Spinal Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Lim pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea and developed mini spinal fusion surgery. He leads complex spinal care at Nanoori Hospital, focusing on techniques that reduce patient pain and recovery time.

• Developed painless spinal fusion surgery using post-operative epidural treatment
• Trained in minimal-access surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute in Memphis
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association
• Specialises in microscopic surgery for cervical spine diseases, tumours, and scoliosis

Professor Iltae Jang was selected as the best spine specialist in South Korea by the country's most prominent newspapers. He founded Nanoori Hospital and leads the field in microscopic and minimally invasive spinal care.

• Specialises in '1-day' lumbar surgery – designed for faster recovery without general anaesthetic or skin sutures
• Pioneered percutaneous endoscopic discectomy – a key-hole technique to remove herniated discs
• Completed advanced spinal fellowships at Clinic Arago and Center Des Massues in France
• Serves as President of the Korea Spine Hospital Society and Professor at Yonsei University

Dr Ozgur Ismail Turk is a spinal specialist at Risus Clinic Istanbul whose research on scoliosis surgery has been published in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.

• Performs discectomy to treat herniated discs, relieving nerve pressure and back pain
• Offers fetal surgery for spina bifida, a rare procedure for congenital spinal defects
• Specialises in both surgical and conservative treatments for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Uses vertebral plastic to stabilise fractured vertebrae and improve spinal alignment
• Expertise includes spine tumour embolization to reduce blood flow to tumours before removal

Assistant Professor Gokcek has treated thousands of patients for complex spinal conditions with a success rate of up to 100 per cent for advanced cases.

• Specialises in minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgery for faster recovery
• Expert in complex revision surgeries for patients who had unsuccessful results elsewhere
• Performs disc prosthesis and fusion surgery for cervical and lumbar disc hernias
• Trained in advanced neuroendoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium
• Completed specialist microsurgery training at Hacettepe University

Associate Professor Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed a prestigious spinal surgery fellowship at the UCLA Spine Centre in Los Angeles.

• Specialises in degenerative spine diseases, scoliosis, and vertebral fractures
• Performs minimally invasive fusion surgery to help patients recover faster with smaller scars
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the European Spine Society
• Published over 35 research papers on spinal fusion and fracture healing protocols

Professor Gurelik is a neurosurgery specialist at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he leads the management of complex spinal cord tumours and injuries.

• Treats lumbar and neck hernias using both surgical and non-surgical methods
• Performs laminectomies to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves
• Handles spinal traumas and tumours requiring intricate neurosurgical intervention
• Highly specialised in discectomy procedures for herniated disc removal
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for pituitary and spinal nerve congestion

Dr Hakan Ozalp is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training from the University of Insubria in Italy.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal fusion and complex herniated disc surgery
• Performs laminectomies to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves
• Served as a Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine training new surgeons
• Gained extensive clinical experience at the prestigious Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital

Professor Kim is a world-recognised pioneer in endoscopic spine surgery. He was honoured with the 2018 Parviz Kambin Award – one of the highest global accolades for excellence in minimally invasive spinal techniques.

• Specialises in endoscopic procedures that use tiny incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery in both South Korea and Germany
• Leads research as a faculty member for the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Research Society
• Has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on herniated discs and spinal stenosis

Professor An Jea Hyeong is a specialist at Yonseisarangmoa Hospital and serves as an adjunct professor at Inje University Paik Hospital.

• Specialises in obstetrics and gynaecology with a focus on maternal health
• Member of the Korean Society of Fetal Medicine
• Expert in perinatology, managing health concerns for both mother and baby
• Serves as a member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professor Hasan Mirzai is a leading neurosurgeon at Kolan Hospital Group with a global reputation for managing complex spinal conditions.

• Holds a professorship and senior roles at several top-tier Turkish university hospitals
• Specialises in spinal surgery and paediatric brain surgery for younger patients
• Focuses on neurosurgery for both adult and paediatric spinal disorders
• Member of the World Spine Society and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association