Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu

Medical Oncologist

Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu

Associate Professor

30+ years of experience
Graduation
Medical Park Goztepe Hospital - Turkey

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Cemal Asim Kutlu

    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

    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

    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

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