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Prof. Dr. Orhan Acaoğlu

Prof. Dr. Orhan Ağcaoğlu

BRIEF INFORMATION:
  • Graduation: 2008
  • at the Faculty of Medicine - Yeditepe University
Specialist:
surgeon

CV and professional development

Prof. Dr. Orhan Ajaoglu is a general surgery specialist with many years of experience in the treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland diseases, as well as benign and malignant breast diseases. He practices at Koç University Hospital in Istanbul and applies modern laparoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Education and qualifications
  • 2002-2008 – Faculty of Medicine, Yeditepe University, graduating with honors.
  • 2008-2014 - Specialization in general surgery, Istanbul University - Faculty of Medicine.
  • 2011-2012 – Research Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, USA.
  • 2016 – Training in oncoplastic breast surgery, University of Helsinki, Finland.
  • 2018 – Robotic surgery training, Korea University Anam Hospital, South Korea.
  • 2018 – Training in onchoplastic surgery, Seoul National University, South Korea.
  • 2018-2024 – PhD in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Koç University.
  • 2019 – European Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery (ESES), Oxford University – Churchill Cancer Centre, United Kingdom.
  • 2019 – European Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery (ESES), Martin Luther University Halle, Germany.
  • 2019 – European Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery (ESES), A. Gemelli University Hospital Foundation, Italy.
  • 2019 – Minimally invasive surgery training, Oxford Hernia Centre, United Kingdom.
  • 2019 – Training in robotic and endoscopic endocrine surgery, Yonsei University Gangnam Hospital, South Korea.
  • 2020 - Training in robotic hernia surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Hospital, Belgium.
  • 2025 – Specialized training in advanced thyroid cancer surgery, ITO Hospital, Japan.
  • Holds a qualification in healthcare institution management.
  • Fellow of the European Board of Endocrine Surgery (FEBS).
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Professional experience
  • 2026 to date - Professor of General Surgery and specialist in endocrine surgery and breast surgery, American Hospital, Istanbul.
  • 2016 to present - Professor of General Surgery and specialist in endocrine surgery and breast surgery, University Hospital Koch, Istanbul.
  • 2014-2016 – General Surgeon, Iğdır State Hospital, Turkey.

Memberships and publications

  • European Society of Endocrine Surgeons (ESES)
  • Examiner for the European Board of Endocrine Surgery

Clinical areas of interest

MAJOR MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Endocrine surgery
  • Thyroid diseases
  • Parathyroid gland disorders
  • Diseases of the adrenal glands
  • Breast Surgery
  • Oncoplastic surgery
  • Hernia treatment
Diseases treated
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid nodules and cysts
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Graves' disease
  • Parathyroid gland disorders
  • Adrenal gland tumors
  • Benign breast conditions
  • Breast cancer
  • Inguinal, umbilical, and ventral hernias
Operations and Procedures
  • Total and partial thyroidectomy
  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer
  • Breast removal surgery (mastectomy)
  • Sentinel biopsy
  • Oncoplastic surgery and breast reconstruction

During thyroid surgeries, Prof. Dr. Orhan Ağaoğlu uses intraoperative nerve monitoring and fluorescent navigation, which support more precise and safer surgical treatment.

Additional information

Prof. Dr. Orhan Ağaoglu is the author and co-author of numerous scientific publications in international medical journals. He actively participates in scientific congresses and training programs in the fields of endocrine surgery, breast surgery, and minimally invasive surgery.

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