Cardiovascular Surgery Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü
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Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü
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Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü is a Cardiovascular Surgery specialist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul with more than 20 years of experience.
He treats complex aortic and vascular conditions including acute type A aortic dissection, abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture into the inferior vena cava, catheter-related superior vena cava stenosis and thrombosis, infective endocarditis, infected left ventricular pseudoaneurysm, and femoral pseudoaneurysm after cardiac catheterization, and performs procedures such as coronary artery bypass…
Prof. Ahmet Ümit Güllü is a cardiovascular surgeon with extensive training and clinical experience. He completed his cardiovascular surgery training at M.D. Siyami Ersek Chest, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital in 2006.
Since 2010 he has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, where he has contributed to patient care and surgical practice in cardiothoracic medicine. He is an active member of professional societies including the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, reflecting his commitment to staying current with advances in the field and participating in the international surgical community.
Clinical Focus
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Acute type A aortic dissectionAbdominal aortic aneurysm rupture into the inferior vena cavaCentral venous catheter-related superior vena cava stenosisCentral venous catheter-related superior vena cava thrombosisInfective endocarditisInfected left ventricular pseudoaneurysmFemoral pseudoaneurysm after cardiac catheterizationCoronary artery bypass surgeryRadial artery harvestingRight axillary artery cannulationAntegrade cerebral perfusionStentless bioprosthetic valve replacement
Background
Education
- 2006Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery
- 2001Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2010Acibadem Health Group
- 2008–2009Gulhane Military Medical Academy
- 2006–2008Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- European Association of Cardiothroacic Surgery
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Research
Selected Publications
- Comparison of ultrasonically activated scalpel and traditional technique in radial artery harvesting; an electron microscopic evaluation. Anatolian Cardiol Derg. 2011; 11: 250-6 . Dumantepe M, Kehlibar T, Gullu AU, Arslan Y, Yilmaz M, Berkoz K, Tarhan IA, Ozler.
- Central Venous Catheter Related Stenosis and Thrombosis of Superior Vena Cava: An Update of Treatment Strategies. Turkiye Klinikleri J Cardiovasc Sci 2010;22(3):344-51 Gullu AU, Senay S.
- Readmission to intensive care unit after fast track cardiac surgery; an analysis of risk factors and outcome according to the type of operation. Heart Surgery Forum 2010; 13: 1-6 Toraman F, Senay S, Gullu AU, Karabulut H, Alhan C.
- Acute type A aortic dissection complicated with left main coronary obstruction detected by transesophageal echocardiography. Arch Turk Soc Cardiol 2010; 38(3): 211-4 Gullu AU, Nurkalem Z, Akcar M.
- Stentless bioprosthesis provided excellent hemodynamic performance in a military scuba diver with infective endocarditis. Mert Dumantepe, A.Umit Gullu, Gurkan Komurcu, B. Kaan Inan, A.Turan Yilmaz.Mil Med. 2009;174:770-2.
- Successful Treatment of Infected Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm Related to Empyema. A.Umit Gullu,Yara Banz, Thierry Carrel, Jurg Schmidli. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology. 2009;9:351-2
- Acute type A aortic dissection complicated with left main coronary obstruction detected by transesophageal echocardiography. Ahmet Umit Gullu, Zekeriya Nurkalem, Murat Akcar, Mehmet Eren. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2009; 35:40-42
- Stentless bioprosthesis provided excellent hemodynamic performance in a military scuba diver with infective endocarditis. Mil Med 2009; 174: 770-2 Mert Dumantepe, A.Umit Gullu, Gurkan Komurcu, B. Kaan Inan, A.Turan Yilmaz.
- Iliac Arterial Intussusception From an Aortic Endoclamp Catheter. B. Kaan Inan, Alper Ucak, Ahmet Umit Gullu, Ahmet Turan Yılmaz. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:262-263
- Preserved Pleural Integrity Provides Better Respiratory Function and Pain Score After Coronary Surgery. Journal of Cardiac Surgery 2009; 24: 299-300 Gullu AU, A.Ekinci, M.Ates, M.Kizilay, A.Arnaz, M.Akcar.
- Safety of Unilateral Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion at 22 degrees C Systemic Hypothermia. Heart Surg Forum 2008; 11: 184-7 Sanioglu S, Sokullu O, Ozay B, Gullu AU, Sargin M, Albeyoglu S, Ozgen A, Bilgen F.
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm with rupture into the inferior vena cava. Ates M, Ciloglu U, Gullu AU, Daghsali S, Yekeler I. Anatolian Cardiol Derg. 2008;8:90
- Which temperature is better in acute type A aortic dissection? Ates M, Gullu AU. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;31:138-144
- Is Single or Double Aortic Clamping Safer in Terms of Cerebral Outcome During Coronary Bypass Surgery? Mehmet A., Mustafa Y., Ahmet U. Gullu, Yavuz S., Mehmet K., Murat A. Int Heart J 2006;47:185-192
- Evaluation of risk factors associated with femoral pseudoaneurysms after cardiac catheterization. Ates M, Sahin S, Konuralp C, Gullu U, Cimen S, Kizilay M, Gunay R, Sensoz Y, Akcar M. J Vasc Surg. 2006;43:520-4
- Which is more appropriate for right axillary artery cannulation in acute type A aortic dissection – directly or with graft? Ates M, Gullu AU. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2006;30:815-6
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What is Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü's specialty?
Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü is a specialist in Cardiovascular Surgery at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
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Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü sees patients at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
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Consultations with Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
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Yes. Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü have?
Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü has around 20 years of professional experience in Cardiovascular Surgery. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü?
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