Cerrahpasa Medical School
General Thoracic
Member Since: 2023
Biography:
I graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School with extensive training in thoracic surgery from Yedikule Teaching Hospital for Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery. Over the course of my career, I have achieved significant milestones, including the initiation of the VATS lobectomy program in 2007 and the attainment of both national and European Thoracic Surgery Board Certificates.
Currently, I hold the position of Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, a role I have proudly served in since 2013. Additionally, I serve as the Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, where I lead and contribute to advancements in the field.
What Does the AATS Mean to You:
AATS means professional development, rich educational resources, innovative research collaboration and leadership opportunities for me.
My First Experience with AATS:
I first attended AATS 2014 meeting. I was mesmerized with the translational research presentations.
Why I became an AATS member:
I have become an AATS member for many reasons. Reasons include opportunities to share translational researches, networking and discussing with world-class surgeons, opportunities for leadership, seeing and sharing innovative concepts.
The first presentation I gave is:
I firstly presented the results of my high-school project at International Student Medical Sciences Congress in 1988
The first paper I had published is:
Bedirhan MA, Turna A, Yagan N, Taşçi O. Aprotinin reduces postoperative bleeding and the need for blood products in thoracic surgery: results of a randomized double-blind study. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2001 Dec;20(6):1122-7.
I plan on becoming more involved in the organization through:
I would like to share the latest results of my studies. I would like to study in the working groups of the oprganization
Advice for Trainees:
Being able, available, and affable."
My career in CT Surgery was inspired by:
Anti-tumor immunology in lung cancer and its importance
A significant case/patient interaction that impacted my career is:
Surgical treatment in patients with PNET impacted my career to a great extent since, best possible surgical resection providing highest survival, highest quality of life in a young patient (Most of the PNET patients are young) present ultimate challenges.
The biggest impact my mentor had on my career is:
My mentor taught me to be patient-centric.
The topic most important to advancing the field of CT Surgery is:
Preoperative immunotherapy.
The most pressing issues impacting CT surgery are:
Long working hours
Advice for Trainees:
Being able, available, and affable.