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Dr. Karolina Venslauskaitė is a skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon with experience in pulsed diode laser, mesotherapy, biorevitalization, PRP injections, and facial contouring corrections. She is a lecturer at St. Ignac Loyola College and an annual participant in scientific conferences and courses.

Dr. Rajendra is a highly experienced surgeon with expertise in Head & Neck Reconstruction, Breast Reconstruction, Trunk & Limb Reconstruction, Vascular Surgery and Lymphedema Management. He has performed over 1500 cases of Microvascular Tissue Transfer and is a lifetime member of several medical societies.

Education: 

1991 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. 

Experience:

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• 2000 – 2004, S. B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital / Research Assistant
• 2005 – 2009, S. B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital / Chief Resident
• 2006, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Gynecologic Oncology / Clinical Observer and Researcher
• 2007 – 2008, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, USA / Clinical Observer and Researcher
• 2009 – 2010, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital / Chief Resident
• 2010 – 2013, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital / Education and Administrative Responsible
• 2011, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital / Subspecialty Training in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery
• 2013 – 2014, Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
• 2014 – 2016, Medipol University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
• 2016 – 2018, Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
• 2018 – 2020, Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine / Professor

Education and Expertise:

 Dicle University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Experience:

2005: Mardin Derik State Hospital - DHY, General Practitioner 

2005-2007: Diyarbakır Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department - Assistant Physician 

2007-2011: Istanbul Bakırköy Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital-Specialization Training, Assistant Physician 

2011-2012: Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital-Specialization Training, Assistant Physician

 2012-2015: Istanbul Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic - Specialist Physician

Professional Memberships: 

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) European Society of Human

Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Society of Turkish Obstetrics and

 Gynecology (İstanbul) 

Scientific Publications:

 1. Articles published in international refereed journals:

 1. Intramuscular versus intravenous prophylactic oxytocin for postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery: a randomized controlled study H Dagdeviren, H Cengiz, U Heydarova, SS Caypinar, A Kanawati, ... Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 1-6

 2. Comparing the efficacy of intrauterine lidocaine and paracervical block in decreasing the pain associated with endometrial biopsy: a randomized trial. H Cengiz, H Dağdeviren, C Kaya, A Yeşil, SS Çaypınar. Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 289 (3), 609-614

 3.Is there an appropriate cutoff age for sampling the endometrium in premenopausal bleeding? A Corbacioglu Esmer, Ozgur Akbayir, Behiye Pinar Cilesiz Goksedef, Nermin Gunduz, Songul Kisacık, Gift Dagdeviren, Birgul Guraslan, Cemal Ark Gynecologic and obstetric investigation 77 (1), 40-44

 4. Placental growth factor as a new marker for predicting abnormal glucose challenge test results. H Cengiz, C Kaya, M Ekin, A Yesil, H Dagdeviren. Gynecological Endocrinology 29 (10), 909-911 

5. Role of subcutaneous closure in preventing wound complications after cesarean delivery with Pfannenstiel incision: A randomized clinical trial. Aytul Corbacioglu Esmer, Pinar Cilesiz Goksedef, Aysu Akca, Ozgur Akbayir, Gift Dagdeviren, Gulden Yanik Turan, Filiz Yarsilikal. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research 40 (3), 728-735

 6.Aortopulmonary septal defect with interrupted aortic arch in a monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy Aytul Corbacioglu Esmer • Ahmet Gul • Gift Dagdeviren • Isil Turan Bakirci. J Med Ultrasonics (2012) 39: 275--278 DOI 10.1007 / s10396-012-0367-6

 7.Plasma serotonin levels are elevated in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum. H Cengiz, H Dagdeviren, SS Caypinar, A Kanawati, S Yildiz, M Ekin. Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 291 (6), 1271-1276

 8.Comparison of serum anti-Mu llerian hormone levels in normal weight and overweight – obese adolescent patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Hüseyin Cengiz, M Ekin, H Dagdeviren, S Yildiz, C Kaya, A Kanawati. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 180, 46-50 

9. Successful management of a second-trimester post-abortion hemorrhage with the Bakri balloon tamponade. H Cengiz, H Dagdeviren, C Kaya, S Yildiz, M Ekin. Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol 42 (2), 2015 

10.Is gynecological laparoscopic surgery safe for elderly women? A comparison study. H Cengiz, H Dagdeviren, A Kanawati, C Kaya, M Ekin. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 34 (7), 616-619

 11.Pelvic organ prolapse complicating second trimester pregnancy: a rare condition H Cengiz, M Ekin, H Dagdeviren, C Kaya - Gineco-Eu 35 (10); 2014

 12. Intrauterine diagnosis and treatment of fetal goitrous hypothyroidism * A Corbacioglu Esmer, A Gul, H Dagdeviren… - Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 2013

 13. Ischemia-Modified Albumin (IMA): A Novel Marker for Preeclampsia Independent of Uterine Artery Notching Identified by Doppler Ultrasound K Doğan, H Guraslan, A Çankaya, H Dağdeviren, M Ekin Hypertension in pregnancy 34 (4), 516-524 

14. 16. Ischemia-modified albumin as an oxidative stress biomarker in early pregnancy loss. Huseyin Cengiz, Gift Dagdeviren, Ammar Kanawati, Sema Suzen C¸ aypinar, Ali Yesil, Murat Ekin, and Levent Yasar. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 

2. Articles published in national refereed journals 

1. Maternal and Neonatal Effects of Substance Abuse During Pregnancy: A Case Report. H Cengiz, H Dağdeviren, Ö Karaahmet, C Kaya, M Ekin. Medical Bulletin of Haseki. 2013; 51: 76-8 

2. Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy: Its Relationship with Intrauterine Contraceptive Device H Cengiz, C Kaya, M Ekin, H Guraslan, H Dagdeviren, L Yasar. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2013; 38 (3) 520-24

 3. Postoperative Peritonitis and Preterm Birth Caused by Peritoneal Abscess. Ş Yıldız, H Cengiz, Yücebaş, H Dağdeviren, T Tombul, M Ekin. Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine Journal 38 (4) 

4. Investigation of the level of knowledge about intrauterine device. H Dağdeviren, H Cengiz, B Babaoğlu, C Kaya, K Doğan, Ş Yıldız. Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine Journal 38 (3)

 5. Vaginal foreign body: Successful management with vaginoscopy. Ş Yıldız, M Ekin, H Cengiz, H Dağdeviren, C Kaya. Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association 14 (1), 46

 6.Management of tuboovarian abcess: Results of retrospective case series. H. Cengiz, H.Dağdeviren, M.Ekin, C. Kaya, Ş. Yıldız, L. Yaşar Surgical Journal of ClinicalandExperimental Investigations.2012; 3 (4): 463466.doi: 10.5799 / ahinjs.01.2012.04.0203

 7. Premalignant and malignant changes in endometrial polyps Hüseyin Cengiz1, Cihan Kaya1, Şükrü Yıldız1, Murat Ekin Gift Dağdeviren Gaziantep Medical Journal 19 (3), 149-151

 8.A Preterm Birth Caused by Postoperative Peritonitis and Peritoneal Abscess ME Şükrü Yıldız1, Hüseyin Cengiz1, Yağmur Yücebaş1 Cukurova Medical Journal 38 (4), 751-754

 9.Trends in fetal indications for termination of pregnancy between 2002 and 2010 at a tertiary referral center. . Aytül Çorbacıoğlu, Halil Aslan, Serdar Aydın, Özgür Akbayır, Fırat Ersan, Verda Alpay, Gift Dağdeviren, Songül Kısacık. J Turkish-German Gynecol Assoc 2012; 13: 85-90 

10. Awareness and perceptions of Turkish women towards delivery methods. Ş Yıldız, SS Çaypınar, H Cengiz, H Dağdeviren, A Kanawati. J Clin Exp Invest www. jceionline. org Vol 5 (2)

 11. Successful management of a second-trimester post-abortion hemorrhage with the Bakri balloon tamponade. H Cengiz, H Dagdeviren, C Kaya, S Yildiz, M Ekin. Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol 42 (2), 2015 

12. Atypical HELLP Syndrome in a Pregnant Patient with Takayasu Arteritis and Subclavian to Axillary Artery Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft: A Case Report. H DAĞDEVİREN, H CENGİZ, SS ÇAYPINAR, C KAYA, AMMAR KANAWATİ. Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med 2014; 20: 163-165 

13. Relation of Preoperative Thrombocytosis between Tumor Stage and Grade in Patients with Endometrial Cancer. S Kaloglu, H Guraslan, Ali İsmet Tekirdag, H Dagdeviren, C Kaya. The Eurasian Journal of Medicine 46 (3), 164 

14. Resistant Urinary Retention After Cesarean Delivery: Case Report and Review of the Literature. H CENGİZ, E Murat, H DAĞDEVİREN, Ş YILDIZ, A GREEN. Clinical Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics Turkey 24 (1), 48-51

 15. Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes of Women with Preeclampsia and Eclampsia at a Tertiary Care Center. Gift Dağdeviren, Atilla Çankaya, Hüseyin Cengiz, Tuba Tombul, Ammar Kanawati, Sema Suzen Çaypınar, Murat Ekin. Haseki Medical Journal DOI: 10.4274 / haseki.2067 

16.Clinical and pathological investigation of adnexal masses in adolescents who underwent surgery in a tertiary center. H Dağdeviren, H Cengiz, A Kanawati, SS Çaypınar, M Ekin. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Investigations. 2015; 6 (2): 96-101 doi: 10.5799 / ahinjs.01.2015.02.0497 

17. Delayed and Misdiagnosed Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Cases in Two Sisters Which its Diagnose is Confirmed with Laparoscopic Gonedectomy K Doğan, H Güraslan, HF Baytekin, A Yeşil, H Dağdeviren MIDDLE BLACK SEA JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE 2 (1), 13-16

 18. Transvaginal Resection of Exposed Mesh After Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy: A Case Report. H Cengiz, M Ekin, H Dağdeviren, A Kanawati, Ç Helvacıoğlu Medical Bulletin of Haseki / Haseki Tip Bulletin 53 (3)

 3.Papers published in the proceedings book presented at national scientific meetings Reproductive Endocrinology and Intertility Academy 6th Gynecology Endoscopy Symposium and Workshop

 1. Successful Treatment of Broken Karman Cannula, a Rare Cause of Chronic Pelvic Pain with Hysteroscopy ""

 2. Genital Tuberculosis: Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery in Correct Diagnosis 

13. National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress 2015

 1. Measuring the knowledge level of women in the perimenopausal period about contraception and emergency contraception

 2.Acute myeloblastic leukemia diagnosed during pregnancy and presented with bleeding gums: a case report 

3. Paracetamol poisoning in pregnancy: a case report 

4. Papers presented in international scientific meetings and published in the proceeding book. X. Turkish German Gynecology Congress Titanic Deluxe Belek Hotel & Convention Center on April 30th and May 4th, 2014.

 1. Level of Knowledge Regarding Human Papilloma Virus and Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine among Patients in the Outpatient Clinics of a Tertiary Center " 

2. Accidental out-of-hospital deliveries: Experience of a tertiary center

 3. Hysteroscopic myomectomy: 4-year evaluation "

 4. Perinatal Depression Is a Public Health Problem: Perspectives from a Tertiary Center "

 5. Complete heart block during labor treated successfully by temporary pacemaker: A rare case 5th SEERSS 1st GynoOncoMIS and Robotic Surgery Congress 

1. Robotic myomectomy, cystectomy and pregnancy: Case report Video Presentation 2016 XI. . Turkish German Gynecology Congress http://www.tajev2016.org/Kabul_Edilen_Poster_Bildiri_Ozetler.pdf

 1.Posterior Vaginal Wall Cyst Masquerading as rectocele: A Diagnostic Dilemma

 2. A rare cause of urinary retantion in women: Fowler's syndrome 

3.Gestational Pemphigoid. A case report, International Pelviperineology Congress 2015 / Istanbul 1. Effects of urinary incontinence on women's sexual life

I was born in 1968 in Mersin Gülnar district.

After studying primary school in Konya Akşehir and secondary school in Anamur, I attended Kuleli Military High School between 1981-1985.

In 1985-1992, I had my university years at Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine. After completing assistant training at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, I became a gynecology and obstetrician in January 1997.

While working at Zübeyde Hanım Maternity Home between 1997-2000, I completed my military service at Erzurum Marshal Fevzi Çakmak Hospital.

Since 2000,  I am working as a specialist at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital.

Since 2000, I am serving in my practice at Mithatpaşa cad. 71/7. I have 2 sons born in 2000 and 2006.

Education and Experiences

2016 – today

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology – Gynecologic Oncologist / Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery

2014 - 2016

Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul

Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology – Gynecologic Oncologist / Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery

2012

Florida Hospital, Orlando, United States of America

Nov-Dec: Education and Certification in Robotic Surgery, Minimal Invasive Gynecology Unit & Fellowship Program, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

2011 - 2015

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Faculty Member as an Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology – Gynecologic Oncologist / Division of Gynecologic Oncology

2011

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2008 - 2013

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

PhD Degree in Molecular Medicine, DETAE (Institute of Experimental Medicine and Research), Department of Molecular Medicine

2004 - 2011

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Specialist and Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology – Gynecologic Oncology / Division of Gynecologic Oncology / Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2004 - 2007

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Subspecialist in Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology (Accepted as a subspecialty in 2011 in Turkey)

1998 - 2004

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Working and directing inpatient and outpatient clinics treating patients with all gynecologic and obstetric problems; EBCOG residency training accredited tertiary care center of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1997

University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK, Internship

Internship in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Unit

1995

University of Leeds, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK, Rotationer

Clinical Rotation in Paediatrics

1992 - 1998

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical School

Medical Doctor (MD), Practice of general medicine (English branch)

1985 - 1992

Istanbul American Robert College

High School Diploma, Excellent spoken and written English Integrative education classes covering basic and advanced science, mathematics and social studies

Op.Dr. Omer Ekin has many awards in clinical and experimental fields and has published articles in prestigious international journals. Ömer Ekin, completing his state service obligation in Ordu State Hospital, still continues plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries in  AYT Clinic in Ankara.

Experience

2019 - 2022 Medipol University

2010 Private Nisa Hospital

2008 - 2010 Kaman State Hospital

Education

2008

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

2002

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EDUCATION

1996 – 2000                        Junior High School and High School Education

                                               Kabataş Erkek High School, Istanbul 

2000 – 2006                        Medical Education (graduated with the degree of one of                                                  three highest ranked student)

                                               Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli 

2008 – 2013                        Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Education                                                Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Plastic,                                                              Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara

THESIS of GRADUATION 

December 2013                 “Ex Vivo Biomechanical Evaluation of Flexor Tendon                                                       Repair Using Barbed Suture Material: A Comparative                                                     Study”

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

01/07/2005 – 31/07/2005   Internship

                                                   Humboldt University, Helios Klinikum Emil von                                                                Behring, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                        Aesthetic Surgery, Berlin 

01/08/2005 – 30/09/2005    Internship

                                                    Humboldt University, Waldkrankenhaus, Berlin                                                                 

09/ 2008 – 10/2013                 Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery                                                                    Residency

                                                    Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Plastic,                                                               Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara 

01/04/2013 – 26/04/2013     Guest Doctor

                                                    Lacomed Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic                                                               Surgery Clinic, Berlin 

01/2014 – 10/ 2014                Consultant Surgeon

                                                   Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive                                                    and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Sinop

03/01/2016 – 06/01/2016    Consultant Surgeon in ISAPS-LEAP Volunteer Mission                                                     for Syrian Refugees

                                                    Al Maqassed Charity Hospital, Amman (Jordan)

28/09/2016 – 08/10/2016     Consultant Surgeon in International Humanitarian Aid                                                      Program

                                                     Namangan Children’s Hospital, Plastic Surgery                                                                Clinic, Ferghana Valley 

2014 – 2019                              Consultant Specialist

                                                    Health Sciences University, Cemil Tascioglu Training                                                     and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                       Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul 

09/ 2019                                     Title of Associate Professor in Plastic,                                                                                Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

                                                     Chair of the Higher Education Board, Ankara

2020 – 2022                               Head of Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                          Aesthetic Surgery

                                                    Health Sciences University, Cemil Tascioglu Training                                                     and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                       Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul 

2023- Attending                       

MEMBERSHIPS 

2013                                           Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                                   Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD)

2013                                           Reconstructive Microsurgery Association (RMCD)

2014                                           Association of Emergency Hand Surgery and                                                                     Microsurgery (ACELEMDER)

HONOR AND/OR AWARDS

12/11/2015 – 14/11/2015     Second Prize,

                                                  Turkish Society of Surgery, VIII. Surgical Research                                                         Congress, IV. Contest of Invention, Konya

                                                  Project name: “Therapeutic apparatus for ingrown                                                           toenail”

14/04/2016 – 16/04/2016  Second Prize

                                                 AAEF Surgical Forum in Breast Symposium,                                                                      Barcelona (Spain) 

                                                 Presentation name: “V.A.C.™ Therapy To Manage                                                            Extensive, Large, Potentially Lethal Degloving Injuries”

SCIENTIFIC ACHIVEMENTS

• - Published more than 40 articles in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• - Presented more than 61 presentations in international and national scientific meetings
• - Wrote more than 2 book chapters nationally and internationally.

Giorgio Giovannelli was born in Rome on 18 April 1971.

He obtained his scientific high school diploma in the 1988/1989 school year at the “San Giuseppe Calasanzio” Institute in Rome.

In the 1989/1990 academic year he enrolled in the degree course in Medicine and Surgery at the “La Sapienza” University of Rome.

On 22 March 1997 he obtained a degree in Medicine and Surgery discussing the experimental thesis in Plastic Surgery concerning the reconstruction of the breast entitled "Clinical and hemodynamic study on the phenomenon of autonomization in the myocutaneous flap of the rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) ”, speaker Prof. Nicolò Scuderi.

He obtained the qualification to practice as a Doctor-Surgeon in the first session relating to the 1997 academic year.

In the A.Y. 2000/2001, being the winner of the relevant competition based on qualifications and exams, he enrolled in the first year of the specialization school in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Catholic University of Rome directed by Prof. Eugenio Farallo.

He attended, as a medical resident, the Plastic Surgery department of the “A. University Hospital” until January 2006. Gemelli” in Rome, directed by the head physician Prof. Eugenio Farallo, participating in the activities of the clinic, department and operating room.

On 10 February 2006 he obtained his specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with top marks, discussing the thesis entitled "Losses of substance in the lower limb; reconstructive techniques and the role of the plastic surgeon”, speaker Prof. Eugenio Farallo.

The scientific activity took the form of participation in congresses of the specialty, both national and international, refresher courses, reports at congresses of the specialty and the drafting and publication of scientific works in national and international specialist journals.

The studies and research carried out have concerned practically all sectors of plastic surgery with particular attention to the development of new techniques for cosmetic surgery and for the surgical therapy of skin tumors.