Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Prof. Dr. Bülent Saçak
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Prof. Dr. Bülent Saçak
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Prof. Dr. Bülent Saçak is an Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialist at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul with 17+ years of experience.
He treats craniosynostosis and frontal retrusion, and performs procedures including endoscopic strip craniectomy, frontal advancement, hypopharynx reconstruction with free colon flap, reconstruction of extensive full-thickness oromandibular defects, free fibula osteocutaneous and revascularized free fibula flap reconstruction, medial sural artery perforator flap, anterolateral thigh flap, and lymph node flap transfer…
Prof. Bülent Saçak is a board-qualified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon with a strong clinical and academic background. He completed his specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in 2008. Since 2022 he has been practicing with Acibadem Health Group, where he provides advanced surgical care and collaborates in multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalized treatment plans. He is committed to combining surgical excellence with patient-centered care, staying current with modern techniques to achieve natural, functional, and safe outcomes.
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Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Sagittal craniosynostosisMetopic craniosynostosisFrontal retrusionEndoscopic strip craniectomyFrontal advancementHypopharynx reconstruction with free colon flapExtensive full-thickness oromandibular defectsFree fibula osteocutaneous flap reconstructionRevascularized free fibula flap reconstructionMedial sural artery perforator flapAnterolateral thigh flapLymph node flap transfer
Background
Education
- 2008Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- 2002Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2022Acibadem Health Group
- 2021–2022Istanbul Oncology Hospital
- 2012Marmara University Faculty of Medicine / Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery / Assistant Professor
- 2009–2011Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
Research
Selected Publications
- Modified endoscopic strip craniectomy technique for sagittal craniosynostosis: provides comparable results and avoids bony defects Childs Nerv Syst. 2022 Jan 13. doi: 10.1007/s00381-021-05429-9. Online ahead of print. PMID: 35022854 Sakar M, Cevik S, Isik S, Haidar H, Sahin Y, Sacak B, Bayri Y, Dagcinar A.
- Continuous hemoglobin measurement during frontal advancement operations can improve patient outcomes J Clin Monit Comput. 2022 Mar 7. doi: 10.1007/s10877-022-00813-5. Saracoglu A, Abdullayev R, Sakar M, Sacak B, Girgin Incekoy F, Aykac Z.
- A new method for quantification of frontal retrusion and complex skull shape in metopic craniosynostosis: a pilot study of a new outcome measure for endoscopic strip craniectomy J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2022 Mar 11:1-9. doi: 10.3171/2022.1.PEDS21553. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35276659. Sakar M, Haidar H, Sonmez O, Erdogan O, Sacak B, Bayri Y, Dagcinar A.
- Intraluminal fluid infusion in a rat jejunum ischemia/reperfusion model is associated with improved tissue perfusion and less mucosal damage J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2020 Mar;73(3):590-597. doi: 10.1016/ j.bjps.2019.09.019. Epub 2019 Oct 4. PMID: 31734236 Yalcin D, Sacak B, Yalcin M, Yildirim A, Karademir B, Ercan F, Celebiler .
- Modified distal anastomosis between colon and thoracic esophagus for hypopharynx reconstruction using free colon flap: A comparison study. Asian J Surg. 2020 Sep;43(9):907-912. doi: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2019.11.007. Epub 2020 Jan 17. PMID: 31959573 Chilgar RM, Nicoli F, Baljer B, Ciudad P, Manrique OJ, Sacak B, Orfaniotis G, Chen HC.
- Optimizing survival of large fibula osteocutaneous flaps for extensive full-thickness oromandibular defects: A two- stage approach with temporary orocutaneous fistula Microsurgery. 2019 Mar;39(3):234-240. doi: 10.1002/micr.30386. Epub 2018 Nov 29. PMID: 30496605 Ciudad P, Huang TC, Manrique OJ, Agko M, Adabi K, Nicoli F, Sacak B, Kiranantawat K, Moran SL, Chen HC.
- Ischemic Preconditioning and Iloprost Reduces Ischemia- Reperfusion Injury in Jejunal Flaps: An Animal Model Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jul;144(1):124-133. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005708. PMID: 31246814 Tuncer FB, Durmus Kocaaslan FN, Yildirim A, Sacak B, Arabaci Tamer S, Sahin H, Cinel L, Celebiler O
- Implant Stability Outcomes After Immediate and Delayed Revascularized Free Fibula Flaps: A Preliminary Comparative Study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2018 Nov/Dec;33(6):1368-1373. doi: 10.11607/jomi.6725. PMID: 30427969 Cabbar F, Durmus FN, Sacak B, Capar GD, Celebiler O.
- A Comparative Clinical Study of Flap Thickness: Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap Versus Anterolateral Thigh Flap Ann Plast Surg. 2018 Oct;81(4):472-474. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000001488. PMID: 29794503 Akdeniz Dogan ZD, Cavus Ozkan M, Tuncer FB, Sacak B, Celebiler O.
- Alternative vascular constructs of lymph node flap transfer. J Surg Oncol. 2018 May;117(6):1144-1147. doi: 10.1002/jso.24966. Epub 2018 Jan 22. PMID: 29355962 Nicoli F, Orfaniotis G, Ciudad P, Kiranantawat K, Lazzeri D, Maruccia M, Constantinides J, Sacak B, Chilgar RM, Li K, Zhang YX, Chen HC.
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What is Dr. Bülent Saçak's specialty?
Dr. Bülent Saçak is a specialist in Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive 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.
Which hospital does Dr. Bülent Saçak practise at?
Dr. Bülent Saçak sees patients at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Bülent Saçak?
Consultations with Dr. Bülent Saçak are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Bülent Saçak?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Bülent Saçak using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Bülent Saçak?
Yes. Dr. Bülent Saçak 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. Bülent Saçak have?
Dr. Bülent Saçak has around 17 years of professional experience in Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Bülent Saçak?
Yes. Acibadem supports international patients end to end — from the first consultation and treatment planning through appointment scheduling, interpretation during the stay and follow-up after returning home. Sharing your case for an initial assessment is free of charge.
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You can request an independent review of your diagnosis and proposed treatment. Share your medical reports through the consultation or "Ask a Doctor" form on this site, and the team will arrange a specialist review and explain the available options.
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