Burak Eren

Dr. Burak Eren is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in endoscopic pituitary tumor surgery and the treatment of complex brain aneurysms. Dr. Eren has authored multiple studies on traumatic brain injury and spinal cord compression in international journals.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Eren treats both cranial and spinal conditions. He uses endoscopic techniques – a method using a thin tube with a camera – to remove pituitary tumors through the nasal passage. This approach reduces recovery time and avoids large incisions. He also treats life-threatening conditions like brain aneurysms and skull base tumors.

His spinal practice covers degenerative diseases and traumatic injuries. He provides surgical solutions for:

• Lumbar and cervical disc herniation
• Spinal canal stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae)
• Spinal cord tumors
• Brain cysts and tumors

Academic & Research Contributions

Dr. Eren conducts clinical research and has published over 10 articles in peer-reviewed journals. His work explores how age and co-morbidities impact lumbar surgery outcomes. He has also investigated the relationship between spinopelvic parameters and recurrent disc herniation. This research helps surgeons understand how pelvic alignment affects spinal health after surgery.

Selected Publications & Chapters

• "The Importance of Spinopelvic Parameters in Recurrent Lumbar Disk Herniation" – Clinical Spine Surgery (2024)
• "Treatment and outcomes of patients with metastatic spinal cord compression" – European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences (2023)
• "Lesions of the Hypophysis and Hypothalamus" – Chapter in Clinical Neuroanatomy (2023)
• "Diagnosis, Classification, and Treatment of Thoracolumbar and Sacral Trauma" – Chapter in Fundamentals of Neurosurgery (2020)

Professional Experience

• 2014–2024 – Neurosurgeon, Bağcılar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul
• 2013–2014 – Neurosurgeon, Special Nisa Hospital, Istanbul
• 2012–2013 – Neurosurgeon, Bilecik State Hospital
• 2010–2012 – Neurosurgeon, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul
• 2004–2010 – Neurosurgeon in Training, Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul
• 2003–2004 – General Practitioner, Köyceğiz SSK Dispensary, Muğla

Education & Training

• 1997–2003 – Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine – Bachelor’s Degree
• 2004–2010 – Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital – Specialty Training in Neurosurgery
• 2021 – Awarded the title of Associate Professor

Scientific Presentations

• 2020 – "Relationship Between Spinopelvic Parameters and Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation" – World Spinal Column Society
• 2020 – "Comparison of Neurosurgery Outpatient Clinic Applications" – 19th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress
• 2017 – "Prophylactic Effects of Silver Nanoparticles in Spinal Infection" – World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies XVI World Congress