2022 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey
MEMORIAL ATAŞEHIR HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
2018 - 2022, İstanbul/Turkey
VM MEDICAL PARK PENDİK HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
2012 - 2018, İstanbul/Turkey
BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
2009 - 2011, Bitlis/Turkey
MINISTRY OF HEALTH TATVAN STATE HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
Read more2022 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey
MEMORIAL ATAŞEHIR HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
2018 - 2022, İstanbul/Turkey
VM MEDICAL PARK PENDİK HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
2012 - 2018, İstanbul/Turkey
BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
2009 - 2011, Bitlis/Turkey
MINISTRY OF HEALTH TATVAN STATE HOSPITAL
Neurosurgeon
Doctor's visit | price on request |
Craniotomy | $9500 |
Brain tumor removal | $10000 - $15000 |
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | $21000 |
2019 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2016 - 2019, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye
ACIBADEM SAĞLIK GRUBU
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2015 - 2016, /ABD
OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2013 - 2016, Mardin/Mardin/Türkiye
MARDİN DEVLET HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2012 - 2013, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye
HASEKİ EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanlık Eğitimi
2011 - 2012, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye
MARMARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanlık Eğitimi
2011 - 2011, /ABD
JOHN’S HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Nöroşirurji Uzmanlık Eğitimi
2008 - 2011, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye
HASEKİ EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanlık Eğitimi
Read more2019 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2016 - 2019, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye
ACIBADEM SAĞLIK GRUBU
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2015 - 2016, /ABD
OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2013 - 2016, Mardin/Mardin/Türkiye
MARDİN DEVLET HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2012 - 2013, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye
HASEKİ EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanlık Eğitimi
2011 - 2012, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye
MARMARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanlık Eğitimi
2011 - 2011, /ABD
JOHN’S HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Nöroşirurji Uzmanlık Eğitimi
2008 - 2011, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye
HASEKİ EĞİTİM VE ARAŞTIRMA HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanlık Eğitimi
Doctor's visit | price on request |
Transnasal resection of tumor | $13000 |
Removal of meningioma | $10000 |
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) | $8500 |
Doctor's visit | price on request |
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | $28000 |
Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) | $20000 |
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) | $20000 |
Doctor's visit | price on request |
Brain tumor removal | $16000 - $17000 |
Surgical treatment of epilepsy | $15000 - $25000 |
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | $28000 |
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Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 30 years of practice and is head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in brain and nerve surgery, spinal surgery, neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery. He has an impressive list of certificates and is a member of several prestigious organizations.
Read moreDr. Serdar Kahraman is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 30 years of practice and is head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in brain and nerve surgery, spinal surgery, neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery. He has an impressive list of certificates and is a member of several prestigious organizations.
Doctor's visit | price on request |
CyberKnife | $9000 - $13000 |
Laminectomy | $23000 |
Gamma Knife | $9000 - $12500 |
Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.
Read moreDr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.
Doctor's visit | price on request |
Brain tumor removal | $16000 - $17000 |
Surgical treatment of epilepsy | $15000 - $25000 |
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | $28000 |
Medical Area of Interest and Activities
Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation)
Brain and Spinal tumors
Spinal degenerative diseases Education
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery
Experience
Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery
Osmaniye State Hospital
Bolu State Hospital
Private Taksim German Hospital
Taksim Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery
Liv Hospital Ulus
Memberships
Turkish Neurosurgery Society
Turkish Medical Association
Read moreMedical Area of Interest and Activities
Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation)
Brain and Spinal tumors
Spinal degenerative diseases Education
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery
Experience
Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery
Osmaniye State Hospital
Bolu State Hospital
Private Taksim German Hospital
Taksim Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery
Liv Hospital Ulus
Memberships
Turkish Neurosurgery Society
Turkish Medical Association
Doctor's visit | price on request |
CyberKnife | $9000 - $13000 |
Laminectomy | $23000 |
Gamma Knife | $9000 - $12500 |
Education and Expertise
1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul
(Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)
2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship
Professional Memberships
2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association
2017 + Turkish Spine Association
2018 + AOSpine
Awards
Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.
Courses and Certificates
1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014
2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul
3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.
4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.
5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016
Read moreEducation and Expertise
1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul
(Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)
2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship
Professional Memberships
2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association
2017 + Turkish Spine Association
2018 + AOSpine
Awards
Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.
Courses and Certificates
1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014
2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul
3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.
4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.
5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016
2021 - Halen, İstanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2009 - 2014, Ankara/Türkiye
ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2008 - 2009, Konya /Türkiye
KONYA ASKER HASTANESİ
325.Dönem Tabip Asteğmen
2007 - 2008, Ağrı/Türkiye
DOĞUBAYAZIT DEVLET HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı(Mecburi Hizmet)
2006 - 2007, Ankara/Türkiye
ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2001 - 2006, Ankara/Türkiye
ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ
Nöroşirurji Asistan Doktor
Read more2021 - Halen, İstanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2009 - 2014, Ankara/Türkiye
ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2008 - 2009, Konya /Türkiye
KONYA ASKER HASTANESİ
325.Dönem Tabip Asteğmen
2007 - 2008, Ağrı/Türkiye
DOĞUBAYAZIT DEVLET HASTANESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı(Mecburi Hizmet)
2006 - 2007, Ankara/Türkiye
ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ
Nöroşirurji Uzmanı
2001 - 2006, Ankara/Türkiye
ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ TIP FAKÜLTESİ
Nöroşirurji Asistan Doktor
Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011
H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296
Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
Work & Training experience:
2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)
2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland
2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland
2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon
2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon
2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof)
2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands
2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon
2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center)
2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.)
Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses.
Clinical areas of interest:
• Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
• Surgery for movement disorders
• Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Surgery for pain & spasticity
• Psychosurgery
Research areas of interest:
• Deep brain stimulation
• Stereotactic radiosurgery
Administrative duties:
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019
• Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018
• Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020
• Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still
Memberships:
• WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)
• ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)
• Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society
• Deep Brain Stimulation Society
• International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
• Leksell Gamma Knife Society
• EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies)
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Turkish Skull Base Society
Sample Publications:
1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001
2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529.
3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716.
4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741.
5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942.
6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759.
7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232.
8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430.
9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533.
10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560.
11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559.
12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279.
13. Yilmaz MB, Egemen E, Tonge M, Kaymaz M. Transoral protrusion of a peritoneal catheter due to gastric perforation 10 years after a ventriculoperitoneal shunting: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(2):285-8. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4904-11.1. PMID: 23546921.
14. Omerhodzic I, Tonge M, Matos B, Musabeliu E, Raspanti C, Ferdinandov D, Galimova R, Muroi C, Balik V, Kursumovic A. Neurosurgical training programme in selected European countries: from the young neurosurgeons' point of view. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):286-93. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.5133-11.0. PMID: 22664994.
15. Ergun E, Kurt G, Tonge M, Aytar H, Tas M, Baykaner K, Ceviker N. Effects of phenytoin sodium on dura mater healing in a rat model of CSF leakage. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):471-6. PMID: 22194102.
16. Emmez H, Tonge M, Tokgoz N, Durdag E, Gonul I, Cevıker N. Radiological and histopathological comparison of microporous polysaccharide hemospheres and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the rabbit brain: a study of efficacy and safety. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):485-91. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.3300-10.2. PMID: 20963698.
17. Emmez H, Yildirim Z, Kale A, Tönge M, Durdağ E, Börcek AO, Uçankuş LN, Doğulu F, Kiliç N, Baykaner MK. Anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects of α-lipoic acid on spinal cord ischemiareperfusion injury in rabbits. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Sep;152(9):1591-600; discussion 1600-1. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0703-9. Epub 2010 Jun 10. PMID: 20535507.
18. Kurt G, Tonge M, Börcek AO, Karahacioglu E, Gurel O, Baykaner K, Ceviker N, Aykol S. Fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery for optic nerve tumors: a technical report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;20(2):241-6. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1681-09.3. PMID: 20401852.
19. Emmez H, Kale A, Tönge M, Cakir A, Ceviker N. Two meningiomas with different histological grades in the same patient. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):686-8. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.686. PMID: 20805656.
Read moreNeurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011
H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296
Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
Work & Training experience:
2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)
2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland
2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland
2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon
2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon
2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof)
2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands
2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon
2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center)
2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.)
Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses.
Clinical areas of interest:
• Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
• Surgery for movement disorders
• Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Surgery for pain & spasticity
• Psychosurgery
Research areas of interest:
• Deep brain stimulation
• Stereotactic radiosurgery
Administrative duties:
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019
• Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018
• Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020
• Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still
Memberships:
• WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)
• ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)
• Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society
• Deep Brain Stimulation Society
• International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
• Leksell Gamma Knife Society
• EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies)
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Turkish Skull Base Society
Sample Publications:
1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001
2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529.
3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716.
4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741.
5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942.
6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759.
7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232.
8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430.
9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533.
10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560.
11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559.
12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279.
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | $28000 |
Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) | $20000 |
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) | $20000 |
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Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Arslan has numerous publications in prestigious journals, covering topics such as the treatment of brain and spinal tumors, innovative neurosurgical techniques, and outcomes of neurosurgical interventions. His work includes studies on brain ischemia/reperfusion injury, spinal cord ischemia, and various other neurosurgical conditions.
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Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Arslan has numerous publications in prestigious journals, covering topics such as the treatment of brain and spinal tumors, innovative neurosurgical techniques, and outcomes of neurosurgical interventions. His work includes studies on brain ischemia/reperfusion injury, spinal cord ischemia, and various other neurosurgical conditions.
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Research and Publications: Dr. Güçlü has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, focusing on spinal surgery techniques, brain tumor management, and pediatric neurosurgery. His work has been recognized for its impact on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery.
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Research and Publications: Dr. Güçlü has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, focusing on spinal surgery techniques, brain tumor management, and pediatric neurosurgery. His work has been recognized for its impact on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery.
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Transnasal resection of tumor | $11500 |
Brain tumor removal | $21500 |
Gamma Knife | $8000 |
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Award-winning stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon from Turkey, working for over 30 years.
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