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Since January 1993, Dr. Totaro holds the role of the Coordinator of the MAP (Medically Assisted Procreation) Center and of the Obstetrics-Gynecological Ultrasound Center at the Ospedale Santa Maria at the Maternal and Child Department. Under his supervision the Center, one of the leading MAR centers in Italy, performs more than 1,000 procedures a year. Ospedale Santa Maria - is in first position, for number of cycles of IUI, intrauterine insemination (586) - level I technique, while for the number of oocyte thawing procedures - level II and III technique - the hospital of Santa Maria from Bari occupies the 4th place in the national ranking.

In 1986 Dr. Totaro graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bari, Italy with full marks, where 4 years later he specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics. He then completed his diploma with participation at numerous professional courses, such as "Biophysical and biochemical monitoring of the fetus" (one year course, 1991, Bari) and obtaining a diploma in Clinical Sexuology from the ELEUSIS – International Center for the study, research and therapy of female, male and couple sexual dysfunctions (two years course, 1996, Bari). 

In order to broaden his knowledge in the obstetrics-gynecological scientific field, Dr. Totaro participates, both as moderator and speaker and as organizer, in numerous conferences, symposiums, congresses and courses (over 40 national and international congresses) and is the author of more than 30 scientific publications. 

Dr. Totaro is an active member of the following organizations:

ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)

SIRU (Italian Society of Human Reproduction)

SIGO (Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

AOGOI (Italian Association of Hospital Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

SIMOP (Italian Society of Private Hospital Doctors)

ESG (European Society of Gynecology).

Education

Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, 2004-2010
Internship Abroad: Erasmus University Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, 2007
Residency in Medicine: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gazi University, 2011-2016
Minor Specialization: Gynecologic Oncology Surgery, Erciyes University, 2018-2021
Advanced Cancer Surgery Training: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 2019-2020
Ph: Molecular Oncology, University of Health Sciences, 2023-present

Experience

Associate Professor Doctor: Tekirdag Dr. Ismail Fehmi Cumalioglu City Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Clinic, 2024-present
Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Specialist: Tekirdag Dr. İsmail Fehmi Cumalıoğlu City Hospital, 2021-2024
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist: Sarıkamış State Hospital, 2017-2018
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist: Ankara Keçiören Occupational Diseases Hospital, 2016-2017.

Medical Interests

• Advanced gynaecological cancer surgery
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic gynaecological surgeries
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic gynaecological cancer surgery
• Robotic surgeries
• Deep infiltrative endometriosis surgery
• Patient education, rehabilitation-prehabilitation before and after surgery in cancer patients
• Planning preventive treatments for lymphoedema in cancer patients
• ERAS (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery)- Rapid recovery after surgery
• HPV diagnosis and treatment methods
• Colposcopy
• Use of molecular oncology and tumour immunology principles in surgical practice
• Use of artificial intelligence in gynaecological cancers
• Improving international communication between colleagues in gynaecological oncology
• Surgical management of high-risk pregnancies with placental adhesion anomaly/placenta accreta spectrum

Dr. Rajesh is a Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and an Advanced Gynaecological Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 22 years of experience in his field, across India, the UAE, and Germany. He is one of the UAE’s best known Gynaecologists for his exclusivity and expertise in Advanced Minimal-access Surgery and Laparoscopic Pelvic Reconstructive and Oncological Surgery. He has performed more than 38,000 Laparoscopic Surgeries and holds a key position in his field of expertise. For over 10 years, Dubai London with Dr Rajesh Devassy has been a referral centre for complicated gynaecological diseases for minimal-access surgery. Our expertise spans from simple office surgical procedures performed without anaesthesia to the most complicated surgeries, where minimal-access surgery can only be applied with a high level of expertise. These include failed previous surgeries, redo-surgeries, recurrent or advanced stages of gynaecological diseases, and severe degree sexual/genital reconstructive surgeries.

• Director of Dr. Rajesh Devassy’s Centre of Excellence in Gynaecological Minimal Access Surgery and Oncology.
• Head of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, minimal-access surgery, and Oncology, Dubai London Clinic & Specialty Hospital, Dubai London Hospital Group, Dubai.
• International Course Director, Pius Hospital , University Hospital for Gynaecology, Carl von Ossietzky-University-Medicine, Oldenburg, Germany.
• Chief Mentor for the ESGE-GESEA accredited gynaecological minimal-access surgery centres in Oldenburg, Germany, and Dubai.
• Ambassador to the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery – GESEA Programme, covering the WHO South-East Asia region “including Laos, Cambodia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei.”
• Overseas Advisory Board Member European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE).
• Vice-President Emirates Minimal Invasive Surgery (MIS) Club, Emirates Medical Association.
• Board Member of the Special Interest Group for Robotics Surgery, Oncology, Urogynaecology, Adhesions & Non-invasive Therapy of Benign Uterine wall diseases.

Member of ESGE, IAGE, AMASI & FOGSI and Peer Reviewer of International minimal-access surgery and Onco-Surgery Journals. Dr Devassy strives to educate and promote Minimal-access surgery to every enthusiastic young fraternity. Dr. Devassy is proud and honoured to have been welcomed to the UAE by the Rulers and the community to establish the GESEA Training Centre in the Middle East, with the honour of being one of the only two European Accredited Centre in the Middle East.

Laparoscopic surgeries have been proven safe in the hands of this pioneer of modern endoscopy and are applicable to all fields that deal with organs inside the abdomen, which makes his foreword to enthusiasts and patients of endoscopic surgery, that currently minimal access is the world of surgery, with paramount patient safety proven with commitment and expertise. The following Minimal Access Surgeries are routinely performed on a daily basis at the Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital by Dr. Rajesh Devassy.

Dr. Devassy’s team are GESEA certified or Specialised German Diploma trained ensuring high quality of surgical care for every patient under their care. We perform minimally invasive procedures whenever possible to minimise pain and surgical risk while optimising the outcome of the procedure.

Dr. Hamdullah Sozen is a gynecologic oncologist with expertise in ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers. He is known for his skills in gynecological endoscopic surgery. Dr. Sozen uses minimally invasive techniques that help patients recover faster and improve outcomes.

He is an expert in colposcopy and cervical pathology. He has advanced training in both diagnostic and interventional procedures. Dr. Sozen completed his medical and oncology training at leading Turkish institutions, including Akdeniz University, Zeynep Kamil, and Istanbul Medical Faculty.

He is an active member of international associations such as ESGO and MEMAGO. Dr. Sozen has contributed to women’s cancer care through his clinical work, research, and teaching.

Education

Faculty of Medicine Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) 2000-2006
Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) 2006-2011
Subspecialty Gynecologic Oncology Eskişehir Osmangazi Faculty of Medicine 2012-2015

Experience

Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Istanbul Süleymaniye Semiha Şakir Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital 2011 - 2011
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist (Reserve Officer) Hakkari Military Hospital 2011 - 2012
Gynecological Oncology Surgery Assistant Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine 2012 - 2016
Gynecological Oncology Surgery Specialist Health Sciences Universityniversitesi Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital 2016 - 2018
Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Specialist İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine Atatürk Training and Research Hospital 2018 - 2018 2021
Assistant Professor İzmir Tınaztepe University Faculty of Medicine 2021 - 2022
Assistant Professor Istinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa 2022-2024

Scientific Memberships

Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology (TRSGO)
European Society of Gynecologic Oncolgy (ESGO)

Medical Intrests 

• Ovarian Cancer
• Uterine Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• CIN Treatment
• Colposcopy
• Advanced Endometriosis
• Risky Pregnancies
• Endoscopic Operations
   

Education

• Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1982-1988
• Specialization: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 1988-1992
• Post-Specialty Training: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Yale University School of Medicine, 1995-1996

Experience

• Clinic Chief: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1993-1997
• Associate Professor: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, 1997-2003
• Professor: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, 2003-2019
• Professor Doctor: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020-2022
• Professor Doctor: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023-present

"Consultant Physician"

He was born in 1965 in Istanbul. In 1982, he graduated from Kabataş High School for Boys. After graduating from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, he completed his specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He became an associate professor at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty in 1993 and became a professor in 2003. She is interested in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Infertility, endometriosis and adenomyosis and has many studies, articles and trainings on these topics. H-index (14.08.2023) Google Scholar: 30, Scopus (Elsevier): 23. He is the founder of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Association of Turkey. He has participated and organized many international scientific meetings on endometriosis.

Medical Intrests

• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Contraception
• Menopause
• Infertility
• In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
• Endoscopic Surgery
• Laparoscopy
• Hysteroscopy

Education

• Medical School: Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English), 1988-1995
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Gazi University Medical Faculty, 1995-2000
• The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, 2004-2005
• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training: Acıbadem University, April 2016

Experience

• Assistant Professor: Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001-2002
• Assistant Professor: Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002-2006
• Clinical Research Fellow: The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, 2004-2005
• Associate Professor, Unit Director: Bursa Acıbadem Hospital, IVF Unit, 2006
• Associate Professor, Department Director: Bursa Medical Park Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006-2009
• Associate Professor, Part-time: Bursa Pembe Mavi IVF Center, 2008-2013
• Associate Professor, Part-time: Bursa ART IVF Center, 2014-2016
• Professor, Department Head: Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Hospital, 2016-2019
• Professor, Unit Director: Acıbadem International Hospital, IVF Unit, 2019-2023
• Professor, Unit Director: Momart IVF Center, 2023-2025.

Medical Intrests

• Infertility
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Treatment
• Laparoscopic Surgeries
• Hysteroscopic Surgeries
• Reproductive Endocrinology

Candidate of Medical Sciences, surgeon of the highest qualification category, specialist in ultrasound diagnostics. Performs laparoscopic and open surgeries on abdominal organs, specializes in minimally invasive surgeries under ultrasound navigation. Conducts ultrasound examinations of abdominal organs, abdominal space and soft tissues. Co-author of more than 30 scientific papers and 4 patents for a utility model in medicine.

The doctor conducts a consultative reception, including an appointment and consultation with a surgeon. Performs ultrasound examinations of the abdominal organs, retroperitoneal space and soft tissues. Performs minimally invasive surgeries under ultrasound navigation, such as puncture and drainage of the omental bursa in acute necrotic pancreatitis, drainage of retroperitoneal tissue sections, puncture and drainage of cysts and liver abscesses, drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts, as well as cholangiostomy and cholecystostomy in mechanical jaundice. Also performed are surgeries for hernias of the anterior abdominal wall and for diseases of soft tissues, including laparoscopic and open surgeries for various conditions, including acute appendicitis and chronic calculous cholecystitis.