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Dr. İlhami Soykan Barlas was born in the year 1977 in Istanbul Moda. He is graduated from Kadıköy Anadolu High School and Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He was awarded the title of General Surgery Specialist after completing his general surgery specialization in Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the year 2008. 

He went to Scotland 2 times in the years 2006-2007 and received advanced laparoscopic education. He awarded with ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey in the year 2009 for his contributions to the establishment of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Burn Center and for his related works. 

After completing his compulsory service at Kastamonu İnebolu State Hospital between the years 2009-2011, resigned from his duty at the state owned institutions, returned to Istanbul and started to work in private sector. He has been working as kidney transplant and general surgery specialist in Florence Nightingale group of hospitals since the year 2013. Since the year 2017, he has been serving as academic Doctor Lecturer in Faculty of Medicine of Demiroğlu Science University. He has more than 20 articles published in national and international journals in general surgery and kidney transplant and more than 30 proceedings that are submitted in national and international congresses. 

He also has been the book editor and chapter author on kidney transplant and he also has been chapter author in various surgery books. Dr Soykan Barlas has been awarded the title ‘General Surgery Associate Professor’ in the year 2020. Currently, he has been working within the organization of Medical Park Group of Hospitals .

 EXPERIENCES 

 İstanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 2003-2008 (Specialization Education ) 

 İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital 2009 

 İnebolu State Hospital 2009-2011 (Compulsory Service Duty) 

 Private Hospitalium Şişli Hospital 2012-2013 

 Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2013-2020 

 Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine Surgery Department Lecturer 2017- Present 

 İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2020- Present 

 Private Osmanoğlu Hospital Şişli 2020-2022 Medical Park Göztepe Hospital 2022- present.

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES 

1.Soykan Barlas,ArzuAkan,YavuzEryavuz,GirayYavuz,SedatKamalı,Gülçin Kamalı: PrimaryHydatidosis of thegluteusmuscle:Report of a caseandreview of theliterature. Ind JSurg.2016; 78(2): 161–162. 

2.Metin Kement, Hakan Ahmet Acar, İlhami Soykan Barlas, Nihat Aksakal, Cem Gezen, Uygar Düzci, Mustafa Öncel: Clinical evaluation of a temporaryfecalcontainmentdevicefornonsurgicalfecaldiversion in perinealburns. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal. 2011; 17(2): 123-127 

3.Bilgin Y, Hot S,BarlasIS,AkanA,Eryavuz Y:Short andlongtermresults of harmonicscalpelhemorrhoidectomyversusstaplerhemorrhoidopexy in treatment of hemorrhoidaldisease. Asian J Surg. 2015;38(4):214-9. 

4.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Sakaci T, Koc Y, Basturk T, Akin EB, Ecder T. NewOnsetDiabetesAfterKidneyTransplantationandPretransplantHypoma gnesemia.ProgTransplant. 2016 Mar;26(1):55-61. doi: 10.1177/1526924816633949. 

5.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Altunrende F, Akin EB, Ecder T. CalcifiedDouble J StentafterSequentialLiverandRenalTransplantationAssociatedtoprim aryOxalosis: Case Report. BANTAO journal, 2015;13(2), 97-99. 

6.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, KuskuCabuk F, Akin EB, Ecder T. A veryraretumor in a renaltransplantdonorcandidate: primarymesentericneuroendocrinetumor.InternationalJournal Of AdvancesIn Case Reports, 2015;2(4):244-249 

7.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Akin EB, Ecder T. Shouldtransplantureter be stentedroutinelyor not?EurRevMedPharmacolSci. 2014;18(23):3551-6. 

8.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Koc Y, Basturk T, Sakaci T, Akin EB, Ecder T. Theincidence of newonsetdiabetesaftertransplantationandrelatedfactors: Singlecenterexperience. Nefrologia, 2017;37(2):181-188. 

9.Akin EB, Aydogdu I, Barlas IS. Introducing RobotAssistedLaparoscopicDonorNephrectomyAfterExperienceInHandAssistedRetroperitoneoscopicApproach. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2221-222. 

10. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Sardogan C, Akin EB. IncisionalComplicationsandCosmetic Evaluation AfterHand-AssistedRetroperitoneoscopicDonorNephrectomy. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2215-2220. 

11. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Ecder T, Akin EB. HandAssistedNephretomyPredisposesIncisionalHerniationInObeseL ivingDonors. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2210-2214. 

12.Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, KocY, Barlas IS, Abouzahir S,Ecder ST, Akin EB. TheOutcome of DesensitizationTherapy in Immunologically High-risk KidneyTransplantation: Single-Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2268-2273 

13.GodeOguten E, Barlas IS, Akin EB. MentalDistressSymptomsand Life SatisfactionamongLivingKidneyDonors: FrequencyandAssociationwithSubjectiveEvaluations. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2232-2236 

14. Atan Ucar Z,Sinangil A, Koc Y, Barlas IS, AbouzahirS, Ecder T, Akin EB. TheClinicalPrognosis Of TheRenalRetransplantPatients: A Single Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2274- 2278. 

15. Barlas IS, Demir M, Akın EB. A single-center nineyearexperience in pediatrickidneytransplantation. Cumhuriyet MedicalJournal 2020; 42 (1), 126-135

Dr. Nekay specializes in keloid scar treatment with over 10 years of surgical experience at prestigious institutions like Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Board-certified general surgeon with expertise in scar revision
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
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• Practices at Biruni University Hospital with JCI accreditation

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• 20+ years of surgical experience
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic techniques
• Associate professor of general surgery
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Dr. Kilic brings extensive pediatric surgery experience to keloid scar treatment, with a focus on innovative approaches.

• Specialized in pediatric surgery with over a decade of practice
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• Specialized in general surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Extensive experience in laparoscopic techniques
• Member of the National Association of Surgery

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• Specialized in andrology and male sexual health
• Expert in minimally invasive surgery and reconstructive procedures
• Provides patient-centered care for improved quality of life
• Offers personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs

Dr. Hanifi Onalan specializes in a wide range of surgical treatments, including hernia and thyroid surgeries, at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in both open and laparoscopic hernia surgeries
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Centeno brings specialized expertise in surgical techniques from the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida, focusing on complex cases at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Trained in colorectal surgery at the Mayo Clinic
• Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery after surgery
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Associate professor in urogynecoproctological physiotherapy

Associate Professor Burak Özkan specializes in keloid scar treatment with international training in Japan, Belgium, and Korea.

• Over 15 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Juntendo University and Ghent University
• Active member of EURAPS and International Society of Burn Injuries
• Holds leadership roles in Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol heads the Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine departments at Martinus Hospital, specializing in advanced treatments for gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions.

• Director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center
• Expert in endoscopic and surgical weight loss procedures
• Uses latest diagnostic technologies for comprehensive care
• Specializes in treating complex metabolic disorders

Professor Cemalettin Ertekin brings decades of expertise in surgical procedures, including specialized techniques for scar management at Istanbul University.

• Over 30 years as a professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Fellowships and memberships in national and international surgical societies
• Recipient of the National Scientific Patent Award for innovative surgical techniques

Dr. Ertan Emek specializes in complex scar treatments at Biruni University Hospital, bringing years of surgical expertise to keloid care.

• Over 15 years of experience in surgical procedures
• Expertise in organ transplantation surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Mehmet Tahir Oruç brings 30+ years of surgical expertise, including specialized training in the USA and Europe, to keloid scar treatment at Medical Park Antalya.

• Board-certified general surgeon with a focus on complex cases
• Trained at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for advanced techniques
• Professor at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in both open and laparoscopic procedures

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• Expert in laser therapies for scar treatment
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• Focuses on personalized, tailored skin care plans