Surgical removal of the brain cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Kenan Kapici is a former Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University who specialises in microsurgical techniques for complex intracranial cases.

• Trained in microsurgery at the prestigious GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Served as Clinic Chief of Neurosurgery at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital
• Expertise in neuroanatomy ensures precision during cyst removal and spinal procedures
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Completed advanced hand and hand surgery microsurgery training in Istanbul

Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga is a neurosurgeon and professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in skull base surgery, neurovascular procedures, and spinal cord surgery. Dr. Bozbuga graduated from and completed his residency at Istanbul University Medical School.

• Expertise in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor removal.
• Treats cerebral artery aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and spinal stenosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including trans-sphenoidal adenomectomy and brain aneurysm repair.
• Contributed to numerous international peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi is a specialist in endoscopic skull base and neuro-oncological surgery at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Associate Professor with advanced training from the Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Lead surgeon responsible for establishing the Neurosurgery Clinic at his current hospital
• Specialises in endoscopic methods for pituitary and skull base procedures
• Senior academic credentials focusing on neurosurgical outcomes and clinical training

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.

Professor Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who specialises in complex brain and spine procedures. He was awarded the prestigious Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for his specialist research into nerve stimulation.

• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery and hydrocephalus cases
• Expertise in microsurgical techniques for cerebrospinal tumours
• Former Chief Physician with extensive senior leadership in state hospitals
• Specialises in managing complex spine surgery and aneurysm repairs
• Dual-qualified through Istanbul University and SSK Göztepe Training Hospital

Dr. Serdal Gungor is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on treating complex brain and spine conditions in children. Dr. Gungor completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He performs intricate procedures like brain tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, and shunt placements.

• Treats congenital conditions including spina bifida and Arnold Chiari syndrome.
• Uses precise technologies like Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for pediatric brain tumors.
• Member of the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA).
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private medical facility.

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 Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, bringing European-standard training to complex brain and spinal procedures.

• Completed the European Training Course in Neurosurgery focusing on functional neurosurgery and head injuries
• Published research on minimally invasive techniques for spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage
• Specialised in surgical neuroanatomy through the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Contributed to peer-reviewed literature on neural cyst management and spinal surgery

Professor Halil Can is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital who specialises in the management of complex congenital and developmental brain conditions.

• Expert in the surgical removal of arachnoid cysts and treating Chiari malformations
• Professor at Istinye University – a leading Turkish institution for medical education and research
• Specialises in endoscopic neurosurgery, using closed techniques for faster recovery times
• Extensively published in international journals on surgical anatomy and neuro-oncology outcomes
• Focuses on paediatric conditions, including craniosynostosis and congenital brain disorders

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who holds advanced training in microsurgery from the GATA Military Medicine Faculty.

• Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly skilled in performing delicate microsurgical procedures for intracranial lesions
• Former Chief of the Neurosurgery Clinic at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital
• Active member of both the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Spine Society of Europe
• Published extensive research on traumatic brain injuries and intracranial masses

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.