Best surgeons in Turkey: TOP 333 doctors

Education:

• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (Medical doctor) 1996-2002
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Specialization Training) 2002-2008

Publications: 

• Tim3 expression on tumor infiltrating lymphocytes is associated with poor response to neoadjuvan chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced triple negative breast cancer CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.81, sa.4, 2021
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy alone in locally advanced breast cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: Turkish multicentric neosenti-turk MF-18-02-study. CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.81, sa.4, 2021
• The Effect of Primary Surgery in Patients with De Novo Stage IV Breast Cancer with Bone Metastasis Only (Protocol BOMET MF 14-01): A Multi-Center, Prospective Registry Study. ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , 2021
• Differential expressions of immune check point receptors on tumor infiltrating lymphocytes after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC). CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.80, sa.16, 2020
• Comparison between body composition parameters and response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy by using pre-treatment PET CT in locally advanced breast cancer EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY OPEN ,
• Survival Outcomes for Patients With Clinical Complete Response After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Is Omitting Surgery an Option? ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.26, sa.10, ss.3260-3268, 2019.
• Is laparoscopic splenectomy safe in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura and very low platelet count? A single-institution experience. ANNALI ITALIANI DI CHIRURGIA , cilt.90, sa.5, ss.417-420, 2019
• Our 20-Year Institutional Experience with Surgical Approach for Breast Hamartomas . EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH , cilt.15, ss.171-175, 2019
• Synchronous metastatic leiomyosarcoma and primer invasive ductal carcinoma tumors in the same breast: Mammography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging findings. BREAST JOURNAL , cilt.25, sa.2, ss.310-311, 2019.
• Differential expression of novel immunological biomarkers in TILS is associated with improved outcome in advanced triple negative breast cancer resistant to neoadjuvant chemotherapy . BREAST , cilt.44, 2019.
• Intraoperative palpation of sentinel lymph nodes can accurately predict axilla in early breast cancer. BREAST JOURNAL , cilt.25, ss.96-102, 2019.
• Improved False-Negative Rates with Intraoperative Identification of Clipped Nodes in Patients Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Annals of surgical oncology , cilt.25, ss.3030-3036, 2018
• Favorable Long-Term Outcome in Male Breast Cancer. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH , cilt.14, ss.180-185, 2018.
• High expression of pdl-1 in patients with triple negative breast cancer with residual tumor burden after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.36, 2018.
• Favorable Outcome with Close Margins in Patients Undergoing Nipple/Skin Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction: 5-year Follow-up. BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL , cilt.35, ss.84-92, 2018
• Surgeon variability and factors predicting for reoperation following breast-conserving surgery. ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.24, ss.320-321, 2017
• Factors Associated With Delays in Chemotherapy Initiation Among Patients With Breast Cancer at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK , cilt.14, sa.12, ss.1519-1526, 2016
• A Low Cost Training Phantom Model for Radio-Guided Localization Techniques in Occult Breast Lesions. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.112, sa.4, ss.449-451, 2015.

• Comparison of single port and three port laparoscopic splenectomy in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura: Clinical comparative study. JOURNAL OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY , cilt.11, sa.3, ss.172-176, 2015
• Safety and feasibility of laparoscopic adrenalectomy: What is the role of tumour size? A single institution experience. JOURNAL OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY , cilt.11, sa.3, ss.184-186, 2015
• Fibroadenomatosis Involving Bilateral Breasts and Axillary Accessory Breast Tissues in a Renal Transplant Recipient Given Cyclosporin A . JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND , cilt.42, sa.8, ss.495-497, 2014.
• The Use of Ligasure Vessel Sealing System in Axillary Dissection; Effect on Seroma Formation. CHIRURGIA , cilt.109, ss.620-625, 2014
• Comparison of the histopathology and prognosis of bilateral versus unilateral multifocal multicentric breast cancers. WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY , cilt.12, 2014
• Abundant circulating microRNAs in breast cancer patients fluctuate considerably during neoadjuvant chemotherapy. ONCOLOGY LETTERS , cilt.8, sa.2, ss.845-848, 2014.
• Videoendoscopic Single-Port Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Reconstruction. JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES , cilt.24, ss.77-82, 2014
• Crystallized Phenol Treatment of Pilonidal Disease Improves Quality of Life. INDIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY , cilt.76, sa.1, ss.81-84, 2014.
• Can Steroids plus Surgery Become a First-Line Treatment of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis? BREAST CARE , cilt.9, sa.5, ss.338-342, 2014.
• The predictive and prognostic role of tumoral miRNA expression levels in patients with breast cancer (BC) treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). CANCER RESEARCH , cilt.73, 2013
• Laparoscopic Surgery of the Splenic Artery and Vein Aneurysm With Spontaneous Arteriovenous Fistula . SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES , cilt.23, 2013
• Multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumors and pheochromocytoma in a patient with von Recklinghausen's disease. International journal of surgery case reports , cilt.4, ss.216-8, 2013.
• Ileus due to Meckel's diverticulum: case reports. ULUSAL TRAVMA VE ACIL CERRAHI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF TRAUMA & EMERGENCY SURGERY , cilt.18, sa.4, ss.351-354,
• Small bowel obstruction due to anomalous congenital peritoneal bands - case series in adults. BRATISLAVA MEDICAL JOURNAL-BRATISLAVSKE LEKARSKE LISTY , cilt.113, sa.3, ss.186-189, 2012.
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with situs inversus: Advantage of 30 degrees scope. PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES , cilt.27, sa.4, ss.929-931, 2011
• The use of fibrin glue in surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus disease: A prospective study in the limberg flap procedure. PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES , cilt.27, sa.3, ss.537-540, 201

Dr. X is a highly experienced specialist in general surgery and breast diseases, having completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Istanbul before graduating from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He has since received his specialty in general surgery and his European Board of Breast Surgery title, and has worked in various hospitals and clinics. He is also a member of the Turkish Surgery Association and speaks English.

The doctor has attended various courses and seminars related to dentistry, orthodontics, facial aesthetics and implantology, and has received certificates of attendance and completion.

Experience

2019 – 2019

• University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

2015

• MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

2013 – 2015

• ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

2010 – 2012

• DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

2002 – 2003

• AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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Education

2010

• ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

1992

• GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgery Department 

Liver Transplantation 

Kidney Transplantation

Education status: 

Master's degree Medical Faculty Hacettepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi 1995 

Ph.D./S. Qualification/Specializationin Medicine General Surgery SSK Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi 2000 

License Faculty of Economics Anadolu Üniversitesi 2005- 2012

Tasks: 

Res.Assist.Dr. Trakya Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi KBB AD 1995-1996 

Res.Assist.Dr. SSK Ankara Eğitim Hastanesi Genel Cerrahi Kliniği 1996-2000

Specialist. Dr. Malatya Beydağı Devlet Hastanesi. 2001-2007 

lecturer İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi AD 2007-2009 

Asst. Prof. İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi AD/Karaciğer Nakil Enstitüsü 2009-2012 

Assoc. Prof. İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi AD/Karaciğer Nakil Enstitüsü 2012-2017 

Prof. İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi AD/Karaciğer Nakil Enstitüsü 2017-…

Education Abroad: 

1- In the United States, as a National Cancer Institute Short-Term Scientist for 10 months, sentinel node applications and ductoscopy training in breast cancer, with the National Cancer Institute's Research Scholarship Scholarship at Surgical Oncology Clinic, MageeWomens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center . 2009-2010 (10 months) 

Managed Master's Theses: 

Onur, A., “Life-threatening Complications Related to Living Donors in Liver Transplantation”, Malatya İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, 2015. 

Thesis in medicine: 

Correlation of serum CEA, AFP, CA19-9 level with histopathological factors in gastric adenocarcinomas; 2000.

SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND PUBLICATIONS 

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals 

A1. Kirimlioglu, H., İ. Çetinkaya, N. Bassullu, A. Dirican, N. Karadağ, V. Kirimlioglu, “ The expression of matrix metalloproteinases in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, hilar(Klatzkin Tumor), milde and distal extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, gall bladder cancer, ampullary carcinoma; role of matrixmetalloproteinasesin tumor progression and prognosis”, The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 20, 41-47 (2009). 

A2. Dirican, A., B. Unal, F. Tatl, G. Sogotlu, D. Ozgor, T. Piksin, C. Kayaalp, V. Kirimlioglu, “Surgical treatment of phytobezoars causes acute small intestinal obstruction”, Bratislava Medical Journal, 110, 158-61 (2009). 

A3. Dirican, A., B.Unal, D. Ozgur, F. Tatlı, C. Kayaalp, V. Kırımlıoglu, “Proximal jejenojejunal intusseption secondary to submucosal lipoma in an adul”, The American Journal of case Reports, 9, 295-297 (2008). 

A4. Dirican, A., B. Unal, C. Aydin, D. Unal, V. Kirimlioglu, “A Giant Retroperitoneal Lipoma Case With Recurrent Course”, The American Journal of Case Reports, 9, 89-92 (2008). 

A5. Dirican, A., B. Unal, D. Ozgor, T. Piskin, C. Aydin, F. Sumer, C. Kayaalp, “Perforated hepatic hydatid cyst into the peritoneum with mild symptoms”, Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2, 439-443 (2008). 

A6. Karabeyoglu, M., B. Unal, A. Dirican, B. Kocer, S. Gur, B. Bozkurt, O. Cengiz, A. Soran. “The relation between preoperative ultrasonographic thyroid volume analysis and thyroidectomy complications”, Endocrine Regulation, 42, 83-87 (2008). 

A7. Dirican, A., B. Unal, C. Kayaalp, V. Kirimlioglu, “Subcutaneous hydatid cyst occuring in the palm and thigh: two case report”, Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2, 273 (2008). 

A8. Dirican, A., B. Isik, C. Ara, B. Unal, D. Ozgor, M. Meydanlı, “Tortion of Wandering Spleen: Report of Two cases”, Bratislava Medical Journal, 110, 723-725 (2009). 

A9. Ara, C., A. Dirican, D. Ozgor, T. Piskin, “A case of acute small bowel obstruction owing to metastasis of undiagnosed primary carcinoma of the lung”, The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology. 20, 302-303 (2009). 

A10. Dirican, A., B. Unal, N. Bassulu, C. Aydin, F. Tatli, C. Kayaalp, “Isolated Cecal Necrosis mimicking Acute Appendicitis: A Case Series”, Journal of Medical Case Report, 3, 1-4 (2009). 

A11. Dirican, A., B. Una, N. Bassulu, D. Ozgo, C. Kayaalp, S. Yılmaz, “Screening of gastric cancer in liver transplantation patients: a case report and review of literature”, Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciance, 26, 733-735 (2010). 

A12. Dirican, A., O. Andacoglu, R. Johnson, K. McGuire, L. Mager, A. Soran, “The short term effects of low-level laser therapy in the management of breast-cancer related lymphedema”. Support Care Cancer, 19, 685–690 (2011) 

A13. Soran, A., WC.Wu, A. Dirican, R. Johnson, O. Andacoğlu, J. Wilson, “Estimating the probability of lymphedema following breast cancer surgery”, American Journal of Clinical Oncology, 34, 506-10 (2011) 

A14. Dirican, A., M. Yilmaz, B. Unal, F. Tatli, T. Piskin, C. Kayaalp, “Ruptured hydatid cyst into the peritoneum: a case series”, Europian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 36, 375-379 (2010). 

A15. Dirican, A., M. Yilmaz, B. Unal, V. Ersan, T. Piskin, S. Yilmaz, “Acute traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures: a retrospective study of 48 cases”, Surgery Today, 41, 1352-1356 (2011). 

A16. Ara, C., A. Dirican, S. Erdoğan, B. Ates, D. Ozgor D, F. Tatli, MS. Tekerekoglu, V. Kirimlioglu, “The effect of caffeic acid phenethyl ester on bacterial translocation and intestinal damage after intestinal obstruction”, Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 40, 897-903 (2010). 

A17. Ara, C., A. Dirican, B.Unal, AB Karabulut, T. Piskin, “The effect of melatonin against FK506-induced renal oxidative stress in rats”, Surgical Innovation. 18, 34- 38 (2011). 

A18. Kayaalp, C., A. Dirican, C. Aydın, “Primary Subcutaneous Hydatid Cysts: A Review of 22 Cases", International Journal of Surgery. 9, 117-21 (2011). 

A19. Piskin, T., C.Aydin, B. Barut, A. Dirican, C. Kayaalp. Preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum for giant inguinal hernias. Annals of Saudi Medicine. 30, 317- 320; 2010 

A20. Ates, M., A. Dirican, B.Isik, S. Yılmaz. Laparoscopic management of an isolated primary omental hydatid cyst: A case report and literature review. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2, 58–60; 2011 

A21. Ates, M., A. Dirican, M. Sarac, A. Aslan, C. Colak. Short and Long-term Results of the Karydakis Flap versus the Limberg Flap for Treating Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Prospective Randomized Study. American journal of Surgery. 202, 568- 73 (2011) 

A22. Dirican, A., M. Yılmaz, B. Ünal, M. Ates, H. Kırımlıoğlu, S.Yılmaz. Diffuse Cecal Ganglioneuromatosis in a Patient with von Reklinghausen's Disease. Türkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci 32, 1105-8 (2012) 

A23. Ates, M., A. Dirican, D. Ozgor, C. Aydin, B. Isik, C. Ara, M .Yilmaz, MA. Selimoglu, C. Kayaalp, S. Yilmaz. Living donor liver transplantation for acute liver failure in pediatric patients caused by the ingestion of fireworks containing yellow phosphorus. Liver Transplantation, 17, 1286-91 (2011) 

A24. Yilmaz, M., A. Dirican, S. Usta, A. Baskiran, B, Isik. A gallstone impacting to stomach wall imitating a gastric tumour. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 27, 935 (2011) 

A25. Ates, M., A. Dirican. The simple suture laparoscopic repair of peptic ulcer perforation without an omental patch. Surg Endosc. 26, 289 (2012 Haziran) 

A26. Ates M., A. Dirican, E. Kose, B. Isik, S. Yilmaz. First laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair of Laugier's hernia: a case report, Hernia,17,121-3 (2013) 

A27. Andacoglu O., A. Kanbour-Shakir, YC. Teh, M. Bonaventura, U. Ozbek, M. Anello, M. Ganott, J. Kelley, A. Dirican, A. Soran. Rationale of Excisional Biopsy after the Diagnosis of Benign Radial Scar on Core Biopsy: A Single Institutional Outcome Analysis. American Journal of Clinical Oncology, 36, 7-11 (2013) 

A28. Yilmaz S, Kayaalp C, Ara C, Yilmaz M, Isik I, Aydin C, Ozgor O, Dirican A, Barut B, Unal B,Piskin T, Ates M, Kutlu R, Toprak HI, Bayindir Y, Kirimlioglu H, Aladag M, Harputluoglu M, Selimoglu A, Karabiber H, Yalcin K, KirimliogluV. Single-Center Analysis of the First 304 Living-Donor Liver Transplantations in 3 Years. Hepatogastroenterology, 60, 1105-9 (2013). 

A29. Ates, M., A Dirican , Ince V., Ara C., Isik B., Yilmaz S. Comparison of Intracorporeal Knot-tying Suture (Polyglactin) and Titanium Endoclips in Laparoscopic Appendiceal Stump Closure: A Prospective Randomized Study Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 22, 226-231 (2012 Haziran) 

A30. Kutluturk K., V.Soyer V., A. Dirican, Unal B, Aydin C., Kayaalp C., Yilmaz S. Emergency Liver Resection with Staplers for Spontaneus Liver Haemorrhage in a Patient Receiving Anticogulant Therapy. Hindawi Case Rep in Medicine Case Rep Med. 2013;2013:204046. doi: 10.1155/2013/204046. Epub 2013 Jul 14. ( volum 2013). 

A31. Yılmaz M, Olmez A, Piskin T, Unal B, Ersan V, Sarisi KB, A Dirican, Yılmaz S. Incidental appendectomy in donors undergoing hepatectomy for living donor liver transplantation.Transplantation Proc,44, 1630-1634 (2012). 

A32. Ertugrul I, Kayaalp C, Dirican A, Tardu A, Karagul S, Kirmizi S. Laparoscopic Treatment of Primary Hydatid Cyst of Omentum Case Report Int Surg 2017;101:000–000 DOI: 10.9738/INTSURG-D-15-00287.1 

A33. A. Dirican, Soyer V, Koc S, Yagci MA, Sarici B, Onur A, Unal B., Yilmaz S. Liver Transplantation with Livers from Octogenarian and Nanogenarian. Transpantation Proceeding 47, 1323-5 ( 2015 Haziran) 

A34. A. Dirican, Ara C, Kutluturk K, Ozsoy M, Ates M, Baskiran A, Isik B, Yilmaz S. Donor Postoperative Biliary Complications After Living-Donor Liver Transplant. Exp Clin Transplant, 13, 516-23 (2015) 

A35. A. Dirican, Ozsoy M, Ates M, Ersan V, Gonultas F, Isik B, Yilmaz S. Consequences of the use of extended criteria donors in living donor liver transplantation. Ann Transplant, 20, 211-7 (2015) 

A36. Ozgor D, A. Dirican, Ates M, Yilmaz M, Isik B, Yilmaz S. Incisional hernia in recipients of adult to adult living donor liver transplantation. World J Surg. 38, 2122-5 (2014) 

A37. Ates M, Kinaci E, Dirican A, Sarici B, Soyer V, Koc S, Yilmaz S. Pulmonary Complications After 1,150 Living Donor Hepatectomies. Transplant Proc. 2015 Jun;47(5):1319-22. 

A38. Karakas S, Dirican A, Soyer V, Koç S, Ersan V, Ates M. A pancreatic pseudopapillary tumor enucleated curatively. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015;10:118-20. 

A39. Yilmaz S, Kayaalp C, Isik B, Ersan V, Otan E, Akbulut S, Dirican A, Kutlu R, Sagir Kahraman A, Ara C, Yilmaz M, Unal B, Aydin C, Piskin T, Ozgor D, Ates M, Ozdemir F, Ince V, Koc C, Baskiran A, Dogan SM, Barut B, Sumer F, Karakas S, Kutluturk K, Yologlu S, Gozukara H. Reconstruction of Anomalous Portal Venous Branching in Right Lobe Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Malatya Approach. Liver Transpl. 2017 Feb 27. 

A40. Kinaci E, Ates M, Dirican A, Ozgor D. Low Pressure is Necessary to View and to Protect Corona Mortis During Totally Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 26,978-984 ( 2016 Ekim) 

A41. Tatli F, Ekici U, Kanlioz M, Gozeneli O, Uzunkoy A, Yucel Y, Dirican A. Ultrasonography in diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Ann Ital Chir. 87,152-4 (2016) 

A42. Ates M, Kinaci E, Kose E, Soyer V, Sarici B, Cuglan S, Korkmaz F, Dirican A.Corona mortis: in vivo anatomical knowledge and the risk of injury in totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. Hernia, 20,659-65 (2016 Ekim) 

A43. Dirican A, Baskiran A, Dogan M, Ates M, Soyer V, Sarici B, Ozdemir F, Polat Y, Yilmaz S. Evaluation of Potential Donors in Living Donor Liver Transplantation. Transplant Proc, 47, 1315-8 (2015 Haziran) 

A44. Ates M, Hatipoglu S, Dirican A, Isik B, Ince V, Yilmaz M, Aydin C, Ara C, Kayaalp C, Yilmaz S. Right-lobe living-donor liver transplantation in adult patients with acute liver failure. Transplant Proc. 45, 1948-52 (2013 Haziran) 

A45. Usta S, Ates M, Dirican A, Isik B, Yilmaz S. Outcomes of left-lobe donor hepatectomy for living-donor liver transplantation: a single-center experience. Transplant Proc. 45, 961-5 (2013 Nisan) 

A46. Ates M, Dirican A, Ozgor D, Gonultas F, Isik B. Conversion to Stoppa procedure in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. JSLS. 16, 250-4 (2012 NisanHaziran) 

A47. Ince V, Dirican A, Yilmaz M, Barut B, Ersan V, Yilmaz S. Peritoneal encapsulation in a patient with incomplete situs inversus. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 22, 659-60 (2012 Ekim) 

A48. Ozgor D, Dirican A, Ates M, Gönültas F, Ara C, Yilmaz S. Donor complications among 500 living donor liver transplantations at a single center. Transplant Proc. 44,1604-7 (2012 Temmuz-Ağustos)