Surgery for syringomyelia Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Yusuf Pirincci is an orthopedic surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in limb lengthening and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Pirincci graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients of all ages for complex bone and joint injuries.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and revision hip arthroplasty procedures.
• Treats bone infections, sports injuries, and developmental hip dysplasia.
• Authored research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating tendinopathies.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility with 99% success in joint replacements.

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgeon at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals specialising in intricate spine and brain surgeries.

• Focuses on spinal cord conditions including spinal canal narrowing and scoliosis
• Expertise in microsurgical techniques for cervical and lumbar spine disorders
• Treats complex spine fractures and tumours of the central nervous system
• Performs surgical interventions for lumbar slips and structural spine corrections

Dr. Burcin Kececi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and complex bone tumors. Dr. Kececi completed specialized training in France focusing on knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also holds rare expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Specializes in treating bone metastases and soft tissue tumors.
• Performs limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and joint prosthesis replacements.
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS).
• Former board member of the Turkish society TOTBİD.

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is a highly regarded neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spinal and paediatric neurosurgery at Eskisehir City Hospital.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Researched surgical outcomes for Chiari malformations, a primary cause of syringomyelia
• Expert in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery, serving as a speaker for the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published extensive research on spinal cord signal intensity and surgical canal diameter restoration
• Trained in advanced microsurgical techniques for both adult and paediatric central nervous system tumours

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Dr. Ibrahim Azboy is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in primary, revision, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements. Dr. Azboy completed specialized arthroplasty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also held a research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

• Authored over 70 internationally peer-reviewed journal articles on orthopedic innovation.
• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and robotic-assisted knee surgery.
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses da Vinci robotic systems.

Dr Cagri Canbolat treats complex spinal conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on minimally invasive techniques to preserve spinal stability.

• Specialises in spinal minimally invasive surgery and oncological spinal procedures
• Conducts advanced research into therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injuries
• Expertise includes paediatric neurosurgery and neuro-intensive care protocols
• Award-winning researcher published in international journals like World Neurosurgery
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University with experience across major Turkish hospital groups

Dr. Erkam Komurcu is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He is board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK). Dr. Komurcu earned the title of Associate Professor and completed a fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center. He specializes in spine surgery, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal tumors.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in orthopedic oncology and hand surgery at Ibn-i Sina Hospital.
• Published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and medical book chapters.
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Society of Sports Injuries.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and meniscus tears.