Pituitary Adenoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Specializations

Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

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

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

Op. Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon with over 25 years in spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures on the cervical and lumbar spine. His work includes anterior discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal instrumentation and fixation. He graduated from Dicle University. He completed neurosurgery training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He also finished an internship at Helios Clinic in Hamburg.

He has performed hundreds of advanced spine operations. He aims for fast recovery and shorter rehab. He stays active in courses and conferences. He uses current, individualized methods. Interests: minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery (cervical, lumbar), anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, spinal instrumentation and fixation.

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a high-volume neurosurgeon who has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and skull base conditions.

• Specialises in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery – removing pituitary tumours through the nose without external incisions
• Achieved a 90–95% success rate for complex brain and nerve operations at major training centres
• Trained in advanced neuro-endoscopy and endoscopic skull base techniques at Ghent University in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and a widely published researcher in international medical journals

Experience

2019 – 2019

• University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

2015

• MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

2013 – 2015

• ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

2010 – 2012

• DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

2002 – 2003

• AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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Education

2010

• ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

1992

• GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Professor Serdar Kahraman is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with significant expertise in neuroendoscopy for brain and spine conditions.

• Specialises in neuroendoscopy to treat pituitary tumours through narrow nasal passages for quicker recovery
• Trained in neuro endoscopy at The Free University of Berlin
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center and Yeni Yuzyil University
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds an academic post as Professor, formerly teaching at Gulhane Military Medical Academy

Dr. Idris Sertbas is a skilled neurosurgeon with experience in both adult and pediatric brain and spine surgeries. He performs complex procedures such as brain and cerebellum tumor surgeries. He also treats children with conditions like hydrocephalus, tethered cord, and craniosynostosis. Dr. Sertbas is experienced in advanced spine surgeries, including stabilization for disc herniation, vertebroplasty, and kyphosis surgery.

He is trained in neuromodulation surgeries, such as deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy stimulation, and spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain. He also performs procedures for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and baclofen pump implantation for severe spasticity.

Dr. Sertbas graduated from Sivas Cumhuriyet University and completed his neurosurgery training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. He has worked at Bartın State Hospital and Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University. He now practices at the Neurosurgery Clinic of Liv Vadistanbul Hospital.

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