Discectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Savas Ceylan has performed more than 5,600 endoscopic neurosurgical procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He previously served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University for over two decades.

• Specialised in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for complex spinal and skull base cases
• Observed at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology in Birmingham, UK
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Recipient of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
• Acts as a member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee

Professor Selman Dogan is a highly skilled surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who specialises in restorative spine and joint procedures. He provides surgical solutions for both adult and paediatric spinal conditions.

• Performs discectomy and kyphoplasty for complex spinal issues
• Trained in orthopaedic oncology at Medeniyet University
• Uses regenerative Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to aid tissue healing
• Treats congenital spine and chest conditions like spina bifida and pectus excavatum
• Specialises in trauma reconstruction for upper and lower extremities

Professor Gursel Saka is a highly decorated spinal surgeon and a former finalist in the prestigious Tubitak Technology Awards for his contributions to medical innovation.

• Specialises in reconstructive spine surgery for herniated discs and complex spinal deformities
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in using MAKOplasty robotic technology for high-precision surgical procedures
• Extensive expertise in treating pelvic injuries and hip socket fractures
• Trained at the specialist Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari uses advanced O-arm CT neuronavigation and neuromonitoring to perform microsurgical and endoscopic spine treatments at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialised in multimodal intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring to protect nerve function during surgery
• Contributed to the first Turkish neurosurgery clinic accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published over 35 research papers in international journals focusing on spinal cord surgical safety
• Held academic teaching positions at Medipol and Eurasia Universities training the next generation of surgeons

Professor Hamzaoglu established Turkey's first dedicated spine surgery centre and currently leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center.

• Specialised in spine-specific orthopaedics at the Minnesota Spine Center in the USA
• Refined precise surgical skills during a clinical residency at the University of Hokkaido in Japan
• Former Head of the Scoliosis and Spine Center at Istanbul University's medical faculty
• Founding member of specialised units focused on complex spinal disorders and surgical intervention

Dr Melih Uc completed specialised neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA, focusing on advanced spinal interventions. He treats complex back and neck issues at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul.

• Specialises in minimally invasive approaches to the spine to speed up recovery
• Published research on percutaneous direct pars repair in World Neurosurgery
• Expertise includes managing spinal canal stenosis and spondylolisthesis
• Trained at Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital, a major regional centre

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with specialized German certification in full-endoscopic spine surgery.

• Holds a specialized certificate in DISC nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar disc diseases from Freiburg, Germany
• Completed comprehensive neurosurgical training and a five-year EANS European course cycle
• Former Professor and founder of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital
• Published over 60 medical articles and contributed to nine international textbook chapters
• Extensive international experience including clinical fellowships in Finland and France

Associate Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu has performed over 900 neurosurgical procedures and completed specialized spinal fellowship training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic spine surgery for lumbar, thoracic, and cervical issues
• Uses microscopic unilateral laminectomy techniques for bilateral spinal decompression
• Extensive anatomical research on less-invasive transforaminal endoscopic approaches
• Serves as a lead member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal Surgery Group
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Professor Akakin holds a Doctorate from Florida University in Neuroanatomy and brings high-level American surgical training to spinal procedures.

• Specialises in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using a microsurgical approach
• Uses techniques designed to minimise tissue damage and speed up recovery times
• Performs both standard discectomy and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
• Practises at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a specialised centre for neurological care
• Published numerous research papers in international neurosurgical journals

Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine, bringing elite American-standard neurosurgical training to his practice.

• Holds a specialist award from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society for clinical excellence
• Specialises in spinal surgery and complex neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Spine Association
• Contributes to surgical education as an instructor for skull-base anatomy courses
• Expertise includes microsurgical techniques for treating herniated discs