Transnasal resection of tumor Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a high-volume neurosurgeon who has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and skull base tumours. He specialises in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Performs endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery to remove pituitary tumours through the nose
• Specialised training in advanced neuro-endoscopy and skull base operations from Ghent University
• Maintains high success rates between 90% and 100% for complex cranial and spinal procedures
• Published 17 research articles in national and international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Melih Ucer is a neurosurgeon and associate professor at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery. Dr. Ucer specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. He treats conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic procedures for brain conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgery expert at Can Hospitals who specialises in endoscopic closed-method brain tumour surgeries. He uses high-precision neuronavigation technology to access and remove tumours safely.

• Trained at the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Specialises in minimally invasive transnasal approaches for skull base tumours
• Focuses on precision removals that protect surrounding healthy brain tissue
• Expert in microsurgery and neuronavigation-guided intracranial procedures
• Handled complex neurosurgical cases at Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark

Professor Baskan is a lead neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with a heavy focus on complex neuro-oncological surgery.

• Specialises in tumour removal for both adult and paediatric patients
• Recognised faculty member at the Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expertise covers intricate skull base procedures and congenital spinal anomalies
• Former specialist at Çam and Sakura City Hospital, one of the region's largest medical hubs

Professor Gulsah Bademci is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship under the world-renowned Professor Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas.

• Holds an EANS European Board certification in neurosurgery
• Developed specialized skills as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine
• Focuses on tumour removal through precise microsurgical and transnasal techniques
• Serves as a Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in medical illustration which aids in complex surgical planning

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a specialist neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital with a heavy clinical focus on pituitary surgery and brain tumours.

• Specialises in endoscopic surgeries for complex skull base conditions
• Expertise includes transnasal resection for pituitary tumours and hydrocephalus
• Manages cerebrovascular aneurysms and brain haemorrhages using advanced surgical techniques
• Fellowship-trained specialist with academic leadership experience at Cumhuriyet University
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches to reduce recovery times for patients

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.