Medical Park Goztepe Hospital – Turkey
About Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu
Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu is a Thoracic Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey, internationally trained and highly experienced in surgery of the chest, lungs, airway and oesophagus, including lung cancer surgery and lung transplantation. With more than three decades of practice and senior academic leadership, he is among Turkey's most established chest-surgery specialists.
- Over 30 years of experience in thoracic (chest) surgery
- International training at the Mayo Clinic (USA) and Royal Brompton Hospital (London)
- Former Lung Transplantation Programme Director at major Istanbul centres
- Expertise in lung cancer surgery, tracheal surgery and thoracoscopic (keyhole) procedures
- Senior academic (Professor) and head of thoracic surgery
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Graduation (Doctor of Medicine) — Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, 1985
- Specialisation in Thoracic Surgery — Yedikule Chest Surgery Centre, Istanbul, 1987
Fellowships & Special Training
- Mayo Clinic, USA — 1990
- Royal Brompton Hospital, London — research and specialist registrar, 1996–2001
Certifications & Accreditations
- Registered Thoracic Surgery (Chest Surgery) Specialist, Turkey
- Professor (Prof. Dr.), Thoracic Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Lung cancer (non-small cell and other thoracic malignancies)
- Tracheal (windpipe) disorders
- Oesophageal disease
- End-stage lung disease requiring transplantation
- Emphysema and bullous lung disease
- Pneumothorax and pleural disease
Sub-specialties
- Thoracic Oncology Surgery: Surgical treatment of lung and chest cancers, including metastasectomy and extended resections — a thoracic surgeon in Istanbul for patients seeking lung cancer surgery in Turkey.
- Lung Transplantation: Surgical programme leadership and experience in lung transplant.
- Airway & Tracheal Surgery: Complex tracheal and bronchial reconstruction.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Lung cancer resection (lobectomy, pneumonectomy)
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- Tracheal and bronchial surgery
- Bronchoscopy and virtual bronchial navigation
- Oesophageal surgery, metastasectomy and extended resections
List of Disease and Treatment for which Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Istinye University / Liv Hospital Bahcesehir, Istanbul, Turkey — Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Present
Past Affiliations
- Yedikule Thoracic Surgery Centre, Istanbul, Turkey — Assistant / Chief Assistant / Deputy Chief, 1987–2004
- Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK — Researcher / Specialist Registrar, 1996–2001
- Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases & Surgery Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Chief of Thoracic Surgery & Lung Transplantation Programme Director, 2005–2011
- Kartal-Kosuyolu High Specialisation Training & Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Training Officer & Lung Transplantation Programme Director, 2012–2015
Academic & Research Roles
- Professor and Head of Department, Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University (reported)
- Lung Transplantation Programme Director at multiple national centres
Key Achievements
- 30+ years in thoracic surgery with international training (Mayo Clinic, Royal Brompton)
- Led lung-transplantation programmes at major Istanbul hospitals
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Information not publicly available.
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Thoracic Society / thoracic surgery professional bodies (affiliation reported)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Kutlu CA, et al. "Elective pneumonectomy for non-small cell lung cancer: factors affecting early operative mortality and morbidity." (peer-reviewed; full citation details not publicly available)
- Numerous peer-reviewed publications in thoracic surgery and lung cancer; complete bibliographic list not publicly available.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Surgical management of lung cancer
- Lung transplantation
- Tracheal and airway surgery
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Thoracic Surgery Consultation | ₹2,000 – ₹8,000 | $25 – $95 |
| Diagnostic Bronchoscopy | ₹15,000 – ₹60,000 | $180 – $720 |
| Lung Cancer Surgery (Lobectomy / Pneumonectomy) | ₹6,00,000 – ₹14,00,000 | $7,200 – $17,000 |
| Thoracoscopic (VATS) Surgery | ₹5,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 | $6,000 – $14,500 |
| Lung Transplant (indicative, highly variable) | ₹40,00,000+ | $48,000+ |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu use in Thoracic Surgery treatment?
Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu uses advanced thoracic surgical techniques including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), tracheal and bronchial reconstruction, virtual bronchial navigation and lung-transplant surgery. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available to international patients through Cancer Rounds.
2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu specialize in treating?
Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu specialises in lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies, tracheal and airway disorders, oesophageal disease, emphysema, pneumothorax and end-stage lung disease requiring transplantation. International patients seek his expert lung cancer surgery and thoracic care in Istanbul, Turkey.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu offer second opinions for Thoracic Surgery cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Thoracic Surgery specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.
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