Laminectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Professor Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with training from the Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed specialized courses in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery
• Handled complex cases at major institutions like Sultanbeyli and Yesilyurt State Hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specialised training in cervical disc herniation and spinal tumour management
• Focuses on spinal decompression while protecting delicate nerve pathways

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon and former Head of Department at Marmara University who specialises in complex spinal reconstructions and regeneration.

• Completed a research fellowship in spinal cord injury at the University of Toronto
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Recipient of the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award for his work on spinal anatomy
• Member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society specialising in deformity correction

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi, with a distinguished academic background in complex spinal anatomy.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microsurgical laminectomy for lumbar and cervical disc diseases
• Conducted extensive cadaveric research on lumbar spine anatomy to improve surgical precision
• Expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times and postoperative pain
• Professor at Istanbul University – a top-tier Turkish medical faculty training next-generation specialists

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on advanced spinal and peripheral nerve surgery.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course in Izmir
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised training in functional neurosurgery and trauma management in Lithuania
• Published research on spinal hydatid cysts and complex neural foraminal cases
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society spine surgery groups

Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed a specialized fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in California.

• Held a visiting faculty position at the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in minimal intervention spinal surgery techniques
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Former head of clinical neurosurgery units across major Turkish training hospitals
• Focuses on spinal and peripheral nerve surgery teaching and training

Dr. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who focuses on complex spinal stabilisation and nerve decompression.

• Trained in advanced microsurgery and spinal surgery at the GATA School of Military Medicine
• Active member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for lumbar and thoracic spine stabilisation
• Serves as a Neurosurgery Lecturer at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine

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.

Dr. Ban Seong-su is a neurosurgeon. His specialties include biportal endoscopic spine surgery (herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spinal fusion), percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (PEN), radiofrequency therapy, and cervical artificial disc replacement. He is Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He previously served as Director or Medical Director of Spine Centers at Gangnam Nanoori Hospital, International Baro Hospital, Pyeongtaek Pakae Hospital, Cheonan Woori Hospital, and Busan Sehung Hospital. He was also a visiting physician and clinical fellow at Asan Medical Center.

He earned his M.D. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Chung-Ang University. He completed an internship at Korea Cancer Center Hospital and a neurosurgery residency at Seoul Medical Center.

Dr. So Jae-young is the Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in spinal tumors and disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), cervical spine disorders, and head trauma.

He trained at Yonsei University Severance Hospital, where he completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency. He then completed a clinical fellowship at Gangnam Severance. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital. He also served as Medical Director at Seoul Chuktap Hospital. He holds an M.S. in Medicine from Yonsei University College of Medicine.

He is a full member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, and Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society. His publications include a 2024 Neurospine study on cervical dynamic MRI in spondylotic myelopathy (doi:10.14245/ns.2448166.083). They also cover techniques for unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery and a sellar reconstruction method using fibrin-coated collagen fleece.

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt focuses on precision neurosurgery at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in relieving spinal pressure through microsurgical techniques.

• Expert in treating spinal canal narrowing and complex disc herniations
• Uses microsurgical methods for lumbar and cervical spine repairs
• Manages both degenerative conditions and brain or spine tumours
• Performs stabilising surgeries for scoliosis and spine fractures
• Expertise includes treating lumbar slipping to restore patient mobility

Professor Naki Keles focuses on minimally invasive spinal care at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals. He uses endoscopic techniques for lumbar and cervical conditions to help patients recover faster.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar surgery for disc issues
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches for cervical herniations
• Performs surgical treatments for complex spine fractures
• Treats patients at a leading surgical hub in Turkey

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex spinal surgery and neuro-oncology.

• Focuses on surgical decompression for waist, neck, and back hernias
• Expertise includes managing spinal fractures and tumours requiring decompression
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Treats peripheral nerve conditions alongside central spine disorders

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren follows a legacy of neurological care, performing thousands of successful neurosurgeries with a focus on microscope-assisted precision.

• Specialises in microsurgery to allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Prioritises secured surgical techniques to ensure patient safety and lasting benefits
• Maintains a philosophy of trust, providing direct personal contact for post-operative support
• Expertise includes complex spinal decompression and nerve-related surgeries
• Completed prestigious residency training at Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital