Pediatric Surgery Prof. Dr. Burak Tander
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Prof. Dr. Burak Tander is a pediatric surgeon at Acibadem Atakent Hospital and Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. He treats children with digestive system surgical conditions, undescended testicles, hydrocele, hernias, appendicitis and Hirschsprung disease, with additional clinical interests including labial adhesions, torticollis and circumcision.
About Prof. Dr. Burak Tander
Prof. Dr. Burak Tander is a pediatric surgeon at Acibadem Atakent Hospital and Acibadem Altunizade Hospital. His clinical interests include pediatric digestive system diseases and surgery, undescended testicles, hydrocele and spermatic cord cysts, hernias, appendicitis, Hirschsprung disease, torticollis, labial adhesions and circumcision.
He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1990 and completed Pediatric Surgery training at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital in 1997. His career has included academic appointments at Ondokuz Mayıs University, including as Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery from 2014 to 2017, as well as experience at Wayne State University in Detroit.
International families can expect a focused pediatric surgical assessment and clear discussion of the child’s condition and treatment options. Prof. Dr. Tander is a member of national and international pediatric surgery, pediatric endoscopic surgery and laparoscopic surgery associations.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Digestive System Diseases and Surgery
Education
- 1997Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery
- 1994Eppendorf University, Hamburg, Germany
- 1990İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1987Bern University, İsviçre
- 1984İstanbul Erkek High School
Professional Experience
- 2017Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2017Turkish Pediatric Surgery Association Secretary General
- 2014–2017Ondokuz Mayıs University, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Department Chair
- 2006–2007Wayne State University, Detroit, A.B.D.
- 2001–2014Ondokuz Mayıs University, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty Member
- 1998–2001Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic
- 1998–2001Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic
- 1997–1998GATA, Department of Pediatric Surgery
Professional Memberships
- British Pediatric Endoscopic Surgery Association
- European Pediatric Surgery Association
- World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
- International Pediatric Endoscopy Group
- Turkish Pediatric Surgery Association
- European Pediatric Endoscopic Surgery Association
Selected Publications
- Tander, B et al Which technique is the best for the surgical management of empyema thoracis in children? Kardiochirurgia Thoracochirurgia Polska? 2013, 10:130-132
- Alterations Of Cajal Cells In Patients With Small Bowel Atresia J Pediatr Surg 45:724-728 (2010) Tander B, U Bicakci, Y Sullu, R Rizalar, E Ariturk, F Bernay, B Kandemir
- Access To The Hypertrophic Pylorus: Does It Make A Difference To The Patient? Eur J Pediatr Sur 19:14-6. (2009) Tander B, Shanti C, Klein M
- Is there a hidden mortality after one-stage transanal endorectal pull-through for patients with Hirschsprung’s disease Pediatr Surg Int 23:81-86, (2007) Tander B , Rizalar R , Cihan AO, Ayyildiz SH, Aritürk E , Bernay F,
- Balloon Assisted Single Port Thoracoscopic Debritment In Children With Empyema Thoracic J Laparoend Surg Adv Surg Tech Aug;17:504-508 (2007) Tander B, Ustun L, Ariturk E , Rizalar R, Ayyildiz SH, Bernay F,
- Risk Factors influencing inadvertent hypothermia in infants and neonates during anesthesia Pediatr Anesthesia 15, 575-579 (2005) Tander B, Baris S, Karakaya D, Ariturk E, Rızalar R, Bernay F
- Why Nut?: The Aspiration Of Hazelnut Has Become A Public Health Problem In Central And Eastern Black Sea Region Of Turkey Among Small Children Pediatr Surg Int. 20, 502-504 (2004) Tander B, Kırdar B, Arıtürk E, Rızalar R and Bernay F,
- The Utility Of Peritoneal Drains In Children With Uncomplicated Perforated Appendicitis Pediatr Surg Int 19, 548-550 (2003) Tander B, Pektas O and Bulut M
- A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial of Glyceryl-Trinitrate Ointment in the Treatment of Children with anal Fissure J Pediatr Surg, 34, 1810-1812 (1999) Tander B, Güven A, Demirbag S, Ozkan Y, Ozkan Y, Ozturk H and Cetinkurşun S
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: The Impact of Embriologic Studies Pediatr Surg Int, 10, 16-22 (1995). Kluth D, Tander B, Ekesparre M, Tibboel D and Lambrecht W
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