Arthroscopic meniscectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Gursel Saka is a high-level orthopaedic specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who was a finalist in the prestigious Tubitak Technology Awards.

• Uses MAKOplasty robotic technology for high-precision joint procedures
• Specialises in managing complex meniscus tears and ligament injuries
• Acts as a Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for faster patient recovery
• Recognised for his work in reconstructive trauma and complex musculoskeletal surgery

Professor Mehmet Aydogan brings deep surgical expertise to Memorial Sisli Hospital, having served as a Research Fellow at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in the United States.

• Holds specialist qualifications in Orthopaedics and Traumatology from Dr Lutfi Kirdar Training Hospital
• Contributes to global medical knowledge with 50 published scientific journal articles
• Member of the North American Spine Society and the European Spine Society
• Fellowship trained at the Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence in Switzerland
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and leads the Orthopaedics department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialised in orthopaedics and traumatology at Istanbul University
• Completed advanced training at the Minnesota Spine Centre in the United States
• Undertook specialist surgical research at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Founded the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Centre to handle complex musculoskeletal cases
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Kutsi Tuncer is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who leads research into enhancing tissue recovery after surgical repairs.

• Focuses on advanced healing protocols to improve the tensile strength of repaired tendons
• Researches collagen expression to speed up patient recovery and reduce long-term disability
• Specialises in surgical techniques for Achilles tendon ruptures and complex joint injuries
• Contributes to clinical studies on medical alternatives that improve histological outcomes after surgery

Dr. Thongchai Theerajumyaporn is an orthopedic surgeon at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in robotic-assisted spine surgery and joint reconstruction. Dr. Thongchai completed intensive fellowships in spine and joint surgery at UC Davis, California. He is a member of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand.

• Certified in robotic spine surgery at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Treats adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and complex pediatric spine deformities.
• Performs total disc replacements and minimally invasive spine procedures.
• Published research on bone morphogenetic proteins and spinal screw placement.

Professor Haldun Orhun is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He leads a specialised team focusing on sports medicine and joint restoration for both adults and children.

• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
• Practises at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety and quality standards
• Focuses on restores mobility through minimally invasive arthroscopic knee techniques
• Expert in managing complex sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal trauma