Foraminotomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon who has published extensive anatomical research on the triangular working zones and neural foramen used in foraminotomy.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microsurgical disc surgery for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
• Recognised for academic expertise in far lateral lumbar disc surgery and spinal cord tumours
• Performs minimally invasive nerve treatments and functional neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital
• Member of the medical faculty at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Professor Naki Keles leads the neurosurgery team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on relieving nerve pressure through keyhole techniques.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed surgeries for the cervical and lumbar spine
• Focuses on minimally invasive methods to reduce recovery times
• Expert in surgical treatments for complex spinal fractures
• Performs delicate decompression for both neck and lower back herniations

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on microsurgical techniques for spinal decompression.

• Specialises in micro-surgical treatment for both cervical and lumbar disc issues
• Focuses on spinal canal narrowing and complex spinal fractures
• Performs microsurgery to relieve nerve pressure while protecting healthy tissue
• Expertise includes managing lumbar slipping and various spinal tumours
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major centre for international patients

Professor Jaehyeon Lim is a pioneer in spinal care who introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to Korea and developed innovative mini spinal fusion techniques.

• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute in the United States
• Serves as a Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery for cervical disease and spinal tumours
• Published comparative research on foraminotomy versus arthroplasty outcomes for cervical radiculopathy
• Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul

Professor Iltae Jang is a leading neurosurgeon who founded the Nanoori Medical Foundation and has been recognised as one of South Korea's best doctors for spinal disorders.

• Holds a PhD in Neurosurgery from Korea University College of Medicine
• Expert in endoscopic and microscopic decompression for foraminal nerve root issues
• Held senior professorships at Korea, Yonsei, and Ewha Womans Universities
• President of the Korea Spine Hospital Society and member of the European Spine Society
• Published extensive research on outcomes for foraminal lumbar disc herniation

Professor Gulsah Bademci reached the peak of her field as a fellow at Yale University School of Medicine and under the world-renowned Professor Gazi Yasargil.

• Specialises in spinal canal stenosis and nerve compressions of the spine
• Certified by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Holds a full ECFMG American Board certificate for medical practice
• Former Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in medical illustration for planning complex spinal microsurgery

Dr Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a distinguished neurosurgeon and winner of the 2018 Parviz Kambin Award – one of the highest honours in minimally invasive spinal surgery.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery and advanced foraminoplasty for spinal stenosis
• Co-designed the Apollon spinal system and serves as a journal reviewer for 'World Neurosurgery'
• Serves as Director at Nanoori Hospital with a PhD in neurosurgery
• Holds faculty positions at the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Research Society
• Member of international bodies including the North American Spine Society and Eurospine

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgery specialist at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he leads surgical programmes for complex spinal and brain conditions.

• Specialises in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for neck and lumbar spine issues
• Performs delicate microsurgery for nerve decompression and spinal cord tumours
• Manages intricate cases involving pituitary surgery and cerebrovascular aneurysms
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University – a major regional medical and research centre in Turkey