Spine Cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Prof. Dr. Tufan Cansever is an experienced neurosurgeon. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. His expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and interventional procedures. He uses advanced surgical techniques and a patient-centered approach. He achieves strong outcomes in diagnosis and treatment. He has contributed to many international scientific publications.

Professional memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society; Turkish Spine Society. Awards: Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award (2009); Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award, 2nd Prize (2012); Neurosurgery Thesis Support Award (2005).

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly credentialed spinal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery to ensure smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Trained at the Istanbul American Hospital's dedicated Spinal Surgery Programme
• Active member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Expertise includes complex scoliosis management and peripheral nerve repairs
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contributions to neurosurgical research

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgery specialist at Atlas University Hospital with a strong focus on complex spinal pathology and surgical neuroanatomy.

• Published international research on large primary hydatid cysts in the thoracic spine
• Completed the Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course for complex nerve repairs
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised training in minimally invasive surgery to reduce recovery times
• Presented original research at the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congress

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

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.

Professor Karaoglan is a senior neurosurgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with a career defined by academic and clinical leadership.

• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Maltepe University's Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of the Best Paper Award for research on protective spinal therapies
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for delicate spine and nerve procedures

Dr Kenan Kibici is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spinal stabilisations and minimally invasive nerve repairs at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Specialises in spinal decompression – relieving pressure on nerves to restore mobility and reduce pain
• Expert in microsurgery techniques – using high-powered magnification for smaller incisions and faster healing
• Lecturer in neurosurgery at Altinbas University, training the next generation of spine specialists
• Extensively published in international journals on spinal trauma and neural stabilisation research

Associate Professor Evren Sandal is a neurosurgical specialist who completed intensive training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA. He focus on complex spinal and skull base procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialises in craniocervical junction surgery, treating the delicate area where the skull meets the spine
• He was an observer under Professor Başkaya in America, focusing on cerebral bypass and skull base surgery
• Published a specialist thesis on craniocervical junction surgery at Ege University
• Uses microsurgical techniques to treat cysts near the spinal cord and skull base

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, having trained at Turkey's prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in neurosurgery, focusing on complex spinal and brain procedures
• Gained international clinical experience at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Previously served as a lecturer and specialist at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes microsurgery for spinal lesions to protect nerve function
• Recognised for clinical research in neurosurgical techniques and patient outcomes

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly trained neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on complex spine and nerve procedures.

• Specialises in spinal surgery to treat cysts, fractures, and tumours
• Performs peripheral nerve surgery to restore function and relieve pain
• Manages intricate cases involving waist, neck, and back hernias
• Experienced in pituitary surgery for brain-based hormonal issues
• Active in academic research as an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a high-volume neurosurgeon who has treated thousands of patients throughout his career at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Specialises in surgical management of arachnoid and spinal cysts with a reported 95% success rate
• Uses minimally invasive spine surgery, which involves smaller incisions and a quicker return to daily life
• Expert in neuro-endoscopy, using tiny cameras to treat deep-seated cysts through smaller openings
• Trained in advanced microsurgery at the Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry
• Maintains professional membership with the 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.

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt focuses on microsurgical techniques to treat complex spinal conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-powered microscopes for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Expertise includes removing spinal tumours and managing delicate spine cyst cases
• Treats spinal canal narrowing through targeted surgical decompression
• Manages spine fractures and structural issues like scoliosis and lumbar slipping

Dr Naki Keles focuses on minimally invasive spinal care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a centre recognised for treating complex back and neck conditions.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar surgery for precise treatment of lower back issues
• Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions mean less damage to healthy tissue
• Provides targeted surgical care for spine fractures and cervical herniations
• Focuses on keyhole methods to reduce postoperative pain and support faster recovery

Professor Serdar Kahraman is a leading neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with specialist training in neuro-spinal endoscopy from the Free University of Berlin.

• Specialises in endoscopic spinal surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker recovery and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for complex spinal conditions including cysts
• Member of Eurospine and the Turkish Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Yeni Yuzyil University – trained the next generation of specialists

Professor Mete Karatay leads the neurosurgery department at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on complex spinal stabilization and tumour removals.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgeries for both adult and paediatric patients
• Uses vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty – bone cement injections for spinal recovery
• Performs micro-discectomies for herniated discs to relieve nerve pressure
• Treats tethered cord syndrome, a condition where tissue attachments limit movement
• Expert in spinal stenosis and stabilization for various spinal fractures

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Eskişehir City Hospital, specialising in complex spinal procedures and neurovascular care.

• Trained in paediatric neurosurgery through a fellowship at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy
• Specialises in spinal epidural haematomas and intradural spinal lesions
• Speaker at the International Turkish Spine Congress on deformity correction and spinal surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

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