Cardiovascular Surgery Prof. Dr. Ersin Erek
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Prof. Dr. Ersin Erek is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Atakent Hospital, serving in the Cardiovascular Surgery and Robotic Surgery units. He treats aortic aneurysms, heart valve disorders and congenital heart conditions, with particular interests in robotic cardiac surgery, robotic bypass procedures, and septal defects including VSD and ASD.
About Prof. Dr. Ersin Erek
Prof. Dr. Ersin Erek is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Atakent Hospital, working in the Cardiovascular Surgery and Robotic Surgery units. His clinical interests include robotic surgery and robotic bypass procedures, aortic aneurysm, aortic valve stenosis, major vessel diseases, congenital heart disease, heart valve disease, cardiomyopathies, ventricular septal defect, and atrial septal defect.
He graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 1990 and completed cardiovascular surgery training at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute in 1997. In 2011, he received specialization recognition in pediatric cardiovascular surgery. His career has included leadership roles in cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgery at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, as well as experience at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Acibadem Healthcare Services, and Onze Lieve Vrouw Hospital in Aalst, Belgium.
International patients can expect an evaluation focused on their cardiovascular or congenital heart condition and discussion of appropriate surgical options, including robotic approaches where relevant. Prof. Dr. Erek serves as Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Department at Acibadem Atakent Hospital and is a member of several Turkish and European cardiovascular professional associations.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Robotic Surgery
Education
- 2011Medical Specialization Board, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1997İstanbul University Cardiology Institute, Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1990Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2014Acibadem University, Acıbadem Atakent Hospital, Head of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
- 2012–2013Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Chest Cardiovascular Training and Research Hospital, Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
- 2010–2012Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Chest Cardiovascular Training and Research Hospital, Chief of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
- 2003Onze Lieve Vrouw Hospital, Aalst, Belgium
- 2002–2010Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital
- 2002Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2000–2002Istanbul Memorial Hospital
- 1997–2000Istanbul University, Cardiology Institute, Chief Assistant
Professional Memberships
- European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
- Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology
- Turkish Medical Association, İstanbul Medical Chamber
Selected Publications
- Right ventricular diverticulum and associated cyst. Pediatr Cardiol DOI 10.1007/s00246 ? 013-0645-0 published online february 2013 Erek E, Odemis E, Tanidir IC.
- Aorto-left ventricular originating from the left coronary sinus with aortic aneurysm in an 11-year-old boy. Texas Heart Institute Journal 2013; 40:91-4 Yildirim A, Erek E, Uslu Z, Saygili A, Karaagac AT.
- Topsy-turvy heart: A very rare congenital heart disease with tracheobronchial anomalies. World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. 2013; 4: 308-311 Erek E, Guzeltas A, Ozturk N, Kiyan G, Karakoç F, Akalın F, Odemis E, Arsan S.
- Extracorporeal life support experiences of a new congenital heart center in Turkey. Artificial Organs 2013; 37:29-34 Erek E, Haydin S, Onan B, Onan IS, Yazici P, Kocyigit O, Tanidir IC, Yivli P, Odemis E, Yeniterzi M, Bakir I.
- Clinical outcome of patients in a startup congenital heart surgery program in Turkey. Artificial Organs 2013; 37:18-23 Onan IS, Erek E, Haydin S, Onan B, Kocyigit O, Topuz U, Odemis E, Yeniterzi M, Bakir I.
- Twisted wire stent technique for delayed sternal closure after congenital heart operations. Ann Thorac Surg 2013; 96: 1102-3 Erek E, Kaya M, Tanidir C, Kocyigit OI.
- Transcatheter management of neonates with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum A Single center experience from Turkey. Artificial Organs 2013; 37: 56-61 Odemis E, Ozyilmaz I, Guzeltas A, Erek E, Haydin S, Bakir I.
- Challenges in the management of patients with functionally univentricular heart in Turkey. World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery 2012; 3. 344-9 Sarıoglu T, Yalcinbas YK, Erek E, Sarioglu A.
- Management of heparin resistance in an emergency cardiac surgical patient. Indian journal of anesthesia 2012; 56: 430-1 Isil CT, Yazici P, Topuz U, Erek E, Bakir I.
- Extensive anterior chest wall ecchymosis as a sign of subacute type A aortic dissection. Int J Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2012; July Yazici P, Oz K, Celik O, Erek E.
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