Herniated disk Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Cagri Canbolat is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on minimally invasive spinal surgery to treat herniated disks.

• Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions mean less muscle damage and a faster return to daily activities
• Expertise in spinal oncological surgery for cases involving tumours or complex spinal pressure
• Highly active in spinal research with publications in the Asian Spine Journal and Child's Nervous System
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University with wide experience across major Turkish medical centres

Professor Sajan K Hedge is a pioneer in spinal care who introduced several modern instrumentation systems to India for treating complex disc issues.

• Specialises in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for herniated discs and spinal trauma
• Member of the Spine Trauma Study Group in the USA
• Recognised expert in using instrumentation to stabilise the spine and improve patient mobility
• Active member of the Group International COTREL DUBOUSSET (GICD)
• Fellow of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in endoscopic spine surgery at Can Hospitals, offering patients a keyhole alternative to traditional open back operations.

• Performs fully closed herniated disc surgery using small incisions for faster physical recovery
• Uses microsurgery techniques to repair cervical and lumbar hernias with high precision
• Treats spinal fractures with kyphoplasty, a procedure that stabilises bones without major surgery
• Utilises radiofrequency and laser interventions for targeted pain management in chronic cases
• Experienced in neuronavigation for complex procedures, improving accuracy near sensitive nerves

Dr Abdulkerim Gokoglu leads neurosurgery at System Hospital, bringing expertise from a postdoctoral research residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital – a top-tier Harvard Medical School affiliate.

• Specialises in spinal disease management and corrective surgery for spine deformities
• Holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy, providing deep knowledge for complex nerve surgery
• Treats herniated disks alongside expertise in brain tumours and spinal trauma
• Focuses on precision-based techniques to address nerve compression and chronic pain

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he provides both surgical and non-surgical solutions for complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in surgical procedures for lumbar and neck herniated disks
• Offers non-surgical treatment methods for patients not requiring invasive repair
• Senior specialist in functional neurosurgery and spinal trauma management
• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery for children with congenital spinal issues
• Leading surgeon at Medicana Sivas, a major multidisciplinary medical centre

Professor Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a world leader in endoscopic spine surgery, recognised with the prestigious Parviz Kambin Award for his clinical contributions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive herniated disk repair – uses tiny incisions for less muscle damage and faster recovery
• Designed the Apollon spinal system, showing his deep expertise in surgical technology
• Served as Head of Neurosurgery at several major South Korean institutions
• Active member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine
• Published over 50 research papers on spinal disorders and innovative surgical outcomes

Professor Jaehyeon Lim developed the painless spinal fusion technique and pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea to treat neck and disc conditions.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement for faster recovery
• Introduced mini spinal fusion surgery to reduce muscle damage and post-operative pain
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute
• Published extensive research on clinical outcomes for lumbar disc herniation