Best Pregnancy follow-up doctors: TOP 104 doctors

Dr. X was born in 1974 and graduated from Istanbul University's Istanbul School of Medicine in 1997. She has won awards for her work and has participated and presented at numerous national and international congresses. She specializes in Supervision of Pregnancy and Delivery, Supervision of high-risk pregnancy, Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence, Infertility, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Pelvic floor surgery, and Genital Aesthetic Surgery. She has worked at Delta Hospital, Çengelköy Ülkü Hospital, and Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. X has a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona and is specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has over 30 years of experience, having worked in various hospitals and clinics in Barcelona and the surrounding area.

Dr. X is a European Gynaecological Oncologist accredited by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO). He has a Faculty of Medicine Education from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, and also completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialization Training from the University of Health Sciences, Süleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital. He has also received additional training in Gynecological Oncology Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery and has had international observerships in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Leipzig School of Radical Pelvic Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and other training and research hospitals.

Dr. Nesrin Baştuğ is a gynecologist specializing in IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). She graduated from Ege University in 1994 and has since held positions at Kütahya Health Clinic, Zeynep Kamil Woman and Child Disease Research and Education Hospital and Private Emsey Hospital. She has been the IVF Unit Officer at Private Emsey Hospital since 2012.

Dr. Olha Chervotkina is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Fertility specialist at the ADONIS Medical Group, specializing in Prenatal Care Programs.

Dr. Praveen Chandra is a highly esteemed cardiologist and Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon, India. He has been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri Award for his exemplary work in the field of Medicine. He is proficient in a lot of new devices and technologies, and has published over 100 articles, reviews and abstracts in various national and international journals.

Dr. Christian Kainz is a highly experienced gynecologist and obstetrician with 38 years of experience, specializing in the management of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period, operative gynecology, mammology, and oncological gynecology. He is also renowned for his laparoscopic and endoscopic operations on pelvic organs and his involvement in teaching and authoring numerous publications.

Dr. Murude Dagdelen is a distinguished gynecologist and obstetrician, specializing in various procedures such as Myomectomy, Hysterectomy, and Uterine Artery Embolization, among others. She is recognized for her work in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, with a high success rate in different IVF-related procedures. Dr. Dagdelen has also made significant contributions to scientific research in her field and is an active member of several professional associations including the Turkish Gynaecology and Obstetrics Association and the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology.

Dr. Hosam is a Consultant Obstetrician, Gynecologist, and Urologist. He worked for 20 years in the NHS in the United Kingdom after obtaining his CCST as a Consultant Gynecologist with known expertise in the management of high-risk pregnancy, complex benign gynecology, and early-stage gynecological cancer. He worked as a Consultant and the Lead Urogynecologist at Sussex Healthcare Trust, where he has been practicing since 2004. Dr. Hosam has a special interest in prolapse, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction (fertility preservation surgery), menorrhagia, and minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynecological surgery (for abnormal bleeding, pelvic masses, and pelvic pain). He established an integrated multidisciplinary urogynecology team across the trust. He had led the obstetrics and gynecology department as a clinical director to attain national British Society of Urogynecology accreditation. He has extensive clinical and surgical expertise to manage urinary incontinence, frequency, urgency, and recurrent cystitis and to perform pelvic reconstructive surgery for incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse. A subjective retrospective audit of his continence surgery showed a success rate of 86% and a success rate of prolapsed surgery of 91%. He is also interested in the management of sexual dysfunction, including vaginal corrective surgery. Dr. Hosam was chosen to be a Member of the International Urogynecology Association’s Publication Committee, and he was also the Editor of the expert corner in the IUGA newsletter. His areas of expertise include,

• Minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery
• Menorrhagia, fibroid, and endometriosis
• Laparoscopic myomectomy and hysterectomy
• Urogynecology, pelvic floor surgery, and recurrent prolapse
• Female stress incontinence surgery
• High-risk pregnancy
• Prolapse and pelvic floor surgery
• Pelvic reconstruction surgery
• Stress incontinence treatment
• Urodynamics
• Urogynecology
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Hysteroscopy
• Menopause and psychosexual problems
• Menorrhagia
• Laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy
• Stress incontinence surgery (none mesh and minimally invasive procedures)
• Day case stress incontinence procedure without surgery
• Anal sphincter incontinence surgery
• Abdominal and vaginal suspension procedures
• Menstrual disorders
• Miscarriage
• Painful periods
• Pelvic/perineal pain
• Postpartum obstetric anal sphincter injuries

Research & Publications

• Serum Cupper and Zinc in Unexplained Infertility
• Anti HLA Abs in Recurrent Miscarriage and Effect of Immune Therapy on Pregnancy Outcomes
• Unusual presentation of PRESS in the postnatal period. BMJ Case Reports 2014; doi:10.1136/bcr-2013-203406
• Subphrenic abscess resulting in multi organ failure after Caesarean Section - case report. J. of obstet&Gynae.Vol 30; No.3,312-314,2010.
• Long Term outcome of the telephone follow up clinic in gynaecological setting. Int. J. of healthcare administration.vol 7, No.1.,2010.
• Role of 3D ultrasound in the diagnosis of rare case of angular pregnancy. The Internet Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 2009 Volume 11 Number 2.
• Unusual presentation of ectopic pregnancy. Therapeutic forum,MIMS Women's Health Vol 4,No 3,2009.
• Management of Ovarian Masses in Pregnancy. Trends in Gynaecology and Urology, Volume 14 Issue 1, p 14-17 (January/February 2009).
• Factors Affecting Success of Hysteroscopic Hydrothermablation Procedure: A One Year Data Assessment. Kent and Sussex Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Vol. 6, issue 2, Jan 2008.
• Value of the MRI in the Preoperative Assessment of the Endometrial Cancer. Int. J. of O&G, Vol. 8 No.2, December 2007.
• Perioperative Factors Affecting the Hysteroscopic Hydrothermablation Procedure: A Six-month Assessment. Obstetrics & Gynaecology, News J. March 2006.
• Evaluation of the Transvaginal Scan versus Hysteroscopy in Postmenopausal Bleeding. East Sussex Journal of O&G. March, 2006.
• Unusual Presentation of Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy. East Sussex Journal of O&G, March 2006.
• Reproductive Health of Women: A review of the Panoramic Heritage. The Alex Journal of History of Medicine. Vol 30 -33, issue 1, April 2005.
• The use of low molecular weight heparin in pregnant woman with Mitral valve heart disease. Kuwait Medical Journal, March 2002, vol.39, No.5, 53-54.
• Mean 3rd Trimester Blood Sugar in Diabetic Kuwaiti Pregnant Females as a Predictor for Fetal Macrosomia. Medscape Women’s Health, (United States), Oct 2001, 6(5) p2.
• Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women. Obstetric and Gynaecology Survey. November issue 2001.
• Autologus Fascial Sling ,Does it really help the stress incontinence ,One year outcome data.
• Outcome of the Bulkamid periurethral injection.Outcome of the Vaginal suspension procedure for the years 19/20/21
• Perioperative factors that affect the outcome of the pelvic floor surgery IUGA 2019
• MRI ,CT scan versus TVS in the diagnosis and management of adnexal mass over 3 years (Oral presentation at the international gynaecology and gynae-oncology in China) 2013
• Perioperative factors affecting the success of the HTA, a 3 years follow up at the 13th international world controversies in Ob.Gyn. and infertility, Berlin, Germany. 4-7/11/2010
• Is there is a place for uterine conservation in the management of early stage endometrial cancer. RCOG international conference Abu-Dhabi Dec. 6,7,8th 2009.
• Value of TVS in the initial assessment of high-risk postmenopausal women. Annual RCOG international conference Abu-Dhabi Dec. 2009-09-13 (Poster)
• Is there is a place for the local hysteroscopic resection for malignant polypoidal endometrial cancer? Annual Southeast Gynaecology Tumour Group meeting. 17 September 2007. (oral)
• Value of the MRI, Hysteroscopy and TVS in the Preoperative Staging of Endometrial Cancer. 31st British International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 4-6 July/2007. (oral)
• Hysteroscopic Hydrothermablation: A novel Ablative Technique. Grand round oral presentation in the East Sussex NHS Trust monthly meeting.
• Evaluation of Perioperative Factors Affecting Success of Hysteroscopic Hydrothermablation Procedure. Presented at the BSGE Annual Scientific meeting in Sheffield, May 2006.
• Evaluation of the Transvaginal Scan versus Hysteroscopy in Postmenopausal Women on Tamoxifen . Poster Presentation at the 19th EBCOG European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, April 2006, Torino, Italy.
• Induced Abortion Services in a District General Hospital. Poster presentation at the North Middlesex University Hospital Meeting, London, 26th May 2006.
• Outcome of the Hysteroscopy at Conquest Hospital over the last triennium 2004-2005. Part of the special skill module of the TVS in Gynaecology for the RCOG. Presented at the world 7th controversies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Athens, April 2005.
• Perinatal Mortality Audit at Jahra Hospital, Kuwait. Accepted by the CPD program of the RCOG 2001.
• Audit of the Outcome of the Burch Colposuspension over a 2-year period. Oral Presentation at the Annual Obstetrics and Gynaecology Conference, Kuwait Institute of Medical Specialisation, Kuwait 2003, Jahra

Education & Training

• Master's Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt)
• FRCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) in the UK
• MD Doctorate Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt)
• Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynecologist Subspecialty Modular training in Urogynaecology, minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery

Membership

• British Society of Gynae-Endoscopy
• British Society of Urogynaecology

Doctor has an extensive background in Gynecology and Obstetrics, with graduate education from Gazi University School of Medicine (1982-1988) and postgraduate education from Dicle University School of Medicine (1989-1993). Doctor has experience with Şişli Memorial Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Department (2017-2021), Emsey Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2016-2017), Medeniyet University Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2012-2016), and several other positions. Doctor is certified in IVF and has training in robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and gynecological oncology.

Specialization : Gynecological Oncology Surgery

Foreign Language : English

Education :

University of Insubria, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Varese/Italy, Laparoscopic Oncologic Surgery, 2015
Acıbadem University CASE, da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training Program, Istanbul, 2015 
Free University Charite Faculty of Medicine- Berlin/Germany, Laparoscopic Oncologic Surgery, 2013
Gynecologic Oncology Surgery , 2011
İzmir Ege Maternity Hospital and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, 2003  
Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, 1999 

 

Experience:

İzmir Ege Maternity Hospital and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, 1999-2003
İzmir Ege Maternity Hospital and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, 2003-2004   
İzmir Bornova Emergency and Traumatology Hospital, 2004
İzmir Mevki Military Hospital, İzmir/Hatay, 2004-2005
İzmir Ege Maternity Hospital and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, 2005-2007   
Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assist. Assoc. Dr. 2007-2011
Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assoc. Dr. 2011-2015
Muğla S Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assoc. Dr. 2015-2016
Muğla S Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prof. Dr. 2016-2018
Private Practice, Sakarya 2018-2020
Sakarya Private Adatıp Hospital, 2020

 

Memberships:

Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Gynecological Endoscopy Association
TSRM

Article, Presentation, Publication, Congress, Course, Award:

A1. Full articles published in journals scanned by SCI or SCI-Expanded:

A1.1 Inal MM, Incebiyik A, Sanci M, Yildirim Y, Polat M, Pilanci B, Nayki C, Camuzcuoğlu H. Ovarian cysts in tamoxifen-treated women with breast cancer. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2005;120:104-106.

A1.2 Camuzcuoglu H, Arioz DT, Toy H, Kurt S, Celik H, Erel O. Serum paraoxonase and arylesterase activities in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2009;112:481-485.

A1.3 Toy H, Camuzcuoglu H, Celik H, Erel O, Aksoy N. Assessment of serum paraoxonase and arylesterase activities in early pregnancy failure. Swiss Med Wkly 2009;139:76-81.

A1.4 Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Cakir H, Celik H, Erel O. Decreased paraoxonase and arylesterase activities in the pathogenesis of future atherosclerotic heart disease in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2009;18:1435-1439.

A1.5 Arioz DT, Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Kurt S, Celik H, Aksoy N. Serum prolidase activity and oxidative status in patients with stage I endometrial cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2009;19:1244-1247.

A1.6 Camuzcuoglu H, Arioz DT, Toy H, Kurt S, Celik H, Aksoy N. Assessment of preoperative serum prolidase activity in epithelial ovarian cancer. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2009;147:97-100.

A1.7 Toy H, Camuzcuoglu H, Arioz DT, Kurt S, Celik H, Aksoy N. Serum prolidase activity and oxidative stress markers in pregnancies with intrauterine growth restricted infants. J Obstet Gynecol Research 2009;35:1047-1053.   

A1.8 Arioz DT, Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Kurt S, Celik H, Erel O. Assessment of serum paraoxonase and arylesterase activities in patients with endometrial cancer. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol 2009;30:679-682.

A1.9 Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Vural M, Yildiz F, Aydın H. Internal iliac artery ligation for severe postpartum hemorrhage and severe hemorrhage after postpartum hysterectomy. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2009;36:538-543.

A1.10 Toy H, Camuzcuoglu H, Camuzcuoglu A, Celik H, Aksoy N. Decreased serum prolidase activity and increased oxidative stress in early pregnancy loss. Gynecol Obstet Invest 2010;69:122-127.

A1.11 Vural M, Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Aksoy N. Amniotic Fluid Prolidase Activity and Oxidative Status in Neural Tube Defects. Fetal Diagn Ther 2010;28:34-39.

A1.12 Vural M, Toy H, Camuzcuoglu H, Aksoy N. Comparison of prolidase enzyme activities of maternal serum and placental tissue in patients with early pregnancy failure. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2011;283:953-958.

A1.13 Torun AN, Vural M, Cece H, Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Aksoy N. Paraoxonase-1 is not affected in polycystic ovary syndrome without metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, but oxidative stress is altered. Gynecol Endocrinol 2011;27:988-992.

A1.14 Camuzcuoğlu H, Toy H, Vural M, Camuzcuoğlu A, Taşkın A, Çelik H. Serum paraoxonase and arylesterase activities in iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Turk J Med Sci 2011;241:185-191.

A1.15 Vural M, Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Camuzcuoglu A, Aksoy N. Oxidative stress and prolidase activity in women with uterine fibroids. J Obstet Gynaecol 2012;32:68-72.

A1.16 Vural M, Camuzucoglu H, Toy H, Eren MA, Cece H, Aydın H, Kocyigit A, Aksoy N. Evaluation of the future atherosclerotic heart disease with oxidative stress and carotid artery intima media thickness in gestational diabetes mellitus. Endocrine Research 2012;37:145-153.

A1.17 Eren MA, Vural M, Cece H, Camuzcuoglu H, Yildiz S, Toy H, Aksoy N. Association of serum amyloid A with subclinical atherosclerosis in women with gestational diabetes. Gynecol Endocrinol 2012;28:1010-1013.

A1.18 Oztekin D, Kurt S, Camuzcuoglu H, Balsak D, Dicle N, Tınar S. Granulosa cell tumors of the ovary: review of 43 cases. J BUON 2012;17:461-464.

A1.19 Hilali N, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu H, Camuzcuoglu A, Aksoy N. Increased prolidase activity and oxidative stress in PCOS. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2013;79:105-110.

A1.20 Eren MA, Vural M, Yildiz S, Cece H, Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Kocyigit A. Association of parity with osteoprotegerin levels and atherosclerosis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2013;287:1081-1086.

A1.21 Hilali N, Aksoy N, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu H, Taskin A. Oxidative status and serum prolidase activity in tubal ectopic pregnancy. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2013;63:169-172.

A1.22 Hilali N, Kocyigit A, Demir M, Camuzcuoglu A, Incebiyik A, Camuzcuoglu H, Vural M, Taskin A. DNA damage and oxidative stress in patients with mild preeclampsia and offspring. EJOGRB 2013;170:377-380.    

A1.23 Incebiyik A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu A, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu H. Myomectomy during caesarean: a retrospective evaluation of 16 cases. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2014;289:569-573.

A1.24 Aksin M, Incebiyik A, Vural M, Gul Hilali N, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H, Aksoy N. Does a risky outcome of antenatal screening test indicate oxidative stress? J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2014;27:1033-1037.

A1.25 Incebiyik A, Camuzcuoglu A, Hilali NG, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu H. Plasma D-dimer level in the diagnosis of adnexal torsion

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2014;28:1-4.

A1.26 Incebiyik A, Seker A, Vural M, Gul Hilali N, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H. May mean platelet volume levels be a predictor in the diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease? Wien Klin Wochenschr 2014;126:422-426.

A1.27 Ozalp SS, Telli E, Oge T, Tulunay G, Boran N, Turan T, et al. Multicenter analysis of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia in Turkey. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2014;15:3625-3628.

A1.28 Incebiyik A, Camuzcuoglu A, Hilali NG, Ulas T, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu H, Aksoy N. Serum oxidative stress, visfatin and apelin in healthy women and those with premenstrual syndrome. J Obstet Gynaecol 2014;11:1-5.

A1.29 Incebiyik A, Genc A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H, Kilic A, Vural M. Prevalence of β-Thalassemia Trait and Abnormal Hemoglobins in Sanliurfa Province in Southeast Turkey. Hemoglobin 2014;38:402-404.

A1.30 Incebiyik A, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H, Hilali NG, Taskin A, Aydin H, Aksoy N. Comparison of tissue prolidase enzyme activity and serum oxidative stress level between pregnant women with placental abruption and those with a healthy pregnancy . Arch Gynecol Obstet 2015;291:805-809.

A1.31 Hilali N, Kocarslan S, Vural M, Incebiyik A, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H. Ki-67 proliferation index in patients with placenta previa percreta in the third trimester. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2015;127:98-102.

A1.32 Incebiyik A, Ahmet Seker, Camuzcuoglu H, Kocarslan S, Camuzcuoglu A, Hilali N, Vural M, Taskin A, Aksoy N. Does sildenafil have protective effects against ovarian

ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats? Arch Gynecol Obstet 2015;291:1283-1288. 

A1.33 Karakas O, Karakas E, Dogan F, Kilicaslan N, Camuzcuoglu A, Incebiyik A, Camuzcuoglu H. Diffusion-weighted MRI in the differential diagnosis of uterine endometrial cavity tumors. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2015;127:266-273.

A1.34 Incebiyik A, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu H, Taskin A, Camuzcuoglu A, Hilali NG, Aksoy N. Can circulating M30 and M65 levels be beneficial markers in the diagnosis and management of patients with complete hydatidiform mole? Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2015 Apr 14. [Epub ahead of print] DOI 10.1007/s00508-015-0735-5.

A1.35 Incebiyik A, Kocarslan S, Camuzcuoglu A, Hilali N, Incebiyik H, Camuzcuoglu H. Trophoblastic E-cadherin and TGF-beta expression in placenta percreta and normal pregnancies. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2016;29:126-129.

A1.36 Incebiyik A, Camuzcuoglu H, Vural M, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu A, Seker A, Taskin A, Aksoy N. Assessment of Apoptotic Activity Dysregulation and Oxidative Stress in the Development of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: A Case-Controlled Descriptive Analysis. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2016;81:71-77.

A1.37 Camuzcuoglu A, Vural M, Hilali NG, Incebiyik A, Yuce HH, Kucuk A, Camuzcuoglu H. Surgical management of 58 patients with placenta praevia percreta. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2016;128:360-366.

A1.38 Camuzcuoğlu A, Sezgin B, Çelik H, Camuzcuoğlu H. Evaluation of serum M30 and M65 activity in patients with stage-I endometrial cancer. J Obstet Gynaecol 2019;39:1112-1116. 

 

A1.39 Sezgin B, Camuzcuoğlu A, Küçük M, Camuzcuoğlu H. Bilateral uterine artery coagulation in laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign disease in uteri more than 1000 g. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2020;46:133-139. 

A1.40 Sezgin B, Pirinççi F, Camuzcuoğlu A, Erel Ö, Neşelioğlu S, Camuzcuoğlu H. Assessment of thiol disulfide balance in early-stage endometrial cancer J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2020;46:1140-1147.

A1.41 Sezgin B, Kinci MF, Pirinççi F, Camuzcuoğlu A, Erel Ö, Neşelioğlu S, Camuzcuoğlu H. Thiol-disulfide status of patients with cervical cancer. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2020;46:2423-2429. 

 

 

 A2. Publications such as technical notes, letters to the editor, case reports and abstracts published in journals scanned by SCI or SCI-Expanded:

 

A2.1 Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Camuzcuoglu A, Ozalp SS. Complete mole hydatidiform in a postmenopausal woman. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2009;142:85-86.

A2.2 Kurt S, Camuzcuoglu H, Camuzcuoglu A, Dicle N, Tinar S. Umbilical metastasis of serous component as a first sign of mixed type epithelial ovarian cancer. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol 2009;30:455-457.

A2.3 Yildiz F, Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Terzi A, Guldur ME. A Rare Cause of Difficulty with Sexual Intercourse: Large Retroperitoneal Leiomyoma. J Sex Med 2009;6:3221-3223.

A2.4 Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Vural M, Cece H, Aydin H. Prenatal diagnosis of dicephalic parapagus conjoined twins. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2010;281:565-567.

A2.5 Vural M, Toy H, Camuzcuoglu H, Sezgin B. Lost intrauterine device penetrating bladder Wall. J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care 2010;36:182.

A2.6 Vural M, Toy H, Camuzcuoglu H, Cece H. Primary hydatid disease presenting as a pelvic mass. J Obstet Gynaecol 2010;30:637-639.

A2.7 Vural M, Yildiz S, Cece H, Camuzcuoglu H. Favorable pregnancy outcome after endometriectomy for a Robert's uterus. J Obstet Gynaecol 2011;31:668-669.

A2.8 Incebiyik A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu A, Karakas E, Aydın H, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu H, Kilic A. A conservative approach to uterine dehiscence cases without bleeding after cesarean: A review of 3 cases. Acta Medica Mediterranea 2013;29:403-405.

A2.9 Sezgin B, Camuzcuoğlu A, Camuzcuoğlu H. Laparoscopic Resection of An Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in the Presacral Area. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2019;26:812-813. 

 

 

 

A3. Full article published in journals scanned by international indexes other than SCI or SCI-Expanded, SSCI and AHCI: 

 

 

A3.1 Camuzcuoglu H, Yildirim Y, Sadik S, Kurt S, Tinar S. Comparison of the accuracy of hysteroscopy and hysterosalpingography in evaluation of the uterine cavity in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss. Gynecol Surg 2005;2:159–163.

A3.2 Deveci EO, Incebiyik A, Selek S, Camuzcuoglu A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu H, Erdal ME, Vural M. Is catechol-o-methyltransferase gene polymorphism a risk factor in the development of premenstrual syndrome?Clin Exp Reprod Med 2014 ;41:62-67.

A3.3 Incebiyik A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H, Akbas H, Kilic A, Vural M. Prevalence of thromogenic gene mutations in women with recurrent miscarriage: A retrospective study of 1,507 patients. Obstetrics and Gynecolology Science 2014;57:1-5.

A3.4 Sezgin B, Pirinççi F, Akbaba E, Camuzcuoğlu A, Şahin EA, Sivaslıoğlu A, Camuzcuoğlu H. Anatomical outcomes of laparoscopic high uterosacral ligament suspension for primary apical prolapse. Pelviperineology 2020;39(3):77-84

 

 

 

 

A4. Technical notes, letters to the editor, discussions, case reports, and abstracts published in journals indexed by SCI or SCI-Expanded, SSCI and AHCI:

 

 

A4.1 Toy H, Camuzcuoğlu H, Aydın H. Uterine prolapse in a 19 year old pregnant woman: a case report. J Turkish-German Gynecol Assoc 2009;10:184-185.

A4.2 Vural M, Yalcin S, Yildiz S, Camuzcuoglu H. Isolated type I pelvic cystic echinococcosis mimicking ovarian tumor. North Am J Med Sci 2011;3:289-291.

A4.3 Incebiyik A, Camuzcuoglu A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu H, Seker A, Vural M. Endometriectomy in the surgical treatment of a patient with a non-communicating functional rudimentary horn. Research, http://dx.doi.org/10.13070/rs.en.1.918 (2014).

A4.4 Incebiyik A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H, Seker A, Vural M. A rare cause of acute abdomen: spontaneous uterine rupture due to gestational choriocarcinoma. Research, DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.13070/rs.en.1.719 (2014).

A4.5 Koseoglu SB, Deveer R, Camuzcuoglu A, Kasap B, Camuzcuoglu H. Massive ascites and pleural effusion in preeclampsia. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016, DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/22849.0000

A4.5 Koseoglu SB, Deveer R, Camuzcuoglu A, Kasap B, Camuzcuoglu H. Massive Ascites and Pleural Effusion in Preeclampsia. J Clin Diagn Res. 2017;11(2):QD08-QD09. 

A4.6 Sezgin B, Camuzcuoğlu A, Camuzcuoğlu H. Complete duplication of left and right external iliac vein: two case reports and review of the literatureJ Surg Case Rep. 2019;9;2019(1):rjy343. 

 

 

 

 

A5. Full articles published in national peer-reviewed journals: 

 

A5.1 Kurt S, Camuzcuoğlu H, Pilancı B, Seyhan S, Hanhan M. Adolescent Age Malignant Ovarian Tumors (Clinical and Histopathological Evaluation of 27 Cases). Turkish Journal of Ecopathology 2002;8:16-20.

A5.2 Kurt S, Hanhan M, Camuzcuoğlu H, İncebıyık A, Pilancı B, Öztekin D. Cancers of the Vulva: Retrospective Evaluation of 74 Cases. Turkish J of Gynecol Oncol 2003;6:41-44.

A5.3 İncebıyık A, Sancı M, Camuzcuoğlu H, Pilancı B, Özgüder T, İspahi Ç. The Effect of Intra Venous Fluid Administration on Labor in Nulliparous Pregnants. MN-Clinical Sciences & Doctor 2003;9:481-484.

A5.4 Kurt S, Başoğul N, Alihanoğlu M, Camuzcuoğlu H, Pilancı B, Tınar S, Seyhan S, Hanhan M, Çolak E. Germ Cell Ovarian Tumors: Our 10-Year Experience. MN- Clinical Sciences & Doctor 2003;9:499-502.

A5.5 Öztekin D, Kurt S, Tinar S, Karalti O, Camuzcuoğlu H, Sayhan S, Öztekin Ö. Ovarian endometriosis accompanying epithelial ovarian cancers. Aegean Medical Journal 2006;45:131-134.

A5.6 Toy H, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu H, Aydın H. Management and complications of lost intrauterine devices. Journal of Düzce University Faculty of Medicine 2010;12:15-18.

A5.7 İncebıyık A, Camuzcuoğlu A, Hilali NG, Vural M, Camuzcuoğlu H, Güldür ME. Is intrauterine fluid accumulation in postmenopausal women a sign of malignancy? Journal of Harran University Medical Faculty 2012;9:9-14.

A5.8 Mit T, Uysal A, Camuzcuoglu H, Tınar S, Koyuncu T, Sonmez S. Comparison of TOT and TVT in the Surgical Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence. Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2015;6:21-24.

A5.9 İncebıyık A, Camuzcuoğlu A, Hilali NG, Küçük A, Yüce HH, Aydoğan H, Camuzcuoğlu H, Vural M. Approach to cases of postpartum hemorrhage: Retrospective analysis of 41 cases. J Clin Exp Invest 2014;5:18-23.

A5.10 Uyanıkoğlu H, Hilali NG, İncebıyık A, Camuzcuoğlu A, Camuzcuoğlu H. Management of cesarean scar pregnancies at Harran University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic in the last year. Turkey Clinics J Gynecol Obst 2015;25:245-249.

A5.11 Timur ES, İncebıyık A, Camuzcuoğlu A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu H, Vural M. Adnexal Mass Requiring Surgical Intervention in Adolescent Girls: Retrospective Analysis of 41 Cases. Eur J Gen Med 2015;12:239-243.

A5.12 Köseoğlu SB, Sezgin B, Camuzcuoğlu A, Camuzcuoğlu H. New predictive parameters in abnormal cervical cytology: neutrophil lymphocyte ratio and platelet lymphocyte ratio. Aegean Clinics Medical Journal, 2016;54:86-90

 

 

A6. Publications such as technical notes, letters to the editor, discussions, case reports and abstracts published in national peer-reviewed journals:

 

A6.1 Pilancı B, İncebıyık A, Camuzcuoğlu H, Özgüder T, Kurt S, Seyhan S, Tınar Ş. Mullerian Agenesis Coexisting with Serous Borderline Tumor of Ovary: A Case Report. MN-GORM, 2003;9:145-147.

A6.2 Pilancı B, İncebıyık A, Camuzcuoğlu H, İnal MM, Tınar Ş, İspahi Ç. Mullerian Agenesis: 8 Case Reports, Classification and Approach. MN-Clinical Sciences & Doctor, 2004;10: 600-604.

A6.3 Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Vural M, Cece H, Ozardali I. Ovarian hemangioma: A rare cause of hirsutism in postmenopausal woman. Journal of Harran University Faculty of Medicine 2009;6:15-16.

A6.4 Vural M, Sezen Y, Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Yıldız A, Aydın H. Vaginal delivery after acute myocardial infarction in 46 years old patient. Anatol J Obstet Gynecol 2009;4:3.

A6.5 Yıldız F, Toy H, Camuzcuoglu H, Terzi A, Vural M, Uzunköy A. A rare but fatal condition: postpartum intestinal necrosis. A case report. Journal of Harran University Medical Faculty 2009;6:46-47.

A6.6 Toy H, Camuzcuoglu H, Vural M. Surgical management of prolapsed pedunculated submucous leiomyoma in a virgin woman. Journal of Düzce University Faculty of Medicine 2011;13:63-65. 

D6.7 Gültekin E, Yıldırım Y, Camuzcuoğlu H, Tiğlı A, Gökçü M, İnan N, Tınar Ş. Spontaneous Uterine Rupture in Pregnancy After Hysteroscopic Metroplasty: Two Cases. J Turk Soc Obstet Gynecol 2011;9:229-232.

A6.8 İncebıyık A, Vural M, Camuzcuoğlu A, Hilali NG, Kurnaz F, Camuzcuoğlu H. A successful method for severe gestational thrombocytopenia: an unusual case report. Dicle Medical Journal 2013;40:297-300.

A6.9 İncebıyık A, Camuzcuoğlu A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoğlu H, Pirinççi F, Vural M. A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen During Early Pregnancy: Spontaneous Uterine Rupture. Journal of Medical Research 2013;11:41-43.

A6.10 Hilali NG, İncebıyık A, Camuzcuoğlu A, Vural M, Kocarslan S, Karakas E, Yuce HH, Camuzcuoğlu H. Conservative treatment in two cases with morbidly adherent placenta. Journal of Harran University Faculty of Medicine 2014; 3:304-308.

A6.11 İncebıyık A, Camuzcuoğlu A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoğlu H, Pirinççi F, Vural M. Treatment Approaches in Heterotopic Pregnancy Cases: A Retrospective Analysis of Six Patients. JCAM 2015;6:335-337. 

A6.12 Incebiyik A, Yalcin F, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H, Vural M. Non- Surgical Approach in a Case of Placenta Accreta Complicated by a Pulmonary Embolus European Journal of General Medicine 2015;12:70-73.

A6.13 Yalçın Ş, Toy H, Camuzcuoğlu H, Yıldırım S, Karahan MA. Organophosphate Poisoning in Pregnant Patient: A Case Report. Journal of Harran University Faculty of Medicine 2015;12:141-145.

 

 

B. PAPERS

 

B3. Papers exhibited as posters in scientific and artistic meetings such as international congresses, symposiums, panels, workshops:

 

 

B3.1 Incebiyik A, Inal M, Sanci M, Camuzcuoğlu H, Pilanci B. Comparison of Transvaginal Sonohysterography and Office Hysterocopy in Evalution of Uterine Cavities' of Tamoxifen Administered Postmenapausal Cases with Breast Cancer. 5. Congress of the European Society of Gynecoloy, October 9-11, 2003, Rhodes, Greece.

B3.2 Kurt S, Pilanci B, Tinar S, Camuzcuoglu H, Dicle N. Myxopapillary ependymoma presenting as a pelvic mass. 6th International Congress of the Turkish German Gynecological Association, May 19-22, 2005, Antalya, Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 271, 54, P GO-007 (2005).

B3.3 Dicle N, Sayhan S, Ayaz D, Kececi S, Camuzcuoglu H. Utilizing of Ki 67 Expression and Estrogen and Progesterone Receptores in Differential Diagnosis Of Smooth Muscle Tumors of the Uterus. Virchows Archiv, Official Journal of the European Society of Pathology, August 2007, 451, 404, PP3-331, (2007).       

B3.4 Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Ozardalı I. Cervico-istmic pregnancy with placenta percreata in the first trimester. 8th Turkish-German Gynecology Congress, April 29-May 03, 2009, Antalya, Abstract Book, P-0122, (2009).

B3.5 Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Vural M, Cece H, Aydın H. Diagnosis of dicephalic parapagus conjoined twin. 8th Turkish-German Gynecology Congress, April 29-May 03, 2009, Antalya, Abstract Book, P-0131, (2009).

B3.6 Camuzcuoglu H, Arioz DT, Toy H, Kurt S, Celik H, Aksoy N. Assessment of Preoperative serum prolidase activity in epithelial ovarian cancer. 8th Turkish-German Gynecology Congress, April 29-May 03, 2009, Antalya, Abstract Book, S-0036, (2009).

B3.7 Toy H, Camuzcuoglu H, Camuzcuoglu A, Celik H, Aksoy N. The relationship between decreased serum prolidase activity and increased oxidative stress in early pregnancy loss. 8th Turkish-German Gynecology Congress, April 29-May 03, 2009, Antalya, Abstract Book, S-0039, (2009).

B3.8 Toy H, Camuzcuoğlu H, Aydın H. Uterine prolapse in a 19 year old pregnant woman: a case report. 8th Turkish-German Gynecology Congress, April 29-May 03, 2009, Antalya, Abstract Book, P-0126, (2009).

B3.9 Toy H, Camuzcuoğlu H, Vural M. Virgin women with prolapsed pedunculated submucosal leiomyoma of mimicing cervical leiomyoma. 8th Turkish-German Gynecology Congress, April 29-May 03, 2009, Antalya, Abstract Book, P-0132, (2009).

B3.10 Mordeniz C, Verit F, Sezen Y, Camuzcuoglu H, Simsek Z. Does type of anesthesia alter QT interval in cesarean operations. XXVIII. Annual ESRA Congress, September 9-12, 2009, Austria, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 34, 114-115, P-213 (2009). 

B3.11 Incebiyik A, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H, Hilali NG, Taskin A, Aydin H, Aksoy N. Serum prolidase enzyme activity and oxidative stress markers in pregnancies with placental abruption. XXIV European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, ID 563, Florence, Italy (2014).

B3.12 Incebiyik A, Vural M, Camuzcuoglu A, Taskin A, Camuzcuoglu H, Hilali NG, Aksoy N. May circulating m30–65 levels be a useful marker in diagnosis and follow up of patients with complete hydatiform mole? XXIV European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, ID 542, Florence, Italy (2014).

B3.13 Incebiyik A, Camuzcuoglu H, Vural M, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu A, Seker A, Taskin A, Aksoy N. Oxidative stress level and antigen m30-m65 as circulating biomarkers of cell death in with epithelial ovarian cancer patients. XXIV European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, ID 312, Florence, Italy (2014).

B3.14 Incebiyik A, Camuzcuoglu A, Hilali NG, Seker A, Camuzcuoglu H, Vural M. Endometriectomy for treatment of the non-communicating rudimentary horn. XXIV European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, ID 310, Florence, Italy (2014).

B3.15 Incebiyik A, Akbas H, Camuzcuoglu A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu H, Vural M. Is cytogenetic screening mandatory in couples with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss? XXIV European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, ID 159, Florence, Italy (2014).

B3.16 Incebiyik A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H, Seker A, Vural M. A rare cause of acute abdomen: spontaneous uterine rupture due to gestational choriocarcinoma. XXIV European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, ID 312, Florence, Italy (2014).

B3.17 Sezgin B, Koseoglu S, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H. Laparoscopic surgery of a case with deep pelvic endometriosis. XI. Turkish German Gynecology Congress, VP-005, Antalya, Türkiye (2016)

B3.18 Koseoglu S, Sezgin B, Camuzcuoglu A, Camuzcuoglu H. Laparoscopic management of cesarean scar pregnancy. XI. Turkish German Gynecology Congress, VP-004, Antalya, Türkiye (2016)

B3.19 Koseoglu SB, Deveer R, Camuzcuoglu A, Kasap B, Camuzcuoglu H. Isolated fallopian tube torsion. XI. Turkish German Gynecology Congress, PP-044, Antalya (2016)

B3.20 Koseoglu SB, Deveer R, Camuzcuoglu A, Kasap B, Camuzcuoglu H. A rare postpartum complication of severe preeclampsia: massive ascites and pleural effusion. XI. Turkish German Gynecology Congress, PP-045, Antalya (2016)

B6. Papers exhibited as posters in scientific and artistic meetings such as national congresses, symposiums, panels, workshops:

 

B6.1 Kurt S, Camuzcuoğlu H, Pilancı B, İncebıyık A, Tınar S, Hanhan M, Çolak E. Endometrial Cancers: 10 Years of Experience. 8th National Gynecological Oncology Congress, P-31, Antalya, 1-5 May 2002.

B6.2 Kurt S, Başoğul N, Alihanoğlu M, Camuzcuoğlu H, Pilancı B, Tınar S, Seyhan S, Hanhan M, Çolak E. Germ Cell Ovarian Tumors: Our 10-Year Experience. 8. National Gynecological Oncology Congress, P-77, Antalya, 1-5 May 2002.                  

B6.3 Kurt S, Camuzcuoğlu H, Pilancı B, İncebıyık A, Karaltı O, Atlı Ö, Tınar S, Alihanoğlu M. Extra Genital Metastatic Ovarian Tumors. 8. National Gynecological Oncology Congress, P-92, Antalya, 1-5 May 2002.                                                               

B6.4 Önoğlu A, Sadık S, Güler A, Uysal A, Camuzcuoğlu H, Mızrak T, Sancı M, Taner C. The Role of Laparoscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis-Related Infertility. Current Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques Symposium (with international participation), P-012, İzmir, 24-27 April 2003.

B6.5 Camuzcuoğlu A, Taner CE, Güzel A, Şenyuva İ, Camuzcuoğlu H. 10-14. Fetal Anomalies in Ultrasonography in Weeks. 5th Obstetric and Gynecological Ultrasonography Congress, P-28, Antalya, 25-29 October 2006.

B6.6 Gültekin E, Yıldırım Y, Camuzcuoğlu H, Tiğlı A, Gökçü M, İnan N, Tınar Ş. Spontaneous Uterine Rupture in Pregnancy After Hysteroscopic Metroplasty. 2nd Gynecological Endoscopy Congress, P-39, İzmir, 4-7 April 2007.

B6.7 Sadık S, Kurt S, Camuzcuoğlu H, Ata N, Önoğlu AS, Güler A. Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Lymphadenectomy in Endometrial Cancer. 2. Gynecological Endoscopy Congress, V1-02, İzmir, 4-7 April 2007.

B6.8 Aslan D, Sadık S, Balsak D, Önoğlu AS, Güler A, Camuzcuoğlu H. The Use of Transvaginal Hydrolaparoscopy in the Management of Patients with Unexplained Infertility. 2. Gynecological Endoscopy Congress, V2-06, İzmir, 4-7 April 2007.

B6.9 Altuntaş M, Sert C, Camuzcuoğlu H. Body composition measurement with BIA method and its relationship with hormonal parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. XX. National Biophysics Congress, P-51, Mersin, 22-25 October 2008. 

B6.10 Arıöz DT, Camuzcuoglu H, Toy H, Kurt S, Çelik H, Aksoy N. Serum prolidase activity and oxidative status in patients with stage I endometrial cancer. 7th National Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, PB. 106, Girne, 2009, Journal of the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Special Issue of the Congress, 6, 48 (2009).

B6.11 Vural M, Toy H, Camuzcuoğlu H, Sezgin B. Lost intrauterine device penetrating bladder Wall. II. Reproductive Medicine Association Congress, Ref No: 59, Antalya, 1-4 October 2009.

B6.12 Vural M, Sezen Y, Camuzcuoğlu H, Toy H, Yıldız A, Aydın H. Normal delivery after acute myocardial infarction in the third trimester. II. Reproductive Medicine Association Congress, Ref No: 60, Antalya, 1-4 October 2009.

B6.13 Vural M, Camuzcuoğlu H, Toy H. Conservative surgery for placenta previa percreata. II. Reproductive Medicine Association Congress, Ref No: 89, Antalya, 1-4 October 2009.

B6.14 Vural M, Camuzcuoğlu H, Toy H. First trimester diagnosis of partial mole with normal appearing fetus. II. Reproductive Medicine Association Congress, Ref No:92, Antalya, 1-4 October 2009.

B6.15 Yalçın S, Vural M, Camuzcuoğlu H, Toy H, Erol K. Acetaminophen toxicity and N acetyl cysteine ​​in pregnancy. Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation 43rd National Congress, P-441, Antalya, 28 October - 01 November 2009.

B6.16 Yalçın Ş, Toy H, Camuzcuoğlu H, Yıldırım S, Karahan M. Organophosphate poisoning in pregnancy: a case report. Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation 43rd National Congress, P-391, Antalya, 28 October - 01 November 2009.

B6.17 Karakaş E, Kılıçaslan N, Doğan F, Camuzcuoglu H. MRI Findings of Serous Adenocarcinoma of Tuba Uterina. 34. National Radiology Congress, PS-1026, Antalya, 6-10 November 2013.

B6.18 İncebıyık A, Camuzcuoğlu A, Hilali NG, Küçük A, Yüce HH, Aydoğan H, Camuzcuoğlu H, Vural M. Management of postpartum hemorrhage: Retrospective analysis of 41 cases. XIV. National Perinatology Congress, Sarıgerme/Muğla 2013. 

B6.19 İncebıyık A, Hilali NG, Camuzcuoğlu A, Küçük A, Yüce HH, Aydoğan H, Karakaş E, Camuzcuoğlu H, Kılıç A, riceci F, Kirazoğlu E, Vural M. Myomectomy with a volume of 3300 cm3 during cesarean section: A case report. XIV. National Perinatology Congress, Sarıgerme/Muğla 2013. 

Dr. Nilgün Turhan is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, IVF and perinatology with over 30 years of experience. She leads a private practice in Istanbul and has written over 230 scientific works dedicated to infertility treatments. She holds a degree in general medicine from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, specialty in obstetrics and gynecology from Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, an Associate Professorship and Professorship. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Michael Kupferminc is a Senior Physician in the Maternal Fetal Medicine Department at Lis Maternity and Women's Hospital with expertise in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Imaging, Research & Development, Rehabilitation, and Laboratory Medicine. He is a professor, lecturer, and reviewer for multiple publications and organizations.

Dr. Yigal Volman is an experienced Israeli obstetrician and gynecologist with 25 years of experience. He is affiliated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital and Tel Aviv University, and has published extensively in medical journals.