Best Robotic spine surgery Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who completed a specialized research fellowship in spinal cord injury at the University of Toronto.

• Earned a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Specialises in complex spinal deformities including scoliosis, kyphosis, and sacral tumours
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Won multiple national awards for his research into spinal anatomy and cord regeneration
• Uses thoracoscopic and complex surgical techniques for tumour removal and stabilising the spine

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu is a urological surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic procedures for prostate and bladder cancer. Dr. Keseroglu performs Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy to improve patient recovery. He also focuses on female incontinence surgery and complex stone treatments like HOLEP.

• Performs robotic sacrocolpopexy and radical cystectomy for cancer and pelvic organ prolapse.
• Treats urological conditions using laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy techniques.
• Manages all endourological stone surgeries and endoscopic procedures.
• Works at İstinye University Liv Hospital, a 300-bed facility with 33 medical departments.

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He completed the rigorous European Association of Neurosurgical Societies accreditation programme during his specialist training.

• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on spine and brain disorders
• Former Assistant Professor at Gaziosmanpaşa University medical school
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale – a major centre for complex surgeries
• Accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients

Dr. Salih Murat Imer is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. Dr. Imer holds certifications in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and endoscopic spine surgery. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.

• Published 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters.
• Completed training at the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Obtained specialized training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery in Marseille, France.
• Works at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital in Istanbul.

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital who specialises in complex spinal anatomy and minimally invasive reconstructions.

• Performed extensive cadaveric research to map safe surgical zones in the lumbar spine
• Recognised for his work in kyphoplasty and vertebral fracture repair
• Expertise in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgeries alongside spinal work
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed papers on spinal cord injury and surgical techniques
• A member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society with a focus on functional neurosurgery

Dr. Mete Karatay is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He performs a wide range of nerve and brain procedures for adults and children. Dr. Karatay treats tumors of the brain, cerebellum, and spinal cord. He also specializes in pediatric cases like hydrocephalus and tethered cord syndrome.

• Performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and tremors.
• Treats spine conditions including disc herniations, kyphosis, and spinal stenosis.
• Implements Vagal and Spinal Cord Stimulation for epilepsy and chronic pain.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital that partners with Boston Children's Hospital.

Dr. Cagri Canbolat is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Canbolat co-authored a major surgical study on 228 elderly patients with intracranial meningioma. He also researches therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injuries and the genetics of neural tube defects.

• Performs robotic spine surgery and endoscopic discectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas and cerebral artery aneurysms.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, a center of excellence for robotic surgery.
• Expertise includes neuro-trauma and minimally invasive oncological spinal surgery.