Pancreatitis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Areas of Interests

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease)
• Chronic Liver Diseases and Cirrhosis
• Motility Disorders
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Gall bladder and biliary tract diseases

Education and Experiences

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine  1999-2005
• Okmeydani Education and Research Hospital 2005-2010
• Yeditepe University School of Medicine 2011-2015
• Liv Hospital Ulus 2018 -
• Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology 2015-2018
• Yeditepe University School of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology 2011-2015
• Erciş State Hospital 2010-2015
• Okmeydani Education and Research Hospital Department of Internal Medicine 2005-2010

Publications in International Refereed Journals:

1. Aslan E, Tecimer T. Periampullary nodularity in an asymptomatic patient. Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 Apr;46(4):307-308. English, Spanish. doi: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2022.09.006. Epub 2022 Sep 26. PMID: 36174798.

2. Gonen C, Surmelioglu A, Kochan K, Ozer S, Aslan E, Tilki M. Impact of intestinal ultrasound with a portable system in the management of Crohn's disease. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf). 2020 Dec 10;9(5):418-426. doi: 10.1093/gastro/goaa088. PMID: 34733527; PMCID: PMC8560037.

3. Güzelbulut F, Gökçen P, Can G, Adalı G, Değirmenci Saltürk AG, Aslan E, Özdil K, Doğanay HL. Comparison of the Efficacy of Entecavir and Tenofovir in Reducing Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients: A Real-Life Study in Turkey. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2021 Apr;32(4):412-421. doi: 10.5152/tjg.2021.20423. PMID: 34231488; PMCID: PMC8975336.

4. Abbasov A, Aslan E, Ekici AID, Dolay K. A rare subepithelial lesion in the stomach: Gastric adenomyoma. Surg Pract. 2021; 25: 116–119. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-1633.12495

5. Aslan E. Black esophagus. Intern Emerg Med. 2021 Mar;16(2):503-504. doi: 10.1007/s11739-020-02463-4. Epub 2020 Aug 3. PMID: 32748126.

6. Batman B, Altun H, Simsek B, Aslan E, Namli Koc S. The Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2019 Dec;29(6):509-512. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000672. PMID: 31107849.

7. Aslan E, Gonen C. A rare cause of rectal bleeding. Acta Gastroenterol Belg. 2018 Apr-Jun;81(2):350. PMID: 30024717.

8. Eren OO, Ozturk MA, Sonmez O, Aslan E, Ozkan F, Oyan B. Gastric metastasis in a patient with lobular breast carcinoma 6 years after diagnosis. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2014 Dec;45(4):504-5. doi: 10.1007/s12029-014-9619-6. PMID: 24788083.

9. Aslan E, Akyüz Ü, Pata C. The use of Ankaferd in diverticular bleeding: two case reports. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2013;24(5):441-3. doi: 10.4318/tjg.2013.0640. PMID: 24557969.

10. Ozturk MA, Eren OO, Sarikaya B, Aslan E, Oyan B. Pituitary metastasis of colon adenocarcinoma: a rare occurrence. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2014 Dec;45 Suppl 1:85-7. doi: 10.1007/s12029-013-9554-y. PMID: 24158699.

11. Altintas N, Aslan E, Helvaci A, Malhotra A. Relationship between obstructive sleep apnea severity index and left ventricular function and volume. Ann Saudi Med. 2012 Jul-Aug;32(4):384-90. doi: 10.5144/0256-4947.2012.384. PMID: 22705609; PMCID: PMC3821963.
 

Publications in National Refereed Journals:

1. Ekrem Aslan, Ayça Saltürk, Koray Koçhan, Serhat Özer, Halil Şahin, Osman Bedir, Mevlüt Kıyak, Emine Kanatsız, Ali Sürmelioğlu, Can Gönen, Fatih Güzelbulut. Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Self-Expanding Metal Stents in Malignant Esophageal Strictures Due to Esophageal and Extraesophageal Cancers: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Cohort Study. Haydarpasa Numune Med J. 2024; 64(3): 381-390

2. Aslan, E., Gönen, C., Saltürk, A., & Güzelbulut, F. (2018). Hepatotoxicity After Desflurane Anesthesia. The Medical Journal Of Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, 58(4), 224-226.

3. SALTÜRK, A. D., ARSLAN, E., GÖKDEN, Y., KOÇHAN, K., ÖZER, S., & GÖNEN, C. (2016). A rare first finding of Crohn's disease: acute pancreatitis. academic journal of gastroenterology, 15(2), 88-89.

4. İçten, S., Altintas, N., Helvaci, A., & Aslan, E. (2013). Clinical Characteristics and Evaluation of Sarcoidosis Cases in Our Center, Our 7-Year Experience.

5. Akyüz, Ü., Akyüz, F., Özdil, K., Aslan, E., Niğdelioğlu, A., Ağan, A. F., ... & Pata, C. (2012). Food impaction in advanced age: Remember eosinophilic esophagitis. academic journal of gastroenterology, 11(2), 78-80.

6. PATA, C., ASLAN, E., & AKYÜZ, Ü. (2000). Advanced Endoscopic Procedures. Current Gastroenterology, 22, 77-85.

7. Altintas, N., Yildiran, I., Aslan, E., & Helvaci, A. Mucociliary Dysfunction in Bronchial Asthma and Effect of Inhaled Corticosteroids Treatment on Mucociliary Clearance.

8. Ozturk, M. A., Dogan Ekici, I., Aslan, E., Erdik, B., & Oyan Uluc, B. A PAINFUL, ERYTHEMATOUS, NODULAR LESION IN BUCCAL REGION. YEDITEPE MEDICAL JOURNAL, 6(23), 555-558.

Professor Irfan Koruk is a gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with US-based training in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) from the State University of New York.

• Specialises in ERCP and interventional endoscopy to treat complex biliary and pancreatic issues
• Published research on using Cytokeratin 18 as a marker to predict the severity of acute pancreatitis
• Focuses on EUS-guided diagnostics which provide detailed internal imaging without major surgery
• Expert in cholangioscopy for direct visual examination of the bile and pancreatic ducts

Professor Varocha Mahachai is a senior gastroenterologist at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya with extensive high-level training from prestigious institutions in Canada and the United States.

• Completed a Master of Science at the University of Alberta in Canada
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
• Trained as a postdoctoral fellow in clinical pharmacology at the University of California
• Specialises in endoscopy and digestive health disorders involving the liver and pancreas
• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG)

Professor Yusuf Serdar Sakin is a leading gastroenterology specialist at Koru Ankara Hospital with advanced training from the AMC Centre in the Netherlands.

• Performs ERCP to clear blocked bile and pancreatic ducts using specialised endoscopes
• Specialises in stenting and dilation to restore normal fluid flow in the pancreas
• Uses push enteroscopy to examine the small intestine where standard scopes cannot reach
• Expert in gastrointestinal motility and managing chronic inflammatory conditions
• Completed senior medical training at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgical expert who completed elite international training in colorectal and laparoscopic surgery at the Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker recovery and less post-operative pain
• Former Professor at Ankara University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Completed advanced surgical practice at the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic in the USA
• Performs oncological surgery focusing on complex digestive tract and glandular conditions
• Regularly publishes surgical research in both national and international medical journals

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in the field of neurosurgery, with a focus on advanced surgical techniques for treating complex brain and spinal disorders. With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor has performed numerous successful surgeries, contributing significantly to the field through innovative approaches and patient-centered care.

Graduated from a prestigious medical school and completed rigorous residency and fellowship programs. The doctor is board-certified and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, sharing insights and advancements in neurosurgical procedures.