Certificate of General Surgery, Chonburi Hospital

Certificate of Minimally Invasive / Laparoscopic Surgery, Siriraj Hospital

Current Positions

General Surgeon and Minimally Invasive / Laparoscopic Surgeon at Intrarat Hospital

THANADETH VONGJARUKORN, M.D.

General Surgeon and Minimally Invasive / Laparoscopic Surgeon

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University

Certificates

Certificate of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University

Clinical Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Police General Hospital

Training of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery as a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Surgery, Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital, Japan)

Work Experiences

General Surgeon and Minimally Invasive Surgeon at Veterans General Hospital

Member of the Medical Council of Thailand

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand

Current Positions

General Surgeon and Minimally Invasive / Laparoscopic Surgeon at Intrarat Hospital