Pituitary adenoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who formerly led the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Specialises in treating pituitary adenomas using microsurgical and endoscopic techniques
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Completed a research fellowship in neurosurgery at the University of Toronto
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Member of Eurospine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Prof. Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and spine surgery. He provides patient-focused care for movement disorders, spasticity, and complex cases. He has extensive experience in Türkiye and the USA.

He chaired the Department of Neurosurgery at Biruni University (2021–2024). He worked as a functional neurosurgeon at Neurospinal Hospital, Dubai (2019–2020). He held attending posts at Istanbul University–Cerrahpasa and VKV American Hospital. He has run a private clinic in Istanbul since 2020.

He has many SCI/SCI‑E indexed papers and book chapters on spasticity, neuromodulation, and pain. He has given numerous congress presentations and invited lectures. His training includes an MD from Istanbul University and a neurosurgery residency at Cerrahpasa. He completed a stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship at Ankara University, an observer/fellow term at OHSU, and the CNS George Ablin International Fellowship at UIC.

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a senior specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who rose to Chief Assistant at a major Turkish training hospital.

• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Earned a Best Paper Award for research on subarachnoid haemorrhage recovery
• Held professorships at Maltepe University Department of Neurosurgery for over a decade
• Specialises in neuro-oncology cases involving tumours near the brain base
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association and Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr Ahmet Karkucak is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the surgical management of complex brain tumours.

• Specialises in pituitary surgery to remove tumours affecting the master gland
• Performs aneurysm surgery to repair weakened or bulging blood vessels in the brain
• Expertise in peripheral nerve surgery to restore function and reduce chronic pain
• Treats tumours and fractures of the spine using surgical intervention
• Manages waist, neck, and back hernias through targeted neurosurgical techniques

Ibrahim Akkurt is a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in complex brain and spine tumour management.

• Treats pituitary adenomas using specialised microsurgery to protect surrounding brain tissue
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for tumours and disc herniations
• Manages complex skull base cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals
• Former hospital director with extensive experience in neurosurgical training
• Focuses on precise surgical intervention for tumours of the central nervous system

The doctor specializes in advanced spinal procedures, with a primary clinical focus on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery. Expertise includes the surgical management of complex spine fractures and the performance of minimally invasive surgical techniques for both cervical and lumbar herniations.

Professor Akalan is a globally recognised neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital who specialises in managing complex brain tumours such as pituitary adenomas.

• Uses intraoperative MRI (iMRI) to see tumours in real-time, helping reach safer and more complete removals
• Operates with the O-arm imaging system for high-precision navigation inside the skull
• Regularly treats skull base conditions and movement disorders using minimally invasive neurosurgery
• Published 117 scientific papers and co-authored major textbooks on neurosurgical standards
• Serves as a senior professor training the next generation of specialist neurosurgeons

Professor Gogusgeren uses microscope-assisted techniques to perform secured surgeries through small incisions for pituitary adenomas. He focuses on microsurgery to reach tumours safely while protecting the surrounding brain tissue.

• Specialises in minimally invasive microsurgery for pituitary cases
• Focuses on secured procedures to reduce post-operative risks
• Provides 24/7 personal access for patients throughout recovery
• Trained at the prestigious Haydarpaşa Numune Training Hospital
• Follows the 'first do no harm' principle for patient surgical safety

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who completed fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin in the United States.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull-base surgery to remove pituitary tumours through the nose, avoiding external incisions
• Holds the title of Associate Professor, reflecting a high level of academic and clinical seniority
• Previously served for seven years at Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, a major surgical centre
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE