Prof. Aslan Güzel, M.D.
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Education and Expertise
- 1986 – 1992 – Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Medicine
- 1995 – 2001 – SSK Ankara Training and Research Hospital – Specialty in Medicine
- 2001 – 2009 – Dicle University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship in Medicine
- 2009 – 2013 – Clinic Chief – Clinical Education and Administrative Supervisor: Ministry of Health, Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic, Clinical Medicine
- 2013 – 2018 – Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Professorship in Medicine
Diseases
Lumbar disc herniation
Micro-surgery of lumbar and cervical disc herniation
Brain hemorrhages
Cervical disc herniation
Congenital and childhood brain and spinal cord diseases
Gamma Knife
Hydrocephalus
Degenerative diseases of the spinal system
Trauma surgery
Experience
Copenhagen Rigshospitalet University Hospital, Clinical Observer (October–November 1997)
Hannover Krankenhaus Nordstadt Hospital and Hannover Medical Faculty, Clinical Observer (January–February 2000)
University of Arkansas Medical Faculty, Clinical Observer (July–September 2002)
Ankara University Medical Faculty, Neurosurgery Clinics, Observer (April–July 2003)
Freiburg University Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Clinic (Supported by TÜBİTAK and DFG Scholarship), Clinical Observer and Researcher (October 2005–September 2006)
Belleria Hospital, Bologna, Italy (Dr. Giorgio Grank, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Center), Clinical Observer (April 7–17, 2009)
Ministry of Health, Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic: Clinic Chief (January 2012 – May 2013)
Ministry of Health, Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic – Clinical Education and Administrative Supervisor (2009–2013)
Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep Medicalpoint Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Faculty Member (December 2014 – 2018)
Professional Memberships
Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Neurosurgery Society
Turkish Spine Society
National Trauma Society
Neuro-Oncology Society
Research Publications
Specialization Thesis Title:
- “Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography Findings in Supratentorial Masses Compressing the Basal Arteries of the Brain,” 2001, Ankara
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Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals: 68
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Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals: 35
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Papers presented and published in proceedings of international scientific meetings: 13
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Papers presented and published in proceedings of national scientific meetings: 95
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Attended professional courses: 22
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Citations to scientific publications: 763
Supervised Master’s Theses:
“Histopathological Examination of Leptomeninges Following Intrathecal Inflammation in Rats,” Research Assistant Dr. Gökhan Aktaş, Diyarbakır, 2005.
Roles in Projects:
“Histological examination of meninges in brain and spinal cord of rats, creation of spinal and cerebral infection models,” Dicle University Research Project, DÜAKP Project No: 05-TF-16, Project Lead (Project completed; Article No. A24 in CV and publication list was produced within this project).
“Comparison of stereotactic surgery with open surgical methods in diagnosis and treatment of deep-seated brain lesions (abscess, tumor, hematoma, atypical cyst) in terms of length of hospital stay, diagnostic accuracy, cost, morbidity, and mortality,” Dicle University Research Project, DÜAKP Project No: 03-TF-01, Project Lead (Project completed).
“Combined use of neuroendoscopy, transsellar Doppler, and intraoperative ultrasonography in transsphenoidal surgery,” DÜAKP Project No: 06-TF-05, Researcher, 2006.
Courses and Certifications:
Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery Course, Course Director: Dr. Mustafa Berker, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Red Amphitheater Sıhhiye, Ankara, October 26, 2007.
2nd Istanbul Microsurgery Course, Hands-on White Matter Dissection and Live Surgery, Yeditepe University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, December 5–9, 2011.
Fully Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery Course, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, December 2–3, 2011.
5th International Workshop on Neurosurgical Endoscopy, Acıbadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, September 16–17, 2011.
Microsurgery Course, June, Yeditepe University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, June 22–24, 2012.
15th International Neuroendoscopy Training Course for Neurosurgeons and Neurosurgical Nurses, Ghent, Belgium, May 9–12, 2010.
Fully Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery Course, Istanbul University, Istanbul, December 2–3, 2011.
Course in Microscopic and Endoscopic Approaches to the Skull Base, IRCAD, University of Strasbourg, France, June 15–17, 2011.
Course in Microsurgery, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, June 22–24, 2012.
3rd Istanbul Microsurgery Course, Hands-on White Matter Dissection and Live Surgery, Yeditepe University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, June 25–30, 2012.
Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Cranial Base and Pituitary Fossa, September 26–29, 2012.
12th II. Selçuk University Skull Base Surgery: Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery Course, Konya, Turkey, November 7–10, 2012.
Approach to Pituitary Adenomas and 3D Anatomical Presentation Meeting, Case Presentation, Guzel A., Director: Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç, Samsun, April 6, 2013.
II. Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery Symposium, Course Director: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan, Kocaeli, May 4, 2013.
IV. Istanbul Microsurgery Course (Part II), Course Director: Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe, Hands-on White Matter Dissection & Live Surgery in 3D, Istanbul, June 17–22, 2013.
Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Summer School II. Course, Course Director: Prof. Dr. Ali Arslantaş, Manisa, June 27, 2013.
Case Discussions in Spine Surgery, Course Director: Prof. Dr. Ali Arslantaş, Çeşme, Izmir, September 26, 2013.
Endoscopic Neuro and Spine Surgery (Module I-2), Saarland University Medical Center, Course Director: Prof. Dr. J. Oertel, Homburg-Saar, Germany, September 25–27, 2013.
Skull Base Cadaver Dissection Course, Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Course Directors: Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç, Asst. Prof. Dr. Akın Akakın, BAU Faculty of Medicine, Göztepe, Istanbul, May 30 – June 1, 2014.
Trainer Training and Orientation Course, Şirehanı, Course Director: Dr. Serdar Gürel, Gaziantep, June 26, 2014.
Spinal Surgery Training Program, 5th Term 1st Module, Şirehanı, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group, Gaziantep, June 27–29, 2014.
Annual Meeting, “A Question of Balance,” Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, USA, October 18–22, 2014.
Selected Lectures, Presentations, and Session Chairmanships:
Güzel A., “Use of Microscope in Surgery, Suturing Techniques, Silicone Tube Anastomosis, Artery and Nerve Dissection,” Dicle University Prof. Dr. Sabahattin Payzın Health Sciences Research and Application Center I. Microsurgery Course (Instructor), Diyarbakır, April 27, 2005.
Güzel A., “Upper Extremity Entrapment Neuropathies,” Session 55 Morning Seminar 2, Session Chair: Yusuf Tüzün, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, 19th Scientific Congress, Antalya, May 27–31, 2005.
Güzel A., “Importance of Stereotactic Biopsy in Definitive Diagnosis,” Session Chair: Ali Zırh, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group Symposium, Çukurova University Campus Balcalı, Adana, November 23, 2007.
Güzel A., “Pathogenesis of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy,” Session Chair: Abdülvahap Gök, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group, Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Panel, Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, December 15, 2007.
Güzel A., “Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Hemifacial Spasm,” Morning Seminars, Session Chair: Kaya Kılıç, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, 22nd Scientific Congress, Antalya, April 18–22, 2008.
Güzel A., Tourette Syndrome, Panels, Surgical Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Session Chair: Bülent Boyar, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, 24th Scientific Congress, Antalya, May 14–18, 2010.
Güzel A., “Patient Selection and Surgical Indications in Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia,” Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group, Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia Panel, Antakya, December 25, 2010.
Güzel A., “Current Approaches in Diagnosis and Treatment of Intracranial Arachnoid Cysts,” Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Diyarbakır, April 6, 2011.
Güzel A., “Anatomy of the Cavernous Sinus,” Panel 8: Session Chair: Naci Balak, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, 26th Scientific Congress, Antalya, April 22–26, 2011.
Güzel A., “Arachnoid Cysts: Development, Diagnosis and Treatment,” Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Sivas, May 11, 2011.
Güzel A., “Shunt Complications,” Morning Seminars-I, Session Chairs: Adnan Ceviz, Süleyman Baykal, Neurosurgery Society 7th Scientific Congress, Çeşme/Izmir, September 23, 2011.
Güzel A., “Adjacent Segment Degeneration after Fusion,” 1st Session, Session Chair: Ali Arslantaş, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group, Problems after Fusion Panel, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Mersin, May 19, 2012.
Güzel A., Approach to Pituitary Adenomas and 3D Anatomical Presentation Meeting, Case Presentation, Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç, Medical Park Hospital, Samsun, April 6, 2013.
Güzel A., Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy, Case Presentation, “Case Discussions in Spine Surgery,” Session 55 Morning Seminar 2, Session Chair: Erkan Kaptanoğlu, Çeşme, Izmir, September 26, 2013.
Intraoperative MR and Advanced MR Radiology, IV. Session Chair, Güzel A., BAU Faculty of Medicine Basic Medical Sciences Conference Hall, Istanbul, November 30, 2013.
Neurooncology Oral Presentation Reports, (Session Chairs) Güzel A., Yılmaz C., Turkish Neurosurgical Society 28th Scientific Congress, Beldibi, Antalya, April 4–8, 2014.
Güzel A., Thoracolumbar Fracture, Case Presentation, Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma Workshop (Session Chairs: Özyurt E., Ceviz A.), Neurosurgery Society, Spring Symposium, Dicle University, Diyarbakır, April 18–19.
Güzel A., Congenital Spinal Anomalies: Spina Bifida, Spinal Surgery Training Program, 5th Term 1st Module, Şirehanı, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group, Gaziantep, June 27–29, 2014.
Güzel A., Spinal Tumors Session, Case Presentations, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group Symposium, Çeşme Congress Center, Izmir, September 25–28, 2014.
Güzel A., Skull Base Surgery Course, Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Göztepe, Istanbul, May 30 – June 1, 2014.
Güzel A., ASNO 11th Meeting of the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology, Hilton Convention Center, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11–14, 2014.
Güzel A., Rare Cerebral Metastases, Neurosurgery Society 10th Scientific Congress, Çeşme Ilıca, Izmir, October 25–28, 2014.
Güzel A., “Rare Brain Metastases and Case Examples” (Secretariat, Speaker, Session Chair), Current Approaches in Neurosurgery Meeting, Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital, Gaziantep, December 26, 2014.
Güzel A., TNDer Surgical Neuroanatomy and Neurovascular Training Group Joint Symposium, Pineal Region Neuroanatomy and Surgery, Arteriovenous Malformations, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, İbni Sina Hospital Hasan Ali Yücel Hall, Ankara, December 26–27, 2015.
Güzel A., Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, İbni Sina Hasan Ali Yücel Hall, Ankara, December 27, 2015.
Güzel A., TND 2016 Attend the 84th AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, USA, April 30 – May 4, 2016.
Güzel A., Visiting Surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA, Ossama Al-Mefty, MD, May 5–13, 2016.
Güzel A., 12th Neurosurgery Congress, Percutaneous Disc Interventions, Speaker, Liberty Hotels Lykia, Fethiye, October 13–16, 2016.
Güzel A., TND SPSCG Teaching and Training Group Winter Meeting 2017, “Speaker” (Cervical Prosthesis Dislocation: Case Presentation), February 25, Kayseri 2017.
Güzel A., International Spinal Osteotomy Meeting, February 10, Koç University, Istanbul Topkapi, 2018.
Güzel A., Turkish Spine Society “Thoracolumbar Instrumentation Problems and Solutions Symposium,” Medicalpark Hospital / Gaziantep, March 24, 2018.
Güzel A., Turkish Neurosurgical Society “MCA Aneurysms Video Presentation” Session Chair, (2 Case Presentations), April 20–24, Susesi Congress Center/Antalya, 2018.
Awards
- Second Prize, Kent and Health Symposium with International Participation, Oral Presentation, 2006
