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Burak Tuna

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Burak Tuna is an orthopaedics and traumatology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a strong focus on joint and structural bone repairs.

    • Specialises in minimally invasive surgical techniques – uses smaller incisions to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
    • Expert in trauma and fracture management for complex bone reconstruction cases
    • Contributes to research on innovative surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes
    • Member of the Turkish Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
    • Known for clear communication and designing individualised surgical recovery plans
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Bahtiyar Demiralp

  • 35 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Professor Bahtiyar Demiralp is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who completed specialist research training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the United States.

    • Specialises in complex deformity correction and external fixation techniques
    • Performed extensive trauma and reconstructive surgery at major university hospitals
    • Recognised with multiple awards for clinical research in surgical reconstruction
    • Former Associate Professor at GATA Military Medical Faculty and Istanbul Medipol University
    • Active member of the Turkish Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and Trauma Society
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Erman Cekic

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Work Experience:

    • 2011-2014 (Haziran) Kütahya Tavşanlı Doç. Dr. Mustafa Kalemli Hospital

    • 2014(Haziran)-2019 ( Haziran) Kütahya Özel Anadolu Hospital

    • 2019- 2020 İstanbul Arnavutköy Hosptial

    • 2020- 2023 Özel İstanbul Şafak Hospital

    • 2024 -halen OrtoCare Clinic

     

    Education:

    ▪ 1989-1993 Erzurum High School

    ▪ 1993-1994 İzmir 60. Yıl High School

    ▪ 1994-1997 İzmir 60. Yıl High School

    ▪ 1997-2004 Dokuz Eylül University Medicine Faculty

    ▪ 2005-2011 Dokuz Eylül Universtiy Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department

     

    Profesional Experience:

    • Joint and Cartilage Surgery and Stem Cell treatment

    • Sports Medicine and Joint Arthroscopy

    • Joint Arhtroplasty (knee- hip-shoulder prothesis)

    • Hand Surgery and Microsurgery

    • Spinal Surgery

    • Traumatolgy

     

    Postgraduate Education:

    • 2006 Orthopaedic Trauma Course

    • 2008 Monolateral Eksternal Fixator Course

    • 2009 Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege Han Surgery Course

    • 2009 Advanced Orthoapedic Trauma Course

    • 2009 Based Arthroscopy Course

    • 2010 AO Trauma Course ( Principles in Operative Fracture Treatment)

    • 2010 3.Based İntrameduller Nailing Course

    • 2011 AO Trauma Course (Advances in Operative Fracture Treatment)

    • 2011 2. Advanced İntrameduller Nailing Course

    • 2011 XII. Advanced Artrhroscopy Course

    • 2012 Ankle Arthroscopy Course

    • 2012 Shoulder Artrhroscopy Course

    • 2013 AO Trauma Masters Course

    • 2013 Knee Arthroplasty and Revision Arthroplasty Course ( Viyana/ Avusturya)

    • 2015 Primer and Revision Knee Artrhroplasty Course( Arthroschool Courses)

    • 2016 Master Knee Arthroscopy Course ( Acıbadem Univ./ İstanbul )

    • 2020 Live lig spinall instrumentation kursu (Medtronic İstanbul)

     

    Congress and Symposiums

    • 2002 Eğitim Programı Geliştirme Sempozyumu

    • 2004 III. National Medicine Education Congress

    • 2017 National Medicine Student Congress

    • 2008 8th İnternational Turkish Spine Congress

    • 2009 XXI. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

    • 2010 12. National Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress

    • 2001 II. National Medicine Education Congress

    • 2011 XXII. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

    • 2012 10. ArthroplastyWinter Congress

    • 2012 13th European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress

    • 2012 13. National Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress

    • 2013 Osteosynthese İnternational 2013

    • 2013 14th European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress

    • 2014 10th Central European Orthopaedic Congress

    • 2014 24. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

    • 2015 25, National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

    • 2016 26. National Orthopaedy and Traumatology Congress

    • 2017 Eurospine 2017 Congress Ireland

     

    Bibliography:

    • 2011 XXII. Ulusal Türk Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kongresi Poster Bildirisi (İNTRAMEDULLER

    ÇİVİLEME YÖNTEMİ İLE OPERE EDİLEN TİBİA CİSİM KIRIKLI HASTALARIN TAKİBİNDE

    KULLANILAN RADYOGRAFİK KAYNAMA SKORLAMA SİSTEMİNİN GÜVENİLİRLİĞİNİN

    HASTA KLİNİĞİ İLE DOĞRULANMASI )

    • 2013 Osteosynthese İnternational 2013 and İntramedullary Nailing Courses Oral Presentation

    (F1.4 Verification of the reliability of the radiographic union score for tibial fractures in

    the follow-up of patients with tibia corpus fractures operated via the intramedullary

    nailing technique using the patients’ clinical condition. E. Cekic1, E. Alici2,)

    • 2014 10th Central European Orthopaedic Congress Oral Presentation ( The Reliability of

    Radiographic Union Score).

    • Reliability of the Radiographic Union Score for Tibial Fractures Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc

    2014;48(5):533-540 doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.14.002

    • Prediction of tibial nonunion at the 6-week time point Keir A. Ross, Kevin O’Halloran, Renan C.

    Castillo, Max Coale, Justin Fowler, Jason W. Nascone, Marcus F. Sciadini, Christopher T. LeBrun,

    Theodore T. Manson, Anthony R. Carlini, Josef E. Jolissaint, Robert V. O’Toole*

    • Reprodutibilidade do escore radiográfico de consolidac¸ão das fraturas da tíbia (RUST) Fernando

    Antonio Silva de Azevedo Filhoa,b,∗, Ricardo Britto Cotiasa, Matheus Lemos Azib e Armando Augusto

    de Almeida Teixeiraa

    • Does weight-bearing assignment after intramedullary nail placement alter healing of tibial shaft

    fractures? D.A. Greenhilla,∗, M. Poormanb, C. Pinkowskib, F.V. Ramseyb, C. Haydela

    • Will My Tibial Fracture Heal? Predicting Nonunion at the Time of Definitive Fixation Based on

    Commonly Available Variables

    Kevin O’Halloran MD, Max Coale BA, Timothy Costales BS,Timothy Zerhusen Jr BS, Renan C. Castillo PhD,

    Jason W. Nascone MD,Robert V. O’Toole MD

    • Feasibility and Value of Radiographic Union Score Hip Fracture after Treatment with Intramedullary

    Nail of Stable Hip Fractures

    • Image quality of cone beam computed tomography for evaluation of extremity fractures in the presence

    of metalhardware: visual grading characteristics analysis

    1GREG M OSGOOD, MD, 2GAURAV K THAWAIT, MD, 2NIMA HAFEZI-NEJAD, MD,

    2DELARAM SHAKOOR, MD,1ADAM SHANER, MD, 3JOHN YORKSTON, PhD, 4WOJCIECH B

    ZBIJEWSKI, PhD, 4JEFFREY H SIEWERDSEN, PhDand 2SHADPOUR DEMEHRI, MD

    • Correlation Between RUST Assessments of Fracture Healing to Structural

    and Biomechanical Properties

    Margaret E. Cooke,1 Amira I. Hussein,1 Kyle E. Lybrand,1 Alexander Wulff,1 Erin Simmons,1

    Jeffrey H. Choi,1 Jody Litrenta,1William M. Ricci,2 Jason W. Nascone,3 Robert V. O’Toole,3 Elise F.

    Morgan,4 Louis C. Gerstenfeld,1 Paul Tornetta III1

    • EXPLORING PROGNOSTIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH

    ADVERSE OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH FRACTURES OF THE

    TIBIAL SHAFT

    By RAMAN MUNDI, MD, BHSc

    A Thesis Submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the

    Requirements for the Degree Master of Science

    McMaster University

    • Value of a radiographic score for the assessment of healing of nailed femoral

    and tibial shaft fractures: A retrospective preliminary study

    Vasiliki Perlepea,⁎, Andrea Ceratoa, Dan Putineanua, Celine Buglib, Guy Heynend,

    Patrick Omoumia,c, Bruno Vande Berga

     

    About me

    I graduated from Izmir Dokuz Eylul University with the orthopedics branch. After I graduated, I carried out some

    studies focusing on especially on

    joint and cartilage surgery and stem cells. In this, I worked with many professional and amateur sport clubs. Also,

    I worked on joint replacement surgery

    for further aged people. Approximately, I achieved 10 thousand people who took knee and hip replacement

    surgery from me. I attended to many international conferences about joint and cartilage surgery. Now I start

    Ortocare Clinic for orthopedics and health center. In here, I treat my patients using the most advanced

    technologies in the world, such as foot health centers, electromagnetic therapy, cryocabin therapy, backup

    therapy and stem cell therapy. In our clinic, I continue to my work on non-surgical treatments, especially antiaging

    treatment, and to eliminate pain problems in patients. On top of that, I also carry out some post-operative

    rehabilitation and medical plates exercises.

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Mustafa Ozdemir

  • 33 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Education

     

    • (1998-2004), Bachelor's Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
    • (2005-2010), Doctorate / Specialization in Medicine Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

     

    Experience

     

    • 2005-2011, Assistant Doctor Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
    • 2011-2013, Specialist Doctor Kahramanmaraş Women's and Children's Hospital, Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital (mandatory service)
    • 2013-2022, Specialist Doctor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology
    • 2022, Associate Professor Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology

     

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Erdinc Genc

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Experience

    2022

    Private Nisa Hospital

    2022 - 2022

    American Hip Institute Chicago, USA

    2018 - 2022

    Health Sciences University Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital

    2016 - 2018

    Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

    2015 - 2015

    Helios Endo Clinic, Hamburg, Germany

    2015 - 2015

    UPENN Sports Medicine Center, Philadelphia, USA

    Education

    2021

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Department of Sports Medicine, Football Medicine

    2016

    Health Sciences University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

    2009

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Selman Dogan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • The doctor is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and shoulder replacement, serving international patients in Turkey. With expertise in managing trauma treatments of the spine and extremities, the doctor focuses on sports traumatology, including ligament and tendon injuries of the knee, such as meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

    Graduating from Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completing residency at Istanbul Umraniye Teaching and Research Hospital, the doctor also studied Orthopedic Oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital. Areas of interest include lower and upper extremity trauma surgery, spinal surgery, hip and knee arthroplasty, and the treatment of childhood conditions like pes equinovarus and hip dysplasia.

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Gursel Saka

  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • The doctor completed medical education at Karadeniz Technical University and specialized at the University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. With a focus on spine surgery, trauma surgery, and arthroplasty, the doctor has a particular interest in pelvis-acetabulum surgery. The doctor has performed numerous successful operations in orthopedics and traumatology. In 2014, the doctor was a finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards. Currently, the doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Orthopedics and Traumatology Department.

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Mehmet Aydogan

  • 76 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is a specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Spine Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He worked in Spine Surgery there in 2024–2025 and has been in Orthopedics since 2026. He previously led the Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology & Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital (2018–2022). His experience includes the EURO SPINE Surgical Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland (2022–2024) and a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center (2009–2011). He also held posts at Boğaziçi Spine Center, Medical Park Göztepe, and Florence Nightingale.

    Education: MD, Ege University (1990–1996). Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal TRH (2000–2004). Publications: 50 journal articles and 37 presentations.

    Memberships: TTB, TOTBİD, Turkish Spine Society, MINOD, NASS, SRS, European Spine Society, and APSS.

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Azmi Hamzaoglu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 43 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is a leading spine surgeon with 36 years of experience in orthopedics and traumatology. He founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center, the first facility in Turkey focused on spine surgery.

    Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex surgeries, such as discectomy, kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He is known for developing new surgical techniques and has played a key role in improving spine care in Turkey.

    He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He has also held important academic and clinical leadership positions, showing his dedication to high standards and patient care in spine surgery.

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Prof. Dr. Sami Sokucu

  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Experience

    2010-2012: (Specialist. Dr.) TR Ministry of Health, Istanbul Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
    2012-2017: (Specialist Dr.) TR Ministry of Health, Istanbul Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
    2017-Present: Assoc. Dr. Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Hospital

    Professional Memberships

    1. European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology(EBOT), Member, 2014
    2. Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, Member, 2014
    3. Orthopedic Trauma Branch, Member, 2011
    4. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (TOTEK), Member, 2010
    5. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBID), Member, 2007
    6. Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTDER), Member, 2005
    7. Turkish Medical Association Istanbul Branch, Member, 2005
     

    Awards

    COMMITMENT, PROVINCIAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE, 2011

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Esref Terzi

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Thesis:

    1. Mentese ST, Colak O, Gunenc YE, Tufekci K, Eren OC, Bozkurt SU. The Effect of Hyperelastic Bone Produced with Three Dimensional Bioprinter in Heterotopic Bone Formation.

    Peer Reviewed Abstracts

    1. Kuru P, Bilgin S, Mentese ST, Tazegul G, Ozgur S, Cilingir OT, Akakin D, Yarat A, Kasimay O. Ameliorative Effect of Chronic Moderate Exercise in Smoke Exposed or Nicotine Applied Rats From Acute Stress Nicotine Tob Res. 2014 Sep 19. pii: ntu182. (As Senior Medical Student)

    2. Özdemir ZN, Tazegül G, Kuru P, Bilgin S, Menteşe ST, Erzik C, Şirvancı S, Yeğen B. Nicotine alleviates colitis-induced damage in rats via its anti-oxidative activity. Marmara Medical Journal 2014; 27: 13-20 DOI: 10.5472/MMJ.2013.03125.1 (As Senior Medical Student)

    3. Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Mert Canlı, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ahmet Dilber; Retrospective Comperative Analysis of Preoperative Lymph Node Imaging and Pathological Results in Malignant Melanoma Patients, October Antalya 2017

    Peer Reviewed Posters

    1. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özay Özkaya, Deniz Özcan; Case Report: Differentiation of Intraoral lesions, Squamous Cell Carcinoma or Pseudoepitheliamatous Hyperplasia, October 2016, Antalya, Turkey.

    2. Özay Özkaya, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, İlker Üsçetin; The Effect of Staging on Survey in Malignant Melanoma, October 2016, Antalya, Turkey.

    3. Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ahmet Dilber, Özlem Çolak; Case Report: Free Adductor Magnus Flap Reconstruction of Calcanel Defect, October 2017, Antalya, Turkey.

    4. Özlem Çolak, Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Kadri Özer, S. Tiber Menteşe; Multifunctional Use of Elongated Temporoparietal Fascia Flap in Periorbital Reconstruction, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

    5. Ayberk Akçay, Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe; Case Report: Superior Epigastric Artery Perforator Propellar Flap Reconstruction of Anterior Chest Wall Defect, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

    6. Batıbey Batmacı, Harun Erbek, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Türkay Gökeri, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Malign Hand Tumors in the Last Five Years In Our Clinic, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

    7. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Harun Erbek, Özlem İmren, Mert Canlı, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Regional Fasciectomy Treatment Results of Dupuytren’s Contracture Patients, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

    8. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Harun Erbek, Türkay Gökeri, Özlem İmren, Mert Canlı, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; The Comparison of Results of Late Term Primarily Fixed and Hunter Prosthesis Used Flexor Digitorum Profundus Injuries, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

    9. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Mert Canlı, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Extensor Indicis Proprius Transfer Supplied with Ruptured Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Proximal Portion in a Patient with Recurrent EPL Rupture, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

    10. Özlem Çolak, Mahir Gökbulut, Selman Taşkın, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Lesions Prediagnosed as Vascular Tumors; September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey.

    11. Özlem Çolak, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Emre Gunenc, Selman Taşkın, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Flap Reconstruction of Periorbital Area Zone 2 Tumor Excision Defects, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey.

    12. Özlem Çolak, Emre Gunenc, Selman Taşkın, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Thoracal Wall Reconstruction in a Male Patient with Poland Syndrome, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey.

    13. Özlem Çolak, Burak Yılmaz, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Tuğçe Yasak, İlker Üsçetin; A Rare Skin Malignancy: Sebaceous Carcinoma, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

    Oral Presentation:

    1. The Effect of Apelin on Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcer, World Gastroenterology Subregional Meeting, November 2011, Antalya, Turkey. (As Senior Medical Student)

    2. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özay Özkaya Mutlu, İlker Üsçetin; Case Report: 4 Different Merkel Cell Carcinoma, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

    3. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin, Özay Özkaya Mutlu; Our Clinical Experience, Retrospective Analysis of Gynecomastia Patients, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey.

    4. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Akif Ayberk Akçay, İlker Üsçetin, Harun Erbek, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Our Approach to Congenital Hand Anomalies Between 2015-2019 Time Periods in Our Clinic, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey.

    5. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Mert Canlı, Özlem Çolak, Batıbey Batmacı, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Results of Repair Through Nerve Graft in Our Clinic in 2015-2019 Time Periods, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey.

    6. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Mert Canlı, Özlem Çolak, Harun Erbek, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; The Evaluation of Long Term Results of Mallet Finger Cases Operated 2015-2019 Periods in Our Clinic, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey.

    7. Akif Ayberk Akçay, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada, Özlem Çolak; The Evulation of Biomechanical and Histologic Aspects the Effect of Direct Thrombin inhibitors on Tendon Healing, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey.

    8. Özlem Çolak, Harun Erbek, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Selman Taşkın, Mert Canlı, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Comparison of Fat Pad Transposition and Fat Graft Application After Fat Pad Resection in Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey

    9. Özlem Çolak, Zeynep Öykü Gürel, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin, Mahir Gökbulut; Versatile Use of Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap in Axillary Reconstruction, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

    10. Türkay Gökeri, Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Günay Güldoğuş, Tuğçe Yasak Par; Effects of Covid-19 Pandemics on Emergency Plastic Surgery Patiens Admission, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

    11. Özlem Çolak, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Zeynep Öykü Gürel, İlker Üsçetin, Mahir Gökbulut ; Retrospective Analysis of Fourniere’s Gangrene Reconstruction Patients Operated From 2010 to 2021, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

    12. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Günay Güldoğuş, Tuğçe Yasak Par; Foot Defect Reconstruction with a Superficial Circumflex İliac Artery Flap Including a Bony Component, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

    13. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Günay Güldoğuş, Ayça Ergan Şahin; Reconstruction of Wrist Dorsum with a Very Thin Flap: Superficial Circumflex İliac Artery Perforator Flap, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

    14. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Caner Ali İlhan, Tuğçe Yasak Par, İlker Üsçetin; An Effective Solution for Wide Abdominal Wall Defect: Free Latissimus Dorsi Flap, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

    15. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Caner Ali İlhan, Ayça Ergan Şahin; An Early and Higher Function Providing Reconstruction Option in Phalangeal Bony Defects, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey.

    Experiences:

    1. Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Cardiology Hospital C. I. Parhon Iaşi/ROMANIA 2010 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program)

    2. Gastroenterology Clinic, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa Zaragoza/SPAIN 2011 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program)

    3. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, General Surgery Clinic, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome/ITALY 2012 (ERASMUS Student Exchange Program)

    4. Cardiology Clinic, Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen/DENMARK 2012 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program)

    5. General Surgery Clinic, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens/GREECE 2012 (Observership As Medical Student)

    Courses:

    1. National XXXI. Basic Microsurgery Course, June 2018, Marmara University Medical Faculty, İstanbul.

    2. XXVIII. Laboratory Animal Science for Researchers Course, September 2019, YUDETAM, Yeditepe University Experimental Research Center

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Yusuf Pirincci

  • 30 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 1997 - 2002 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

    1990 - 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

     

    Articles he wrote and contributed to;

    Clinical efficacy of peritendinous platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of tendinopathies: A retrospective study Aybars Kıvrak* (a), Mehmet Can Ünlü (a), Esref Terzi (a), Olgar Birsel (b), Doruk Akgun (c), Yusuf Pirincci (d), Gokhan Kaynak(a), Isik Akgun (e) Medium and long-term effects of acetabular roof ring and Burch-Schneider anti-protusio cages in acetabular revisions in patients with acetabular bone deficiency Correspondence: Yusuf Pirinççi , Muhammed Taha Demir, Mumammet Salih, Fahri Erdoğan, Nejat Güney

    Dimensional variables of the proximal femur in developmental adult hip dysplasia suggest that a tapered, rectangular, press-fit design may be an optimal choice for patients with Crowe type IV hips

     

    Specialties

    Limb Lenghtening 

    Sports Surgery

    Meniscus Tears

    Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears

    Knee Prosthesis

    Hip Prosthesis

    Shoulder Prosthesis

    Shoulder Slap Repair

    Height Extension

    Tumor Surgery

    Foot Surgery( Hallux Valgus)

    Diabetic Foot

    Bone Infections (Osteomyelitis)

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Serdar Toker

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Izmit
  • Personal Information

    Name Surname : Serdar TOKER
    Place of Birth - Year :    Istanbul - 1972
    Academic Title : Assoc. Dr.
    Foreign Language : English


    Education

    Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Graduation
    Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital - Specialised
    Work Experience

    1998 - 2003 Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
    2003 - 2004 Kars State Hospital
    2004 - 2006 Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
    2006 - 2009 Dumlupınar University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 
    2009 - 2010 Research Fellow. Colorado University Denver Healt Centre Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Centre Department of Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery
    2010 - 2016 Necmettin Erbakan University Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Head of Hand Surgery Department
    Courses - Seminars and Certificates Received

    2013 FESSH (Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand) European Diploma
    2015 RMCD Microsurgery Course Course Chair
    2015 National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress Speaker
    2015 RMCD Congress Speaker
    2014 National Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress Speaker
    2013 - 2014 Rıdvan Ege Hand Surgery Course Instructor
    2013 RMCD Microsurgery Course Instructor
    2013 RMCD Congress Session Chair
    2012 Shoulder Elbow Surgery Course Instructor
    2012 Subspeciality Diploma in Hand Surgery
    2011 RMCD Microsurgery Course
    2009 Ankle Arthroscopy Course
    2008 Knee Arthroscopy Course
    2005 Ilizarov Applications Course

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Prof Ibrahim Azboy

  • 25 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. İbrahim Azboy, M.D.

    Languages: English, Kurdish, Arabic

    Orthopaedics and Traumatology
     

    Areas of Expertise and Interest

    • Hip & knee arthroplasty (primary, revision, robotic‑assisted)
    • Infection prevention & management in joint replacements
    • Minimally invasive and joint‑preserving orthopedic surgery
    • Sports & trauma-related injuries (e.g. ACL, fractures)
    • Osteoarthritis, cartilage damage & osteonecrosis

    International Researcher IDs:  

    • ORCID: 0000-0003-0926-3029 / Yoksis Researcher ID: 145243 

    Education & Training

    • 1994–2001: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
    • 2002–2008: Ministry of Health Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
    • 2014 & 2017: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Training
    • 2016: Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA – Knee and Hip Arthroplasty and Hip Preserving Surgery Training

    Academic & Professional Appointments

    • 2021–Present: Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
    • 2017–2020: Associate Professor, Istanbul Medipol University
    • 2011–2017: Assistant Professor, Dicle University
    • 2008–2011: Consultant MD, Şanlıurfa and Balıkesir Military Hospitals

    Professional Memberships

    • Member of 9 national and international orthopedic associations including:
      AAHKS, SICOT, EHS, KADAD, TOTBID, TOTEK, and TTB

    Scientific & Educational Contributions

    • Prof. Dr. İbrahim Azboy has authored over 70 internationally and 25 nationally peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to 4 book chapters and 2 book translations, and presented at 25+ international and 65+ national congresses. He also serves as a reviewer for 13 scientific journals, including JBJS, JOA, SICOT-J, and JORR.

    Teaching & Speaking Engagements

    • Speaker/trainer in 20+ national courses and congresses on topics such as:
    • Hip and knee arthroplasty
    • Prosthetic joint infections
    • VTE prophylaxis
    • Surgical approaches and implant strategies
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Adil Turan

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Dr. Adil Turan is a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He completed medical school at Trakya University (1996–2003). He finished his residency at İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital (2004–2009). In 2020, he conducted trauma research at Denver Health Hospital in Denver, USA.

    He worked at Kızıltepe State Hospital (2009–2010). He then served as an Orthopedic Specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2010–2013) and Ordu State Hospital (2013–2015). He was Chief Assistant at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2016–2020). He was Associate Professor and Instructor at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2020–2022) and at the Health Sciences University Antalya Health Application Center (2023).

    His professional memberships include the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association, the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council (since 2016), and the Turkish Medical Association.

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Samet Erinc

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
    • AREAS OF INTEREST
    • Spine surgery
    • Scoliosis
    • Kyphosis
    • Childhood spinal diseases
    • Degenerative spine diseases
    • Lumbar cervical disc herniation
    • Knee hip joint disorders
    • Orthopedic trauma surgery

     

    • Education and Specialization
    • 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
    • 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

     

    • Experience
    • 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
    • 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

     

    • Courses and Certificates
    • 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
    • 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
    • 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
    • AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
    • 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
    • 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

     

    • Professional Memberships
    • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
    • Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber
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Firat Oruc

  • 27 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Dr. Fırat Oruç is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with 20 years of experience (since 2005). He has worked at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex since 2008. He previously worked at Private Lara Hospital (2005–2007) and completed his military service at GATA Istanbul (2007–2008).

    Clinical focus includes knee, shoulder, and hip surgery; joint prostheses; soft tissue and bone tumors; pediatric orthopedics; and hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1993–1999). He completed his Orthopedics and Traumatology residency at Akdeniz University (1999–2005).

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Burcin Kececi

  • 27 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, İzmir
  • Dr. Burcin Kececi is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology. He focuses on pediatric orthopedics, bone metastases, bone and soft tissue tumors, and orthopedic oncology. He performs advanced surgeries on the knee, hip, ankle, elbow, hand, and shoulder. His skills also include prosthesis replacements, limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and trauma surgery.

    He received additional training in France in knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also trained in minimally invasive hip surgery. Dr. Kececi has worked at Ege University and İzmir Private Hospital. He currently practices at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He is a member of national and international orthopedic and oncology societies, including ISOLS, SICOT, and EMSOS. He has also served on the board of TOTBİD.

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Mehmet Soyarslan

  • 18 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Place and Date of Birth: 08.12.1983 / ANKARA

    Nationality: T.R.

    Marital Status: He is married and has 1 child.

    Foreign Language: English

    Education

    •Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver Primary School/Istanbul

    • Karşıyaka Anatolian High School/İzmir

    •Gülhane Military Medical Academy (2001 – 2007)

    •Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Orthopedics Clinic – Specialization (2012-2018)

    Professional Experience

    •Sahra Medical School Samsun (2007-2008)

    •Ankara Gendarmerie Logistics Command Dispensary (2008-2010)

    •Üsküdar Private Yunus Emre Hospital Emergency Physician (2010-2012)

    •Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Orthopedics Clinic (2012-2018)

    •Şanlıurfa Suruç State Hospital (2018-2019)

    •Np Istanbul Brain Hospital Orthopedic Specialist – Surgical Branch Specialist Medical

    Deputy Director (2019- December 2020)

    Medipol University Pendik Hospital (2020 -)

    Member of Scientific Organizations

    • Chamber of Physicians

    • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

    • Turkish Industry and Business Association

    • Robotic Knee Surgery Association

    Scientific Studies

    • Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and frequency of cardiovascular risk factors in obese children M.Emre Taşcılar , Bülent Hacıhamdioğlu , Mehmet Soyarslan, Ayhan Abacı

    (Gülhane Medical Journal 2010;52 :32-35)

     

    • Determination of the hip rotation centre from landmarks in pelvic radiograph Hasan Bombacı, Bestami Şimşek, Mehmet Soyarslan Murat Yıldırım (Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica 51(6) October 2017)

     

    • Compartment syndrome secondary to Baker’s cyst rupture: A case report and up-todate review Serkan Erkuş, Mehmet Soyarslan, Özkan Köse, Önder Kalenderer

    (International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science 9(2):82 April 2019)

     

    • Cutibacterium Acnes (Formerly Propionibacterium Acnes) Incidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation with the Clinical Status Mehmet Soyarslan, Mehmet Kerem Canbora, Özkan Köse (HNH Medical Journal January 202

     

     

    • 25. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2015)

    1) Comparison of open and closed surgery in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (Poster)

    2) What affects the clinical outcome most in open tibia fractures?

    Is it the type of treatment chosen or the extent of the damage? (Poster)

    3) Does lateral epicondylitis affect grasp strength? (Oral statement)

    • 26. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2016)

    1) Detection of hip rotation center in the pelvis X-ray of adult Turkish individuals (Poster)

     

    • Hasan Bombaci* , Bestami Simsek, Mehmet Soyarslan, Mustafa Murat Yildirim, Determination

    of the hip rotation centre from landmarks in pelvic radiograph, Acta Orthopaedica et

    Traumatologica Turcica, Available online 10 October 2017, doi:

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aott.2017.09.004

     

    • 38. SICOT World Congress (Cape Town/South Africa 2017)

    1) P.acnes Insidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation With The Clinical Results

    (Poster)

     

    • 27. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2017)

    1) “Propionibacterium acnes” Incidence and Clinical Reflections in Tissue Cultures Taken in Shoulder Arthroscopy

    (Oral statement)

     

     

    • 28. SECEC-ESSE Congress (Geneva/Switzerland 2018)

    1) P.acnes Insidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation With The Clinical Results

    (Oral statement)

     

    • 28. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2018)

    1) Is hip flexion effective on respiratory and hemodynamic parameters of patients who underwent shoulder arthroscopy in the sitting position? (Oral statement)

    2) Our Conventional Titanium Plate and PEEK Plate Applications in Multipartite Upper End of Humerus Fractures in Patients aged 55-70 years who were treated with Surgery: Is There a Radiological and Clinical Difference? (Oral statement)

    • 10. Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Congress (2018)

    1) “P.acnes” Incidence and Clinical Results in Shoulder Arthroscopy: Our Conventional Titanium Plate and PEEK Plate Applications in Multipartite Upper End of Humerus Fractures in Patients aged 55-70 years who were treated with Glenohumeral Joint and Surgery: Is There a Radiological and Clinical Difference? (Oral statement)

    2) Evaluation of the Diagnostic Value of the Pain Chart in the Pathologies of the Shoulder in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Surgery (Poster)

    • 1. Digital Shoulder Elbow Surgery Association Congress (2020)

    1) Are the Size of Bone Loss and Number of Anchors Effective in Clinical Results and Failure after Arthroscopic Bankart Repair of Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations?

    (Oral statement)

    2) K-wire migration into the spinal canal after acromioclavicular dislocation surgery: Case

    Presentation (Poster)

    VI- Courses

    • Training Course of Emergency Medicine Trainer (2007)

    • PEV DDH (Developmental Hip Dysplasia and Pes Echinovarus) Course (2016)

    • Basic Arthroscopy Course (2016)

    • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council Basic Sciences School (2016)

    • Acıbadem University Tibia Fractures Cadaver Course (2017)

    • Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Basic Course (2017)

    • Knee Joint Arthroscopy and Foot - Ankle Surgical Interventions Applications Cadaver Courses (2017)

    • Acıbadem University Advanced Knee Peripheral Sports Injuries Cadaver Course(2018)

    • LIMA Corporate Shoulder Surgery Cadaver Course Verona/Italy (2018)

    • Gazi University Ankle Arthroscopy Cadaver Course(2019)

    • Antalya University Knee Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)

    • Antalya University Ankle Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)


    • Basic Microsurgery Course – Ankara (2019)

    • Antalya University Wrist Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)

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Bookimed Insights: Top Funnel chest deformity Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Funnel chest deformity specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 30 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.
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#128 years of experienceMinimally invasive structural correctionSpecialises in minimally invasive techniques at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He focus on innovative surgical methods and bone reconstruction to ensure faster patient recovery and high satisfaction.
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FAQ

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Who is considered a top specialist for funnel chest in Turkey?

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yuksel and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yildirim are top specialists for funnel chest in Turkey. These surgeons specialize in pectus excavatum, a condition where the breastbone sinks into the chest. They use the Nuss procedure, which is a minimally invasive way to fix the deformity.

  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yuksel. He practices at Pektus Clinic and has performed 2,000+ minimally invasive surgeries.
  • Expertise in innovation. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yuksel developed a custom titanium bar for more durable chest repairs.
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yildirim. He works at Hisar Hospital and has completed 900+ chest wall procedures.
  • Advanced technology. Dr. Erkan Yildirim uses 3D-printed implants to match the unique shape of every patient.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Top Turkish specialists often practice in dedicated centers like Pektus Clinic or JCI-accredited facilities like Hisar Hospital. This concentration of expertise allows surgeons like Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yuksel to focus exclusively on chest deformities. This focus leads to refined techniques and the development of specialized tools used internationally.

Patient Consensus: Patients are often surprised by how quickly they can return to light activities after the Nuss procedure. Many noted the relief of seeing a natural chest shape immediately after their surgical bars were placed.

What kind of doctor treats funnel chest deformity?

Thoracic and pediatric surgeons treat funnel chest, also known as pectus excavatum. These specialists focus on chest wall repairs in Turkey. They use the Nuss procedure, a minimally invasive technique to fix the breastbone. Many surgeons have 20+ years of experience in these reconstructive chest surgeries.

  • Thoracic surgeons. They repair chest wall structures in both adults and older teenagers.
  • Pediatric surgeons. Specialists who manage pectus excavatum in children and early adolescents.
  • Cardiologists. They check how the sunken chest affects the heart with imaging.
  • Pulmonologists. These doctors measure lung capacity to see if the deformity impacts breathing.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Top Turkish specialists prioritize the Nuss procedure over traditional open surgery. This method uses a small metal bar to lift the chest. It results in smaller scars and faster recovery for patients. Specialists at major centers often help choose the exact bar size for better results.

Patient Consensus: Patients felt relieved when doctors explained the bar removal process clearly. Some noticed immediate improvement in their breathing after the metal bar lifted their ribs. They appreciated how specialists focused on both chest appearance and heart health.

Which hospitals have dedicated teams for funnel chest?

Hospitals like Hisar Intercontinental and Memorial Bahcelievler have dedicated teams for pectus excavatum, also called funnel chest. These thoracic surgeons specialize in the Nuss procedure. This technique uses a metal bar to fix chest wall deformities through small incisions.

  • Surgical specialization. Teams at Hisar Intercontinental focus on the minimally invasive Nuss bar correction technique.
  • Global certifications. Many Turkish thoracic units hold JCI accreditation, which confirms international safety and quality standards.
  • Pediatric expertise. Specialized centers offer care for children, who often see the best results from correction.
  • Modern recovery. Surgeons use advanced pain management to help patients leave the hospital sooner after surgery.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish hospitals like Hisar Intercontinental are leading centers for funnel chest because they focus on high-volume thoracic work. Surgeons here perform the Nuss procedure frequently, which often leads to shorter surgery times and more precise bar placement. This level of specialization is rare outside of dedicated chest wall centers.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention feeling relieved after seeing how many similar cases these thoracic teams handle weekly. They felt supported by coordinators who managed all hospital communication and scheduling for them. Many were surprised by how quickly they could walk after the bar was placed.

How can I verify the credentials of a Turkish thoracic surgeon?

Qualified Turkish thoracic surgeons hold national board certification. They also join special groups like the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery (TGCD). This confirms they passed exams in chest surgery. Many top doctors also hold fellowships in international societies like the ESTS to stay current.

  • Board certification. Doctors must complete five-plus years of specialized residency training in thoracic surgery.
  • Hospital privileges. Surgeons should operate in centers with JCI accreditation to meet global safety standards.
  • Specialized memberships. Membership in the TGCD shows the doctor follows national chest surgery guidelines.
  • International training. Top-tier surgeons often complete fellowships at leading hospitals in Europe or the US.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Senior thoracic surgeons in Turkey often have over 20 years of experience. They frequently hold teaching positions and have published 40 or more research studies. This high academic activity means they use the latest techniques for chest wall repairs.

Patient Consensus: Patients were relieved to see surgeons who carefully explained the Nuss procedure for sunken chests. They felt confident because translators and coordinators from Bookimed handled all logistics and communication.

What surgical techniques do Turkish doctors offer for funnel chest?

Turkish specialists perform the Nuss procedure, which uses curved metal bars to lift the sternum. They also offer the Ravitch technique for complex cases and the extrathoracic Pectus Up method. These doctors often use vacuum bell therapy as a non-surgical way to pull the chest forward.

  • Nuss procedure. Surgeons insert metal bars through small side incisions to reshape the chest wall.
  • Pectus Up technique. This newer method uses an external implant, so it avoids entering the chest cavity.
  • Modified Ravitch procedure. Doctors remove cartilage and reposition the sternum for highly asymmetric or complex cases.
  • Vacuum bell therapy. This non-invasive option uses a suction cup to gradually lift the breastbone daily.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish specialists provide tailored care by combining surgical expertise with non-invasive pre-treatment. For example, some doctors recommend vacuum bell therapy before surgery to make the chest wall more flexible. This combination often leads to better surgical results and a more comfortable recovery for the patient.

Patient Consensus: Patients felt relieved because doctors clearly explained how the metal bars work during the Nuss procedure. They noticed that having a translator provided by the clinic made communicating with the surgical team much easier. Many were surprised by how quickly they could move around after the minimally invasive Pectus Up surgery.