Coronary bypass surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Korhan Erkanlı is a professor of cardiovascular surgery. He specializes in heart transplantation, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and surgery for advanced heart failure. His practice includes coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, and endovascular treatment for aortic disease.

He has contributed to clinical research on advanced heart failure, artificial heart technologies, and the surgical care of complex cardiovascular conditions. He also promotes organ donation and the life-saving role of heart transplantation.

Prof. Dr. Cengiz Köksal is a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery, including mitral valve repair, aortic valve surgery, coronary bypass, and endovascular treatment of aortic diseases.

He is internationally recognized for beating-heart, minimally invasive mitral valve repair. He trained at major cardiac centers across Europe. He has published many scientific papers and contributed to medical textbooks. He has given more than 100 presentations at national and international meetings. He organizes international valve repair workshops. He advances minimally invasive cardiac surgery through patient care, teaching, and research.

Prof. Dr. Halil Türkoğlu is a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He has expertise in coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, and aortic aneurysm surgery.

His practice includes peripheral vascular surgery, EVAR and TEVAR procedures, carotid surgery, congenital heart surgery, cardiac tumor surgery, and pericardial surgery. He treats both adult and pediatric patients, including those with complex congenital heart defects. He has published research, held academic roles, and is active in national and international professional societies.

Professor Kucukaksu is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specialises in high-risk heart failure cases and advanced mechanical circulatory support.

• Performs off-pump coronary bypass surgery to reduce recovery time
• Expert in complex cardiac reoperations and aortic repairs using EVAR and TEVAR
• Completed advanced fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programmes in Turkey
• Founding member of several international cardiovascular surgery and artificial organ societies