Dr. Kayhan Turan

Overview of Dr. Kayhan Turan

A leading name in the field of orthopedic surgery, Dr. Kayhan Turan is skilled in performing a range of robotic orthopedic procedures. He is well-trained in minimally invasive and advanced orthopedic surgeries. In 2016, he became the first person to perform robotic total knee replacement surgery, and also robotic total knee replacement surgery in 2018 in Bursa in Turkey. Dr. Turan has completed his medical education at respected medical institutes in Turkey. He also ventured abroad for his observerships to gain additional knowledge and skills in orthopedic surgery. He completed his undergraduate in 1996 from Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Turan also worked with revered orthopedic surgeons at the Northwestern University School of Medicine’s Sports Orthopedic Clinic in the US to learn about shoulder arthroscopy, and foot and ankle surgery. He also received training in complex knee arthroscopy surgeries from the reputed orthopedic surgeon Jakob Grevenstein at his clinic in Mainz, Germany. At present, he is the medical director of Robotic Orthopedic Surgery Center and Turan and Turan Bone Muscle Joint Health Center. Additionally, he also serves as the President of the Orthopedic Robotic Surgery Association. His areas of expertise include robotic knee and hip replacement surgeries, joint prosthesis surgery, regenerative orthopedics, and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Turan is trained in the latest technologies for orthopedic surgery such as the kinematic approach of knee replacement surgery, Journey II Knee Prosthesis System, and Robotic Joint replacement systems.

Contribution to medical science by Dr. Kayhan Turan

Dr. Kayhan Turan is well-known in the medical fraternity for performing highly effective orthopedic surgeries. Some of his contributions include:

• Dr. Turan has started several training programs for orthopedic surgeons. Here, he has successfully mentored dozens of orthopedic surgeons from both Turkey and abroad in procedures such as robotic knee replacement.
• Dr. Turan is actively involved in clinical research projects focused on orthopedic surgeries. This has led to several publications in reputed journals. Some of these include:
  1. Turan K, Camurcu Y, Kezer M, Uysal Y, Kizilay YO, Temiz A. Preliminary outcomes of kinematically aligned robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty with patient-specific cartilage thickness measurement. J Robot Surg. 2023 Jun;17(3):979-985.
  2. Ongün P, Seyhan Ak E, Kırtıl İ, Kızılay YO, Turan K. Comparison of postoperative pain, anxiety, and sleep quality in robotic-assisted and manual total knee replacement surgery. J Robot Surg. 2023 Apr 22.
  3. Senel C, Kizilay YO, Turan K, Ongun S, Tuzel E. Does total knee arthroplasty affect overactive bladder symptoms in female patients? Int Urogynecol J. 2022 Apr;33(4):939-945.
  4. Turan K, Kara GK, Camurcu Y, Kizilay YO, Uysal Y, Sahin E, Aydinli U. Cervical and thoracic/lumbar motion and muscle strength in surgically treated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2022;35(6):1337-1343.

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Dr. Kayhan Turan

Patients suffering from orthopedic issues such as joint pain and stiffness can find it difficult to travel and visit a doctor. But, with teleconsultation, patients can avail expert advice without any inconvenience. Some of the reasons why you should consult with Dr. Kayhan Turan are as follows:

• Dr. Turan is an experienced and well-trained orthopedic surgeon. He is trained in all the recent orthopedic technologies and ensures the fast recovery of his patients after the surgery.
• Dr. Turan is fluent in Turkish and English. Thus, he can attend to both Turkish and International patients.
• Dr. Turan is trained internationally. He delivers high-quality care as per international standards.
• Dr. Turan realizes the impact of an orthopedic condition on the patient’s well-being. Thus, he prioritizes patient-centered care and molds his treatment plan according to the patient’s wishes and preferences.
• Since surgery can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for many patients, Dr. Turan addresses all the concerns of his patients so that they can proceed with their treatments peacefully.
• Dr. Turan has excellent time and people management skills. He is disciplined and will be present at the decided time for his online consultations.
• Dr. Turan has years of training in accurately judging his patient’s conditions and providing timely treatments.
• Dr. Turan explains the risks and benefits of the surgery so that patients make an informed choice.

Qualification

• MD

Past Experiences

• Turan and Turan Health Group
• TT Orthopedics Academy
• Robotic Orthopedics Surgery Center