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KTU Farabi Hospital Team Participated in Health Tourism Fair in Istanbul
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Türkiye Making Strong Proggress in Health Tourism Sector:
KTU Farabi Hospital Team Participated in Health Tourism Fair in Istanbul
The "1st Turab Expo Health Tourism Fair (I. Expo Health Tourism)", a significant event aimed at increasing collaboration with partners and contribute to the Turkey's share in the health tourism sector, took place with the participation of Karadeniz Technical University and representatives of Trabzon Provincial Health Directorate. The fair, organized by the Turkish-Arab Countries Cooperation Association (TÜRAP), was organized with the support of the Ministry of Commerce. Representatives from 22 Arab countries and 5 Turkish Republics attended the fair. The event stood out as an important step for Turkey's brand recognition and visibility in the Arab geography within the health tourism sector. Hospital managers, health tourism company representatives, and healthcare managers from Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa came together during the fair. Representatives conducted fruitful meetings for the future. Among the participants of the fair were Dr. Serdar ÇAM, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Honorary Consul of Tunisia in Izmir and President of TÜRAP Sabuhi ATTAR, Ali Alperen KAÇAR, Deputy General Director of International Trade Services of the Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of Turkey, Dr. Firas Ahmed Mohamed QUDAH, Chairman of the Health and Environment Committee of the Jordanian Parliament, Ambassador Abdelhamid HAMZA of the League of Arab States Mission, Ambassador Saeed Thani Hareb AL DHAHERI of the United Arab Emirates in Ankara, Dr. Ahmed Hussien Shehata ELSOBKY, Deputy Minister of Health and Environment of the Arab Republic of Egypt. A strong delegation from Trabzon also attended the 1st Turabexpo Health Tourism Fair. From our University's Farabi Hospital; Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Celal TEKİNBAŞ, Deputy Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Abdülkadir GÜNDÜZ, Health Tourism Coordinator Prof. Dr. Ahmet AYAR, along with the Director of Health Services of Trabzon Provincial Health Directorate Opr. Dr. Yavuz ÇAKIROĞLU, KTU Institutional Communication Coordinator of the KTU Şeyda ÖZGENÇ YILMAZ, and Kenan ÖZLÜ, the manager of Destination Tourism (among to the KTU Farabi Hospital's contracted health tourism companies), attended the fair. During the fair, KTU Farabi Hospital's high standards and successful practices in the field of health services were presented to participants through special presentations. Through this opportunity, KTU Farabi Hospital made a significant contribution to Turkey's brand recognition and visibility in the Arab geography, showcasing its expertise in healthcare services to representatives from the Arab world.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="5470,5471,5472,5473"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
She Beat Cancer Cancer Again: Operated at KTU Farabi Hospital for 19 Years Later-Relapsed Cancer
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Seringül KARAKAYA, a 54-year-old patient who underwent surgery for ameloblastoma (a bone tumor) in her jaw in 2004, continued to live a healthy life through regular follow-ups for 19 years. In March 2023, she noticed swelling on the right side of her face and sought assistance from the KTU FarabiHospital Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic. Following various examinations, it was determined that the tumor had affected her cheekbone this time. After completing the necessary tests and imaging, the patient's condition was evaluated by Assoc. Prof. Bengü ÇOBANOĞLU. It was found that the tumor had not spread to other parts of her body, and the patient underwent surgery to remove both the tumor and her cheekbone. After the wound healed, the patient regained her health.
Assoc. Prof. Bengü ÇOBANOĞLU, who led the surgical team, stated the following about Seringül KARAKAYA's treatment process: "We identified the tumor affecting her cheekbone and promptly removed the tumor through surgery. The post-operative wound healing was successfully completed. I am happy to got involved in Seringül's treatment. It brings me great satisfaction to see her recover her health."
Assoc. Prof. Bengü ÇOBANOĞLU, who also raised awareness about head and neck tumors, added, "Tumors occurring in the head and neck region can lead to serious health problems. Therefore, individuals who experience symptoms such as non-healing wounds, swelling in the neck, hoarseness, and oral ulcers should consult ENT specialists without delay. Early diagnosis increases the chances of successful treatment. Additionally, regular check-ups and healthy lifestyle habits are of great importance in preventing head and neck tumors. Do not neglect your health and do not hesitate to seek support from experts in case of any doubt. I recommend undergoing regular check-ups and taking your symptoms seriously for a healthy life."
Patient Seringül KARAKAYA expressed her satisfaction with the treatment process, stating, "I am extremely satisfied with the treatment I received at the KTU Farabi Hospital's Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic. Assoc. Prof. Bengü ÇOBANOĞLU and her team were very supportive during the every step of the way, providing information and maintaining close communication. The nurses and other healthcare personnel met my needs with their friendly attitudes and provided support at all times. They helped me maintain high morale throughout my treatment. Thanks to the treatment I received at the KTU Farabi Hospital's Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic, I regained my health, and I am very happy about it. I am grateful to the entire healthcare team and wish them continued success."
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A High-Risk 81-Year-Old Patient Received Cure with Non-Surgical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Performed at KTU Farabi Hospital
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During the evaluation conducted at the Cardiology Department of KTU Farabi Hospital, it was determined that Hürrem KARAKAŞ, an 81-year-old patient residing in Gümüşhane Kürtün District, who had undergone open-heart surgery nine years ago to replace the aortic valve, had severe stenosis and insufficiency in the aortic valve. The patient had developed heart failure, and fluid had accumulated in the lungs, causing significant shortness of breath. After the fluid in the lungs was drained by the Thoracic Surgery Department, the patient was referred to the Cardiology Department, where a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure, also known as valve-in-valve, was performed by the cardiology team by inserting a valve within the previously surgically implanted aortic valve. The valve replacement procedure was carried out by the team consisting of Prof. Dr. Merih KUTLU, Prof. Dr. Ömer GEDİKLİ, cardiology nurses, technicians, and anesthesiologists. After this vital procedure, the patient was monitored in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit for one night and in the Cardiology Ward for another night before being discharged in good health.
Prof. Dr. Merih KUTLU provided the following information about the procedure:
"The TAVR procedure, which involves a non-surgical aortic valve replacement, is performed on patients who are elderly, have additional health problems, are not suitable for general anesthesia, or have health conditions that make them unsuitable for surgery, and who have calcification and deterioration of the aortic valve. Our TAVR procedure, which takes approximately one hour, is similar to a stent procedure performed in the Coronary Angiography Laboratory, where we enter through the femoral artery in the groin without opening the chest or stopping the heart. Since we perform the procedure without putting the patient to sleep, we eliminate the risks associated with anesthesia. It also prevents the risks of a new operation that may develop in patients with respiratory and kidney insufficiency or those who have previously undergone heart surgery. Following the TAVR procedure, we keep our patients in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit for one night for monitoring purposes and mostly discharge them from the hospital the next day or within one day. Patients can quickly return to their daily lives. The decision on whether TAVR procedures will be performed or not is made by a council consisting of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery professors. In fact, during the cardiological evaluation of our 81-year-old patient who had a bioprosthetic aortic valve implanted through open-heart surgery nine years ago and presented with shortness of breath complaints, we detected severe stenosis and insufficiency in the aortic valve. We successfully performed the non-surgical aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure by placing a valve within the surgically implanted aortic valve."
Hürrem KARAKAŞ, expressing her satisfaction after the treatment, said, "I have been suffering from heart disease for years. When my symptoms worsened, I visited KTU Farabi Hospital. Prof. Dr. Merih KUTLU told me that there are non-surgical solution options, which made me very happy. Indeed, as Merih Hoca said, I had a very comfortable treatment process both before and after the procedure at the hospital. I express my endless gratitude to everyone involved. May Allah bless them all. Thanks to this, we were able to receive treatment in our own region without having to go to big cities."[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="5398,5393,5394,5395,5396,5397"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Receıved Treatment in Trabzon went into Remıssıon and Became a Trabzonspor Fan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]13-year-old Koray Yusuoğlu experienced shortness of breath after receiving an elbow blow to his chest during preparations for the U-14 National Football Team selection, five months ago. He was urgently taken to a hospital in Izmir. The tests revealed the presence of Chylothorax (a medical condition characterized by accumulation of fatty fluid in the lung cavities due to injury to the lymphatic vessels). The patient had severe shortness of breath and palpitations, and various interventions were carried out in Izmir. Firstly, interventional radiology and pediatric surgery specialists attempted to identify the source of the leakage. As these interventions were not successful, the patient underwent surgery on both lungs and the abdominal cavity by Thoracic Surgery specialists. Unfortunately, these interventions did not provide the desired results, and the patient's distress worsened. Throughout the long periods of intensive care, Koray's family never lost hope. The family continued to make efforts for their son's recovery. After extensive searching, Koray was brought to Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) Farabi Hospital by air ambulance.
Prof. Dr. Hasan DİNÇ, Prof. Dr. Celal TEKİNBAŞ, Prof. Dr. Atila TÜRKYILMAZ, and Prof. Dr. Ali GÜNER from KTU Farabi Hospital carefully examined Koray's condition and developed a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plan. Based on the investigations and examinations, it was determined that surgery in the abdominal region would be the most suitable option for Koray. The surgery was a complex and meticulous process. The source of the problem was successfully eliminated through a major operation lasting approximately 7 hours involving the participation of Interventional Radiology, General Surgery, and Thoracic Surgery teams. The postoperative recovery process was closely monitored. Thankfully, the accumulation of fatty fluid leaking into the lungs, chest, and abdominal cavities was resolved. The multidisciplinary approach of the diagnosis and treatment team, combined with the meticulous work of the expert doctors and nurses, enabled Koray to regain his health.
Prof. Dr. Celal TEKİNBAŞ, in his statement about the process, said, "Damage to lymph tissue due to changes in air pressure is a very rare pathology. With the efforts of Interventional Radiology, we were able to identify the tear areas and pathology; our surgical intervention, follow-up, and treatment yielded results, and Koray regained his health. Like all of our patients, we were delighted to see Koray recover. We believe that our patient, who is young, vibrant, and will be a very important athlete in the future, has overcome his problem and returned to his normal life. The resolution of his problem and ensuring his return to a normal life in the future delighted our entire team."
Koray's family expressed their gratitude to the doctors and healthcare personnel at KTU Farabi Hospital. Thanks to the professional interventions and human-centered approaches of all hospital staff, Koray regained his health. Koray's father, Kadir Yusuoğlu, shared his feelings, saying, "We have been going through a very difficult process for five months. Our child underwent multiple surgeries. Unfortunately, we could not find a cure in Izmir and had to come to Trabzon. Although our minds were constantly with our child, being in an unfamiliar city also worried us. However, the attention shown to us always made us feel at home. Our treatment process is over. We will have a follow-up in a week. That's why we are currently guests in the home of a Trabzon family we have never met before. This is very valuable to us. We are very grateful to everyone who supported us during this process. They made great efforts and became instrumental in our son's recovery. They contributed to both our child's well-being and our happiness. May God bless them all. May God protect them from harm," he expressed.
Koray is eagerly awaiting the day he will return to Izmir and the fields after his follow-up appointment in a week. Koray, who was previously followed by the National Team coaches, is closely monitored by the officials of GRI Sigorta Gültepespor. Before his injury, Koray was a big fan of Fenerbahçe, but now he wears the Trabzonspor jersey as a tribute to the Trabzonspor doctors who facilitated his healing.
Koray's recovery gives him hope to return to the fields. This process, which is a turning point for him, further fuels his passion for football. In addition to regaining his health, the attention from the National Team and GRI Sigorta Gültepespor officials provides him with morale and motivation. Koray's story once again demonstrates the power of sports and how people can overcome challenges they encounter in life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="5382,5383,5384,5385,5386,5387"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Professor. Dr. Adnan çalık met with his patients in Batumi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Within the scope of medical tourism, the professor from the General Clinic of KTU Farabi Hospital. Professor Dr. Adnan çalık met with his patients in Batumi, Georgia. They showed great interest in the meeting even from other cities. The Explanation of Professor Dr. Adnan çalık was : "There is a need for health services in georgia our neighboring country . And we will continue to help our neighboring country Georgia with all the means we have . Today we viewed our patients who have concern in many sector's .KTU Farabi hospital is the most equipped hospital in this region and in this way we can easily refer to our patients who are related to other disciplines to the relevant doctors in our hospital[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="5261,5262,5263,5264,5265,5266,5267,5268,5269,5270,5271,5272,5273,5274"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
The patient who could not swallow even water due to a tumor in his mouth regained his health with the operation performed at KTU Al-Farabi Hospital.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When 65-year-old Mahmoud Burhan, who had an intraoral wound that started six months ago and did not heal, spread to his lips and prevented him from eating and swallowing, the patient presented to the ENT clinic of KTU Farabi Hospital. Dr. Benko Gubanoğlu: it was determined that the mass was malignant and had spread to the lymph nodes in the neck, and surgery was planned for the patient.The patient was evaluated by an anesthesiologist prof. Dr. Bahanur Cicic was transferred to the operating room, Binku Gubanoğlu performed as an assistant in the ENT clinic. And her team had an operation to remove all the diseased tissues and clean the lymph nodes in the neck. And in the same surgical session, Dr. Mehmet Oralulu, Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, cosmetically correcting the shape of his mouth and lip. The patient recovered in a short time and is ready to eat and be discharged from the hospital
And in the evaluation of Dr. Bingu Chopanoğlu to Operation, “Head and neck cancers make up a large proportion of all body cancers. Bingu Chubanoglu went on to talk about the disease as follows: Head and neck cancers make up 9% of all body cancers. When we say head and neck cancers, cancers of the lips, tongue of the mouth and the palate. The inner cheek and the nose and throat area fall into this group as well.
Oral cavity cancers are the second most common head and neck cancer.
The oral cavity, which includes areas such as the lips, tongue, top of the mouth, hard palate, and buccal mucosa, is a more dangerous area compared to other head and neck cancers due to the course of the cancer.
The most important point in treating these patients is to determine the appropriate treatment for the stage of the disease and to find the most appropriate approach for the patient with careful team work during treatment planning.
Our Al-Farabi Hospital makes the final decision on the treatment that will be offered to patients through the councils, which is one of the requirements of a university hospital. Each patient is evaluated by our expert trainers.
The Oncology Board, which met with the participation of the trainers of oncology, pathology, radiology and radiation oncology, made a decision on the method of treatment for this patient.
"An otolaryngologist should be consulted in the case of non-healing wounds in the mouth" We would like to mention that; In non-healing wounds in the mouth, an otolaryngologist should be consulted and a biopsy should be taken if necessary. If caught at an early stage, disease-free survival is up to 80% when appropriate treatments are performed in these cancers. What we want to say about this patient is: “The surgical treatment has been completed in the most appropriate manner. The patient is interviewed in detail for the next treatment steps. The rest of the treatment will continue. With high morale and motivation.”
Mahmoud Burhan, who reached the exit stage and regained his health, said, “I didn’t care much before, but after the wound reached my lips, my weight began to seriously decrease, especially after May. I would like to thank all the staff who have taken care of me since today. in which I applied to Al-Farabi Hospital I would also like to thank the doctors, Dr.Bengu Chupan, who took part in the operation with Ms. Jiren and showed a close interest in my treatment process at the service. I am fine now and fortunately I am starting to eat too”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="5247,5252,5253,5251,5248,5249,5250"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Great interest in our doctors in Georgia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Within the field of medical tourism, Prof. from KTU Farabi Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Clinic. Dr. Erhan ARSLAN and Assoc. Dr. Elif Acar ARSLAN met with patients in Batumi, Georgia. A high interest was shown in the meeting from other cities of Georgia. More than 150 patients had the opportunity to consult KTU Farabi Hospital doctors about their health problems. Prof. Dr. Erhan ARSLAN and Assoc.
Dr. Elif Acar ARSLAN “We did not expect such intense interest from the patients. We think that this indicate their trust in our hospital in the region.”
Selami HAŞİMOĞLU and Hamza KÖSE, the contracted medical tourism company managers of KTÜ Farabi Hospital, who organized the meeting, said, “We encountered a patient interest that far exceeded our expectations. This shows that KTU Farabi Hospital has a very high trust and brand value in the Caucasus and Central Asia. We are planning to hold similar meetings, where we bring our patients together with our KTU Farabi Hospital doctors more often in other cities in the Caucasus and Central Asia in the coming period.”
Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Celal TEKİNBAŞ said, “With the encouragement and intense support of our Rectorate, our plans to establish close contact with the Black Sea Region, Caucasus, Central Asia, Middle East and Africa regions in the field of Medical tourism are being spread day by day through the Medical tourism companies that KTU Farabi Hospital has contracted with. In the future, the activities of KTU Farabi Hospital in other geographies will also become more visible.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="5232,5231,5230,5229,5228,5227,5226,5225"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
A young man from Kyrgyzstan who contracted a disease that occurs in 3 out of 10 million people found healing in Farabi.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 16-year-old patient, who was having a hard time due to hyperosinophilia syndrome, seen in 3 out of 10 million people in Kyrgyzstan, regained his health after successfully completing treatment at KTU Farabi Hospital.
Arlene Abdulmalkov, who lives with his family in Kyrgyzstan, began to suffer from various diseases, especially rashes, itching and diarrhea, due to allergies, about 4 years ago.
Abdulmalikov's disease, which was transferred to health institutions in his country for treatment, could not be diagnosed. On the recommendation of a doctor in Kyrgyzstan, Abdul Malikov applied to KTU Farabi Hospital. Head of Hematology Department A. Dr. Doctor. In tests and controls conducted under the direction of Mehmet Sunmez, it was determined that Abdulmalikoff suffers from hyperosinophilia syndrome, which appears in 3 out of 10 million people in hematology.
Abdul Malikov, who was immediately treated and disposed of the diseases he suffered, was discharged from the hospital after regaining his health.
"There has been no diagnosis in 3-4 years here it was completed in one week"
Sonmez told Anadolu Agency that the diagnosis of the disease cannot be made because health facilities in Kyrgyzstan are not as sophisticated as in Turkey, and said: "He came here, we conducted the diagnostic evaluation, and started his treatment immediately. "Right now the patient is fine and has no complaints," he said. The next treatment is in his country and we will continue.”
Explaining that hyperosinophilia syndrome causes some allergic reactions and that the biggest complaint of the patient is rashes, diarrhea and various allergic reactions, Sunmez said all these diseases have been resolved.
Noting that the disease is very rare, Sonmez continued:
“The infection rate is 0.003 per 1,000, about 3 per 10 million. These results are very difficult to come by because the facilities here are not like those in Kyrgyzstan. There was no diagnosis in 3-4 years, resulting in one week here. It’s not genetic, it’s late, the reason is unknown. It’s sick We don’t give chemotherapy, we planned the operation with some practical and harmless treatments, and it was very successful because she was young. We will do the next treatment with the hematology friends we trained there. We told them, “Do it that way.” We will say and follow up with them but he will come here to the main controls.”
Sunmez stressed that Trabzon is one of the important cities in terms of health tourism and that opportunities in health institutions are not available in many countries, noting its readiness to provide services to all people in need of health.
"The professors there recommended it, so we came here"
Arlene Abdulmelikov also stated that he was very happy with his recovery, adding: “My illness was very severe. Sometimes I couldn’t breathe I’m so happy to come here I thank everyone The professors there recommended it, so we came here. This place is better It’s not the doctors’ fault there. “They can’t do it on time and right because they don’t have enough resources. They are better in Turkey,” he said.
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Consul General of Georgia in Trabzon Gela Japaridze visited our hospital
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Georgia’s Consul General in Trabzon Gila Jabaridze visited our hospital and stated that she admired the modern medical infrastructure of our hospital. Consul General Jabbaridze, in commemoration of the visit, presented a plaque to our chief physician Professor Dr. For the Tekinbach Galal[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="5194,5195,5196"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Arrived from Neighboring Country on Suspicion of Cancer, Patient Recovered and Left
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nugzar Tsilosani, 50 years old, living in Georgia, went to a health center in his country after coughing up blood from his mouth. In the computerized tomography taken here, it was said that the lower part of the left lung did not swell and showed signs of destruction and it could be Lung Cancer. The patient came to Turkey for treatment and applied to Farabi Hospital of our University. In the examinations performed by Prof. Dr. Celal TEKİNBAŞ and his team at Farabi Hospital. It was observed that the lower part of the left lung did not ventilate. Also an infection fluid empyema formed in the space between the ribs and the lung, and the meat structure, which we call parenchyma, was severely deteriorated. It was explained to the patient that this image could be seen not only in cancer but also in many other lung-related diseases, and the decision to operate was taken.
After the classical left posterolateral thoracotomy open surgery, the blood flow from the patient's mouth stopped with coughing and the shortness of breath improved. In the biopsy examination of the piece taken, it was understood that the patient did not have cancer, but that the structure of the lung trachea, called bronchiectasis, was severely deteriorated, and that it was a disease caused by the decay of the meat part of the lung where gas exchange takes place.
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Patient Started Walking Again With the Operation Performed in Farabi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A 52-year-old male patient named Fousseini DIAKITE was admitted to KTU Farabi Hospital from Mali, a West African country, with complaints of inability to walk and severe pain in the left leg. The patient stated that many traditional methods had been tried in his country before, but his complaints were getting worse and the scars seen in the lumbar region during his examination belonged to previous injections he had had.
When the magnetic resonance imaging of the patient for spinal cord diseases was evaluated, there were observed egenerative severe stenosis in the cervical spinal canal and infection involving the spine and intervertebral joints, which were thought to have occurred due to injections in the lumbar region,.
Patient was taken into neck and lumbar spine operations simultaneously by Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul ÇAKIR and his team, in Brain and Nerve Surgery Clinic,. After the operation, it was observed that the pain in the left leg of the patient decreased and he was able to walk without support in the early period. Antibiotherapy was started for the infection in the lumbar spine. Although the patient's infection is under control, his treatment is still ongoing.
Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul ÇAKIR gave the following information about the operation:
“When our patient applied to our clinic, he had severe pain and I learned that he could not walk for 1 year. I examined the old-style MR (EMAR) films in their file, but there was no explanatory image. I suggested medicated MRI (EMAR) of the spinal cord, as I thought it would explain the current clinic. When the patient came with the results of the examination, I saw that there were severe stenosis at different levels due to degeneration in the cervical spinal canal, and that there were signs in favor of the infection between the lumbar spine, which I thought was caused by the scar in the lumbar region that I had noticed before. Since these two diseases require surgery, my team and I performed decompression and posterior instrumentation surgeries on the neck and waist regions of the patient.”
Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul ÇAKIR said the following about the operation and diseases:
“There are three main reasons for the narrowing of the cervical spinal canal. These can be listed as structural stenosis, stenosis due to aging and wear in the disc, and stenosis due to aging and wear in the spine joints. In general, it is seen as cervical myelopathy findings (limb dysfunction in arms and legs, gait disturbances, bladder and bowel dysfunction, etc.) and cervical radiculopathy (pain, numbness, loss of function in arms and legs, etc.). Although partial benefit can be obtained with drug treatment, surgery has an important place in advanced and severe cases.’’
“Lumbar spondylodiscitis and spine infections generally present with severe pain and loss of limb function, and surgery is performed when drug therapy alone is not sufficient. Although satisfactory results are not always obtained after the surgery, depending on the severity of the spinal cord and nerve damage, we are very happy that many of our patients benefited from the surgery and started walking again, as in this patient example.’’[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="5146,5145,5147,5148,5149,5150,5151,5152,5153,5154,5155,5156"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Healing Hand Extending from Trabzon to Africa, The Mass in the Brain of the Patient Coming from Mali was Successfully Removed
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A 60-year-old male patient named Daff Tidiani applied to KTU Farabi Hospital from Mali, a West African country, with complaints of blurred vision and headache. It was learned that the patient had previously undergone nasal pituitary gland surgery in a clinic in Tunisia. The patient stated that he applied to KTU Farabi Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Clinic because of the complaint of blurred vision despite the surgery he had done. In the neurological and eye examinations performed in the clinic, the patient had visual loss and a recurrent mass (macroadenoma) pressing on the optic nerves was detected in the pituitary MRI (Emar). After the patient was hospitalized and the necessary examinations were made, he was taken into surgery. Surgery it was made by the team consisting of; Prof. Dr. Erhan ARSLAN from the Department of Neurosurgery. and Prof. Dr. Osman BAHADIR from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology. In the surgery, the tumor in the pituitary gland was successfully removed under the microscope by entering through the nose (endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach). The patient, whose vision problems improved after surgery, was discharged with full recovery.
Prof. Dr. Erhan ARSLAN gave the following information about this disease and surgery:
Pituitary adenomas are mostly benign tumors and arise from the pituitary gland located in the sella turcica at the base of the skull. The pituitary gland is a 1 cm-sized organ located alone behind the eyes and responsible for hormone production. The pituitary gland is a central and vital organ that ensures the secretion of many hormones in our body and the water balance of the body. The clinical manifestations of pituitary adenomas basically vary depending on the pituitary cell from which they originate, whether they produce hormones or not, and the size of the tumor they reach. Accordingly, adenomas smaller than 1 cm in diameter are called microadenomas; Adenomas larger than 1 cm are called macroadenomas. In pituitary gland surgeries, the most important structure to be considered while removing the tumor (macroadenoma) is the Internal Carotid arteries. Injury to the Internal Carotid arteries, known as the carotid artery from the neck, can have serious consequences, including paralysis and death.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="4755,4756,4757,4758,4759"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Came from Baghdad, Regained His Health in Trabzon
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After our hospital received the Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, an important operation was performed on the first international patient. The surgery, classified as major (group A), was performed on a 45-year-old patient named Mahmood FAKHRI, who came from Iraq.
After the examinations performed on the 45-year-old father of 2 children, who came from Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, who was diagnosed with an esophageal tumor, the esophageal tumor surgery, which lasted about 5 hours, was successfully performed. The treatment of the patient, who was taken to the intensive care unit after the operation, is still continuing.
The surgery was performed by the team including Prof. Dr. Atila TÜRKYILMAZ and Dr. Alaattin BURAN under the management of KTU Farabi Hospital Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Celal TEKİNBAŞ. Prof. Dr. Celal TEKİNBAŞ said, “After receiving the health tourism authorization certificate, we started to take steps that could lead to very important gains for our city, region and country. In this context, we performed a successful operation that lasted about 5 hours for our patient who came to our hospital from Iraq the previous day due to an esophageal tumor. There was no problem in the post-operative follow-up of our patient and we continue to follow up. We plan to discharge our patient after 4-5 days. I wish this step we have taken to be a start for all patients from near and far countries who need healing.”
KTU Farabi Hospital teams, who have performed many difficult surgeries like this until now, are determined to transfer this great experience and competence they have to international patients coming within the scope of Health Tourism as a cure.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="4554,4555,4556,4557,4558,4559"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Our Hospital Received Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our hospital has been awarded a health tourism authorization certificate. Thanks to this document, there are no obstacles in front of us regarding health tourism activities. In this way, we think that the start of international patient admission within the scope of health tourism of our hospital will make important financial contributions to both our city, region and country and will become an international healing center. We believe that we will get significant distances in a short time thanks to the determination of our Rector Prof. Dr. Hamdullah ÇUVALCI and our Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Celal TEKİNBAŞ to improve the necessary infrastructure in this regard every day.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="4549,4550,4551"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Bpth COVID-19 And CCHF Diseases Caught
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 60-year-old ID came to the Medical Faculty Hospital of the Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) Farabi with complaints of fever, weakness and shortness of breath. The patient named Covid-19 and Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) was diagnosed, treated and discharged.
Experts stated that the coexistence of Covid-19 and CCHF diseases is a very rare situation in our country, while such cases will gradually take their place in the literature.
Comment on the subject Technical University Karadeniz (KTU) Medical Faculty Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Prof. DR. Selcuk Kaya, said that with the emergence of tick cases, they are now carefully examining the patients who come to their service thinking they could have both CCHF and Covid-1
9 cases as they show similar symptoms.
“THE KKKA IN THE REGION COMES TO US BY SLOWLY INCREASING ITS FREQUENCY”
As a result of these careful examinations, the 60-year-old ID came to them 10 days ago with complaints of fever, weakness and shortness of breath. Noting that they have diagnosed both Covid-19 and Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), Prof. DR. Selçuk Kaya said, “We are experiencing a very serious period of pandemic worldwide. We see very serious consequences in our country of this virus which has caused the death of many people. But of course infectious diseases, which we call many other endemics that we are used to seeing frequently in our country and region, also retain their significance. As a result, the diseases did not stop. Especially at the beginning of the summer months, people went to open areas and met us, which gradually increased the incidence of CCHF in the area due to the increased contact with nature. In this context, we have admitted a patient aged 60 with a preliminary diagnosis of Covid-19 to the Covid service. The patient came to us with a fever, weakness and some breathing problems. As we are an endemic region, we always think of the cases of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, especially those that come from the high parts of Gümüşhane, Bayburt and Giresun. Based on the positive CCHF tests in the tests we carried out for this purpose, we diagnosed the case as both a Covid and CCHF infection case and carried out treatments. First we planned treatments related to Covid, then we put the appropriate supportive treatments on the agenda after the positive CCHF test. After a treatment period of approx. 10 days, the patient gradually recovered from his blood count and general clinical picture and, luckily, was successfully treated and discharged in our service without intensive medical care and support such as dialysis.
“I CANNOT SAY IT WAS A SURPRISE, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT IT WAS DIAGNOSTED”
Kaya said such cases are rare, Kaya said: “It is no surprise to see Covid-19 patients during the pandemic and due to increasing tick contact with the warming weather, our region is one of the places where tick cases are occurring are most common. Hence, we need to keep an eye on the cases that come from risky locations in the eastern Black Sea region. Actually, I can’t say it was a surprise. It is important that it be diagnosed. Because if we hadn’t labeled these cases as Covid cases during the pandemic we were going through and carefully examined them for other CCHF and other diseases, it could have been overlooked. In Turkey, such cases are both theoretically and practically possible. I haven’t heard such a thing outright, but; I think that in these and similar cases we also found something positive in our 50-year-old patient. Here, too, the focus is on fever and malaise. The general clinical picture is encouraging. We’ll look into their tests in more detail. The arrival of these and similar cases may gradually take their place in the literature. At the moment we can say that these are rare cases, “he said.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="4543,4546,4541,4542,4544,4545"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Tracheal Stenosis Caused By Mechanical Ventilation Treatment Was Removed Surgically
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mechanical ventilator-associated tracheal stenosis was successfully treated with surgery in the patient who was treated in the intensive care unit due to covid 19 infection.
A 52-year-old female patient, who was hospitalized in the intensive care unit due to the COVID-19 infection and was discharged after being treated with a mechanical ventilator, applied to the Thoracic Surgery clinic after 1 month with complaints of shortness of breath. As a result of detailed examinations, a 4.5 cm long stenosis was detected in the trachea of our patient. The stenosis in the trachea was enlarged by the Rigid Bronchoscopy procedure to open the airway. The respiratory distress of the patient was temporarily relieved and a detailed diagnosis of the problematic area was provided. As a result of the evaluations, operation was planned for the narrowed trachea 2 weeks later. In the surgery performed by the team led by our Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Celal TEKİNBAŞ, the narrowed part of the trachea of the patient was cut and removed, and the healthy ends were stitched together. Our patient, who was hospitalized for only 5 days after the operation, was discharged with full recovery. There is no problem in our patient in the next 10-day and 2-month controls.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="4536" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]During the pandemic period, the number of patients who received respiratory support with a mechanical ventilator increased. Trachea stenosis may develop in approximately 5% of patients who receive this treatment. In these cases, the definitive treatment is with the surgery performed by stitching the two healthy ends together after cutting and removing the stenosis part of the trachea. KTÜ Farabi Hospital is an experienced center that successfully treats these cases.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="4538,4537,4536,4535"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
The Deadly Cyst in the Heart Has Been Successfully Removed!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A 34-year-old patient named B. B had a cyst in his heart in the echocardiography taken at Artvin State Hospital, where he went to get a medical report to get a job in December. The patient, who was urgently referred to our hospital for advanced treatment, was treated in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of our hospital. In the examinations performed, it was determined that the cyst located in the heart developed due to the parasite named "echinococcus" which is transmitted from animals to humans. It was decided to remove the cyst, which was observed to be quite enlarged in the heart and almost completely filled the heart cavity, with open heart surgery because it was life-threatening. The patient, whose heart cyst was removed after a successful operation, was discharged home 4 days after the operation. During his controls, it was seen that the problem in his heart was completely cured.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Coşkun ÖZDEMİR stated that cyst transmitted from animals to humans through some parasites is not uncommon. However, he stated that these cysts are generally located in the liver and lungs and that these cysts are seen in the heart in only 1% of the patients. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Coşkun ÖZDEMİR stated that the cyst was located in the right ventricle of the heart in this patient and therefore this case is a very rare condition in the world. Stating that the patient's problems were completely resolved after the surgery and he was discharged after 4 days, Prof. Dr. ÖZDEMİR said that“The patient was living with a fatal disease in his heart, although he was not aware of it at all. Until today, it has been a great chance for the patient that the cyst has not ruptured. He gained his health with surgery, ” adding that people dealing with animal husbandry should be careful about hydatid cyst disease.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="4496" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Assistant Professor Dr. İlke Onur KAZAZ, stated that the treatment of metastatic kidney tumors with open and closed surgery methods was performed in Farabi Hospital, Department of Urology and that a positive contribution was made to the life expectancy of patients. Dr. Kazaz added that KTU Farabi Hospital, Clinic of Urology has successfully performed many similar operations thanks to its advanced technology and experienced surgeons.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="4503,4504,4505,4506,4507,4502"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
The Patient With Giant Kidney Mass Regained His Health
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another critical operation was successfully carried out at KTU Farabi Hospital. 58-year-old male patient named S.A admitted to Urology clinic. In the examinations, a 35-centimeter mass was detected in the right kidney. It was observed that the mass extended to other internal organs in the abdominal cavity. The right kidney of the patient, who was decided to be operated, was removed together with the mass. Assistant Professor Dr. İlke Onur KAZAZ, Assistant Professor Dr. Fatih ÇOLAK and their team who carried out the operation stated that the operation took about 3 hours and was successfully concluded. The patient was discharged with full recovery after a one-week follow-up.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="4496" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Assistant Professor Dr. İlke Onur KAZAZ, stated that the treatment of metastatic kidney tumors with open and closed surgery methods was performed in Farabi Hospital, Department of Urology and that a positive contribution was made to the life expectancy of patients. Dr. Kazaz added that KTU Farabi Hospital, Clinic of Urology has successfully performed many similar operations thanks to its advanced technology and experienced surgeons.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="4499,4498,4497,4495,4496"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
A 14- year Old Girl With “Curvature of the Spine” Recovered With 5-H Surgery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 14-year-old female patient, who applied to our hospital, had complaints of pain in her back and waist, balance problems, and deformities in her body for a long time. Our patient was diagnosed with "Scoliosis" in the examinations. Scoliosis surgery, which can be performed in very few centers in Turkey, was carried out by a team led by Assistan Prof. Dr. Ali EREN, one of our faculty members in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology. Our patient was discharged with full recovery after the operation. Our hospital is taking firm steps towards becoming a healing center in the international arena with such surgeries that can be performed in a few centers.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="4483" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine in the chest or lumbar regions. It can be seen alone or with humpback. In this case, it is called kyphoscoliosis. It is most common in adolescents without an underlying cause. Especially severe disease is more common in girls. It may cause significant cosmetic problems for the patient. It can be the cause of pain. Severe scoliosis can lead to lung diseases. Scoliosis, which can be diagnosed by examination and radiographs of the patient, has a curvature angle that can be measured in radiographs. Basically, the treatment of the patient is arranged according to this angle. Surgery is required for severe scoliosis.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="4484,4485,4486,4487,4488,4489,4491,4490"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Intercontinental Organ Transplantation In Our Hospital
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Samer Ramadan, a 60-year-old Lebanese-born US citizen, who applied for kidney transplantation due to kidney failure, received a successful kidney transplant at KTU Farabi Hospital. The patient's kidney donor cousin was French citizen Talat Kabbara. He came from Paris and donated his kidney to his cousin. Transplant preparations of the patients were made by the Department of Nephrology, headed by Prof. Dr. Şükrü ULUSOY. After the legal procedures and examinations required for organ transplantation, it was understood that the kidney of a 64-year-old cousin living in France was suitable for transplantation. After the necessary surgical preparations were made, the kidney of the patient, who was a donor, was removed by full laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. Thus, for the first time in the Eastern Black Sea Region, kidney was removed with a full laparoscopic donor nephrectomy operation by Assistant Prof. İlke Onur Kazaz and Assistant Prof. Fatih Çolak. (This operation, which means removing the kidney from a small incision with closed surgery method, was previously performed manually). The kidney taken, was successfully transplanted to our patient with a team consisting of Assistant Prof. Arif Burak ÇEKİÇ, İlke Onur KAZAZ and Fatih ÇOLAK leaded by Prof. Dr. Serdar TÜRKYILMAZ. The patient who donated his organ is at the stage of discharge and the recipient is getting better day by day and it is planned to be discharged soon.
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KTU Farabi Hospital Took the First Step within the Scope of Health Tourism in Batumi
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The first promotional activity of KTU Farabi Hospital within the scope of Health Tourism was held in Batumi.