Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu, M.D. was born in Balikesir, Turkey in 1966. After completing his primary school, secondary school and high school education in Balikesir, he graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his internship at Peterborough District Hospital and Lincoln County Hospital in the United Kingdom. After a year of compulsory medical service, he completed his residency, which he had started in 1992, at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1997 and became a Neurosurgery Specialist. After being assigned at the same hospital as Chief Resident in the same year, he studied “spinal cord injury and spinal cord regeneration” as a “research fellow” alongside Prof. Charles Tator, M.D., at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1998-1999. After returning from Canada in 1999, he was tasked by the Ministry of Health to establish a Field Hospital and to work in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent Society at Hakkari, Şemdinli for two months. Following this assignment, he volunteered to work for the 1999 Marmara Earthquake relief effort.
He became an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in 2004. He earned the title Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) by completing a doctorate program on Advanced Neuroscience between 2000-2005, at Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences. He joined the project for autologous stem cell therapy in human spinal cord injuries with the Departments of Neurosurgery and Hematology at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he was appointed as Deputy Chief to the 1st Neurosurgery Clinic at the Ankara Numune Hospital, where he had been working.
At this hospital, in which he worked until 2010, he supervised and attended complex cranial, pediatric, spinal, trauma and vascular neurosurgery operations. He continued his academic research at Ankara University, Department of Anatomy and research laboratories of Ankara University and Hacettepe University for the purpose of developing strategies for complex spinal surgery operations.
With his research on spinal cord injuries and spinal anatomy, he won many awards such as the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award, 1st Place in 2000, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award, Tübitak and Brain Research Society Wheyt Award in 2001, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeons Research Award, 2nd Place in 2002, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Yildiz Yalcinlar Scientific Research Award in 2004.
In 2010, he went to Cyprus to found the Near East University Faculty of Medicine Hospital with the guidance of Hacettepe University, and was appointed as full Professor. Between 2010-2015, he served as the Founder and Head of Department at the Near East University and Founder and Deputy Chief Physician at the University Training and Research Hospital in TRNC.
In 2000-2001, he served as a member of the editorial board for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journal. Between the years 2001-2006, he served as an assistant editor for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals. In 2002-2003, he served as the Chairman of the Young Neurosurgeons Committee under the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He was elected to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors to serve between 2003-2009. In 2013, he was again elected as a member to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2018, he was elected as a member to the Board of Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.
In 2015, he was appointed to the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and was elected as the Head of Department. During the same period, he also served as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience. In 2018, he completed his tenure as the Head of Department. Reaching the end of this tenure in 2019, he retired from his duties as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience and as a Member of the Faculty of Medicine. During his tenure at Marmara University, he supervised and accompanied surgical operations for complex cases from cranial patients to brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas and hypophysis adenomas in particular), cerebral hemorrhages, Parkinson’s disease, trauma and vascular neurosurgery. He performed complex spinal surgery operations such as surgeries for spinal deformities (e.g. scoliosis and kyphosis), thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor surgeries. He conducted research and experimental studies on stem cell therapy and regeneration in spinal cord injuries. Between 2019-2020, currently He continues his clinical practice and surgeries along with his local and international academic studies, from his private clinic and Istanbul Brain and Spine Center.
He has attended numerous national and international courses and meetings as an instructor and speaker, was a guest speaker in over 100 events and conferences. He has published 65 international, 35 national scientific articles, edited 7 books, written 52 book chapters. He has served in the organizational committee 5 times in international meetings and 22 times in national meetings.
He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Turkish Spine Society, EUROSPINE, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.
Experience
Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital
Sultanbeyli State Hospital
Yesilyurt State Hospital
Edirne Health Center No. 4
Education
Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (1989)
Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended
Marmara University Istanbul Pediatric Orthopedic Meetings "Sipina Bifida" Symposium
Turkish Neurosurgery Association Cervical Disc Herniation Course
Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Spinal Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery" Training Course
Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Cerebrovascular Surgery" Training Course
Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Head Traumas, Pain Management and Functional Neurosurgery" Training Course
TCDD "Preventive Medicine" Course
Turkish Neurosurgery Association "12th Scientific Congress" Antalya
Turkish Neurosurgery Association "13th Scientific Congress" Istanbul
Turkish Neurosurgery Association Course on "Tumors"
Professional Memberships
Turkish Neurosurgery Association
Turkish Medical Association
Specializations
Brain Tumors
Aneurysm Surgery
Pituitary Surgery
Spine Surgery
Waist neck and back hernias
Spine Tumors
Spinal Fractures
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Specializations
Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment
Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment
Brain and Spine Tumors
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery
Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment
Specializations
Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations
Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic surgeon specialized in spine surgery and performs his professional activity in Barcelona. He offers a series of services to his patients as a consultant in spinal surgery at ICATME, Institut Universitari Dexeus and Hospital de Igualada, including treatments for lumbar spine stenosis, back pain, radiculopathy, scoliosis, herniated disc and other spinal pathologies
He completed two fellowships in spinal surgery, one in Aarhus, Denmark, with the support of the SICOT international society in 2012 and the second in complex spine surgery in Uppsala, Sweden, in 2016, with the support of a grant from the international society AOspine .
During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines.
He has a great experience in the treatment of patients and uses the knowledge he has acquired to provide each patient with the best quality of care.
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KTU Faculty of Medicine 2005-2011
Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery
2011-2017 Erzincan BY University Faculty of Medicine
2017-2023 Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark Hospital
AREAS OF INTEREST AND TREATMENT METHODS USED;
Spine Surgery
Lumbar hernias, (fully closed herniated disc surgery, microsurgery herniated disc surgery)
Cervical hernias (fully closed cervical disc herniation surgery, microsurgery cervical disc herniation surgery)
Spinal Fracture Treatment (open surgery and fully closed surgery = kyphoplasty vertebroplasty)
Scoliosis (Spine Curvatures)
Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hunchback)
Spine Tumors
Nerve Compression
Endoscopic (Closed Method) Brain Tumor Surgeries
Brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation
Brain Hemorrhages
Pain Intervention Procedures (Radiofrequency, Laser)
Hydrocephalus (accumulation of water in the brain)
Congenital Anomalies
Minimally Invasive Procedures and Head Traumas.
Scientific degree, name, surname: Specialist. Dr. Teyub Hasanov
Medical Division: Neurosurgery
Education:
Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey - September 2002 - June 2009
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Department of Brain and Neurosurgery, Turkey June 2010 – June 2015
Work experience:
Fatih University Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery (Teacher) - 2015-2016
Bahcheshehir University Medical Park Goztepe and VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery (Associate Professor's Assistant) - 2016-2021
Bona Dea Hospital - 2021-2023
Special Educational Programs in Neurosurgery:
Cranial Base Surgery Cadaver Course: September 20-21, 2013, Marmara University Institute of Neurological Sciences; ISTANBUL
Course Director: Associate Professor Ashkin Sheker
The VI Evidence-Based Multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology Symposium - November 01-02, 2013, Point Barbaros Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey
Chairman of Neuro-Oncology Society: Prof. Dr. M. Ibrahim ZIYAL
Turkish Neurosurgery Society Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Cadaver Course: November 15-16, 2013, Marmara University Institute of Neurological Sciences; ISTANBUL
World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Cranial Base Surgery Cadaver Course: June 2011, Istanbul
Turkish Neurosurgery Society the 26th Scientific Congress: April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya
Turkish Neurosurgery Society the 27th Scientific Congress: April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya
Courses in Fundamentals of Neurosurgery:
Period 4, Course 1, March 10-20, 2016, Cheshme, Izmir
Period 4, Course 2, February 15-19, 2017, Cheshme, Izmir
Period 4, Course 3, March 14-18, 2018, Cheshme, Izmir
Period 4, Course 4, March 20-23, 2019, Belek, Antalya
Scientific Works:
A. Presentations and Articles at International Scientific Meetings
Ozoner B., Gungor A., Hasanov T., Toktas Z.O., & Kilij T. (2020).
Neurosurgical practice during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. World Neurosurgery, 140, 198-207.
Mikayilli M., Hasanov T., Otluoglu G.D., Najitarhan D.E., Toktas Z.O., & Cholak A. (2020). Congenital lateral encephalocele - case report. Child Nervous System, 36 (12), 3119-3122.
Mikayilli M., Hasanov T., Otluoglu G.D, Najitarhan D.E., Erdogan, R.B.A, Demir N, ... & Cholak A. (2019). Spontaneous idiopathic cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
Otluoglu G. D., Hasanov T., Mert B., Toktas Z.O., Konya D., & Demir M.K. (2019). Missed microcatheter breakage and cauda equina migration after endovascular neurointervention for dural arteriovenous fistula as a rare cause of tethered spinal cord: a case report. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, 32(4), 607-610.
Yilmaz B., SHENER S., TEYYUB H., AKAKIN A., YAPIJIER O., & Demir M.K. (2018). Visual qualitative assessment of apparent diffusion coefficient quantification and Ki-67 proliferation index of diffusion-weighted imaging to predict atypia in surgical meningiomas. Marmara Medical Journal, 31(2), 68-75.
DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPIJIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, KILICH Deniz, KILICH Türker. Rapidly expanding calvarial Langerhans cell histiocytosis with low Ki-67 in adults: a difficult diagnosis on magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of Neuroradiology, 2018, 31.4: 390-394.
DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPICIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, YILMAZ Baran, KILICH Turker. Hydatid disease: MR image of calvarium and superior sagittal sinus spread. Journal of Neuroradiology, 2018, 31.3: 320-323.
DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPIJIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, GUNDUZ Mehmet Alp, KILICH Turker. Systemic large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting as a massive hemorrhagic intracerebral mass. Diagnostic and invasive imaging, 2017, 98.10: 737.
UNAL E, ANTAR V, HASANOV T, GUZEL A, KILICH K. P16. 32 Primary brain lymphomas. Case report and literature review. Neurooncology, 2017, 19. Supplement 3: iii. 115.
Demirchi G, Hasanov T, Bayri Y, Konya D "Occipitocervical Fusion in Craniovertebral Junction Pathologies" Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2013 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2013
B. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
Hasanov T, Cholak A. Orbital tumors in childhood. Bagdatoglu C, editor. Overview of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors From Diagnosis to Treatment. 1st Edition. Ankara: Turkey Clinics; 2021. pp. 85-7.
Teyyub Hasanov; AKAKIN Akin; Kilij Turker. Management of Treatment in Arteriovenous Malformations. Turkish Clinics Neurosurgery – Special Topics, 2019, 9.1: 20-26.
Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub HASANOV, Yashar BAYRI, Mustafa İbrahim ZIYAL, Ashkin Sheker, "Jasper Stone-Like Skull: Massive Cranial Metastasis with Leptomeningeal Flow - A Rare Case Report", Journal of Neurological Sciences (in Turkish), 2013, Volume 30, Issue 4, p. 776-779.
Ozgur Chelik, Teyyub HASANOV, Suheyla Uyar BOZKURT, Yashar BAYRI, Mustafa Ibrahim ZİYAL, "Granulocytic Sarcoma of the Cavernous Sinus Presenting with Trigeminal Neuralgia", Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 2013, Volume: 23, Number: 3, p. 327-330.
Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub Hasanov, Baran Yilmaz, Akin Akakin, Yashar Bayri, Suheyla Uyar Bozkurt, Turker Kilij, "Isolated breast cancer metastasis to the pituitary gland" Indian Journal of Neurology 2014, Volume 62, pp70-71.
Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub Hasanov, Suheyla Uyar Bozkurt, Yashar Bayri, M. Ibrahim Ziyal, "Two Different Primary Tumors in the Same Brain - Case Report and Literature Review", Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2014, Volume 31, Issue 3, p. 635-640. 6 p.
Bahattin TANRIKULU, Teyyub HASANOV, Suheyla UYAR BOZKURT, Ashkin Sheker, "Schwannoma Similar to Sacral Pure Spinal Epidural Cavernoma: A Case Report", Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2015, Volume 32, Issue 2, pp. 412-417
Articles presented at international scientific meetings and published in collections of scientific works:
Ekshi M.S, Demirji G, Hasanov T, Chelik O, Bayri Y "Familial Chiari Malformation", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 26th Annual Scientific Congress, April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya
Atik A.F, Hasanov T, Chelik O, Bayri Y, Konya D, "Posttraumatic Epidural Hematoma and Retroorbital Abscesses: Case Report", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 26th Annual Scientific Congress, April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya
Doğrul R, Ekshi M.S, Hasanov T, Bayri Y, Konya D, "Migration of Instrumental Material into the Abdomen in a Surgically Treated Spondylolisthesis Patient", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 27th Annual Scientific Congress, April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya
Hasanov T, Ekshi M.S, Chelik O, Bayri Y, Bozkurt S.U, Ziyal I, "Isolated Cavernous Sinus Myeloid Sarcoma Presenting with Trigeminal Neuralgia", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 27th Annual Scientific Congress, April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya
Yilmaz B. Toktas Z. Konya D. Hasanov T. Intracranial Complications of Lumbar Spinal Surgery.
D. Book Section
Akin A, Hasanov T. Fundamentals of Surgical Treatment in Parkinson's Disease. Bijeroglu H, Tonge M, Sechkin M, Adiguzel E, Gurvit H, Hanji M, editors. Movement Disorders Surgery: 2019.
Hasanov T, Toktas Z. Spinal Injuries. Furunjuoglu Y. Emergency Medical Manual. Gunesh Medical Bookstores: 2020
During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines. Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.
Currently, Dr. Covaro attends his patients at the Institut Universitari Dexeus and the Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, in Barcelona. To make an appointment with Dr. Augusto Covaro, contact ICATME, Institut Universitari Dexeus
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
PUBLICATIONS:
Memberships
Hungarian Society of Neurosurgery
Awards, recognitions
In 1981, he was awarded an honorary professorship in Japan, an Outstanding Doctor award, and was featured in the Video Portrait Hall of Outstanding Persons.
International experience
Study trips to many European countries and Japan, giving more than 100 lectures at national and international congresses
Compassionate Care: Known for his patient-first approach, Dr. Kılıç ensures that each patient receives personalized, compassionate, and effective treatment.
Education and Specialization:
Professional Experience:
International Experience:
Clinical Experience:
Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.
Professional Memberships:
Awards:
Education and Specialization:
Professional Experience:
Areas of Expertise:
Research and Publications: Dr. Güçlü has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, focusing on spinal surgery techniques, brain tumor management, and pediatric neurosurgery. His work has been recognized for its impact on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery.
Education:
Medical Faculty, Trakya University,
Edirne, Turkey (1994-2000)
Professional Experience:
General Practitioner and Emergency Physician
Bartın (2000-2004)
Specialization:
Department of Neurosurgery, S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital,
Istanbul (2004-2010)
Participation in the Accreditation Process by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) during
Specialization (2004-2010)
Completion of Compulsory Service as Specialist Physician
Tokat State Hospital, Tokat (2010-2012)
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat (2012-2014)
Contribution to the Establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University
(2012-2014)
Lecturer
Medipol University, Istanbul (2012-2014)
Specialist Physician
Memorial Istanbul Hospitals, Istanbul (2014-2018)
Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences
Eurasia University, Istanbul (2014-2021)
Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery (2021- )
Specialist Physician
Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2021)
Specialist Physician
Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2023)
2023 –
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul
Skills and Achievements:
Obtained Associate Professorship in the field of Neurosurgery (2021)
Experience in Academic Teaching and Management (2012-2021)
Proficiency in Turkish (Native) and English (Advanced)
Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN was born in Germany in 1976. In 2001, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he received his specialization in Neurosurgery from Celal Bayar University. Between 2009-2011, he worked as a Neurosurgeon at Muş State Hospital and Rize Training and Research Hospital. Between 2011-2013, he worked at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2014, he worked at Ankara Spine Center. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Koç University Hospital Spine Center and received the title of associate professor in 2015. Between 2018-2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group's Spine Center and was awarded the title of professor in 2021. Between 2023-2024, he worked as an instructor at Arel University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and at the same time he is an instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine.
Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN is the president of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022. In addition, he is active in many professional associations.
He has made numerous oral presentations at international and national congresses and has edited books and book chapters published in many international and national publishing houses.
Op. Dr. Kemal Paksoy was born in Trabzon in 1982. In 2007, he graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine. In 2014, he completed his specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Rize Kaçkar State Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic. Between 2018 and 2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center. Since 2023, he has been a member of the academic staff as Dr. Faculty Member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.
Dr. Kemal Paksoy has also worked in many clinics in the fields of neuromodulation and algology and has participated as a participant, speaker and organizer in dozens of scientific meetings held in Turkey and abroad.
He has published in many international and national scientific journals.
Dr. İdris AVCI was born in Ordu in 1988. After primary and high school education in Germany, he graduated from Yeditepe Faculty of Medicine in 2014. In 2020, he became a specialist in Brain and Nerve Surgery from Health Sciences University Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital (Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital). In 2022, he received "Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging" education at John Hopkins University, USA. In 2023, he completed his Health Tourism Certification from Sakarya University of Applied Sciences. In the same year, he was certified as a football physician by FIFA. In 2020-2022, he worked at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic and worked as a clinical chief. Between 2022-2024, he worked in the Spine Center at Memorial Hospitals Group. Since 2023, he has been working at Üsküdar University as a Dr. He continues in the academic staff as an Education Officer. Since 2024, he has been working at NP Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.
Dr. İdris AVCI has worked in many clinics such as Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia and has taken part in dozens of scientific meetings both in Turkey and abroad as a participant, speaker and organizer.
He has published in many international and domestic scientific journals. He has academic book chapters and editorials published by distinguished bookstores.
Docent Stanisław Kwiek is an eminent specialist in neurosurgery.
Doctor Stanisław Kwiek is a graduate of the Silesian Medical Academy in Katowice. In 1995, he became a first degree specialist in neurosurgery and 3 years later completed his second degree specialisation in neurosurgery and neurotraumatology. In 1997, he was awarded a doctorate in medical sciences. A few years later, he defended his postdoctoral thesis entitled: ‘Determination of predictive factors determining the long-term outcome of patients with vestibular nerve casing operated on with retro-axial access: analyses and observations made on the basis of own surgical experience during operations performed with intraoperative multimodal monitoring of the patient's neurophysiological functions’. The paper was published in 2013 by the publishing house of the Silesian Medical University.
He acquired his professional experience working, among others, as an assistant professor at the Department of Neurosurgery of the Medical University of Katowice, with which he is still associated.
Dr Stanislaw Kwiek's professional interests include issues related to neurosurgery and neurotraumatology. He diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system, including discopathy.
Dr. Stanislaw Kwiek, M.D., performs procedures in the field of:
Spinal surgery
Endoscopic surgery of the cervical spine - removal of a herniated disc
SED-YESS lumbar endoscope
Coblation - nucleotomy-discectomy, cervical segment
PLDD - percutaneous laser disc decompression
Dynamic stabilisation with Medtronic DIAM flexible implant
Spinal gel implant - DISCOgel nucleoplasty
Vertebroplasty of the thoracolumbar vertebral body
Diagnostic blockade
Dr. Lechanoine is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with extensive international experience, currently serving as a senior consultant at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. With over 2,500 surgeries performed, including 1,600 as the lead surgeon, Dr. Lechanoine has built a distinguished career specializing in complex brain and spine surgeries. His areas of expertise include brainstem conditions, intraventricular neuroendoscopy for hydrocephalus and tumors, transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas, and minimally invasive spine procedures such as UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy).
His medical journey has taken him across Europe and beyond, with positions at prestigious institutions such as CHU de Grenoble Alpes and CHRU de Tours in France, and Ospedale Santobono in Naples, Italy. In addition, his dedication to pediatric neurosurgery has led to international collaborations, including at the General Peltier Hospital in Djibouti and the Meyer Children’s Hospital in Florence.
Dr. Lechanoine’s education is equally impressive. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Caen, France, in 2012 and specialized in neurosurgery at the University of Tours under the guidance of renowned professors Stéphane Velut and Patrick François. His specialization focused on innovative endoscopic treatments for intracranial arachnoid cysts in children. Throughout his career, Dr. Lechanoine has pursued numerous advanced training courses, earning prestigious certifications, including the Diploma of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine).
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lechanoine has contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery through research and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications in leading international journals, with a total impact factor of 71.46. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as a tutor at international workshops on brain and spine endoscopy, and he recently founded a UBE surgical training center at Maria Cecilia Hospital.
2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery
1988-1995 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
2015- Atlas University Medicine Hospital
2014-2015 Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
2009-2014 Medicine Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
2009-2009 Nisa Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
2007-2009 Mardin State Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery
1997-2001 Enez Health Center and Enez State Hospital
Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery)
Far lateral (non-canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach)
Neurovascular surgery
Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain)
Aneurysms
Arteriovenous malformations
Cavernomas
Neuro-oncological surgery
Brain tumors
Glial tumors
Meningiomas
Pituitary gland tumors
Metastatic brain tumors
Skull base tumors
Pontocerebellar angle tumors
Pineal tumors
Intraventricular tumors
Spinal disease surgery
Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures
Spine and spinal cord tumors
Scoliosis
Degenerative spine diseases
Peripheral nerve disease surgery
Peripheral nerve tumors
Entrapment neuropathies
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Ulnar groove syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Functional neurosurgery and pain surgery
Trigeminal neuralgia
Microvascular decompression
Epilepsy surgery
Spasticity surgery
Epiduroscopic interventions
Hydrocephalus surgeries
Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy
VP shunt surgeries
LP shunt surgeries
Developmental anomalies
Meningomyelocele
Tethered cord syndrome
Arachnoid cyst
Craniosynostosis surgeries
Chiari malformation
Head trauma
Subdural hematomas
Intracerebral hematomas
Article published in internationally refereed journals
Cansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Kiris T, Hepgül K, Can H, Canbolat A: Spinal cavernous malformations: a report of 5 cases. Surg Neurol Jun 69
Effects of combined and individual use of N-methyl-D aspartate receptor antagonist magnesium sulphate and caspase-9 inhibitor z-LEDH-fmk experimental spinal cord injury. A.Sencer, A.Aydoseli, Y.Aras, M.Osman Akçakaya, C.Gömleksiz, H.Can, A.Canbolat. Turkısh Joumal of Trauma&Emergency Surgery 2013
Aydoseli A, Can H, Aras Y, Sabanci PA, Akcakaya MO, Unal OF. Memantine and Q-VD-OPh Treatments in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Combined Inhibition of Necrosis and Apoptosis. Turk Neurosurg. 2016
Can H, Kircelli A, Kavadar G, Civelek E, Cansever T, Aydoseli A, Onal MB, Yilmaz C. Lumbosacral Conjoined Root Anomaly: Anatomical Considerations of Exiting Angles and Root Thickness. Turk Neurosurg. 2017
Kırcelli A, Özel Ö, Can H, Sarı R, Cansever T, Elmacı İ. Is the presence of linear fracture a predictor of delayed posterior fossa epidural hematoma? Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jul
Kavadar G, Demircioğlu DT, Can H, Emre TY, Civelek E, Senyigit A. The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017
Ozer AF, Suzer T, Can H, Falsafi M, Aydin M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu T. Anatomic Assessment of Variations in Kambin’s Triangle: A Surgical and Cadaver Study. World Neurosurg. 2017 Apr
Can H, Aydoseli A, Gömleksiz C, Göker B, Altunrende ME, Dolgun M, Sencer A. Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017
Gomleksiz C, Erbulut DU, Can H, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar AV, Kasapoglu E, Ozer AF, Goel VK. A new lumbar fixation device alternative to pedicle-based stabilization for lumbar spine: In vitro cadaver investigation. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Jul 16:1-8.
Aydoseli A, Özgen U, Akgül T, Orhan EK, Adıyaman AE, Can H, Karadağ C. Subacute Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy in a 28-year-old man: A rare case. World Neurosurg. 2019 Apr 28
Article published in national refereed journals
1) Intracranial Hemangioblastomas: Clinical Evaluation of 32 Patients T. Cansever, A. Karasu, K. Hepgül, H. Can, A. Sencer Turkish Neurosurgical Journal 2007, Volume:17
2) Halil Can, Müge Dolgun, Utku Özgen, Cengiz Gömleksiz, Furkan Diren, Aydın Aydoseli, Yavuz Aras, Altay Sencer. Microsurgical Results in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients; Retrospective Clinical Study. JAREM 2019
3) Furkan Diren , Özcan Gayretli , Halil Can , İlke Ali Gürses , Orhan Barlas. Examination of Pons-Cerebellum Cisterna Anatomy with Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach: Cadaver Study. JAREM 2019