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Medical Interests and Activities 

Arterial Revasculaisation in Coronary Bypass Surgery 

Major Artery Surgery 

Congenital Heart Surgery 

Education and Experience 

1985 – 1991 Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, (Doctor of Medicine) 

1990 Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland, Pediatrics. 

1992 – 1997 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Residency) 

1997 – 2004 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Cardiovascular Surgeon) 

2004 – 2006 Selçuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Assistant Professor) 

2006 – 2007 Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Associate Professor) 

2007 – 2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 

2015 – Liv Hospital Ulus 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Vascular Surgery 

National Society of Vascular Surgery

Research and Publications 

International Journal Papers: 24

National Journal Papers: 25 

Book Chapters: 5 

Various International and National Conference Proceedings: Above 50

• Dr. Ali Fedakar specializes in advanced Open Heart Surgery techniques.
• Expert in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Valve Repair/Replacement.
• Innovates with Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB).
• Utilizes Off-Pump Surgery (Beating Heart) and Hybrid Revascularization methods.
• International training includes work in Turkey and contributions to global research.
• Board-certified in Cardiovascular Surgery, ensuring high standards of care.
• Member of esteemed surgical societies, signifying peer recognition.
• Offers online consultations for Open Heart Surgery patients internationally.
• Conversant in multiple languages, enhancing patient communication.

Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years. 

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

Adult coronary artery disease,

Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)

Aortic surgery,

carotid surgery,

Peripheral vascular diseases,

Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),

deep vein thrombosis

• Dr. Raul Felipe Abella specializes in open heart surgery.
• Performs procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement.
• Incorporates innovative methods such as off-pump surgery, minimally invasive, and robotic techniques.
• Trained internationally in Italy, France, Switzerland, and the USA.
• Abella's team boasts a postoperative survival rate of 98.2% in cardiac operations.
• Certified cardiovascular surgeon with memberships in prestigious medical societies.
• Offers online consultations for patients needing open heart surgery.
• Fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish, Italian, and English.

Duties:

1985 – 1986 Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Practitioner

1986 – 1992, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

1993-2012 Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi (Hospital), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Specialist Physician

2012-2017 İstanbul Medipol University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

2017 – 2019 İstinye University LIV Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

2019 – 2024, Freelance Consultant Physician

2024 – Today, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

• Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
• Turkish Society of Cardiology

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Pulmonary Diseases

Work History:

1  Ilıca Health Center \ Health Center Physician (Compulsory Service)

2   Florence Nightingale Hospital

3   Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic (OLV) Aalst Belgium

4   Istanbul Bilim University (Assistant Professor)

5   Florence Nightingale Hospital (Associate Professor)

6   Istanbul Bilim University (Professor)

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1   Minimally invasive heart surgery

2   Aortic surgery

3   Cover Repairs

4   Arrhythmia Surgery

Special advanced health technologies:

1   Robotic heart surgery (Da Vinci Robotic System)

2   Port Access Surgery

Education

1991 - Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - Istanbul University Cardiology Institute (Specialization)

• Dr. Kazim Besirli specializes in open heart surgery, using advanced techniques.
• Techniques include off-pump surgery, minimally invasive methods, and robotic assistance.
• International training includes vocational training in various hospitals abroad.
• Chaired the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Holds a master's degree in "Health Institutions Management".
• Active member of professional medical societies, contributing to cardiovascular surgery advancements.
• Fluent in multiple languages, facilitating communication with diverse patient populations.

Cardiovascular Surgery (Pediatric ) 

Prof. Dr. Emin Tireli completed his Medical initiative degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery. He also did his Specialization in Cardiac Surgery from the same university.  As a professor, he provided his service to the university. Currently, he is working as a specialist at Altınbaş University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler in the department of Cardiac Surgery.

 Prof. Dr. Emin Tireli is proficiently treating such problems

• Congenital heart disease ,
• Pediatric cardiac surgery
• Adult cardiac surgery 
• Aortic surgery 
• Aneurysm 
• Coronary artery 
• Heart valve surgery 

Scientific Publications

1. [The effect of two different glycemic management protocols on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in coronary artery bypass surgery].

Kurnaz P, Sungur Z, Camci E, Sivrikoz N, Orhun G, Senturk M, Sayin O, Tireli E, Gurvit H.

Rev Bras Anestesiol. 2017 May - Jun;67(3):258-265. doi: 10.1016/j.bjan.2016.01.007. Epub 2017 Feb 27. Portuguese.

PMID: 28256333 Free Article

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2. The role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the development of atherosclerosis and its relationship with fim A genotype.

Ziver T, Balci A, Ergin S, Gode S, Kuskucum M, Torlak Z, Yuksel P, Tokman HB, Ipek G, Tireli E, Midilli K, Yekeler I, Kiraz N, Kocazeybek B.

Clin Lab. 2014;60(7):1225-32.

PMID: 25134394

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3. Pressure-controlled mechanical ventilation is more advantageous in the follow-up of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after open heart surgery.

Ugurlucan M, Basaran M, Erdim F, Selimoglu O, Caglar IM, Zencirci E, Filizcan U, Ogus NT, Yildiz Y, Tireli E, Isik O, Dayioglu E.HeartSurg Forum. 2014 Feb;17(1):E1-6. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.2013236

PMID: 24631983

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4. Extracardiac off-pump fontan completion for single ventricle with dextrocardia. Goksel OS, Gok E, Tireli E, Dayioglu E.Innovations (Phila). 2013 Jan-Feb;8(1):73-5. doi: 10.1097/IMI.0b013e3182810e08.

PMID: 23571798

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5. Aorto-GoreTex central shunt with side-to-side aortic anastomosis.Uğurlucan M, Tireli E.Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Apr;93(4):1400-1; author reply 1401. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.10.049. No abstract available. PMID: 22450102

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6. Transcaval invasion of right atrium by thymoma: resection via transient cava-pulmonary shunt. Toker A, Tireli E, Tanju S, Kaya S.Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012 May;41(5):1175-7. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezr261. Epub 2012 Feb 22.PMID: 22362623 Select item 22124632

7. Aorta after stent grafting for mycotic aneurysm.Alpagut U, Ugurlucan M, Tireli E, Rozanes I, Dayioglu E.Arq Bras Cardiol. 2011 Oct;97(4):e78-81. English, Portuguese, Spanish.

PMID: 22124632 Free Article Select item 21729497

8. Modified Nikaidoh procedure in a patient with transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with unusual coronary anatomy. Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Tireli E Cardiol Young. 2011 Dec;21(6):703-6. doi: 10.1017/S104795111100062X. Epub 2011 Jun 27. PMID: 21729497 Select item 21440183,

9. Off-pump Fontan and fenestration during single ventricle palliation. Ugurlucan M, Karabay BC, Tireli E.Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Apr;91(4):1309-10. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.07.101. No abstract available. PMID: 21440183 Select item 21177304

10. Endovascular treatment of mycotic saccular aneurysms of the thoracic aorta. Ugurlucan M, Umaroglu S, Tireli E, Alpagut U.Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2011 Jan;12(1):63. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2010.249102A. No abstract available.PMID: 21177304 Select item 21158914

11. Bilateral PDA in a patient with VSD and pulmonary atresia. Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Dayioglu E, Tireli E. JCard Surg. 2011 Jan;26(1):107-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01165.x. Epub 2010 Dec 16.PMID: 2115891 Select item 20954441

12. Aneurysm and Helicobacter pylori relationship: the seropositivity of CagA, VacA and other antigens of Helicobacter pylori in abdominal and ascending aortic aneurysms.

Ziver T, Yuksel P, Ipek G, Yekeler I, Bayramoglu Z, Tireli E, Saribas S, Aslan M, Yalvac SD, Ozdomanic I, Torlak Z, Dirican A, Torun MM, Kocazeybek B.

New Microbiol. 2010 Jul;33(3):233-42.

PMID: 20954441 Free Article Select item 20951266

13. Surgical versus endovascular treatment for type B aortic dissections.

Ugurlucan M, Karabay BC, Alpagut U, Tireli E. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Nov;140(5):1202-3.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.062. No abstract available. PMID: 20951266 Free Article Select item 20942745

14. Glutamine enhances the heat shock protein 70 expression as a cardioprotective mechanism in left heart tissues in the presence of diabetes mellitus.Ugurlucan M, Erer D, Karatepe O, Ziyade S, Haholu A, Gungor Ugurlucan F, Filizcan U, Tireli E, Dayioglu E, Alpagut U.  Expert Opin Ther Targets. 2010 Nov;14(11):1143-56. doi: 10.1517/14728222.220100.521500.

PMID: 20942745

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15. Infrarenal aortic coarctation. Alpagut U, Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Tireli E, Dayioglu E.Wien Med Wochenschr. 2010 Jul;160(13-14):372-5. doi: 10.1007/s10354-010-0810-5. PMID: 20694768

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16. The aortoplasy technique. Karabay CB, Ugurlucan M, Abbasi SH, Tireli E.Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2010 Jun;18(3):316. doi: 10.1177/0218492310365362. No abstract available. PMID: 20519309

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17. eComment: Advance of guidewire from the brachial artery to facilitate correct positioning of the stent graft during repair of type 3 aortic dissections. Ugurlucan M, Alpagut U, Tireli E, Dayioglu E .Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2010 Apr;10(4):599. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2009.223040A. No abstract available. PMID: 20335395 Select item 20042418

18. Single-institutional 22 years experience on cardiac myxomas. Cetin G, Gursoy M, Ugurlucan M, Uzunhasan I, Hatemi AC, Tireli E, Kucukoglu S, Kansiz E. angiology 2010 Jul;61(5):504-9. doi: 10.1177/0003319709352489. Epub 2009 Dec 29. PMID: 20042418

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19. Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery after previous sternotomy. Goksel OS, Tireli E. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Oct;88(4):1384; author reply 1384. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.03.020. No abstract available. PMID: 19766858 Select item 19660147

20. Single-stage correction, with extensive pulmonary arterial reconstruction, of a pulmonary arterial sling associated with tetralogy of Fallot. Goksel OS, Tireli E, Celebi A. Cardiol Young. 2009 Sep;19(5):519-21. doi: 10.1017/S1047951109991119. Epub 2009 Aug 7. PMID: 19660147

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