Surgical Oncologist ·
Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
38 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English
Dr Ertugrul Gazioglu is a distinguished general surgeon working at the Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul, Turkey. He specialises in Breast Diseases and Breast Surgery and Breast cancer. He obtained his medical education from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He has previously also served at the Acibadem Maslak and Fulya Hospitals and the Milan European Institute of Oncology, Italy.
Dr Ertugrul has been a part of many articles written in renowned medical journals such as the Journal of Northern Clinics of Istanbul / Istanbul Northern Clinics Journal and the Journal of Clinical Turkey. He is also a part of many associations such as Turkish Surgical Association, Breast Science (Senology) Association, International Society of Surgery and the American Society of Breast Diseases (ASBD).
Listed below are some of the conditions that surgical neurologist Ertugrul Gazioglu treats:
Breast cancer surgery is performed to remove the specific area of cancer in the breasts. The surgeon removes cancer and healthy tissues all around it. You usually have to undergo radiotherapy for the breast after this kind of surgery.
There are around 200 different types of cancer and all these can cause different symptoms. The symptoms are often linked to some cancer types. The signs could also be general, including weight loss, fatigue, and unexplained pain. Although there may be different symptoms in different types of cancer, some general symptoms of cancer include:
The operating hours of Dr Ertugrul Gazioglu is 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday), The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Ertugrul Gazioglu performs for cancer treatment are given below
The doctor has performed a large number of successful procedures for cancer treatment, with a high success rate has received worldwide recognition for their patient-centric approach and holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. There are two types of cancer surgery - minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. In open surgery, a surgical oncologist makes a large incision, to remove the tumor and some of the adjacent healthy tissues. Minimally invasive surgery involves laser surgery, cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery.
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Dr Ertugrul has more than 34 years of experience as a general surgeon in Turkey.
He specialises in Breast Diseases and Breast Surgery and Breast cancer
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Dr Ertugrul is a part of the following associations â
Turkish Surgical Association
Breast Science (Senology) Association
International Society of Surgery
American Society of Breast Diseases (ASBD)
Balkan Medical Association
General surgeons are doctors who specialise in conducting surgery. Dr Ertugrul, in particular, is an expert at performing cancer surgery, in breast cancer surgery.
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The surgical oncologist is often the first among cancer specialists to see cancer patients. The primary doctor most commonly does a diagnosis, and in cases where this requires biopsy or surgery, the surgical oncologist is called. Surgical oncologists are doctors with experience in cancer surgery. Surgical oncologists choose to perform surgeries to find out the locations where cancer has spread. While treating cancer, a surgical oncologist might remove cancerous tumors and surrounding healthy tissues, and nearby lymph nodes. The surgical procedures used will vary depending on the aim of the surgery. Surgical oncologists might do minimally invasive procedures or open surgeries.
Some of the most common test performed for the diagnosis of cancer are:
A biopsy is a procedure in which a piece of tissue from your body is removed to analyze it in a laboratory. It is an effective way to diagnose cancer.
You should see a surgical oncologist in case your primary care doctor refers you to one. The doctor may also tell you to visit a surgical oncologist for the diagnosis of cancer. Some specialized general surgeons can also perform surgery on various types of cancer. Below are some situations when you need to see a surgical oncologist:
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Surgical procedures, radiation therapy, medications, and other treatments are used to treat cancer. Healing, reducing, or preventing the spread of cancer is the aim of cancer treatment.