Minimally invasive fusion surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Jirachai Pisutbenya is a dual-fellowship trained specialist in spinal surgery at KDMS Hospital, focusing on the latest keyhole and endoscopic techniques.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in spinal surgery at Mahidol University
• Specialises in endoscopic and minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery
• Manages complex adult spinal deformities and cervical spine conditions
• Trained at Thailand's top-tier university hospitals

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex who specialises in complex spine and cerebrospinal surgery.

• Winner of the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize from the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for lumbar and neck hernia repairs
• Background in pediatric neurosurgery and tumour resection at major state training hospitals
• Expertise in hydrocephalus treatments and cerebellum prolapse surgeries
• Experienced in vascular neurosurgery including aneurysm repairs

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.

Dr. Tufan Cansever is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. Dr. Cansever won the Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award for his contributions. He focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery and interventional pain management.

• Performs brain and spinal tumor removals and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, spine cysts, and spinal cord abscesses.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society.

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu completed advanced training in spinal surgery under the renowned Dr Mehmet Zileli at Atlas University Hospital.

• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on minimally invasive spinal techniques
• European Association of Neurosurgical Societies member with international training in functional neurosurgery
• Published research on emergency minimally invasive procedures for spinal and cerebral conditions
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University, a leading Turkish institution for neurosurgical research
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Tuncay Kaner is a spine surgery specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in the USA.

• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for complex spinal fusion and reconstruction
• International fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
• Expertise in spinal biomechanics and peripheral nerve surgery
• Former visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia School of Medicine

Dr Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an orthopaedic spine specialist at KDMS Hospital who completed elite international fellowships in South Korea and Japan. He focuses on restoring spinal stability using the latest keyhole techniques.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery and percutaneous screw fixation
• Completed advanced training at Seoul Sangyero Hospital in South Korea
• Performed microendoscopic research at Wakayama Medical University in Japan
• Fellowship trained in spine surgery at Mahidol University
• Expert in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for spinal fractures

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on the intricate anatomy of the lumbar spine to improve surgical outcomes.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc surgery
• Published extensive cadaveric research on the triangular working zone for safer transforaminal endoscopic access
• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using a specialised lateral microsurgical approach
• Member of the surgical team at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Topkapı

Associate Professor Rattalerk Arunakul is a highly specialised orthopaedic surgeon at KDMS Hospital who completed elite clinical fellowships at Yale and the University of California.

• Specialises in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine fusion surgery
• Completed an international fellowship in paediatric spinal deformity at Rady Children's Hospital
• Served as a research scholar at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
• Focuses on adult reconstructive spine surgery for complex cases
• Trained as a clinical fellow at the Yale School of Medicine

Dr Gun Keorochana is a spine specialist at KDMS Hospital who trained at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in the United States.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery in Arizona
• Performs precision fusion techniques including MIS TLIF, LLIF, and MIDLF
• Graduated with First Class Honours from the Faculty of Medicine at Mahidol University
• Expertise in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for spinal fractures
• Focuses on keyhole methods to reduce recovery times after fusion procedures

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who specialises in complex spinal stabilisation and minimally invasive techniques.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the prestigious GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Specialises in transpedicular fixation for thoracic and lumbar spine stabilisation
• Faculty member at Altinbas University Department of Neurosurgery, training the next generation of surgeons
• Extensively published in international medical journals on spinal surgery outcomes and complications

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.