Surgery for syringomyelia Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is a highly regarded neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spinal and paediatric neurosurgery at Eskisehir City Hospital.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Researched surgical outcomes for Chiari malformations, a primary cause of syringomyelia
• Expert in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery, serving as a speaker for the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published extensive research on spinal cord signal intensity and surgical canal diameter restoration
• Trained in advanced microsurgical techniques for both adult and paediatric central nervous system tumours

Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon is the Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital in Incheon. He specializes in heart failure, valvular disease, and interventional procedures. Dr. Ahn served as the President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. He completed his clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute in Canada.

• Former President of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC).
• Served as President of the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS).
• Past Organizing Committee Chair of the ENCORE SEOUL international congress.
• Treats complex coronary artery disease, angina, and myocardial infarction.

Dr. Yang Young Joon is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Joint Center at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in knee and shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Yang completed his orthopedic fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital at Catholic Central Medical Center.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery for meniscus repairs and ligament tears.
• Treats complex conditions including diabetic foot, carpal tunnel syndrome, and gout.
• Maintains regular membership in the Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies.
• Works at Naeun Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility for medical quality and safety.

Dr. Erkam Komurcu is an orthopedic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He is board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK). Dr. Komurcu earned the title of Associate Professor and completed a fellowship at the UCLA Spine Center. He specializes in spine surgery, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal tumors.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in orthopedic oncology and hand surgery at Ibn-i Sina Hospital.
• Published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and medical book chapters.
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society and the Society of Sports Injuries.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, hip fractures, and meniscus tears.

Dr Cagri Canbolat treats complex spinal conditions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on minimally invasive techniques to preserve spinal stability.

• Specialises in spinal minimally invasive surgery and oncological spinal procedures
• Conducts advanced research into therapeutic treatments for spinal cord injuries
• Expertise includes paediatric neurosurgery and neuro-intensive care protocols
• Award-winning researcher published in international journals like World Neurosurgery
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University with experience across major Turkish hospital groups