Interventional Radiology Prof. Dr. Filiz Saçan
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About Prof. Dr. Filiz Saçan
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Prof. Dr. Filiz Saçan is an interventional radiologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 31+ years of experience.
She treats acute cholecystitis, simple hepatic cysts, biliary tract injuries, bile leaks after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, complications after biliary reconstruction, pelvic arteriovenous malformations, and thoracic or abdominal aortic rupture, performing procedures including percutaneous cholecystostomy, PAIR and catheterization for hepatic cysts, percutaneous bile leak treatment, embolization, and endovascular repair. She consults in Turkish and English…
Prof. Filiz Saçan is a radiologist with extensive clinical and interventional experience. She completed her radiology training at Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital in 2000. Currently affiliated with Acibadem Health Group since 2020, she practices diagnostic and interventional radiology, applying advanced imaging techniques and minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions.
An active member of professional societies, she belongs to the Turkish Radiology Association and the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology, and is affiliated with leading European organizations including CIRSE (Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR). Her membership in these groups reflects a commitment to ongoing education, collaboration, and high standards in patient care and interventional practice.
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Education
- 2000Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital Radiology
- 1994Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2020Acibadem Health Group
- 2016Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor / Radiodiagnostic Clinic Training Assistant
- 2015Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor
- 2008–2015Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital / Radiodiagnostic Specialist
- 2007–2008Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / Radiodiagnostic Specialist
- 2003–2007Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital / Radiodiagnostic Specialist
- 2000–2003Haseki Training and Research Hospital / Radiodiagnostic Specialist
- 1996–2000Bezmi-Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital / Research Assistant
- 1995Sefaatli State Hospital / General Practitioner
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Radiology Association
- Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology
- CIRSE (Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology Society of Europe)
- ESR (European Society of Radiology)
Selected Publications
- Emergency cholecystectomy versus percutaneous cholecystostomy for treatment of acute cholecystitis in high-risk surgical patients. International Surgery Akarsu C, Dural AC, Kones O, Unsal MG, Salik Erbahceci A, Gemici E,Gonenc M, Islim F, Alis H.
- The Long-Term Results of PAIR and Catheterization Techniques as Single-Session Procedures Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol Akhan O, Islim F, Balci S, Erbahceci A, Akpinar B, Ciftci T, Akinci D. Percutaneous Treatment of Simple Hepatic Cysts
- Early Radiologic Diagnosis and Treatment Methods in Biliary Tract Injuries. Turkiye Klinikleri Gen Surg A.E.Salık, F.İslim, D.Akıncı.
- Concomitant Transarterial and Transvenous Embolization of a Pelvic Arteriovenous Malformation Using a New Liquid Embolic Agent, Squid-12 and Detachabl Case Reports in Vascular Medicine A.Erbahceci Salik, F.Islim, A.Akgul, B.E. Cil.
- Endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic ruptures: a single-center experience. Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology F.İslim, A.E.Salık, K.Güven, V.Bakuy, Z.Çukurova
- Non-invasive detection of infection in acute pancreatic and acute necrotic collections with diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging: preliminary Abdominal Imaging F.Islim, A.E.Salik, S.Bayramoglu, K.Guven, H.Alis, A.N.Turhan.
- Interventional Radiology in Complications After Biliary Reconstruction. Turkiye Klinikleri Gen Surg F.Islim, A.E.Salık, D.Akıncı.
- The Place of Percutaneous Treatment in the Management of Bile Leaks After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Bakırköy Medical Journal F.İslim, A.E.Salık, S.Örs, K.Güven, F.Yanar, H.Alış.
- Interventional Radiology and Laparoscopic Treatment of Tubo-Ovarian Abscess According to Size. Turkiye Klinikleri Gynecol M.Ekin, L.Yaşar, F.İslim, İ.A.Özdemir
- Acute mechanical intestinal obstruction: Results of a 5-year experience in a teaching and research hospital. Ulusal Cerrahi Dergisi Karabulut M, Gönenç M, İslim F, Kalayci MU, Kapan S, Yırgın H, Aliş H.
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