Herniated disc surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he specialises in complex spinal cord operations and herniated disc surgery.

• Uses the O-arm imaging system to provide real-time 3D surgical imaging during spine procedures
• Performs lumbar microdiscectomies for patients requiring precise nerve decompression and faster recovery
• Highly academic specialist who has authored 117 scientific papers on neurosurgical techniques
• Practises at a JCI-accredited university hospital, meeting rigorous international healthcare standards

Professor Altunrende is a leading neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with a deep focus on spinal degenerative diseases and microneurosurgical techniques.

• Specialises in spinal tumours and herniated disc surgery using precision micro-neurosurgery
• Published 18 research articles in international journals regarding nerve injury and primary neurons
• Developed training models for micro-neurosurgery to improve technical precision in operations
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Contributed chapters to international textbooks on brain and nerve surgery developments

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound for movement disorders. Dr. Tonge completed his deep brain stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spasticity, and chronic pain.

• Authored over 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters.
• Completed the four-year training cycle of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and electrode placement for movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed a prestigious visiting scholarship at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery.

• Holds specialist membership with EUROSPINE – the leading European spine authority
• Received advanced training in psychiatric and neurological centres for complex spinal care
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contribution to neurosurgical research
• Formerly served as a specialist surgeon at major Turkish training and research hospitals

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren is a senior neurosurgeon at Avicenna International Hospital who has successfully managed over 1,100 surgical cases. He specialises in secured microsurgery, using smaller incisions and high-power microscopes to protect vital nerve function.

• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital with a focus on functional neurosurgery
• Advocates for a conservative approach by only recommending surgery when patient benefit is certain
• Prioritises post-operative care and makes himself personally available to patients at all times
• Practises the 'primum non nocere' principle to ensure patient safety and long-term trust

Associate Professor Erkam Komurcu is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon with specialist training in advanced spinal surgery and musculoskeletal trauma.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center in Los Angeles under world-leading spine specialists
• Held senior academic positions at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, training the next generation of surgeons in degenerative spine diseases
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (TOTEK)
• Published extensive research on spinal fusion techniques and lumbar spine morphometry to improve surgical safety
• Active member of the Turkish Spine Society, focused on the latest evidence-based treatments

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

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement
• Developed a unique painless spinal fusion protocol using post-operative epidural treatment
• Completed advanced training in minimal-access spine surgery in Tennessee, USA
• Serves as Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Acquired specialist exercise therapy certification from the University of Florida

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital who finds effective solutions for both routine and complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for lumbar and neck herniation
• Expert in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for precise results
• Highly skilled in managing spine diseases, traumas, and nerve congestion cases
• Performs advanced endoscopic and shunt surgeries for neurological disorders

Professor Iltae Jang is a highly decorated neurosurgeon and the founder of Nanoori Hospital, twice recognised as South Korea's best spine specialist by leading national newspapers.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy
• Research focuses on high-grade migrated disc herniation and structural preservation techniques
• Published extensively on minimally invasive one-day lumbar fusion surgery
• Serves as a Professor at Korea University and Yonsei University
• Member of the European Spine Society and President of the Korea Spine Hospital Society