MAKOplasty total hip replacement Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Firat Oruc is a senior orthopaedic specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a dedicated focus on hip joint surgery and prosthesis.

• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology, treating both bone and soft tissue tumours
• Experienced in paediatric orthopaedic surgery for complex childhood conditions
• Focuses on hip and knee reconstructions to improve patient mobility
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in orthopaedics and traumatology

Dr. Mustafa Ozdemir is an Associate Professor specializing in orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and developmental hip dysplasia. Dr. Ozdemir works at a JCI-accredited facility that utilizes robotic surgical systems for joint procedures.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for total hip replacement.
• Specializes in limb prosthetics, including bionic legs and electronic arm prostheses.
• Conducts minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy and arthroscopic meniscus repair.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and regenerative treatments for knee joints.

Professor Imren leads the robotic replacement programme at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in MAKOplasty total hip replacement and complex prosthesis revision surgery.

• Completed an orthopaedic trauma research fellowship at Yale University in the USA
• Holds an advanced Master of Joint Surgery from the Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute
• Selected for the EFFORT Spring Travelling Fellowship in Germany to study surgical techniques
• Focuses on robotic-assisted joint replacement for improved accuracy and prosthetic longevity
• Treats a high volume of complex trauma, fractures, and leg curvatures

Professor Necdet Demir leads the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department at Biruni University Hospital where he specialises in complex joint reconstruction.

• Serves as the Head of Department at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at the renowned Bezmialem Vakif University
• Focuses on advanced trauma and reconstructive surgery for hip joints
• Leads a dedicated clinical team at a major university teaching hospital

Professor Ibrahim Azboy trained at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – consistently ranked as one of the best orthopaedic hospitals in the world.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted hip and knee arthroplasty using advanced technology
• Expert in infection prevention and management for joint replacement patients
• Maintains international standards as a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University with over 70 peer-reviewed international publications

Dr Yusuf Yahsi is a lead orthopaedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in complex arthroplasty and trauma care.

• Trained at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Rotated specifically through arthroplasty and paediatric orthopaedic subspecialties
• Member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Specialises in surgical interventions for diverse joint conditions
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive post-operative recovery

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Ertogrul completed fellowships at Balgrist University in Zurich and the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Expert in robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint surgery.
• Performs advanced shoulder and elbow surgery following prestigious Swiss and US training.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci surgery system.

Dr. Mehmet Soyarslan is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee surgery and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Soyarslan is a member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association. He also serves the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.

• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic conditions, including developmental hip dysplasia and scoliosis.
• Presented shoulder arthroscopy research at SICOT and SECEC–ESSE international congresses.
• Completed specialized cadaver training in advanced knee and ankle surgical techniques.

Professor Suleyman Bulent Bektaser is a senior specialist at Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in robotic hip and knee surgery. He holds the rank of Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University, demonstrating his role in training the next generation of surgeons.

• Maintains a clinical focus on hip and shoulder arthroplasty using robotic techniques
• Published extensive research on total knee arthroplasty applications and patient results
• Treats complex extremity traumas including fractures and severe muscle tears
• Expertise includes orthopaedic oncology and sports injuries needing arthroscopy
• Previously served as Chief Resident at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly credentialed orthopaedic surgeon who has published over 40 scientific papers on joint and spine reconstruction. He currently leads specialist surgical care at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed a surgical research fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles
• Board certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Specialised training in robotic-assisted techniques and advanced arthroplasty
• Former department head with expertise in complex lower limb reconstruction
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery