Prof. Abdullah Zorluoğlu is a seasoned colorectal surgeon with a long-standing commitment to clinical excellence, education, and surgical innovation. He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1993 and has built a distinguished career in both academic and clinical settings. Since 2005 he has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, where he has contributed to patient care and the development of minimally invasive techniques. He holds leadership and advisory roles across several professional organizations: Board Member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery; Regional Advisory Board Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association; Secretary General of the Bursa Surgical Association; and Scientific Advisory Member of the Journal of Colon and Rectal Diseases. These positions reflect his dedication to advancing colorectal surgery through research, guideline development, and professional education. Prof. Zorluoğlu is known for combining evidence-based practice with a patient-centered approach, focusing on safe, effective surgical care and the adoption of endoscopic and laparoscopic methods to improve outcomes.
Education
- 1993 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine / Professor
- 1988 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1985 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine / Assistant Professor
- 1982 Ankara Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
- 1977 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 1993 – 2006 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine / Professor
- 2005 Acibadem Health Group
- 1988 – 1993 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1991 Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minnesota Colorectal Surgical Dept.
- 1985 – 1988 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine / Assistant Professor
- 1983 – 1985 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
- 1982 – 1983 Istanbul Gumussuyu Military Hospital
- 1982 Gerede State Hospital
Memberships
- Board Member of Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association Regional Advisory Board Member
- Secretary General of Bursa Surgical Association
- Scientific Advisory Member of Journal of Colon and Rectal Diseases
Publications
- Chemoprevention in colorectal cancer.
A.Zorluoglu. Türk Klinikleri Cerrahi Dergisi, 9(2):167-172, 2004. - Colorectal cancers under 45.
Zorluoglu A, Yilmazlar T, Ozguc H, Bagcivan E, Guner O. Hepatogastroenterology, 51: 118- 120, 2004 - Left partial omental infarction: a case report.
C.Yildiz, G.Savci, A.Zorluoglu. Journal of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Volume 9, Supplement:1 October 2003 - Staged abdominal repair in the treatment of intra-abdominal infection: Analysis of 102 patients.
Özgüç H, Yılmazlar T, Gürlüler E, Özen Y, Korun N, Zorluoğlu A. J. Gastrointest Surg, 7:646-651, 2003 - The expression of fragile sites in lymphocytes of patients with rectum cancer and their first-degree relatives.
Tunca B, Egeli Ü, Zorluoğlu A, Yılmazlar T, Yerci Ö, Kızıl A. Cancer Letters, 152:201-209, 2000 - The expression frequency of common fragile sites and genetic predisposition to colon cancer.
Tunca B, Egeli Ü, Zorluoğlu A, Yılmazlar T, Yerci Ö, Kızıl A. Cancer Genet Cytogenet, 119:139-145, 2000 - Non-traumatic colorectal perforations.
Yilmazlar T, Toker S, Zorluoglu A. Int Surg, 84:155-158, 1999 - Mucinous component in colon and rectal carcinomas.
Yerci Ö, Filiz G, Zorluoğlu A, Özuysal S, Şamlı B, Gürel S, Yılmazlar T. Ankara Pathology Bulletin, 15:25-28, 1998 - Ocular findings in familial adenomatosis polyposis.
Gelişken Ö, Yücel A, Güler K. International Ophtalmology, 21:205-208, 1998
