Orthopedic Oncology

Our orthopedic oncology services provide advanced treatments for bone and soft tissue tumors, combining expert surgical techniques with compassionate care. Trust our experienced team to deliver personalized, cutting-edge solutions for your orthopedic oncology needs, ensuring optimal outcomes and improved quality of life.

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What is Orthopedic Oncology?

Orthopedic oncology is a specialized medical field focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of bone and soft tissue tumors. This includes both benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors that affect the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic oncologists at Sava Clinic are experts in complex surgical procedures, limb salvage techniques, and comprehensive cancer care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal tumors.

What are the Advantages of Orthopedic Oncology?

Orthopedic oncology offers several advantages:

  • Specialized Expertise: Orthopedic oncologists have extensive training in both oncology and orthopedic surgery, providing specialized care for bone and soft tissue tumors.
  • Limb-Sparing Surgery: Advanced surgical techniques aim to preserve the affected limb, improving function and quality of life.
  • Comprehensive Care: Multidisciplinary teams collaborate to offer personalized treatment plans, combining surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and rehabilitation.
  • Innovative Treatments: Access to the latest research and technologies ensures patients receive cutting-edge treatments and therapies.

Why Orthopedic Oncology?

Choosing Sava Clinic for orthopedic oncology means receiving care from a dedicated team of experts committed to your health and recovery. Our clinic offers:

  • Experienced Specialists: Our orthopedic oncologists are leaders in their field, with extensive experience in treating complex cases.
  • Patient-Centered Care: We prioritize your needs and preferences, providing compassionate, individualized care throughout your treatment journey.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our clinic is equipped with advanced technology and modern facilities to deliver the highest standard of care.
  • Collaborative Approach: Our multidisciplinary team works together to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient.

Preoperative Preparation for Orthopedic Oncology

Preparing for orthopedic oncology surgery involves several important steps:

  • Medical Evaluation: A thorough medical assessment, including imaging studies and laboratory tests, to evaluate your overall health and the extent of the tumor.
  • Consultation with Specialists: Meetings with your orthopedic oncologist, anesthesiologist, and other relevant specialists to discuss the surgical plan and address any concerns.
  • Preoperative Instructions: Detailed instructions on fasting, medications, and other preparations needed before surgery.
  • Physical Preparation: Depending on the surgery, you may need to engage in specific exercises or physical therapy to strengthen your body before the procedure.
  • Emotional Support: Counseling and support services to help you and your family cope with the emotional aspects of surgery and cancer treatment.

Candidates for Orthopedic Oncology

Candidates for orthopedic oncology treatment at Sava Clinic include:

  • Patients with Bone Tumors: Individuals diagnosed with primary bone tumors, such as osteosarcoma or chondrosarcoma, or metastatic bone disease.
  • Patients with Soft Tissue Tumors: Those with soft tissue sarcomas or other tumors affecting muscles, tendons, and connective tissues.
  • Patients with Recurring Tumors: Individuals whose tumors have recurred after previous treatments.
  • Complex Cases: Patients requiring specialized surgical techniques and comprehensive cancer care due to the complexity of their condition.
  • Limb Preservation Needs: Individuals seeking limb-sparing procedures to maintain function and quality of life.

Orthopedic Oncology frequently asked questions

What is the survival rate for robotic surgery?

Robotic surgery has shown almost 95% – 100% positive results in terms of fewer complications, faster recovery times and improved surgical precision compared to traditional methods. Success rates vary by procedure and patient, focusing on factors such as lower complication rates, faster recovery and high patient satisfaction.

It facilitates early mobilization, enabling patients to stand up and regain mobility from the first day post-surgery.

  • Precision in bone incisions, minimizing unnecessary tissue disruption.
  • Customized implant size and alignment tailored to the patient’s anatomy.
  • Enhanced natural knee sensation post-surgery.
  • Accelerated and less painful recovery.
  • Quicker return to daily activities.

Improved prosthesis longevity due to precise implant placement.

MAKOplasty is a robot-assisted surgical procedure developed for minimally invasive joint operations. Initially utilized for partial knee replacements, it quickly gained popularity for total hip replacements and subsequently for total knee replacements.

Focused abrasion in a specific area of the knee joint,

Intact knee ligaments,

Minimal deformity within the knee joint.

This procedure is most effective for patients within a healthy weight range

The primary advantage of robotic prosthetic surgery (MAKOplasty) lies in its ability to achieve surgical precision at the millimeter level. The key to successful prosthetic surgery includes precise fitting of the implant, optimal balance of joint bone and soft tissues, and correct alignment of the joint. Robotic prosthetic surgery reduces the risk of prosthetic dislocation by customizing implant placement for each patient, thereby minimizing soft tissue damage.

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Dr. Akin Ünal

General Surgeon

BIOGRAPHY

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH. Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

Dr. Hasan Lice

General Surgeon

BIOGRAPHY

He was born in 1967 in Istanbul. He completed primary, secondary, and high school in Istanbul. He graduated from Capa Medical Faculty in 1993.He worked as an assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital between 1994-1998. Between 1998 and 2012, he served on diagnosis and therapeutic solutions in General Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopy Surgery, and Endoscopy in the 2nd Surgery Clinic at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He is married and has 2 children. He speaks Turkish and English.

Prof.Dr. Hanifi Onalan

General Surgeon Assoc.

BIOGRAPHY

Education ;1992-1998 Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine1999-2004 Taksim Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Medical fields;Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Botox)Gallbladder and bile duct surgeryBreast diseases and Breast surgeryAnal system diseases and surgery (haemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)Thyroid diseases and surgical treatmentHernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatmentEndoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, peg)Memberships;Turkish Surgery AssociationNational Association of Trauma and Emergency SurgeryTurkish Medical AssociationTOSS ( Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association )IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of obesity and Metabolic disorders )Publications ;Can Postoperative Adhesions Be Prevented? The Effect of COX-2 Selective Inhibitor Rofecoxib on Intraabdominal Adhesion Model Experimental Study 19(4):145-149, 2005 Journal of Contemporary Surgery 2005 Osman YÜCEL, Yücel YANKOL, Ferda NİHAT KOKSOY, Hanifi ÖNALAN, Pelin AKBABA, Ayşenur AKYILDIZ İĞDEM Research Hospital 2nd General Surgery Clinic* and Pathology Laboratory**, IstanbulTractotomy and omentoplasty in a case of hepatic gunshot wounds A regional trauma and emergency surgery congress (international participation) 2001 A.Çelik, H. Önalan, N. Mecit, M.Er, O. YücelParenteral nutrition in patients undergoing resection for gis malignancies, early results National Surgery Congress 2002 Dr Demiray, Dr D.Gönüllü, Dr.H. Önalan, Dr S.Bilgiç, Dr F.N.Köksoy, Dr O.Yücel

Mehmet Köksal

Aesthetic Surgeon

BIOGRAPHY

He was born in Samsun in 1978. After graduating from Faculty of Medicine (Çapa Medicine) of the Istanbul University in 2003, he completed his 6-year residency training at Şişli, Etfal Training and Research Hospital Plastic Surgery Clinic and became a Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.In 2008, he received training from world-renowned surgeons at the University of Plastic Surgery Clinic in the New York, United States and participated the surgeries together with the doctors from New York.He attended courses and congresses about topics such as Breast Aesthetics, Abdominal Aesthetics, Liposuction, Buttock Aesthetics, Rhinoplasty, Facial rejuvenation, Botox and Fillers.Between 2010 and 2012, he worked at the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Ahi Evran University Kırşehir State Hospital. Kırşehir has carried out many surgeries and innovations that could not be done before in its history.It constantly improves itself by participating in congresses and meetings at homecountry and abroad every year.Op.Dr.Mehmet Köksal still works in a Private Clinic in Istanbul.He is a member of Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association.

Prof. Dr. Rıfat Rasier

MD

BIOGRAPHY

During his medical education and specialization in ophthalmology, he attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in the United States, Stadtisches Klinikum Kemperhof in Koblenz, Germany, and The Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College in England. In 2007, he received medical equivalence from the General Medical Council of England and became a fully registered doctor in England. In addition to his ophthalmology education, he completed a master's program in Biomedical Engineering at Boğaziçi University in 2009. Continuing his career development without slowing down, Rasier completed his specialization in Ophthalmology at Bilim University in 2010.
He fulfilled his mandatory service at Kırklareli State Hospital in 2012.
He attained the title of "Associate Professor" in the Department of Ophthalmology in 2016. He completed his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Boğaziçi University with a 4.0 GPA in 2017.
As a result of his work at the Biomedical Engineering Laboratory of Boğaziçi University, Rıfat Rasier developed a procedure for laser-welding incisions in the transparent layer of the eye during cataract surgery, thereby closing the incision without the need for sutures. Current cataract surgeries either leave incisions open or suture them. Laser tissue welding experiments yielded positive results in closing incisions without stitches, reducing infection risks and shortening operation times.
This work by Rıfat Rasier was published in an international book titled "Infrared Lasers for Corneal Tissue Welding."
Awards Received:
Best Publication Award, Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2010: "Corneal Tissue Welding with Infrared Lasers of Different Wavelengths in Transparent Corneal Sections."
Best Publication Award, Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology, 2011: "VEGF and IL-8 Levels in Vitreous Fluid in Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Resulting from Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment."
JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Turkey Award, First Prize in Medical and Medical Inventions, 2010.
Ministry of Industry, Teknogirişim Project Support, 2010.
Prof. Dr. Necati Tanyolaç Award for Projects and Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technologies during Master's or Doctorate Studies, 2017.
Second Prize for Best Scientific Poster, Turkish Ophthalmology Association National Congress, 2017. Academic Publications:
A. Number of articles published in international refereed journals: 22
B. Number of papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in proceedings: 10
C. Number of articles published in national refereed journals: 25
D. Number of papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in proceedings: 91

Çağrı Geridönmez

Medical Doctor

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Cagrı Geridonmez was born in 1982 in Ankara, in the capital ofTurkey and is a graduate of medical faculty of Kirikkale University.In addition to his practice as a Chief Doctor in 2007 he obtained his medical degree and completed special medical program.Since he got his sertificate as a medical aesthetic he has performed more than 3500hair transplant operations in the one of the most well-known clinics ofTurkey.Currently he is managing a qualified medical team and performs hair restoration operations for patients from all countries of the world.Dr. Cagri’s interests also include improvement of hair loss treatment techniques and finding less invasive methods for hair transplant procedures.He participated in many local and international hair restoration surgery seminars and conferences. He received distinguishing certificates and diplomas for his valuable and well performed job.Now he is working on being a member of prominent international hair restoration organizations as İSHRS and ABHRS.In his spare time, Dr. Cagri enjoys to be engaged in sport activities, especially in motocross racing, car rally and Jiu-jitsu. He also enjoys being involved in different medical experiments on alternative medicine like acupuncture and bio resonance.Dr. Cagri’s passion is driven by the bonds he builds with his patients and the enjoyment he holds in providing high class medical service.

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