Beating heart bypass (Off-Pump Bypass) method is a modern coronary bypass surgery performed without stopping the heart. Coronary artery disease occurs when there is blockage or narrowing in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This condition can lead…
Cardiac surgery has undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years due to scientific and technological advancements. From artificial intelligence to 3D printing technology, from robotic surgery to biotechnological tissue engineering, many innovations are making patient diagnosis and treatment processes safer…
As a cardiovascular surgeon, one of the most frequently asked questions in recent years is: “Is heart valve replacement without surgery possible?” Short answer: Yes, it is possible. Although valve replacements performed with traditional surgical methods are still among the…
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) is a life-threatening disease characterized by persistent blockage in the pulmonary blood vessels, often developing after a pulmonary embolism. When the blood vessels leading to the lungs narrow or become blocked due to clots, this…
Heart surgery is not only a serious surgical intervention but also a vital process that requires patients to act consciously both before and after. The pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery recovery process are of great importance for patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.…
Open heart surgery remains one of the most frequently performed and well-established procedures in modern cardiac surgery. This approach enables a wide range of successful surgical interventions, particularly in cases of valvular heart disease, congenital cardiac anomalies, complex vascular procedures,…
Heart surgeries performed with a small incision are modern surgical methods that offer patients less pain, faster recovery, and aesthetic advantages. Traditional heart surgeries are based on accessing the heart by cutting through the middle of the breastbone. This incision,…
The recovery process after heart surgery is an important period both physically and emotionally for patients and their relatives. In this article, you can find the key points to consider in the first weeks and long-term health recommendations for individuals…
Mitral valve repair is a surgical procedure to correct functional disorders of the mitral valve, which is located on the left side of the heart between the left atrium and left ventricle. Our heart has four valves, and the mitral…
Born in Ankara in 1968. Graduated with honors from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1991. Completed his specialty training in Cardiovascular Surgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine between 1991-1997. Between 1997-1998, in the United States…
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