Prof. Dr. Polat Dursun

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey, 2000
• Specialization in Obstetrics & Gynaecology — Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ankara, Turkey, 2000–2004
• Subspecialty in Gynaecologic Oncology — Turkey

Fellowships & Special Training

• Fellowship in Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy and Radical Hysterectomy — Centre Oscar Lambret Cancer Center, Lille, France (under Dr. Eric LeBlanc)
• European Gynaecologic Oncologist Diploma — European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO)
• Associate Professor (Doçent) and full Professor (Profesör) academic titles

Certifications & Accreditations

• Turkish Medical Council Registration
• Founder & Turkey Representative — European Network of Gynaecological Oncology (ENYGO)
• European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) — Member
• Turkish Society of Gynaecologic Oncology — Member

Major Conditions Treated

• Cervical Cancer (Pre-invasive & Invasive)
• Ovarian Cancer
• Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer
• Uterine Sarcoma
• Vulvar & Vaginal Cancer
• Female Infertility
• Adnexal Masses (Including in Pregnancy)
• Placenta Accreta Spectrum
• Endometriosis & Fibroids
• Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Sub-specialties

• Gynaecologic Oncology Surgery: ESGO-certified European Gynaecologic Oncologist with expertise in radical hysterectomy and laparoscopic lymphadenectomy — a flagship strength for the best Gynaecologic Oncology doctor India and Turkey patients seek.
• Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS): Pioneer in adnexal mass treatment using SILS port and straight non-articulating laparoscopic instruments.
• Placenta Accreta & High-Risk Obstetrics: Originator of "Polat's technique" — intraoperative temporary internal iliac arterial occlusion for severe placenta accreta spectrum.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy (Cervical Cancer)
• Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy
• Cytoreductive Surgery for Ovarian Cancer
• Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)
• CIN Therapy & LEEP / Conisation
• Hysteroscopic Polypectomy & Septum Resection
• Polat's Technique (Internal Iliac Arterial Occlusion for Placenta Accreta)
• Laparoscopic Myomectomy & Cystectomy

Current Affiliation

• Polat Dursun Clinic, Gynaecologic Oncology, Ankara — Founder & Senior Consultant, Present
• Başkent University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ankara — Associate Professor / Professor

Past Affiliations

• Acıbadem Hospitals Group — Senior Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
• Centre Oscar Lambret Cancer Center, Lille, France — Visiting Fellow (under Dr. Eric LeBlanc)
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ankara — Resident, 2000–2004

Academic & Research Roles

• Associate Professor / Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Başkent University
• Founder, European Network of Gynaecological Oncology (ENYGO)
• Editorial Board, Aegean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 198 published research articles with 2,600+ citations

Key Achievements

• 24+ years of clinical and academic experience
• JCI-International "Outstanding Young Person of Turkey" — 1st place, Medical Innovation and Research
• European Gynaecologic Oncologist Diploma (ESGO)
• Originator of "Polat's technique" for placenta accreta spectrum management
• 198 peer-reviewed publications with 2,600+ research citations

National & International Awards

• JCI-International (Junior Chamber International) Outstanding Young Person of Turkey — 1st place, Medical Innovation and Research
• European Gynaecologic Oncologist Diploma — European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO)

Professional Memberships

• European Network of Gynaecological Oncology (ENYGO) — Founder & Turkey Representative
• European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO)
• Turkish Society of Gynaecologic Oncology
• Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Published Papers (Selected)

• Dursun P, Tezcaner T, Zeyneloğlu HB, Alyazıcı I, Haberal A, Ayhan A. "Adnexal Masses Treated Using a Combination of the SILS Port and Noncurved Straight Laparoscopic Instruments: Turkish Experience and Review of the Literature." Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2013.
• Dursun P, et al. "Intraoperative temporary internal iliac arterial occlusion (Polat's technique) for severe placenta accreta spectrum: A description of the technique and outcomes in 61 patients." Retrospective study, 2018–2022.
• Dursun P, et al. "Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy: Başkent University Experience." Jun 2011.
• Dursun P, Gültekin M, Başaran M, Aydıngöz U, Ayhan A. "Bilateral bone metastasis in endometrial adenocarcinoma." Lancet Oncol. 2003 Sep;4(9):547.
• Dursun P, et al. "Knowledge, preventive behaviors and risk perception of the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Turkish health care workers."

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Laparoscopic and minimally invasive gynaecologic oncology
• Placenta accreta spectrum and complex obstetric haemorrhage
• Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS)
• Cervical and endometrial cancer outcomes

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