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Dr. Kazim Yigitkanli

Dr. Kazim Yigitkanli

Neurosurgeon ·
, Bursa, Turkey

18 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Kazim Yigitkanli

Conditions Treated by Dr. Kazim Yigitkanli

A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and spine. Neurosurgeons offer non-operative as well as surgical treatment to patients. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Kazim Yigitkanli treats:

  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • High Intracranial Pressure
  • Disc Disease
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Dementia
  • Spinal Tumor
  • Disc Herniation
  • Chronic Depression
  • Brain Infection
  • Traumatic Head Injury
  • Vertebral Tumors
  • Achondroplasia
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Brain Abscess
  • Tourette's Syndrome
  • Glioma
  • Stroke
  • Brain Tumor
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Epilepsy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Dystonia
  • Fractured Vertebra
  • Paget'S Disease
  • Spinal Arthritis
  • Disc Dessication
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Vertebral Osteoporosis
  • Csf Obstruction
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Meningioma
  • Vertebral Compression Fractures
  • Disc Degeneration
  • Astrocytoma
  • Tremors
  • Ependymomas
  • Brain Cancers
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Meningiomas
  • Congenital Spine Disorders
  • Vertebral Hemangioma
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Disc Pain
  • Aneurysm
  • Scoliosis
  • Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
  • Slip Disc
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Arteriovenous Malformation
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Herniated Disc
  • Disc Bulge
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Kazim Yigitkanli

Neurological conditions produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. You should never ignore any such symptoms because these may lead to severe results if left unaddressed. Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below.

  • Memory problems
  • “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Unusually large head size
  • Rapidly increasing head circumference
  • Prominent scalp veins
  • Fatigue
  • Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
  • restricting range of motion
  • Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
  • Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
  • Seizures
  • Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
  • Drowsiness
  • Sleep problems
  • Stiffness in the low back area
  • Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
  • Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
  • Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
  • Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest

Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.

Operating Hours of Dr. Kazim Yigitkanli

Doctor Kazim Yigitkanli is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Kazim Yigitkanli

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Kazim Yigitkanli perform are given below::

  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Craniotomy
  • Brain Tumour Treatment

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.

Qualification

  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine Diskapi Education and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery Residency Program

Work Experiences

  • Polatli State Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic,
  • Ankara Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (2007-2009) Yale University, School of Medicine, New Haven, Department of Neurosurgery, Lecturer (2009-2011)
  • Polatli State Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic, Ankara, Lecturer (2011-2013)

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Kazim Yigitkanli is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Bursa, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Kazim Yigitkanli is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 14 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatment for the conditions of the brain and spine. They are considered some of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine and are involved in consulting with other doctors about various cases. Neurosurgeons treat people with a range of neurological issues, such as lower back pain, brain tumor, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral nervous system disorders. Neurosurgeons are regarded as highly trained specialists who perform some of the most critical surgeries on the brain and spine. The nervous system being the most complicated part of the body needs great precision and accuracy while performing surgery. Neurosurgeons also may also consult other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery.

You have to undergo one or more diagnostic tests before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon. The result of the tests will help the doctor determine the root cause of the disease and plan the treatment accordingly. A neurological examination is the assessment of motor responses and sensory neuron and includes the following:

  • Spinal MRI
  • Myelogram
  • Physical Exam
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Spinal X-ray
  • Neurological exam
  • Nerve conduction velocity studies/electromyography
  • CT Brain
  • MRI Brain
  • Blood Tests

For the diagnosis of neurological conditions, you need to have one or more of the following tests::

  1. Cerebral Angiogram
  2. CT Myelogram
  3. CT Scans
  4. Lumbar Puncture
  5. MRI Scans
  6. X-ray Imaging
  7. Electroencephalogram
  8. Electromyogram
  9. Spinal tap CT

Here are some of the top signs that suggest you should consult a neurosurgeon:

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

Dealing with the entire nervous system, neurosurgeons treat all the parts of the body that are affected by nerve issues. They do complex surgeries on the brain. Before starting treatment, they diagnose patients' symptoms and design minimally invasive treatment plans.

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