Prof. Dr. ALİ AKTEKİN

General Surgery

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
ALİ AKTEKİN

Birthplace

MALATYA

Languages

ENGLISH

Medical Areas of Interest

  • Surgical treatment of endocrine tumors of the pancreas
  • Surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer
  • Surgical treatment of gastric cancer
  • Surgical treatment of small bowel cancer
  • Surgical treatment of malignant liver diseases
  • Surgical treatment of benign and malignant diseases causing biliary obstruction
  • Surgical treatment of colon and rectal diseases and cancers
  • Surgical treatment of breast masses and breast cancer; oncoplastic breast surgery
  • Surgical treatment of thyroid cancer; neck and lymph node dissection for thyroid cancer
  • Surgical treatment of thyroid diseases, goiter, and toxic goiter
  • Surgical treatment of parathyroid diseases
  • Surgical treatment of hepatic hydatid disease
  • Laparoscopic surgical treatment of obesity
  • Laparoscopic surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Open and laparoscopic surgical treatment of inguinal hernias
  • Surgical treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, and pilonidal disease
  • Proctological surgeries

Highlights

Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD was born in Malatya in 1971, where he completed his primary and secondary education. He graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and began his residency training in General Surgery at the Ministry of Health Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital that same year. In 2002, he completed his residency at the same institution with a study titled “Evaluation of the Systemic Effects and Liver Damage Associated with Experimentally Induced Abdominal Compartment Syndrome and Peritonitis in Rats.” He subsequently continued working at the same institution as a clinical educator. In 2015, he successfully passed the written and oral proficiency examinations organized by the Turkish Surgical Association and attained the academic rank of Associate Professor.

Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD worked in the Department of General Surgery at the Ministry of Health Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital until 2020. During this period, he also provided support as a consultant General Surgery Specialist and performed surgeries at the University of Health Sciences Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital and Zeynep Kamil Gynecology and Obstetrics Hospital. During the same period, he held several additional positions at the University of Health Sciences / Ministry of Health Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, including serving at the Obesity Patient School Training Center (2015–2020), serving as a member of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee (2018–2020), and working as a General Surgery training supervisor.

In 2020, Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD was appointed Professor in the Department of General Surgery within the Division of Surgical Medical Sciences at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, a position he held until 2024. From 2021 to 2023, he served as Head of the Department of General Surgery. During this period, he worked in the Department of General Surgery at Giresun University / Ministry of Health Prof. Dr. İlhan Özdemir State Hospital (2020–2021) and Giresun University / Ministry of Health Giresun Training and Research Hospital (2021–2024).

From 2024 to 2025, Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD served as Education Coordinator for the Department of General Surgery at the University of Health Sciences / Ministry of Health Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital. Subsequently, he resumed his position in the Department of General Surgery at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine for the 2025–2026 academic period. During this time, he also continued working in the Department of General Surgery at Giresun University / Ministry of Health Giresun Training and Research Hospital.

Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD has participated in numerous educational and professional training programs. Key examples include the Workshop on the Use of Experimental Animals and Ethical Approaches (Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Experimental Research and Animal Laboratory, June 3, 2003); Basic Course in Laboratory Animal Science (Erciyes University School of Medicine, Certificate of Attendance, November 1–2, 2003, Kayseri, Turkey); Surgical Infection Course; 9th Postgraduate Training Course on Breast Diseases (December 24–25, 2004); Course on the Role and Importance of Breast Imaging Methods in Clinical Practice (September 14–16, 2006); Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Course (April 1, 2006); Laparoscopic Splenectomy and Adrenalectomy Course (July 1, 2007); Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Course (July 1, 2007); Laparoscopic Hiatal Surgery Course (July 1, 2007); Benign Breast Diseases and Surgery (September 10–15, 2007); Video-Based Morbid Obesity Course (November 11–22, 2012); and Video-Based Hernia Repair Course: Open and Laparoscopic Approach (November 12–22, 2012).

He completed the endoscopy training program organized by the Turkish Surgical Association and obtained the necessary certification to perform endoscopic procedures. Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD also received training at the Center for Obesity Surgery at AZ Sint-Jan Hospital in Belgium, where he had the opportunity to observe surgeries performed by Bruno Dillemans in the field of obesity and metabolic surgery and exchange professional knowledge and ideas with him.

Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD has authored more than 80 scientific articles, which have received approximately 790 citations. He also serves as an editor and peer reviewer for numerous national and international journals, including the Indian Journal of Surgery, World Journal of Gastroenterology, World Journal of Clinical Cases, World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology, and Haydarpaşa Numune Medical Journal.

Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD has served as a thesis supervisor, overseeing the development and completion of several theses, including “Physiological and Histopathological Changes Observed in Rats Undergoing Sleeve Gastrectomy; Investigation of the Potential Biochemical and Immunological Effects of This Surgery; and General Evaluation of Sleeve Gastrectomy” (Istanbul, 2010); “Factors Affecting Survival in Pancreaticoduodenectomies” (Istanbul, 2011); “Evaluation of In Vivo Adhesion Properties of New-Generation Composite Meshes Based on Polyglactin, Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose, and Chitosan for Use in Hernia Surgery” (Istanbul, 2016); and “Evaluation of the Inflammatory Effect of Hypericum perforatum in Experimentally Induced Acute Peritonitis in Rats” (Giresun, 2022). He has also frequently served as a jury member for thesis defense examinations and medical specialty board examinations.

Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD received an award for the poster presentation titled “The Importance of Major Vessel Invasion and Resection in Periampullary Cancers” (Aktekin A, Müftüoğlu T, Küçük M, Odabaşı M, Gürleyik G, Özkara S, Aker F, Sağlam A; Poster No. 370) at the National Surgery Congress organized by the Turkish Surgical Association in İzmir, Turkey, on May 23–27, 2012.

Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD served as a researcher on the TÜBİTAK project titled “Development and Production of Next-Generation Antimicrobial and Hemostatic Composite Meshes for Surgical Applications,” conducted in collaboration with the TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center. He participated in the project as a researcher under TEYDEB 1505 (Project No. 5130028) from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2015. In connection with this work, he holds patent registrations and has filed and obtained approvals for international patents related to the “Multifunctional Hernia Patch” (PCT/IB2016/053534 and US20190321154A1).

Throughout a teaching career spanning nearly 30 years, Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD has contributed to the training of numerous residents and research assistants, helping prepare them for active roles within the healthcare system. Over the course of his career, he has performed surgical procedures across a wide range of fields, including the surgical treatment of various cancers, endocrine surgery, obesity and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, and emergency and trauma surgery.

In January 2026, Prof. Ali Aktekin, MD began practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

Experiences

2025 - 2026

Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Department of General Surgery

2025 - 2026

Giresun University, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Giresun Training and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery

2024 - 2025

University of Health Sciences, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital, Education Coordinator of the Department of General Surgery

2021 - 2024

Giresun University, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Giresun Training and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery

2021 - 2023

Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Head of the Department of General Surgery

2020 - 2024

Giresun University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Department of General Surgery

2020 - 2021

Giresun University, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Prof. Dr. İlhan Özdemir State Hospital, Department of General Surgery

2020 - 2020

University of Health Sciences, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery

2018 - 2020

University of Health Sciences, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Member of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee

2016 - 2018

University of Health Sciences, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Consultant Physician

2015 - 2020

University of Health Sciences, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Patient Education Center

Educations

2002

Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery

1996

Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine

Publications

Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

A – 1 Articles Published in SCI / SCI-expanded Journals

1.Muftuoglu MAT, Aktekin A, Gurleyik G, Saglam A. A ruptured aneurysm of superior mesenteric artery to duodenum and reconstruction with saphenous vein graft. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2003 Jun;25(6):590-1. PubMed PMID: 12787705.

2. Gurleyik G, Ozturk E, Gurleyik E, Aker F, Aktekin A, Ozkara S, Saglam A. Prostaglandins E1 and E2 analogues ameliorate mucosal injury secondary to distal colonic obstruction. J Invest Surg. 2003 Sep-Oct;16(5):283-8. PubMed PMID: 14527886.

3. Muftuoglu MAT, TopalogluU, Aktekin A, Odabasi M, Ates M, Saglam A. The management of retroperitoneal hematomas Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2004; 12 ; 152-156

4. Gurleyik G, Zahidullahoğlu CO, Aktekin A, Saglam A. The value of Ranson and APACHE II scoring systems, and serum levels of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein in the early diagnosis of the severity of acute pancreatitis. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2004 Apr;10(2):83-8. Turkish. PubMed PMID: 15103565.

5. Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava: report of a case G Gurleyik, A Aktekin, A Arman, T Muftuoglu, A Saglam Indian Journal of Surgery 2005:67 (6); 320-322.

6. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Arman A, Pekcan H, Saglam A. Intrathoracic splenosis secondary to previous penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma diagnosed during delayed diaphragmatic hernia repair. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2006 Jan;12(1):68-70. PubMed PMID: 16456753.

7. Muftuoglu MA, Aktekin A, Ozdemir NC, Saglam A. Liver injury in sepsis and abdominal compartment syndrome in rats. Surg Today. 2006;36(6):519-24. PubMed PMID: 16715421.

8. Gurleyik G, Gurleyik E, Aker F, Aktekin A, Emir S, Gungor O, Saglam A. Lymphovascular invasion, as a prognostic marker in patients with invasive breast cancer. Acta Chir Belg. 2007 Jun;107(3):284-7. PubMed PMID: 17685254.

9. Aktekin A, Emir S, Saglam A. Factors affecting mortality in acute mesenteric obstruction. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2009 May;15(3):217-21. Turkish. PubMed PMID: 19562541.

10. Gurleyik G, Aker F, Aktekin A, Saglam A. Tumor characteristics influencing non-sentinel lymph node involvement in clinically node negative patients with breast cancer. J Breast Cancer. 2011 Jun;14(2):124-8. doi: 10.4048/jbc.2011.14.2.124. Epub 2011 Jun 18. PubMed PMID: 21847407; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3148535.

11. Gurleyik G, Aktekin A, Aker F, Karagulle H, Saglam A. Medical and surgical treatment of idiopathic granulomatous lobular mastitis: a benign inflammatory disease mimicking invasive carcinoma. J Breast Cancer. 2012 Mar;15(1):119-23. doi: 0.4048/jbc.2012.15.1.119. Epub 2012 Mar 28. PubMed PMID: 22493638; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3318163.

12. Aktekin A, Ozkara S, Meriç K, Gurleyik MG, Aker F, Saglam A. Plexiform schwannoma of the duodenum accompanying pyloric stenosis: report of a case. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2012 Aug;23(4):385-9. PubMed PMID: 22965512.

13. Aktekin A, Gurleyik G, Odabasi M, Muftuoglu T, Saglam A. Trans-cystic biliary catheterization and decompression in liver and biliary surgery. Hepatogastroenterology. 2013 Jul-Aug;60(125):985-8. doi: 10.5754/hge11015. PubMed PMID: 23491927.

14. Aktekin A, Kuçuk M, Odabasi M, Muftuoglu T, Gürleyik G, Ozkara S, Aker F, Saglam A. The importance of invasion and resection of superior mesenteric and portal veins in adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. Hepatogastroenterology. 2013 Jul-Aug;60(125):1194-8. doi: 10.5754/hge12171. PubMed PMID: 23803382.

15. Odabasi M, Abuoglu HH, Arslan C, Gunay E, Yildiz MK, Eris C, Ozkan E, Aktekin A, Muftuoglu T. Asymptomatic partial splenic infarction in laparoscopic floppy Nissen fundoplication and brief literature review. Int Surg. 2014 May-Jun;99(3):291-4. doi: 10.9738/INTSURG-D-13-00250.1. Review. PubMed PMID: 24833155; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4027916.

16. Odabasi M, Gokdemir S, Muftuoglu T, Aktekin A, Saglam A, Aker F. Prophylactic and therapeutic effects of oral budesonide for acute radiation-induced enteritis and colitis in rats. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2014 Apr 15;7(4):940-6. eCollection 2014. PubMed PMID: 24955165; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4057844.

Articles Published After Obtaining the Title of Associate Professor

17. Aktekin A, Ozkara S, Gürleyik G, Odabaşi M, Müftüoğlu T, Saglam A. The factors effecting lymphovascular invasion in adenocarcinoma of the colon and rectum. Indian J Surg. 2015 Dec;77(Suppl 2):314-8. doi: 10.1007/s12262-013-0816-5. Epub 2013 Jan 26. PubMed PMID: 26730017; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4692880.

18. Aktekin A, Kazan K, Gunes P, Yekrek M, Muftuoglu T, Saglam A. Hematological, biochemical, and immunological laboratory and histomorphological effects of sleeve gastrectomy on female rats. Indian J Surg. 2015 Dec;77(Suppl 2):557-62. doi: 10.1007/s12262-013-0921-5. Epub 2013 May 5. PubMed PMID: 26730064; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4692935.

19. Aktekin A, Comunoglu N, Odabasi M, Muftuoglu T, Gurleyik G, Abanonu GB. Rate and risk factors of the advanced adenomas among diminutive colorectal polyps. Indian J Surg. 2015 Dec;77(Suppl 3):805-10. doi: 10.1007/s12262-013-1006-1. Epub 2013 Nov 13. PubMed PMID: 27011461; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4775552.

20. Aktekin A, Sahin I, Sezer UA, Gulmez M, Ozkara S, Sezer S. Carboxymethyl cellulose/oxidized regenerated cellulose hydrogels as adhesion barriers: comparative study with different molecular weights and substitution degrees. Cellulose, 2016:23(5), 3145-3156.2.

21. Sezer UA, Kocer Z, Aru B, Demirel GY, Gulmez M, Aktekin A, Ozkara S, Sezer S. Combination of gelatin and tranexamic acid offers improved haemostasis and safe use on internal hemorrhage control. RSC Advances, 2016:6(97), 95189-95198.

22. Sezer UA, Sanko V, Gulmez M, Sayman E, Aru B, Yuksekdag ZN, Aktekin A, Aker FV, Sezer S. A polypropylene-integrated bilayer composite mesh with bactericidal and antiadhesive efficiency for hernia operations. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering 2017 3 (12), 3662-3674 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00757

23. Aydemir Sezer U, Sanko V, Gulmez M, Aru B, Sayman E, Aktekin A, Vardar Aker F, Yanıkkaya Demirel G, Sezer S. Polypropylene composite hernia mesh with anti-adhesion layer composed of polycaprolactone and oxidized regenerated cellulose. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 2019 Jun;99:1141-1152. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.02.064. Epub 2019 Feb 18. PubMed PMID: 30889648.

A – 2 Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals Other Than SCI / SCI-expanded Journals

1. Yasar S, Gurleyik G, Sabuncuoglu Y, Aktekin A, Yasar B, Serdar ZA. Paget's disease of the breast in a patient with amyopathic dermatomyositis. Case Rep Med. 2012;2012:515691. doi: 10.1155/2012/515691. Epub 2012 Sep 19. PubMed PMID: 23049567; PubMed Central PMCID:

2. Odabasi M, Yildiz MK, Abuoglu HH, Eris C, Ozkan E, Gunay E, Aktekin A, Muftuoglu MT. A modified Rendezvous ERCP technique in duodenal diverticulum. World J Gastrointest Endosc. 2013 Nov 16;5(11):568-73. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i11.568. PubMed PMID: 24255749; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3831199.

3. Odabasi M, Arslan C, Abuoglu H, Gunay E, Yildiz MK, Eris C, Ozkan E, Aktekin A, Muftuoglu MA. An unusual presentation of perforated appendicitis in epigastric region. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2014;5(2):76-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.12.005. Epub 2013 Dec 12. PubMed PMID: 24441442; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3921649.

4. Aktekin A, Ozkara S, Gönen C. The clinical importance and role of transduodenal ampullectomy in a villous adenoma: A case report. Journal of Solid Tumors, 2013:3(5), 1.

5. Ozkara S, Sari B, Yesil A, Aktekin A, Sezikli M, Cetinkaya Z, Aker F. Evaluation of colorectal adenocarcinomas at single-institution with respect to microsatellite instability. Chirurgia (Bucur). 2013 Jul-Aug;108(4):473-7. PubMed PMID: 23958088.

6. Odabasi M, Yildiz KM, Cengiz E, Abuoğlu H, Gunay E, Ozkan E, Aktekin A, Kaya B, Muftuoglu TM. Treatment of ampullary neuroendocrine tumor by endoscopic snare papillectomy. Am J Case Rep. 2013 Oct 25;14:439-43. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.889601. eCollection 2013. PubMed PMID: 24179583; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3813632.

Articles Published After Obtaining the Title of Associate Professor

7. Gurleyik G, Gurleyik E, Aktekin A, Aker F. Preoperative assessment of the axilla by surgeon performed ultrasound and cytology in patients with breast cancer. J Clin Med Res. 2015 Jun;7(6):440-5. doi: 10.14740/jocmr2114w. Epub 2015 Apr 8. PubMed PMID: 25883707; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4394917

8. Aktekin A, Torun M. Portomesenteric vein thrombosis after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Journal of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. 2018;7(2):64-67 DOİ:JMBS-07-064

9. Aktekin A, Torun M, Ustaalioğlu BB, Ozkara S, Cakır O, Muftuoglu T. The effects of systemic inflammatory response on prognosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2019 May;23(2):155-162. https://doi.org/10.14701/ahbps.2019.23.2.155

Articles Published After Obtaining the Title of Professor

10. Aktekin A, Kına U, Tanrıkulu S, et al. Demographic and Clinicopthologic Properties of Patients Operated for Adrenal Masses. J Surgical Endocrinol (2020) 2(1):30-35

11. Aktekin A, Tanrikulu S, Ramazan A, et al. Some Striking Points of Laparoscopic Enucleation of Pancreatic Insulinoma. J Surgical Endocrinol (2020) 2(1):26-29.

12. Gulmez M, Aktekin A, Aker F, et al. Evaluation of In Vivo Adhesion Properties of New Generation Polyglactin, Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose and Chitosan-Based Meshes for Hernia Surgery. Cureus (2021) 13(10): e18755. doi:10.7759/cureus.18755

13. Oven BB, Celik S , Gürleyik G , Aker Vardar F, Yüzügüllü Coban E, Şeker M, Okten IN , Aktekin A. Benefits of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Luminal Breast Cancer with Respect to Tumor Response Journal of Oncological Sciences J Oncol Sci. 2021;7(1):7-14

14. Ozcelik-Kose A, Imamoglu S, Aktekin A, Balci S, Yıldız MB, Ozturk Y, Yenerel NM. Effect of bariatric surgery on macular and peripapillary choroidal structures in young patients with morbid obesity. Can J Ophthalmol. 2022 Apr 22:S0008-4182(22)00115-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2022.03.009. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35469815.

B- International Presentations

Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings:

1. Müftüoglu T, Köksal N, Kurt R, Uzun MA, Günerhan Y, Aktekin A, Omentoplasty: Report of 186 cases. Digestive Surgery, Page: 50, May 24-28 1999, European Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPA), Budapest ( Poster ), (Control No: 1112075)

2. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Odabası M, Günes Ö, Aker F, Müftüoglu T, Saglam A. Factors effecting the lymphovascular invasion in colorectal carcinoma. The 5th Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention (APOCP) Conference, April 3-7, Istanbul, Turkey, 2010 ( Poster ), (Control No: 1112118)

3. Odabası M, Müftüoglu MAT, Aktekin A, Eris C, Yıldız MK, Günay E, Abuoglu H, Akbulut S. Use of stapling devices for safe cholecytectomy. XVI Annual Meeting of the European Society of Surgery Istanbul, November 22–24, 2012 ( Oral Presentation), (Control No: 1112193)

4. Odabası M, Müftüoglu MAT, Eris C, Yıldız MK, Günay E, Abuoglu H, Aktekin A. Treatment of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) by laparoscopic partial gastric resection. XVI Annual Meeting of the European Society of Surgery Istanbul, November 22–24, 2012 ( Poster ), (Control No: 1112221)

5. Aktekin A, Özkara S, Gönen C. Transduodenal ampullectomy for a villous adenoma and a perspective of its surgical technique. XVI Annual Meeting of the European Society of Surgery Istanbul, November 22–24, 2012 (Poster), (Control No: 1112254)

D- National Articles

D – 1 Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals Indexed in TÜBİTAK-ULAKBİM National Databases

1. Muftüoğlu T, Aktekin A, Yekrek M, Döşoğlu NY, Sağlam A. The effects of experimentally induced increased intra-abdominal pressure on liver and kidney functions in rats. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2002; 42(3): 4-10. (ISSN: 1300-6363).

2. Müftüoğlu T, Aktekin A, Bakırcıoğlu E, Sağlam A. Reconstruction of superior mesenteric artery aneurysm rupture with saphenous vein (case report). Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2003; 43(11): 51-54. (ISSN: 1300-6363).

3. Muftüoğlu T, Aktekin A, Sağlam A. Trisegmentectomy for hepatic hydatid cyst: Case report. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2003; 43(2): 67-69. (ISSN: 1300-6363).

4. Aktekin A, Gandur MAD, Gürleyik G, Sağlam A. Anesthesia preferences of surgeons and anesthesiologists for themselves and their patients. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine 2006; 10(2):60-63. (ISSN: 1303-6637).

5. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Güneş P, Sağlam A. Factors affecting axillary involvement in invasive breast carcinoma. Journal of Breast Diseases 2006; 13(3):74-79.

6. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Emir S, Sağlam A. Factors affecting recurrence, survival and patient satisfaction after breast-conserving surgery performed for early stage breast cancer. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine 2006; 10(4):160-164. (ISSN: 1303-6637).

7. Aktekin A, Özdemir İN, Gürleyik G, Sağlam A. Solitary ulcer of the cecum mimicking acute appendicitis. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2007; 47(2):339-342. (ISSN: 1300-6363).

8. Aktekin A, Kılıçoğlu G, Gürleyik G, Odabaşı HM, Muftüoğlu T, Sağlam A. Pneumatosis intestinalis accompanied by free air in the bile ducts: Case report. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2007; 47(3):410-413. (ISSN: 1300-6363).

9. Aktekin A, Güneş P, Sağlam A. Factors affecting non-sentinel lymph node involvement in patients with breast carcinoma and sentinel lymph node involvement. Journal of Breast Health 2008; 4(1):34-37. (ISSN: 1306-0945).

10. Aktekin A, Güneş P, Müftüoğlu T, Gürleyik G, Sağlam A. Factors affecting lymph node metastasis in colon cancers. Journal of Colon and Rectal Diseases 2009; 19(4):172-177. (ISSN: 1300-6835).

11. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Güneş P, Emir S, Sağlam A. Usefulness and predictive power of Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center nomogram in non-sentinel lymph node metastases out of sentinel lymph node metastased breast cancer patients. Journal of Breast Health 2009; 5(4):192-194. (ISSN: 1306-0945).

12. Aktekin A, Güneş P, Muftüoğlu T, Gürleyik G, Sağlam A. Factors affecting lymph node involvement in colorectal cancers. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2009: 49(2);102-107. (ISSN: 1300-6363).

13. Güneş P, Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Aker FV, Erkan M, Akkaynak Ş, Gönültaş A, Demirtürk P. Diagnosis and treatment of thyroid lesions in the gray zone on fine needle aspiration cytology. Dialogue in Endocrinology 2009; 6(4):215-219. (ISSN: 1306-2514).

14. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Kazan K, Güneş Ö, Sağlam A. Temporary abdominal closure with Bogota bag is a safe procedure. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Medical Journal 2011: 51(1);9-14. (ISSN: 1300-6363).

15. Aktekin A, Güneş P, Muftüoğlu T, Demirtürk P, Aker F, Sağlam A. A rare entity: Neuroendocrine differantiated transitional cell epithelium lined solid papillary carcinoma of breast tumor in a young male patient. Journal of Breast Health 2013; 9(1):29-31. (ISSN: 1306-0945).

Articles Published After Obtaining the Title of Associate Professor

16. Abuoğlu HH, Müftüoğlu MAT , Aktekin A, Günay E, Kaya B, Uzunoğlu H. Our Results of Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Repair from a Single Center: The Learning Curve and Difficulties Haydarpaşa Numune Medıcal Journal DOI: 10.14744/hnhj.2018.50490 Haydarpasa Numune Med J 2019;59(1):41–45

Articles Published After Obtaining the Title of Professor

17. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Kına U, Ozcan Z, Doğan M. Demographic Properties of Patients who Underwent Lateral Lymph Node Neck Dissection because of Thyroid Cancers Haydarpasa Numune Med J. Ahead of Print: HNHJ-44452 | DOI: 10.14744/hnhj.2021.44452

18. Gulmez M, Saracoglu C, Vural S, Aydın İ, Kesicioglu T, Aktekin A. Cancer surgery experience in a tertiary pandemic hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic Haydarpasa Numune Med J. Ahead of Print: HNHJ-73645 | DOI: 10.14744/hnhj.2021.73645

19. Gulmez M, Saracoglu C, Cinar E, Kesicioglu T, Gungor M, Aktekin A. The Effect of Hypericium Perforatum Oil on Tissue Adhesion in Experimental Subtotal Thyroidectomy Model Ege Klin Tıp Derg 2022;60 (2): 88-93.

D – 2 Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals Other Than Those Indexed in TÜBİTAK-ULAKBİM National Databases

1. Gürleyik G, Ertekin (Aktekin) A, Kılıçoğlu G, Arman A, Aker F, Küçakercan D, Sağlam A. Kaufman Axillary Treatment Scale in preoperative prediction of axillary involvement in patients with invasive breast cancer. Ankara Journal of Surgery 2004; 6(2):43-47. (ISSN: 1302-1421).

2. Muftüoğlu T, Odabaşı M, Aktekin A, Sağlam A. Is superior mesenteric-portal vein resection a safe procedure during pancreaticoduodenectomy, and does it affect survival and morbidity? Turkish Journal of Surgery 2004; 20(1):22-29. (ISSN: 1300-0705).

3. Aktekin A, Muftüoğlu T, Odabaşı M, Sağlam A. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: An effective option in the treatment of biliary tract stones. Journal of Endoscopic Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery 2004; 11(4):157-162. (ISSN: 1300-6533).

4. Gürleyik G, Emir S, Atay K, Aktekin A, Sağlam A. Results of total lobectomy in cases of hyperthyroidism caused by toxic solitary nodule. Dialogue in Endocrinology 2008; 5(1):215-219. (ISSN: 1306-2514).

Articles Published After Obtaining the Title of Associate Professor

5. Odabaşı M, Özkan E, Eriş C, Yıldız MK, Kaya B, Aktekin A, Muftuoglu T, Abuoglu H, Günay E, Yeşil A. Comparision of the usage of slit and non-slit meshes in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal hernia repair. Comparison of the use of slit and flat meshes in patients undergoing laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair. Journal of Surgical Arts 2017):7(1), 11-14.

E- National Presentations

1. Müftüoglu T, Aktekin A, Topaloğlu Ü, Saglam A. Evaluation of Liver Injury in Peritonitis and Compartment Syndrome. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2002, (Control No: SB101).

2. Aktekin A, Odabası M, Gürleyik G, Müftüoglu T, Saglam A. Laparoscopic common bile duct explorations. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2004, (Control No: 1112363)

3. Odabası M, Müftüoglu T, Gürleyik G, Aktekin A, Saglam A. Treatment of pilonidal sinus with the Karydakis technique. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2004, (Control No: 1112381)

4. Müftüoglu T, Odabası M, Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Saglam A. Classification of pilonidal sinus. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2004, (Control No: 1112397)

5. Gürleyik G, Aktekin A, Emir S, Çırpıcı O, Odabası M, Saglam A. The prognostic significance of Ranson, APACHE-II and Computed Tomography Severity Index in patients with acute pancreatitis. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2004, (Control No: 1112437)

6. Gürleyik G, Arman A, Aktekin A, Odabası M, Müftüoglu T, Saglam A. The role of ultrasonography in pilonidal sinus cases. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2004, (Control No: 1112460)

7. Gürleyik G, Aktekin A, Emir S, Aker F, Güngör Ö, Saglam A. Should lymphovascular invasion be accepted as a standard prognostic criterion? VIII. National Breast Diseases Congress, 2005 (Control No: 1112495)

8. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Emir S, Saglam A. Prognostic factors in breast-conserving surgery and demographic characteristics of the patients. VIII. National Breast Diseases Congress, 2005 (Control No: 1112517)

9. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Emir S, Saglam A. Timing of surgery in biliary pancreatitis and the factors affecting it. 7th National HPB Surgery Congress, 2005 (Control No: 1112628)

10. Müftüoglu T, Sekmen Ü, Aktekin A, Odabası M, Saglam A. Treatment of pancreatic pseudocyst: Surgical or medical? 7th National HPB Surgery Congress, 2005 (Control No: 1112835)

11.Gürleyik G, Aktekin A, Emir S, Sekmen Ü, Arman A, Sağlam A. The role of the Computed Tomography Severity Index in determining the severity of acute pancreatitis. National HPB Surgery Congress, 2005 (Control No: page 49 presentation 6).

12. Aktekin A, Atayoglu K, Odabası M, Gürleyik G, Muftüoglu T, Saglam A. Patient satisfaction in patients undergoing laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery. Endoscopic Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Congress 2005, (Control No: 1112912)

13. Onur E, Çelik A, Kadıoglu H, Altınlı E, Köksal N, Aktekin A, Kırand O. Morbidity in patients who underwent cholecystectomy at different time points after biliary pancreatitis. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2006, (Control No: 1112952)

14. Sekmen Ü, Gürleyik G, Aktekin A, Güngör Ö, Aker F, Saglam A. The relationship between peritumoral lymphovascular invasion and prognostic factors. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2006, (Control No: 1113021)

15. Aktekin A, Günes P, Saglam A. Factors affecting axillary involvement in invasive breast carcinoma. 9th National Breast Diseases Congress, 2007 (Control No: 1113057)

16. Aktekin A, Günes P, Sağlam A. Factors affecting non-sentinel lymph node involvement in patients with breast carcinoma and sentinel lymph node involvement. 9th National Breast Diseases Congress, 2007

(Control No: 1113111)

17. Aktekin A, Kazan K, Saglam A. Closure of the abdomen with Bogota bag in increased intra-abdominal pressure and secondary peritonitis. VI. National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress, 2007 (Control No: 1113151)

18. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Emir S, Saglam A. Risk of pseudocyst development in mild and severe pancreatitis and follow-up results of the pseudocysts formed. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2008, (Control No: 1113196)

19. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Emir S, Saglam A. Timing of surgical treatment in mild and severe pancreatitis. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2008, (Control No: 1113243)

20. Aktekin A, Kazan K, Gürleyik G, Müftüoglu T, Odabası M, Saglam A. Patient satisfaction with the Karydakis flap operation performed for pilonidal sinus disease. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2008, (Control No: 1113275)

21. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Günes P, Emir S, Sağlam A. Applicability of the nomogram developed by the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for predicting involvement of other lymph nodes in breast carcinoma patients with sentinel lymph node involvement. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2008, (Control No: 1113314)

22. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Odabaşı M, Sağlam A. Surgical treatment of locally advanced liver tumor invading the inferior vena cava. Turkish Surgical Society National Surgery Congress 2008, (Control No: 1113352)

23. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Günes Ö, Özkara S, Sağlam A. The role of preoperative FNAB performed by the surgeon in evaluating axillary metastasis in invasive breast carcinomas. Turkish Surgical Society 17th National Surgery Congress, 2010 (Control No: 1113380)

24. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Kazan K, Günes Ö, Odabası M, Müftüoglu T, Sağlam A. Effectiveness of trans-cystic biliary catheterization in hepatobiliary surgery. Turkish Surgical Society 17th National Surgery Congress, 2010 (Control No: 1113460)

25. Aktekin A, Gürleyik G, Günes Ö, Odabası M, Müftüoglu T, Aker F, Sağlam A. Factors affecting lymphovascular invasion in colorectal cancers. Turkish Surgical Society 17th National Surgery Congress Scientific Program, 2010 (Control No: 1113492)

26. Gürleyik G, Aktekin A, Aker F, Sağlam A. Our results of skin-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction in breast cancer patients. Turkish Surgical Society 17th National Surgery Congress, 2010 (Control No: 1113533)

27. Aktekin A, Müftüoglu T, Küçük M, Odabaşı M, Gürleyik G, Özkara S, Aker F, Sağlam A. The importance of major vessel invasion and resection in periampullary cancers. Turkish Surgical Society 18th National Surgery Congress, 2012 (Control No: 1113612)

28. Aktekin A, Küçük M, Müftüoglu T, Odabaşı M, Gürleyik G, Özkara S, Aker F, Sağlam A. Factors affecting mortality in patients operated on for periampullary tumors. Turkish Surgical Society 18th National Surgery Congress, 2012 (Control No: 1113653)

29. Aktekin A, Müftüoglu T, Küçük M, Odabaşı M, Gürleyik G, Özkara S, Aker F, Sağlam A. Demographic characteristics of patients operated on for periampullary region pathologies. Turkish Surgical Society 18th National Surgery Congress, 2012 (Control No: 1113699)

30. Aktekin A, Kazan K, Günes P, Yekrek M, Müftüoglu T, Sağlam A. Hematological, biochemical, immunological and histomorphological effects of sleeve gastrectomy in rats. Turkish Surgical Society 18th National Surgery Congress, 2012 (Control No: 1113751)

31. Aktekin A, Üstündag N, Müftüoglu T, Odabası M, Gürleyik G, Aker F. Demographic characteristics of patients with diminutive colorectal polyps. Turkish Surgical Society 18th National Surgery Congress, 2012 (Control No: 1113721)

Memberships

  • International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists, Member, 2013–2014
  • MAYMET, Member, 2008
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, Member, 2003
  • Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association, Member, 2003
  • Turkish Surgical Association, Member, 2002

Scientific Activities

Courses Attended

Workshop on the Use of Experimental Animals and Ethical Approaches, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Experimental Research and Animal Laboratory, June 3, 2003

Basic Course in Laboratory Animal Science, Erciyes University School of Medicine (Certificate of Attendance), November 1–2, 2003, Kayseri, Turkey.

Certificate of Attendance: “Surgical Infection Course,” May 4, 2003.

Certificate of Attendance: “IX Post-Graduate Training Course on Breast Diseases,” December 24–25, 2004.

Certificate of Attendance: “Course on the Role and Importance of Breast Imaging Methods in Clinical Practice,” September 14–16, 2006.

Certificate of Attendance: “Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Course,” April 1, 2006.

Certificate of Attendance: “Laparoscopic Splenectomy and Adrenalectomy Course,” July 1, 2007.

Certificate of Attendance: “Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Course,” July 1, 2007.

Certificate of Attendance: “Laparoscopic Hiatal Surgery Course,” July 1, 2007.

Certificate of Attendance: “Benign Breast Diseases and Surgery Course,” September 5, 2007.

Certificate of Attendance: “Video-based Morbid Obesity Course,” November 22, 2012.

Certificate of Attendance: “Video-based Hernia Repair Course: Open and Laparoscopic Approach,” November 22, 2012"

Certifications

  • Turkish Surgical Association Surgical Endoscopy Training Certificate.
  • Turkish Board of Surgery Certificate issued by the Turkish Surgical Association, dated December 6, 2014.
  • Certificate of Completion for the “Marmara University Basic Training Course” held between December 1 and 5, 2003.
  • Certificate of Completion for the “Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Course” held between April 3 and 9, 2007.
  • Certificate of Completion for the “Level III Reconstructive Breast Cancer Surgery Workshop” held on September 16–17, 2017.