Prof. K. Latif Abbasoğlu is an experienced pediatric surgeon with a longstanding commitment to clinical excellence, education, and professional collaboration. He earned his medical degree and completed his associate professorship at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2004. Over his career he has held roles in leading healthcare settings and, most recently, has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group since 2022. Prof. Abbasoğlu is an active member of several professional societies, including the European Pediatric Surgery Association (EUPSA), the Aegean Pediatric Thoracic Society, and the Turkish Pediatric Surgery Association. His membership in these organizations reflects his dedication to advancing pediatric surgical care, staying current with evolving practices, and contributing to regional and international professional networks. Known for a patient-centered approach and strong academic background, Prof. Abbasoğlu brings both surgical expertise and a collaborative spirit to clinical practice, education, and multidisciplinary teams.
Education
- 2004 Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1994 Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery
- 1987 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2022 Acibadem Health Group
- 2004 – 2005 Department of Pediatric Surgery, Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 2004 – 2005 Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery / Associate Professor
- 2004 Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 2002 – 2003 Sisli Etfal Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic
- 2002 – 2003 Sisli Etfal Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic / Specialist Doctor
- 1999 – 2002 Department of Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
- 1999 – 2002 Department of Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
- 1994 – 1999 Sisli Etfal Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic
- 1996 University Of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas, Children’s Hospital
- 1996 University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Children’s Hospital /Clinical Observer (3 months)
- 1991 University Of Manchester, School Of Medicine booth Hall Children’s Hospital
Memberships
- EUPSA (European Pediatric Surgery Association)
- Aegean Pediatric Thoracic Society
- Turkish Pediatric Surgery Association
Publications
- Hepatoblastoma in Children
Abbasoglu, L., Gun F.,Salman, F.T., Celik, A.,Sarac, F.,Unuvar, A.,Gorgun, Ö.,Aksoyek, S.,Acta Chir Belg 104,18-21 (2004) - Post-Traumatic Duodenopancreatectomy in a child
Salman F.T., emre A., Abbasoglu L.,Carıllı Ş.,Eur J Pediatr Surg 14,221-269 (2004) - Polyorchidism Presented with Undescended Testis
Abbasoglu, L., Salman, F.T.,Gun, F.,Aşıcıoüğlu, C.,Eur J Pediatr Surg 14, 355-357 (2004) - A Case of Polyorchidia Presenting with Undescended Testicle
XXth National Pediatric Surgery Congress, 77, Mersin, 2002 - Corrosive Substance Ingestion in Children: Sisli Etfal Experience
rinin Tedaviisi Konulu Kolokyum/Workshop, İzmir, 2003 Baskın D., Abbasoğlu, L., Yalçın M., Karadağ, Ç.A., Çevik, M, Kuzdan Ö.M., Sever N., alkım, c., Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Esophageal Strictures - Invagination
Abbasoglu L, Klinik Çocuk Forum, July-August, 16-17, (2005) - Sexual Abuse against Children
Baskin D., Yalcin M., Sever N., Karadag Ç., Abbasoglu L., Kuzdan Ö. M. , Cevizci M.N. - Investigation of the Effects of Preventive Caudal Block on Postoperative Pain in Children
Oba, S., Yentür, A., Özer, S., Abbasoğlu, L., Hergünsel, O., Çukurova, Z., Şişli Etfal Hospital Medical Bulletin, 32, 15-18 (1998) - Stomach Damage in Children as a Result of Ingestion of Acidic Substances
Gün, F. Çelik, A., Salman, F.T., abbasoğlu, L., Çocuk Dergisi, 3, 39-43 (2003) - Undescended testicle
Salman F.T., Abbasoglu L., Clinical Pediatric Form 3,45-49 (2003) - Anorectal Malformations in Children
Abbasoglu L, Clinical Pediatric Forum, September-October, 27-30, 2004 - Approach in acute corrosive substance ingestion
esi, 194, Şanlıurfa, 2003 Baskın D., Abbasoğlu L., Yalçın M., Karadağ Ç., Çevik M., Kuzdan Ö.M., Sever N., Cevizci M.N., Alkım C., Urdancı N., XXI.
