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Dr. Prof. Cagatay Saim Tezel

Dr. Prof. Cagatay Saim Tezel

Thoracic Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

21 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Turkish

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Specialises in:

Lung CancerBronchiectasisMediastinal DiseasesThymus DisordersThymoma

About Dr. Prof. Cagatay Saim Tezel

  • Considered one of the leading experts in the field, Professor ?ağatay Tezel is an eminent thoracic surgeon who focuses on diagnosis and surgical management of all forms of lung disease, pleura, the mediastinum, chest wall, esophagus, and all thoracic organs.
  • At present, Prof. ?ağatay Tezel serves as a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the Medical Center and has extensive clinical and academic education (over 20 years).
  • A well-known expert in minimally invasive thoracic procedures such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic thoracic surgery, and treating both benign and malignant thoracic diseases with many other types of therapy.
  • His research and contributions to medical education, as well as his superior contribution to thoracic surgery, have established Prof. ?ağatay Tezel as a widely respected member of the field.

Conditions treated by Prof. Dr. Cagatay Saim TEZEL

  • Lung Cancer
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Mediastinal Diseases
  • Thymus Disorders
  • Thymoma
  • Pleural Diseases
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pleural Tumors
  • Chest Wall Diseases
  • Chest Wall Tumors
  • Chest Wall Deformities
  • Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating of Hands and Armpits)
  • Lung Cystic Diseases
  • Pulmonary Nodules
  • Benign and Malignant Lung Tumors
  • Pneumothorax
  • Thoracic Trauma
  • Esophageal Disorders Requiring Thoracic Surgery
  • Metastatic Lung Tumors
  • Complex Thoracic Surgical Conditions

Area of Interest

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Lung Cancer Surgery
  • Post-Chemoradiotherapy Surgery
  • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
  • Robotic Thoracic Surgery
  • Pleural Cancer Surgery
  • Thymectomy
  • Chest Wall Reconstruction Surgery
  • Chest Wall Deformity Correction
  • Sympathectomy Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Thoracic Procedures
  • Thoracic Oncology
  • Advanced Lung Resection Techniques

Qualification

  • Medical Doctor, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Türkiye (1993–1999)
  • Thoracic Surgery Residency Training, Heybeliada Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2000-2005)

Work Experiences

  • Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2025)
  • Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Haliç University Faculty of Medicine (2021-2025)
  • Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Training Supervisor (2020-2021)
  • Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Süreyyapaşa Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2013-2020)
  • Thoracic Surgery Specialist, Süreyyapaşa Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013)
  • Thoracic Surgery Speciality Training, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2006-2007)

Certifications (6)

  • Thoracic Surgery Speciality Certification
  • Advanced Training in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
  • Specialised Training in Robotic Thoracic Surgery
  • International Clinical Observership, Royal Brompton Hospital Thoracic Surgery Clinic, London (2002)
  • International Clinical Observership, Leicester University Thoracic Surgery Clinics, United Kingdom (2002)
  • Participation in numerous national and international thoracic surgery courses, workshops, and conferences

Memberships (7)

  • Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society
  • European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
  • Turkish Thoracic Society
  • Respiratory Research Association of Turkey
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • Lung Cancer Association
  • European Respiratory Society (ERS)

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Procedures Performed

Lung Cancer Treatment
Thymectomy

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FAQ's Related to Thoracic Surgeon

A Thoracic Surgeon specialises in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, esophagus, chest wall, and other organs within the chest cavity.

VATS is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a small camera and specialised instruments to perform thoracic procedures through small incisions, resulting in faster recovery and reduced postoperative pain.

Robotic thoracic surgery is an advanced, minimally invasive technique that enables surgeons to perform highly precise procedures with robotic-assisted technology, improving surgical accuracy and patient outcomes.

Lung cancer surgery may be recommended when the tumor is localised and can be safely removed, often as part of a multidisciplinary treatment approach that may include chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

A thymectomy is the surgical removal of the thymus gland, commonly performed for thymomas, myasthenia gravis, and other thymic disorders.

Sympathectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), particularly of the hands and armpits, by interrupting specific sympathetic nerves.

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