History of the Department
Ondokuzmayıs University Department of Thoracic Surgery was officially established in 1998 with the decision numbered 2193 and dated February 9, 1998 of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Specialization training in the field of Thoracic Surgery has been provided in our department since 1998.
Services Provided
It serves patients with its research assistants, nurses and staff experienced, in the field of thoracic surgery with modern postoperative care unit and clinic. We provide service with a total of 20 beds, 4 of which are private rooms.
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) (Closed surgery technique) is performed in all appropriate cases and in all diseases within the field of thoracic surgery.
Lung (Airway Diseases) Surgeries
Lung Cancer Surgery (VATS Lobectomies and Segmentectomies)
Metastatic Lung Diseases
Bronchiectasis, Tuberculosis, Hydatid Cyst, Abscess surgeries
Bullectomy and pneumothorax surgeries
Volume reduction lung surgeries
Thoracoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
Mediastinal Disease Surgeries
Diagnostic surgery of mediastinal diseases (Mediastinotomy-Mediastinoscopy)
Mediastinal malignant and benign tumor resections
VATS Thymectomies
Esophageal Disease Surgeries
Esophageal malignant and benign tumor resections
Esophageal procedures, stent applications
Foreign body removals
Hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux surgery
Diaphragm (respiratory muscle diseases)
Morgagni and Bochdalek hernia surgeries
Diaphragmatic rupture surgeries
Tracheal Disease Surgeries
Tracheal resections (respiratory stenosis)
Endotracheal-endobronchial procedures, stent applications
Foreign body removals
Chest Wall Disease Surgeries
Chest wall resections and reconstructions
Thoracoplasties and thoracomyoplasties
Congenital chest wall deformities (Pectus Excavatum – Pectus Carinatum) surgeries
(NUSS – Abramson - Modified Ravitch Surgeries)
Pleura (Lung membrane diseases) Surgeries
Pleural biopsies
Pleurectomy and decortication surgeries
Mesothelioma surgery
Surgical treatment for Pleural effusion and empyema
VATS Sympathectomies (excessive sweating surgery)
Traumatic Thorax Disease surgeries
Flail chest surgery - Costa stabilizations
In our polyclinic, examinations are performed every weekday during working hours.
Faculty Members
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Prof.Dr.Burçin ÇELİK
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Prof.Dr.Ayşen TASLAK ŞENGÜL
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Prof.Dr.Yasemin BİLGİN BÜYÜKKARABACAK (Head of the Department)
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Dr.Öğr.Üy.Selçuk GÜRZ
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Öğretim Görevlisi Dr.Caner İŞEVİ
Application Method: Weekly appointments are made via the internet and call center for general outpatient clinics and special examinations.
Contact Information of the Department
Polyclinic Secretary :0(362) 312 19 19 - 3800
Department Secretary : 0(362) 312 19 19 -3800
Service Secretary : 0(362) 312 19 19 -2551
Service Doctor : 0(362) 312 19 19 -2374
Ondokuz Mayıs University medical School Department of Thoracic Surgery 55200 Atakum / Samsun
Tel: 0 362 312 19 19
Fax: 0 362 457 60 41
Updated date 11.12.2023