Spine Cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Altunrende leads complex neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, specialising in tumours and degenerative diseases of the spinal column.

• Performs microsurgery for spinal lesions to protect surrounding nerve tissue
• Trained at Istanbul University, a premier Turkish medical institution
• Published 18 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expertise includes deep brain stimulation and functional neurosurgery
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society

Professor Gogusgeren uses microsurgical techniques at Avicenna International Hospital to treat spine cysts through small, precise incisions.

• Specialises in secured surgeries under a microscope to protect delicate nerves
• Focuses on minimally invasive access for faster recovery and less scarring
• Follows the 'first do no harm' principle to ensure patient safety
• Provides direct personal contact for patients following surgical procedures
• Trained at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, a established Turkish neurosurgery centre

Dr Mehmet Alpay Cal is a leading neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus who has published ground-breaking research on complex spinal cysts and dermoid tumours.

• Specialises in spinal surgery and neuro-oncology for both adults and children
• Expert in cervical corpectomy – a procedure to remove vertebral bone to relieve nerve pressure
• Uses pre-emptive analgesia techniques to manage pain effectively before spine surgery starts
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber

Associate Professor Idris Sertbas is a neurological surgery specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on complex spinal stabilization and corrective procedures.

• Performs vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty – minimally invasive techniques to stabilize spinal fractures and cysts
• Specialises in narrow canal surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord
• Manages tethered cord syndrome and spinal malformations in both children and adults
• Experienced in implanting spinal cord stimulators for chronic pain management

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed a prestigious visiting scholarship at the University of Wisconsin.

• Specialises in neurosurgery and complex spinal interventions
• Active member of EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe
• Holds membership with the Turkish Spine Society for specialist collaboration
• Former neurosurgeon at Istanbul's Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training Hospital
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques to treat spinal lesions and cysts

Professor Fikret Baskan is a lead specialist at Biruni University Hospital with nearly a decade of focused expertise in paediatric neurosurgery. He treats complex spinal cord conditions and congenital anomalies at one of Turkey's premier academic medical centres.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgery and neuro-oncological procedures for tumours
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expert in treating spina bifida and congenital spinal anomalies
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Professor Abdulkerim Gokoglu holds a research background from Brigham and Women's Hospital – a top teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

• Specialises in spinal diseases including cysts and deformities of the vertebrae
• Holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy providing deep physiological knowledge of the spine
• Manages complex neurosurgical cases at System Hospital in Turkey
• Expertise covers both congenital nervous system disorders and traumatic spine injuries

Professor Gulsah Bademci is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine. She specializes in intricate spinal cord and spine surgeries at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Trained under world-renowned neurosurgeons at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
• Holds the EANS European Board certificate in brain and nerve surgery
• Handled numerous surgeries for spinal canal stenosis and nerve compressions
• Achieved ECFMG certification – the gold standard for medical practice in the US
• Graduated top five in her class from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgery expert at Medicana Sivas Hospital, specialising in complex spinal procedures and tumor removals.

• Performs microsurgical resection for spinal cysts to relieve nerve pressure and improve mobility
• Uses endoscopic surgery for hydrocephalus – a less invasive technique that reduces recovery time
• Specialises in pituitary surgery and treating cerebrovascular aneurysms in the brain
• Expert in non-surgical and surgical management for lumbar and neck hernias
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University for both his medical degree and specialist surgical education

Dr Cagri Canbolat treats spine cysts at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul by using minimally invasive techniques to reduce muscle damage and speed up healing.

• Specialises in spinal minimally invasive surgery – smaller incisions mean less post-operative pain and a quicker return home
• Manages complex spinal oncological cases including tumours and cysts of the central nervous system
• Published researcher in spinal cord injury therapies and neuro-oncological outcomes
• Provides neuro-intensive care oversight for patients requiring high-level monitoring after complex spinal procedures

Dr Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgery specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with extensive training from Ege University, a top-tier medical institution.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery using smaller incisions for faster recovery
• Performs microsurgery and fully closed endoscopic procedures to treat spinal lesions
• Uses neuronavigation technology to map the spine with high precision during surgery
• Focuses on spinal tumours and cysts using pain intervention methods like radiofrequency

Professor Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a world-recognised specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery, having received the prestigious Parviz Kambin Award for his contributions to the field.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery – using tiny cameras and tools to treat spine cysts with less pain and faster recovery
• Published research specifically on percutaneous endoscopic surgery for lumbar discal cysts
• Co-designer of the Apollon spinal system and serves as a journal reviewer for 'World Neurosurgery'
• Adjunct Professor at Chosun University Medical School and a member of the North American Spine Society