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Emin Tireli

  • Medico leader per Chirurgia della Tetralogia di Fallot
  • 39 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Istanbul
  • Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

    Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.

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Dogan Erdogan

  • 31 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Adalia
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
    • 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience

    • 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
    • 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
    • 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
    • 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
    • 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

    Education and Specialization

    • 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
    • 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience

    • 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
    • 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
    • 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
    • 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
    • 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital
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Mert Yilmaz

  • 36 anni di esperienza
  • accreditamenti:
  • Località: Turchia, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1988. He completed his residency at Uludag University and received further training at the Royal South Hants Hospital in the UK.

    Dr. Yilmaz was among the first in Turkey to perform endovascular repair of abdominal aneurysms. He completed the country’s second case. He has led cardiovascular surgery departments at leading hospitals. He now heads the department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is also a full professor at Halic University and an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).

    Dr. Yilmaz has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including 7 first-in-literature reports. He holds accreditations from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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Cenk Indelen

  • 24 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Istanbul
  • Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

    His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

    Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

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David Saba

  • 31 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Istanbul
  • Education and Career

     

    2019 – today 

    İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

    Cardiovascular Surgery

     

    2017 - 2018

    Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital

    Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery

     

    2015 - 2017

    GOP Medical Park

    Cardiovascular Surgery

     

    2013

    University of Hannover-Freiburg

    Cardiovascular Surgery

     

    2012 - 2014

    Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital

    Heart Transplantation

     

    2012

    Toronto General Hospital

    Cardiovascular Surgery

     

    1996 - 2005

    Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

    Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist, Associate Professor, Professor

     

    1996 - 2015

    Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

    Specialist, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

     

    1995 - 1996

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (Military Service)

     

    1988 - 1994

    Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

    Cardiovascular Surgery Residency 

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Riza Turkoz

  • 39 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Adalia
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

    Experience

    • 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
    • 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
    • 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
    • 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
    • 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
    • 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
    • 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
    • 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
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Serkan Burc Deser

  • 19 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Istanbul
  • Experiences

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013

    Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022

    Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022

    Schools / Trainings

    Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013

     

    Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)

    Heart Valve Problems

    Aortic Dissection

    Coronary Artery Disease

    Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)

    Varicose Veins

    Peripheral Vascular Disease

    Aortic Insufficiency

    Aortic Valve Diseases

    Mitral Insufficiency

    Mitral Valve Problem

    Mitral Stenosis

    Varicose Ulcer

    Diabetic Foot

    Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

    Raynaud's Disease

    Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Ischemic Heart Disease

    Heart Pain

    Leg Artery Occlusion

    Capillary Rupture

    Heart Failure

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Aortic Arch Aneurysm

    Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

    Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Carotid

     

    In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

    During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.

    In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.

    In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

    In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.

    As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.

    In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.

    In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.

    I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.

    I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022

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Cengiz Koksal

  • 34 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Istanbul
  • Prof. Cengiz KÖKSAL, M.D.

    Cardiovascular Surgery

    Areas of Expertise

    • Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement
    • Off-pump (beating heart) mitral valve surgery
    • Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
    • Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery
    • Carotid (neck artery) surgery
    • Aesthetic varicose vein surgery
    • Non-surgical treatment of arterial/venous aneurysms in the legs

    Education

    • Primary Education – Afyon, Turkey
    • Secondary & High School – Darüşşafaka High School, Graduated as Top of Class
    • M.D., Doctor of Medicine – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1992
    • Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University (1992–1998)

    Career

    • Cardiovascular Surgeon – Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart and Vascular Diseases Hospital (2001–2007)
      • Contributed to the foundation of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
      • Achieved Associate Professor title in 2005
    • Senior Surgeon – Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital (2007 onward)
      • Appointed Deputy Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery in 2009
      • Clinical Educator from 2011 to 2017
      • Performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries
      • Education Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic (2016–2017)
    • Professor – Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine (2017–2024)
      • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department
    • Current Position – Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (Since July 2024)

    International Training and Grants

    • Leonardo da Vinci EU Scholarship Winner, Portugal (2012)
    • Advanced trainings in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (without sternotomy or heart-lung machine) conducted in:
      • Israel, Portugal, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany (2012–2016)

    Achievements & Honors

    • "Physician of the Year", Ibn Sina 1000th Year Medical Awards (2018)
    • Only physician in Turkey authorized to educate and practice off-pump mitral valve repair
    • Organizer of annual Mitral Valve Repair Workshops with national and international participation
    • President, National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association (2016–2018)
    • Editor, the most comprehensive vascular surgery textbook published in Turkish

    Academic Contributions

    • 80+ peer-reviewed international scientific articles
    • 75+ national publications
    • Authored 4 book chapters

    Delivered 

    200+ presentations

     in national and international conferences (since 2011)

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Murat Ugurlucan

  • 19 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Istanbul
  • Education:

    • Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
    • Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
       

    Experience:

    • Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
    • King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
    • Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
    • Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
    • Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
    • Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
    • Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
    • Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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    • Professor: December 18, 2020
    • Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
    • Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
    • Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
    • Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

    Awards:

    Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

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Sertac Cicek

  • 40 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Istanbul
  • Dr. Sertac Cicek is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with over 40 years of medical experience. He has spent more than 30 years specializing in cardiac surgery, focusing on complex congenital and pediatric heart procedures. He trained at leading centers worldwide and completed fellowships at Texas Heart Institute, Mayo Clinic, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. This combination of fellowships is rare in the field.

    Dr. Cicek is the Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He leads advanced surgical programs and performs specialized operations, including Ozaki aortic valve reconstructions, Ebstein anomaly repairs, and minimally invasive heart surgeries. He is also a pioneer in hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

    Dr. Cicek holds ECFMG certification and active medical licenses in Turkey, Minnesota, and West Virginia. He has received several awards, such as the GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific Achievement Award and a Presidential Citation from the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and has been listed in Who’s Who in Medicine & Healthcare for 20 years.

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Ismail Oral Hastaoglu

  • 28 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Istanbul
  • Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

    Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

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Didem Melis Oztas

  • 17 anni di esperienza
  • Località: Turchia, Istanbul
  • Education

    Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medicine, 02/07/2013
    Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery, 20/12/2018

    Experience

    Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine: 2013-2019
    Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital: 2019-2021
    Istanbul Training Research Hospital: 2021-2023
    Biruni University Hospital: 2023-Present

     

    Awards

    National Society of Vascular Surgery Congress-Oral Paper 2.2nd prize:
    ÖZTAŞ DİDEM MELİS, Meriç Mert, BEYAZ METİN ONUR, Önalan Mehmet Akif, Bahşeliyev Şiraslan, SÖNMEZ KIVILCIM, ÖTER KEREM, ZİYADE SEDAT, ÖMER BEYHAN, ALPAGUT İBRAHİM UFUK, UĞURLUCAN MURAT (2019). Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Level in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress.

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Bookimed Insights: Principali specialisti in Chirurgia della Tetralogia di Fallot in Turchia (2026)

Bookimed ha coordinato 1 richieste per Chirurgia della Tetralogia di Fallot in Turchia, collaborando con 14 specialisti di alto livello. I medici in questa tabella sono selezionati in base alle loro credenziali internazionali, esperienza clinica e risultati dei pazienti. La classifica del 2026 è composta da dati verificati su casi reali e dai programmi attuali delle nostre cliniche partner.
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Who are the leading doctors for Tetralogy of Fallot surgery in Turkey?

Leading surgeons for Tetralogy of Fallot surgery in Turkey include board-certified specialists with international training and extensive experience. These experts utilize advanced techniques for complex congenital heart repairs. They often hold certifications from prestigious bodies like the European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).

  • Dr. Sertac Cicek: Performs complex reconstructions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul after training at the Mayo Clinic.
  • Prof. Mert Yilmaz: Specializes in congenital defects at Valued Med Hub with 30+ years experience.
  • Prof. Emin Tireli: Performed 6,300+ pediatric procedures focusing on high-risk neonatal cases at Medical Park.
  • Prof. Dr. David Saba: Expert in complex heart cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale with 35+ years experience.

Bookimed Expert Insight: A notable trend among Turkey's top cardiovascular surgeons is their specific training at prestigious North American centers. For example, Dr. Sertac Cicek at Liv Hospital completed fellowships at the Texas Heart Institute and Mayo Clinic. This international exposure ensures they are proficient in the latest global protocols for neonatal cardiac reconstructions and complex congenital repairs.

Patient Consensus: Parents emphasize that choosing a hospital with a dedicated pediatric intensive care unit is as important as the surgeon. They note that having an anesthesia team specifically experienced in congenital heart defects made them feel more at ease. Many families were surprised by how thoroughly the clinical teams explained long-term follow-up plans for rhythm monitoring.

What qualifications and professional credentials do Turkish TOF surgeons hold?

Turkish surgeons specializing in Tetralogy of Fallot repairs are board-certified pediatric cardiovascular specialists with extensive training. These experts complete six-year medical degrees and competitive residencies followed by specialized congenital heart fellowships. Many hold international board certifications and have completed advanced training at top global pediatric heart centers.

  • Specialized board certification: Surgeons like Dr. Sertac Cicek hold dual certification in cardiovascular and pediatric surgery.
  • International fellowship training: Experts often train at institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Toronto General Hospital.
  • Global professional memberships: Many belong to the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery (WSPCHS).
  • Academic leadership roles: Leading doctors often serve as professors at top universities like Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that top Turkish TOF surgeons often have significant international exposure and academic depth. For example, Dr. Sertac Cicek holds medical licenses in Minnesota and West Virginia and was a fellow at the Texas Heart Institute. Similarly, Prof. Emin Tireli has performed over 6,300 congenital cardiac surgeries, reflecting the massive clinical experience available in Istanbul centers.

Patient Consensus: Patients note it is vital to select a surgeon who works specifically in a pediatric congenital pathway. They emphasize that the hospital must have experienced pediatric anesthesiologists and dedicated ICU teams. Many feel more comfortable when a surgeon has high annual case numbers for complex neonatal repairs.

What are the reported success rates for Tetralogy of Fallot repair by Turkish pediatric cardiac surgeons?

Pediatric cardiac surgeons in Turkey report a 95% efficacy rate for complete Tetralogy of Fallot repairs. These outcomes match global standards, featuring a 90%+ long-term survival rate into adulthood. Leading specialists often perform these complex procedures for infants between 3 and 12 months old.

  • Success rate: Specialized Turkish centers maintain an efficacy rate exceeding 95% for total surgical repairs.
  • Early survival: Hospital data indicates early survival levels reach approximately 98.6% at the one-year mark.
  • Surgical safety: Clinical records show 95% to 96% of procedures proceed without immediate major operative complications.
  • Long-term outlook: Over 90% of children transition successfully into healthy adults after undergoing corrective heart surgery.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish pediatric heart surgery stands out due to the high concentration of US-trained leadership. For example, Dr. Sertac Cicek completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic, Texas Heart Institute, and USC Children's Hospital. This deep exposure to American surgical protocols directly influences the success rates seen in complex neonatal repairs across Istanbul clinics.

Patient Consensus: Families note that excellent results depend on the intensive care unit and anesthesia teams just as much as the surgeon. Parents often feel relieved when babies show better oxygen levels and improved growth quickly after the repair. Many emphasize choosing centers where the team provides transparent communication about the post-operative recovery steps.

What surgical techniques do Turkish doctors prefer for Tetralogy of Fallot, and what influences their choice?

Turkish pediatric surgeons follow global standards for Tetralogy of Fallot repairs, achieving a 95% survival rate. They prioritize early single-stage complete repair to support heart health. Techniques like valve-sparing and transannular patches are chosen based on the child oxygen levels and artery dimensions.

  • Valve-sparing repair: Prioritized to preserve heart valve function and reduce late-stage complications.
  • Transannular patch: Used when the pulmonary valve is too narrow to relieve severe obstructions.
  • Palliative shunts: Provided for small infants or those with low oxygen to secure blood flow.
  • Anatomical assessment: Surgeons use valve size and coronary artery paths to select the safest method.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows many leading Turkish surgeons, such as Dr. Sertac Cicek and Prof. Dr. Mert Yilmaz, hold fellowships from top US and European centers like the Mayo Clinic. This international training is reflected in their use of complex techniques. For instance, Prof. Emin Tireli at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital performs 100+ neonatal cardiac surgeries annually, showcasing deep expertise in treating infants under 3 kg.

Patient Consensus: Parents note that the child's oxygen saturation levels and frequent 'tet spells' often determine the timing of the surgery. Families say that surgeons aim for a full repair whenever possible, but may use patches if it helps the child breathe better. They emphasize that the child's weight and artery size are the biggest factors in the surgical plan.

How do Turkish surgeons coordinate long-term post-operative care for international patients undergoing Tetralogy of Fallot surgery?

Turkish cardiovascular surgeons coordinate long-term care through structured handoffs to local pediatric cardiologists and multi-lingual digital dossiers. Experts like Dr. Sertac Cicek and Prof. Dr. Mert Yilmaz provide digital imaging and specific diagnostic timelines to keep home-country teams updated on heart function.

  • Clinical handoff protocol: Surgeons establish direct communication with local specialists to align lifelong medical surveillance.
  • Digital medical passport: Patients receive operative notes, ICU flowcharts, and high-resolution imaging for local review.
  • Diagnostic roadmaps: Detailed plans specify when local doctors must perform echocardiograms and rhythm screenings.
  • Telehealth support: Specialist centers use secure portals to evaluate remote Cardiac MRI and Holter data.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that top Turkish surgeons often hold active medical licenses in multiple countries, including the US. For example, Dr. Sertac Cicek maintains licenses in Minnesota and West Virginia while collaborating with the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. This international standing allows for smoother coordination with Western medical teams, as these surgeons understand the specific documentation and diagnostic standards required by international health systems.

Patient Consensus: Parents emphasize that receiving a detailed written plan before leaving Istanbul is crucial for their peace of mind. They note that having a direct WhatsApp contact for a clinical coordinator makes the transition home much easier. Many families found that clear guidance on growth-related medication dosing and feeding was the most helpful part of their discharge session.