Assoc. Prof. MD.
Kadir Abul
Liv Hospital Ulus
Orthopedic Surgery
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Areas of Interests
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)
- Motion-Preserving Scoliosis Surgery (VBT / Cord Scoliosis)
- Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS)
- Adult Spinal Deformities
- Kyphosis (Hunchback) Surgery
- Spinal Osteotomies and Complex Deformity Surgery
- Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- Navigation and Imaging-Assisted Spinal Surgery
- Personalized 3D Surgical Planning
- Cervical Spine Pathologies
- Degenerative Spine and Disc Pathologies
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Spinal Pain Interventions and Injection Treatments
- Bertolotti Syndrome and Lumbosacral Transition Anomalies
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Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (2006): Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English Medical Program)
- Medical Specialization (2011): Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Istanbul Baltalimanı Metin Sabancı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
- Subspecialty (2018): Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Spine Health Center (Spine Surgery Clinical Fellowship)
- Master's Degree (2023): Health Sciences University, Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute (Spine Surgery Program)
- Observership (2024): University of Missouri School of Medicine – Orthopaedic Surgery Department – Spine Surgery Division: April 2024 – May 2024, Missouri, USA. (International) 2024 - Missouri
Experience:
- 2026 (February) – …… : Private Liv Hospital Ulus (Orthopedics and Traumatology / Spine Surgery Specialist)
2020 – 2026 (January): SBÜ Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic (Founding Faculty Member of Spine Health Center)
2018 – 2020: Taksim Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital (Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist, Spine Surgery Specialist)
2017 – 2018: Private Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Spine Health Center (Spine Surgery Clinical Fellow - Under the Directorship of Prof. Dr. Ahmet Alanay)
2015 – 2017: Yalova Private Atakent Hospital (Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist)
2013 – 2015: Bursa Yenişehir State Hospital (Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist)
2012 – 2013: Şırnak Cizre Dr. Selahattin Cizrelioğlu State Hospital (Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist, Compulsory State Service)z
4.1. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
2025 (and Studies in Press/Early View):
- Önaloğlu Y, Abul K, Özlük AV, Balioğlu MB. (2025). "Complications in Pediatric Neuromuscular Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Cohort Study of 45 Patients and Risk Factor Analysis." Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, 36(3), 137-143. DOI: 10.4274/jtss.galenos.2025.51423.
- Akpunarlı B, Yücekul A, Abul K, Kından P, Ergene G, Şenay Ş, Zulemyan T, Yavuz Y, Yılgör İÇ, Alanay A. (2025). "Two to five years pulmonary functions after thoracic, thoracolumbar and bilateral vertebral body tethering surgery." European Spine Journal, 34(7), 2750-2761.
2024
- Abul K. (2024). "A Review of Symptomatic Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebrae: Bertolotti’s Syndrome." International Journal of Spine Surgery, 18(1), 81-87. DOI: 10.14444/8571. Editöre Mektup
- Önaloğlu Y, Abul K, Özlük AV, Balioğlu MB. (2024). "Comparative Results in Hemivertebrectomy and Fusion Surgery Below and Above 10 Years of Age." Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, 35(3), 124-130. DOI: 10.4274/jtss.galenos.2024.30306. 2023
2023
- Balioğlu MB, Abul K, Akpolat AO, Özlük AV, Saçık N, Aksay MF, Çetinkaya M. (2023). "Implant-Related Complications Do Not Interfere with Corrections with the Shilla Technique in Early Onset Scoliosis: Preliminary Results." Children, 10(6), 947. DOI: 10.3390/children10060947.
- Abul K, Yılgör İÇ, Yücekul A, Alanay NA, Yavuz Y, Zulemyan T, Boissiere L, Bourghli A, Obeid I, Pizones J, Kleinstueck F, Perez-Grueso FJS, Pellise F, Alanay A. (2023). "Long-term opioid medication profile of European adult spinal deformity patients: Minimum five years follow-up study." The Spine Journal, 23(2), 209-218. DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.10.017.
- Abul K, Özmen BB, Yücekul A, Zulemyan T, Yılgör İÇ, Alanay A. (2023). "If you look this way, you will see it: cranial shift in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis." Spine Deformity, 11(1), 105-114. DOI: 10.1007/s43390-022-00560-2.
- Köksal A, Abul K, Çimen O. (2023). "Late Diagnosed Dislocation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of the 5th Toe in a 7-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report." Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 113(1), 1-4. DOI: 10.7547/21-128.
- Önaloğlu Y, Abul K, Ganiyusufoğlu AK, Özlük AV, Balioğlu MB. (2023). "Congenital Scoliosis with Bilateral Foramen Transversarium in the Fifth Lumbar Vertebra." Cam and Sakura Medical Journal, 3(1). DOI: 10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-5-4.
2022
- Abul K. (2022). "Adequacy of spine surgery fellowship training in Turkey: Results of a survey." Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 56(1), 71-75. DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2022.21211.
- Köksal A, Abul K, Kargın D, Çimen O, Mert M, Keskin A. (2022). "An evaluation of intra and inter observer reliability of the five used classification systems of tibial plateau fractures." Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 88(4), 805-810. DOI: 10.52628/88.4.9845.
- Büyükaslan A, Abul K, Berk H, Gürsel Yılmaz H. (2022). "Correction to: Leg length discrepancy and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: clinical and radiological characteristics." Spine Deformity, 10(2), 315-316.
- Abul K, Demirel A, Çetinkaya M, Özlük AV, Taşkala B, Balioğlu MB. (2022). "The Effects Of Surgeon-Made Preoperative Three-Dimensional Multiplanar Reformatting On Surgeons Anxiety In Spinal Surgery." Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, 33(3), 95-101. DOI: 10.4274/jtss.galenos.2022.46320.
- Köksal A, Abul K, Dırvar F, Çimen O, Yapıcı F, Akgün H, Kargın D. (2022). "An investigation of the effects of total hip arthroplasty with femoral shortening in unilateral Crowe type-IV dysplastic hips on sagittal spinopelvic parameters." Medicine Science | International Medical Journal, 11(2), 734-739.
- Abul K. (2022). "Adolesan idiyopatik skolyozda füzyonsuz cerrahi yöntemler ve sonuçları." TOTBID Dergisi, 21(6), 634-643. DOI: 10.5578/totbid.dergisi.2022.90.
- Abul K. (2022). "The Relationship Between Ideal Lumbar Pedicle Screw Position and Superior Facet in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis." Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 12(2), 78-86. DOI: 10.4274/jarem.galenos.2022.62634.
2021
- Yücekul A, Tanrıöver H, Abul K, Ahmed A, Zulemyan T, Yılgör İÇ, Alanay A. (2021). "How frequent should the radiographic examination be to monitor magnetically controlled growing rods? A retrospective look two to seven years postoperatively." European Spine Journal, 30(7), 1912-1919. DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06752-0.
- Büyükaslan A, Abul K, Berk RH, Gürsel Yılmaz H. (2021). "Leg length discrepancy and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: clinical and radiological characteristics." Spine Deformity, 10(2), 307-314. DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00417-0.
- Köksal A, Çimen O, Öner A, Aycan OE, Abul K, Akgün H, Kaya O, Yapıcı F. (2021). "Intramedullary nailing versus minimally invasive plating in the treatment of distal tibial extra-articular fractures: Comparison of cost-analysis in Turkey." Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 27(5), 558-564. DOI: 10.14744/tjtes.2020.65635.
- 2020
- Alanay A, Yücekul A, Abul K, Ergene G, Şenay Ş, Ay B, Cebeci BO, Yalınay Dikmen P, Zulemyan T, Yavuz Y, Yılgör İÇ. (2020). "Thoracoscopic Vertebral Body Tethering for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Follow-up Curve Behavior According to Sanders Skeletal Maturity Staging." Spine, 45(22), 1483-1492. DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003643.
2019
- Abul K. (2019). "Decision Making For Surgery In Adult scoliosis Review Of The Current Literature." Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, 30(4), 276-283. DOI: 10.4274/jtss.galenos.2019.0012.
- Yılgör İÇ, Eroğlu İN, Söğünmez Erdoğan N, Abul K, Alanay A. (2019). "Konjenital Skolyoz Tanı ve Tedavisi." Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 10(2), 148-155.
2018
- Yılgör İÇ, Yavuz Y, Söğünmez Erdoğan N, Haddad S, Mannion AF, Abul K, Boissiere L, Obeid I, Kleinstueck FS, Perez-Grueso FJS, Acaroğlu E, Pellisé F, Alanay A. (2018). "Relative pelvic version: an individualized pelvic incidence-based proportional parameter that quantifies pelvic version more precisely than pelvic tilt." The Spine Journal, 18(10), 1787-1797. DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.03.001.
- Abul K, Misir A, Büyük AF. (2018). "Jusepe de Ribera's Puzzle in The Clubfoot." Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR), 476(5), 942-945. DOI: 10.1007/s11999.0000000000000267.
- Abul K, Misir A, Büyük AF. (2018). "Reply to the Letter to the Editor: Art in Science: Jusepe de Ribera's Puzzle in The Clubfoot." CORR, 476(11), 2291-2294.
2017
- Yılgör İÇ, Söğünmez Erdoğan N, Yavuz Y, Abul K, Boissiere L, Haddad S, Obeid I, Kleinstueck FS, Perez-Grueso FJS, Acaroğlu E, Mannion AF, Pellisé F, Alanay A. (2017). "Relative lumbar lordosis and lordosis distribution index: individualized pelvic incidence-based proportional parameters that quantify lumbar lordosis more precisely than the concept of pelvic incidence minus lumbar lordosis." Neurosurgical Focus, 43(6), E5. DOI: 10.3171/2017.8.FOCUS17498.
2015
- Abul K, Özer D, Sakızlıoğlu SS, Büyük AF, Kaygusuz MA. (2015). "Detection of Normal Plantar Fascia Thickness in Adults via the Ultrasonographic Method." Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 105(1), 8-13. DOI: 10.7547/8750-7315-105.1.8.
2014
- Korkmaz Ö, Malkoç M, Genç Y, Abul K, Bülbül AM, Kaygusuz MA. (2014). "Relationship between tibial posterior slope and functional, clinical scores in the patients undergoing with PCL retaining total knee arthroplasty with fixed bearing insert." Medical Journal of Bakırköy, (2), 53-56.
2026
- Muratoğlu O.G., Yıldırım C., Ceylan H., Abul K., Güzel G., Yeğin E.E. (2026). “Tri-4 Trends in Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Decade of Digital Search Behavior and Academic Output (2015–2025).” Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, 37(1), 29–35. DOI: 10.4274/jtss.galenos.2026.92486.
4.2. Presentations at International and National Scientific Meetings:
- Dr. Kadir Abul has presented over 80 oral presentations and posters at platforms such as SRS (Scoliosis Research Society), EuroSpine, IMAST, and TOTBİD.
International Presentations (International and Foreign Congresses):
- KAYGUSUZ, M. A., Bozkuş, F. S., KORKMAZ, Ö., KÖKSAL, A., & ABUL, K. (2009). Early and mid-term results of anterior open reduction of developmental hip dysplasia with mini incision: A new technique. 10th EFORT Annual Congress Vienna 2009, 310–310. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- KAYGUSUZ, M. A., KORKMAZ, Ö., ÖNER, A., ABUL, K., & Almaghalsa, N. (2010). Resurfacing arthroplasy: Early results and analysis. Combined Congress of the 5th Yemeni & 14th G.C.C. Orthopaedic Association, 50–50. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- ABUL, K. (2021). Too big a curve, too early: Challenging idiopathic scoliosis (My most challenging case within the first 3 years of practice). SRS 56th Annual Meeting – Scoliosis Research Society. (Özet bildiri/Davetli konuşmacı)
- ABUL, K. (2023). Bilateral VBT: When and how? AO Spine Hospital-Based Seminar—Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT). (Özet bildiri/Davetli konuşmacı)
- ABUL, K. (2023). Pulmonary & patient reported outcomes. AO Spine Hospital-Based Seminar—Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT). (Özet bildiri/Davetli konuşmacı)
- ABUL, K., Demirel, A., Çetinkaya, M., Özlük, A. V., Taşkala, B., BÜYÜK, A. F., & BALİOĞLU, M. B. (2022). The effects of surgeon-made preoperative three-dimensional multiplanar reformatting on surgeon’s anxiety in spinal surgery. 3. Türk Dünyası Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kongresi, 47–48. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- ABUL, K. (2022). The relationship between ideal lumbar pedicle screw position and superior facet in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. 3. Türk Dünyası Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kongresi, 45–46. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- ABUL, K., Özmen, B. B., YÜCEKUL, A., Zulemyan, T., YILGÖR, İ. Ç., & ALANAY, A. (2022). If you look this way, you will see it: Cranial shift in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. 3. Türk Dünyası Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kongresi, 49–51. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- Akpunarlı, B., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., KINDAN, P., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., Zulemyan, T., YAVUZ, Y., YILGÖR, İ. Ç., & ALANAY, A. (2022). Two to five years pulmonary functions after thoracic, thoracolumbar and double curve VBT surgery. XIV. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 76–79. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- ALANAY, A., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., Karaman, İ., Durbaş, A., Zulemyan, T., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., TURGUT BALCI, Ş., YALINAY DİKMEN, P., YAVUZ, Y., & YILGÖR, İ. Ç. (2022). 5 to 8 years follow up results after thoracoscopic VBT: A single surgeon’s experience. XIV. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 100–103. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- BALİOĞLU, M. B., ABUL, K., Çetinkaya, M., Özlük, A. V., Saçık, N., Aksay, M. F., & AKPOLAT, A. O. (2022). Can the Shilla technique in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis reduce recurrent surgeries while increasing spinal growth? XIV. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 238–241. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- Karaca, S., Özlük, A. V., ABUL, K., Çetinkaya, M., & BALİOĞLU, M. B. (2022). Investigation of the frequency of concomitant spine pathologies and the need for treatment in patients with spinal deformity due to non-idiopathic etiologies. XIV. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 84–87. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- BALİOĞLU, M. B., ABUL, K., Özlük, A. V., Çetinkaya, M., & Demirel, A. (2022). Treatment approaches for spinal deformities due to early onset scoliosis. XIV. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 248–249. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- ABUL, K., Demirel, A., Çetinkaya, M., Özlük, A. V., Taşkala, B., BÜYÜK, A. F., & BALİOĞLU, M. B. (2022). Omurga cerrahisinde cerrah tarafından yapılan preoperatif üç boyutlu çok düzlemli yeniden biçimlendirmenin cerrahın anksiyetesi üzerine etkileri. XIV. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 1, 225–228. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- BALİOĞLU, M. B., ABUL, K., Çetinkaya, M., Özlük, A. V., & Tatlıdil, B. (2022). Spinal anomalies accompanying rare genetic syndromes and their solutions. XIV. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 176–177. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- ALANAY, A., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., KARAMAN, B. İ., Durbaş, A., Zulemyan, T., ERGENE, G., Senay, S., TURGUT BALCI, Ş., YALINAY DİKMEN, P., Yavuz, Y., & YILGÖR, İ. Ç. (2021). 2 to 5-years follow-up results after thoracoscopic VBT: A single surgeon's experience. EUROSPINE 2021, 1, 83–83. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Akpunarli, B., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., KINDAN, P., ERGENE, G., Senay, S., Zulemyan, T., Yavuz, Y., & ALANAY, A. (2021). Is thoracoscopic VBT a pulmonary function declining or improving surgery? EUROSPINE 2021, 1(Suppl 1), 110–110. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- ALANAY, A., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., KARAMAN, B. İ., Durbaş, A., Zulemyan, T., ERGENE, G., Senay, S., TURGUT BALCI, Ş., YALINAY DİKMEN, P., Yavuz, Y., & YILGÖR, İ. Ç. (2021). Two to five years follow up results after thoracoscopic VBT: A single surgeon's experience. North American Spine Society 36th Annual Meeting, 21(9S), 86–87. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- Akpunarli, B., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., KINDAN, P., ERGENE, G., Senay, S., Zulemyan, T., Yavuz, Y., & YILGÖR, İ. Ç. (2021). Is thoracoscopic VBT a pulmonary function declining or improving surgery? SRS 56th Annual Meeting – Scoliosis Research Society, 198–198. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- ALANAY, A., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., KARAMAN, B. İ., Durbaş, A., Zulemyan, T., ERGENE, G., TURGUT BALCI, Ş., YALINAY DİKMEN, P., Yavuz, Y., & YILGÖR, İ. Ç. (2021). 2 to 5-years follow-up results after thoracoscopic VBT: A single surgeon’s experience. SRS 56th Annual Meeting – Scoliosis Research Society, 93–94. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Akpunarli, B., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., KINDAN, P., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., Zulemyan, T., YAVUZ, Y., & ALANAY, A. (2021). Is thoracoscopic VBT a pulmonary function declining or improving surgery? APSS-APPOS 2021 (13th Combined Meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society), 15, 155–156. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., KARAMAN, B. İ., Durbaş, A., Zulemyan, T., ERGENE, G., Senay, S., TURGUT BALCI, Ş., YALINAY DİKMEN, P., Yavuz, Y., & ALANAY, A. (2021). Two-to 5 year follow up results after thoracoscopic vertabral body tethering: A single surgeon's experience. APSS-APPOS 2021 (13th Combined Meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society), 15(Suppl 1), 156–157. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- ALANAY, A., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., Karaman, İ., Durbaş, A., Zulemyan, T., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., TURGUT BALCI, Ş., YALINAY DİKMEN, P., YAVUZ, Y., & YILGÖR, İ. Ç. (2021). Two to five year follow-up results after thoracoscopic VBT: A single surgeon’s experience. The International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) eSOSORT2021 Virtual Meeting, 138–140. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- METİN TERZİBAŞIOĞLU, A., ABUL, K., YILDIZ, A. F., & ALBAYRAK, A. (2021). The awareness of scoliosis among orthopedic surgeons in Turkey. The International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) eSOSORT2021 Virtual Meeting, 157–158. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- ALANAY, A., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., Karaman, İ., Durbas, A., Zulemyan, T., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., TURGUT BALCI, Ş., YALINAY DİKMEN, P., YAVUZ, Y., & YILGÖR, İ. Ç. (2021). Two to five year follow-up results after thoracoscopic VBT: A single surgeon’s experience. eSOSORT 2021. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Seymen, N., Lahut, S., ABUL, K., Durace, A., Erdoğan, B., Durbaş, A., YÜCEKUL, A., SEZERMAN, O. U., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellisé, F., & ALANAY, A. (2019). Importance of postoperative and follow-up information on prediction of mechanical complications. 2019 Annual EUROSPINE Meeting and Congress (Helsinki), 28. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- ALANAY, A., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., AY, B., Cebeci, B. Ö., Orhun, Ö., Erdoğan, B., Pekmezci, M., Lahut, S., Zulemyan, T., YAVUZ, Y., & YILGÖR, İ. Ç. (2019). Clinical judgment of initial correction need and follow-up curve behavior after VBT according to Sanders classification & comparison to fusion in a matched cohort. 26th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- Gürsel Yılmaz, H., Büyükaslan, A., & ABUL, K. (2019). The effects of brace treatment on spinopelvic alignment in patients with adolescent hyperkyphosis. XIII. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 50–51. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- ABUL, K., YILGÖR, İ. Ç., ALBAYRAK, A., ENERCAN, M., ÇETİN, E., Kaya, V., & ÖZDEN, E. (2019). Spine surgery fellowship training in Turkey. XIII. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., YAVUZ, Y., ABUL, K., YÜCEKUL, A., KINDAN, P., Yurttaşer, E., Pizones, J., OBEID, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2019). Any vertebral segment may be chosen as upper-instrumented vertebra if ideal individualized sagittal shape and alighment is reached. XIII. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 27–28. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- ALANAY, A., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., ERGENE, G., Senay, S., AY, B., Cebeci, B. O., Pekmezci, M., Lahut, S., Yavuz, Y., & YILGÖR, İ. Ç. (2019). Thoracoscopic vertebral body tethering for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Clinical judgment of initial correction need and follow-up curve behavior according to Sanders skeletal maturity staging system. XIII. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 25–25. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., YAVUZ, Y., ABUL, K., YÜCEKUL, A., GÜLAĞACI, F., Orhun, Ö., Boissiere, L., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2019). “Reconstruction of the basement” rather than “adding a story” is more effective in preventing re-PJK in adult spinal deformity patients. XIII. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 29–30. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- Büyükaslan, A., ABUL, K., YÜCEKUL, A., Yüksel, B., Dalla, M., Durbas, A., YILGÖR, İ. Ç., YAVUZ, Y., Yılmaz Hürriyet Gürsel, H., & ALANAY, A. (2019). Braced and weaned vs braced and operated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients: A matched cohort analysis. XIII. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- Gürsel Yılmaz, H., Büyükaslan, A., & ABUL, K. (2019). Self-esteem and quality of life in girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. XIII. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 153–154. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., YAVUZ, Y., ABUL, K., YÜCEKUL, A., TANRIÖVER, H. H., Kılıçkan, F. D. B., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2019). Effects of restoring individualized sagittal shape and alignment on mechanical complications and patient-reported outcomes in elderly patients fused. XIII. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 166–166. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Seymen, N., Lahut, S., ABUL, K., Durace, A., Erdoğan, B., Durbaş, A., YÜCEKUL, A., SEZERMAN, O. U., OBEID, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez-Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroglu, E., Pellisé, F., & ALANAY, A. (2019). Importance of postoperative and follow-up information on prediction of mechanical complications. XIII. Uluslararası Türk Omurga Kongresi, 166–166. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Kwan, K., ABUL, K., Lahut, S., KARAASLAN, U., KINDAN, P., YAVUZ, Y., Cheung, K., & ALANAY, A. (2018). The supine flexibility: Prediction of flexibility in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using standard standing and supine radiographs. Scoliosis Research Society 53rd Annual Meeting, 193–194. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Cebeci, B. Ö., ABUL, K., Lahut, S., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., & ALANAY, A. (2018). Non-fusion thoracoscopic anterior vertebral body tethering for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Preliminary results of a single European center. Scoliosis Research Society 53rd Annual Meeting, 199–200. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., YAVUZ, Y., ABUL, K., Sayın, İ. E., Pizones, J., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2018). Effects of restoring individualized sagittal shape and alignment on mechanical complications and patient-reported outcomes in elderly patients fused to pelvis. Scoliosis Research Society 53rd Annual Meeting, 204(204). (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., YAVUZ, Y., ABUL, K., Tanrıöver, H., Pizones, J., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2018). Any vertebral segment may be chosen as upper-instrumented vertebra if ideal individualized sagittal shape and alignment is reached. Scoliosis Research Society 53rd Annual Meeting, 234–235. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., ABUL, K., Sayın, İ. E., Pizones, J., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2018). Effects of restoring individualized sagittal shape and alignment on mechanical complications and patient-reported outcomes in elderly patients fused to pelvis. 2018 Annual EUROSPINE Meeting and Congress (Barcelona, 19–21 September), 603–604. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., ABUL, K., YAVUZ, Y., GÜLAĞACI, F., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2018). Reconstruction of the basement – rather than adding a storey is more effective in preventing re-PJK in adult spinal deformity patients. 2018 Annual EUROSPINE Meeting and Congress (Barcelona, 19–21 September), 620–621. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., ABUL, K., YAVUZ, Y., GÜLAĞACI, F., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2018). “Reconstruction of the basement” rather than “adding a storey” is more effective in preventing re-PJK in adult spinal deformity patients. 25th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), 127–128. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- BALİOĞLU, M. B., KAYGUSUZ, M. A., ABUL, K., Uygun, B., & BÜYÜK, A. F. (2010). The early results of VEPTR instrumentation for severe chest wall deformity. The 4th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and Growing Spine (November 19–20, 2010, Toronto, Canada), 4(5), 496–494. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- KAYGUSUZ, M. A., KORKMAZ, Ö., ÖNER, A., ABUL, K., & Almaghalsa, N. (2010). The effects of stabilization angles of components of resurfacing prosthesis on hip scores. Combined Congress of the 5th Yemeni & 14th G.C.C. Orthopaedic Association, 53–53. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- KAYGUSUZ, M. A., Bozkuş, F. S., ÖNER, A., ABUL, K., BÜYÜK, A. F., & Almaghalsa, N. (2010). Early and mid term results of anterior open reduction of developmental hip dysplasia: A new technique. Combined Congress of the 5th Yemeni & 14th G.C.C. Orthopaedic Association, 49–50. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- KAYGUSUZ, M. A., ÖNER, A., ABUL, K., ÇİMEN, O., & Bozkuş, F. S. (2010). The early results of non-fusion-open-door laminoplasty applications in cervical myelopathy cases. Combined Congress of the 5th Yemeni & 14th G.C.C. Orthopaedic Association, 53–53. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- AYKUT, Ü. S., Örnek, S., ÖNER, A., ABUL, K., & KAYGUSUZ, M. A. (2010). Arthroscopic meniscal repairs: Early/mid-term functional and clinical evaluation. Combined Congress of the 5th Yemeni & 14th G.C.C. Orthopaedic Association, 48–49. (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
- BALİOĞLU, M. B., KAYGUSUZ, M. A., ÖNER, A., Bozkuş, F. S., & ABUL, K. (2009). Growing rods and non-fusion treatment for early onset scoliosis. 3rd International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and Growing Spine. (Özet bildiri)
- BALİOĞLU, M. B., KAYGUSUZ, M. A., ÖNER, A., ABUL, K., & KÖKSAL, A. (2009). The results of surgical treatment for the patient for pediatric scoliosis with pain due to osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma. 3rd International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and Growing Spine (20–21 November 2009, Istanbul, Turkey), 3, 526–526. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- BALİOĞLU, M. B., KAYGUSUZ, M. A., & ABUL, K. (2009). Eisenmengers syndrome with scoliosis: Case report. Sixth SICOT/SIROT Annual International Conference, 314–314. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- Çakı, H. Ç., KAYGUSUZ, M. A., KORKMAZ, Ö., & ABUL, K. (2009). Comparison of serum TGF-B1 levels in patients who have been performed resurfacing hip arthroplasty and total cementless hip arthroplasty. 10th EFORT Annual Congress Vienna 2009, 238–238. (Özet bildiri/Poster)
- KAYGUSUZ, M. A., Bozkuş, F. S., KORKMAZ, Ö., KÖKSAL, A., & ABUL, K. (2009). Early and mid-term results of anterior open reduction of developmental hip dysplasia with mini incision: A new technique. EPOS 28th Annual Meeting (Lisbon, 1–4 April 2009). (Özet bildiri/Sözlü sunum)
National Conference Papers (Domestic):
- ABUL, K. (2019). Surgical decision in adult scoliosis. Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association Joint Meeting: “Adult Scoliosis”. (Abstract/Invited speaker)
- ABUL, K. (2022). Scoliosis surgery. III. National Prosthetics and Orthotics Congress. (Abstract/Invited speaker)
- ABUL, K. (2022). Clinical applications of halo gravity traction. Educational Cases and Tips in Arthroplasty and Spine Surgery. (Abstract/Invited speaker)
- ALANAY, A. (2022). 5 to 8 year follow-up results of thoracoscopic band tensioning (VBT) surgery: Experience of a single surgeon. XXXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 56(1), 77–78. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Akpunarlı, B., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., KINDAN, P., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., Zulemyan, T., YAVUZ, Y., & ALANAY, A. (2022). 2–5 year respiratory function test results after thoracic, thoracolumbar and double curvature band stretching surgery. XXXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 56(1), 75–75. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- ABUL, K. (2022). How to write title, abstract and keywords? XXXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress. (Abstract/Invited speaker)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Akpunarlı, B., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., KINDAN, P., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., Zulemyan, T., YAVUZ, Y., & ALANAY, A. (2021). Does thoracoscopic banding (TBT) surgery reduce or increase lung function? XXX. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 55(1). (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., YÜCEKUL, A., ABUL, K., Karaman, İ., Durbaş, A., Zulemyan, T., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., TURGUT BALCI, Ş., YALINAY DİKMEN, P., YAVUZ, Y., & ALANAY, A. (2021). Follow-up results of thoracoscopic banding (VBT) surgery at 2 to 5 years: Experience of a single surgeon. XXX. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 55(1), 73–74. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- ABUL, K. (2021). Session 4: Surgical treatment of degenerative spinal problems: Classification and pre-surgical planning. Bone Joint 2021 Congress (La Blanche Island Hotel, Bodrum). (Abstract/Invited speaker)
- ABUL, K. (2021). Classification and pre-surgical planning. Bone Joint 2021 Congress (October 13–16, 2021). (Abstract/Invited speaker)
- ABUL, K., & KÖKSAL, A. (2021). Successful infection control with hypochlorous acid application in a case of agricultural type injury. Bone Joint 2021 Congress (La Blanche Island Hotel, Bodrum). (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- KÖKSAL, A., ÖNER, A., Çimen, O., ABUL, K., & AKGÜN, H. (2021). Which treatment method is cost-effective for insurance providers in the treatment of extracarticular distal tibia fractures: Intramedullary nailing or minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis? 8th Istanbul Orthopedics and Traumatology Meeting. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- ABUL, K., METİN TERZİBAŞIOĞLU, A., Tatlıdil, B., & BALİOĞLU, M. B. (2021). Scoliosis surgery case presentation in a rare genetic case. Bone Joint 2021 Online Congress (April 1–4, 2021) – Orthopedics in Pandemic Days, 321–322. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- ABUL, K. (2020). Congenital EOS. Joint Meeting of the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic of Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Turkey & Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association: “Early Onset Scoliosis”. (Abstract/Invited speaker)
- ABUL, K. (2019). Clinical and radiological evaluation of spinopelvic parameters. Joint Meeting of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department of Haliç University, Turkey & Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association: “Sagittal Spine and Pathologies in Adolescents”. (Abstract/Invited speaker)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., ABUL, K., YAVUZ, Y., GÜLAĞACI, F., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2018). The “correction of the base” approach is more effective than the “building a floor above” approach in preventing recurrent superior junction kyphosis in adult spinal deformity surgery. XXVIII. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 52(1), 64–65. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Cebeci, B. Ö., ABUL, K., Lahut, S., ERGENE, G., ŞENAY, Ş., & ALANAY, A. (2018). YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., ABUL, K., Tanrıöver, H., Pizones, J., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2018). Effects of providing personalized sagittal alignment and shape on mechanical complications and quality of life in elderly patients undergoing lower thoracic to pelvic fusion. XXVIII. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 52(1), 72–73. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., Lahut, S., YAVUZ, Y., ABUL, K., Asaroğlu, C. B., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2018). Any vertebra can be selected as an upper-instrumentalized vertebra when an individual’s ideal sagittal alignment and shape are provided. XXVIII. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 52(1), 67–68. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- YILGÖR, İ. C., ABUL, K., YAVUZ, Y., Boissiere, L., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Mannion, A. F., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2017). Global alignment & proportion (GAP) score compared to Schwab parameters. XXVII. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress. (Abstract)
- ABUL, K., Yurttaşer, E., AY, B., YILGÖR, İ. Ç., & ALANAY, A. (2017). Use of standardized clinical pathways accelerates healing after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery. XXVII. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 68–69. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., ABUL, K., GÜLAĞACI, F., Demirci Otlioğlu, G., Başarır, M., Özek, M., & ALANAY, A. (2017). Simultaneous intradural spinal pathology and pediatric spinal deformity surgery. XXVII. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 74–74. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., ABUL, K., YAVUZ, Y., Boissiere, L., Haddad, S., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Mannion, A. F., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2017). When planning surgeries, the goals set to achieve a proportional sagittal shape and alignment should be independent of age. XXVII. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 77–78. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., ABUL, K., YAVUZ, Y., Haddad, S., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Mannion, A. F., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2017). Relative pelvic version (RPV): A novel PI-based proportional parameter that measures pelvic orientation better than pelvic tilt. XXVII. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 72–73. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- KAYGUSUZ, M. A., Bozkuş, F. S., BAYHAN, A. İ., Yağmurlu, M. F., & ABUL, K. (2011). Open reduction of developmental hip dysplasia with anterior mini-incision: Our early and mid-term results. Istanbul Orthopedics and Traumatology Meeting 2011. (Abstract/Poster)
- Özer, D., Örnek, S., BALİOĞLU, M. B., Uygun, B., ABUL, K., & KAYGUSUZ, M. A. (2011). Evaluation of mid-term results of cases undergoing distal chevron osteotomy due to hallux valgus using AOFAS thumb score. XXII. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 94–94. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- YILGÖR, İ. Ç., ABUL, K., YAVUZ, Y., Obeid, I., Kleinstueck, F., Perez Grueso, F. J. S., Acaroğlu, E., Mannion, A. F., Pellise, F., & ALANAY, A. (2017). Global alignment & proportion (GAP) score: Development and validation of a novel sagittal spinopelvic alignment analysis method predicting mechanical complications after adult spinal deformity surgery. XXVII. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 77–77. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- BALİOĞLU, M. B., KAYGUSUZ, M. A., ÖNER, A., & ABUL, K. (2009). Early results of vertically expandable titanium rib prosthesis treatment in early-onset scoliosis and chest deformity. 4th National Congress of Reconstructive Microsurgery. (Abstract/Poster)
- KAYGUSUZ, M. A., Bozkuş, F. S., KORKMAZ, Ö., ÖNER, A., & ABUL, K. (2009). Open reduction of developmental hip dysplasia with anterior mini-incision: Our early and mid-term results with a new technique. XXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress. (Abstract/Oral presentation)
- BALİOĞLU, M. B., KÖKSAL, A., ÖNER, A., KAYGUSUZ, M. A., & ABUL, K. (2009). Sagittal plane analysis of late-term posterior surgical results of thoracolumbar spine fractures. XXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 43(1), 215–215. (Abstract/Poster)
- BALİOĞLU, M. B., KAYGUSUZ, M. A., KORKMAZ, Ö., & ABUL, K. (2009). Nine-year results of a patient who underwent tumor prosthesis surgery due to giant cell bone tumor in the distal femur. XXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 43(1), 196–196. (Abstract/Poster)
- AYKUT, Ü. S., Örnek, S., ABUL, K., BALİOĞLU, M. B., & KAYGUSUZ, M. A. (2009). Clinical and functional evaluation of early/mid-term treatment results in patients who underwent arthroscopic meniscal repair. XXI. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress, 43(1), 135–135. (Abstract/Poster)
4.3. Book Chapters:
- Abul K. (2023). "Surgical Decision and Surgical Techniques in Scoliosis." In Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Special Topics: Scoliosis and Conservative Treatment. (Ed. Hürriyet Gürsel Yılmaz). Türkiye Klinikleri.
- Abul K. (2022). "Congenital Scoliosis." In Orthopedics and Traumatology. (Ed. Vedat Şahin). Güneş Tıp Kitabevi.
- Kargın D, Abul K. (2022). "Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis." In Orthopedics and Traumatology. Güneş Tıp Kitabevi. Abul K. (2021). "Imaging and Navigation Techniques." In New Approaches in Spine Surgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Akademisyen Kitabevi.
- AOSpine: Member (2025-2026).
- Marmara Spine Surgeons Group: Secretariat (2025-2027), Board Member (2021-Present).
- Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association: Board Member (2021-Present).
- EUROSPINE (European Spine Association): Member (2021-2027).
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD): Member (2021-2025). Reviewer Duties: The Spine Journal, Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery (2019-...), Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, The World Neurosurgery
- 2021: Louis A. Goldstein Best Clinical Research Poster Award - Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 56th Annual Meeting, USA. (For the study titled "Is Thoracoscopic VBT a Pulmonary Function Declining or Improving Surgery?").
- 2019: Most Downloaded Article Recognition Certificate - Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery.
- 2018: Cover Photo Award - Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR). (For his article combining art history and medical literature).
- 2017: Best Oral Presentation Award in Spine - Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD) Congress.
- 2015: Certificate of Achievement - Yenişehir District Governorship.
- 2011: Best Poster Presentation Award - TOTDER.
- 2011: Best Photograph Award - TOTDER.
- 2011: Best Oral Presentation Award - TOTBİD.
Certificates:
- University of Missouri School of Medicine – Orthopaedic Surgery Department:
Observership Program, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology. - April 15, 2024 – May 15, 2024, Missouri, USA. (International) 2024 - Missouri
Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association / TOTEK Proficiency Exam (BOARD) — TOTEK (Stage 1: 19.09.2021; Stage 2: 24.10.2021; Successful in all 10 stages) — Ankara University - Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy — 19.09.2021–24.10.2021 (National)
- ISST – Conservative Scoliosis Management (ISST Course for Idiopathic Scoliosis Diagnosis–Assessment–Management Principles) — Istanbul — 16.10.2021 (International)
- The Chêneau Type Brace Following Rigo Principles (Hands-on workshop) — Dortmund, Germany — 16.03.2018 (International)
- The Chêneau Type Brace Following Rigo Principles Course (Basic knowledge) — Dortmund, Germany — 12.03.2018–13.03.2018 (International)
- EuroSpine Training Modules – Module 5: Spinal destructive diseases — Turkish Spine Society / Core Training Program; Istanbul Bahçeşehir University — 13.01.2018 (International)
- EuroSpine Training Modules – Module 4: Spinal deformities — Turkish Spine Society / Core Training Program; Istanbul Bahçeşehir University — 12.01.2018 (International)
- EuroSpine Training Modules – Module 3: Spinal degenerative diseases — Turkish Spine Society / Core Training Program; Istanbul Bahçeşehir University — 19.11.2017 (International)
- EuroSpine Training Modules – Module 2: Spinal trauma — Turkish Spine Society / Core Training Program; Istanbul Bahçeşehir University — November 18, 2017 (International)
- EuroSpine Training Modules – Module 1: Basic Sciences — Turkish Spine Society / Core Training Program; Istanbul Bahçeşehir University — November 17, 2017 (International)
- Introduction to the Certified Peer Reviewer Course — Elsevier Researcher Academy, Online — October 16, 2022 (International)
- How to Write a Helpful Peer Review Report — Elsevier Researcher Academy, Online — October 16, 2022 (International)
- The Typical Peer Review Process — Elsevier Researcher Academy, Online — October 16, 2022 (International)
- What Is Peer Review? Why Peer Review? — Elsevier Researcher Academy, Online — October 16, 2022 (International)
- How to Peer Review a Review Article — Elsevier Researcher Academy, Online — October 16, 2022 (International)
- What to Expect from the Certified Peer Reviewer Course? — Elsevier Researcher Academy, Online — October 16, 2022 (International)
- From Idea to Project, Patent and Entrepreneurship — Istanbul Medipol University Continuing Education Center; Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital — October 27, 2021 (National)
- Spine Surgery Fellowship (Pediatric and Adult Spinal Surgery) — Maslak Acıbadem Hospital Spine Health Center; Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University (under the directorship of Prof. Dr. Ahmet Alanay) — 15.03.2017–15.07.2018 (International)
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Sportive/Amateur Pilot Certificate (UAV-1) — General Directorate of Civil Aviation — 28.09.2021 (National)
- Turkish Rowing Federation License — Haliç Rowing Club Association, Haliç — 04.04.2022 (National)
- Certificate of Use of Experimental Animals — CCI HAYDEK (Posterior pedicular screwing and osteotomy on pig species) — Istanbul — 12.05.2018–12.05.2019 (National)
- Baltalimanı Hospital Spine Training Collaboration (Cadaver Course: Posterior pedicular screw and osteotomy techniques) — Medtronic Innovation Center — 19.10.2018–20.10.2018 (International)
- Baltalimanı Hospital Spine Training Collaboration (Cadaver Course: Posterior pedicular screw and osteotomy techniques) — Medtronic Innovation Center — 11.05.2018–12.05.2018 (International)
- 5th Orthopedics Meeting and 2nd TOTBİD AAOS Training Meeting (Arthroplasty) — Antalya MICE Congress Center, Susesi Hotel — April 21-25, 2010 (National)
- Animal Experimentation Application and Ethics Course — Animal Experimentation Ethics Committee and Animal Experimentation Research and Production Laboratory; Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty — October 19-20, 2005 (National)
Courses:
- AO Spine Local Seminar — Anterior Vertebral Body Attachment (VBT):
- Participation as a Guest Speaker and educational contribution. AO Spine, Turkey, January 21, 2023. (International)
- 2023 - AOSpine certificate
- Advanced Spine Courses – Complications — Turkish Spine Society Advanced Spine Courses, Istanbul — 04.05.2018–05.05.2018 (National)
- Strong Medical Presenter Program — Novartis, Istanbul — 01.03.2018 (National)
- Spinal Trauma Course — Turkish Spine Society; Antalya, Susesi Hotel — 19.04.2017–22.04.2017 (National)
- Musculoskeletal System Ultrasound Workshop (Basic Modules) – Module I: Shoulder – Middle East Pain Academy; Liv Hospital Vadi İstanbul Conference Hall — 24.12.2022–25.12.2022 (International)
- Basic Pediatric Deformity Course — Institute/Tria Spine (Online-Face-to-Face) — 23.07.2020–24.07.2020 (National)
- 11th Cadaver Shoulder Arthroscopy Course — Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association; 9 September University, Izmir, Kaya Thermal Hotel — 07.10.2016–08.10.2016 (National)
- Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association Core Curriculum Course — Başkent University Adana Application and Research Center, Kışla Campus — 07.10.2011 (National)
- 6th Foot and Ankle Surgery Course: Osteosyntheses in the Foot and Ankle — Istanbul — 09.09.2011–10.09.2011 (National)
- XVI. Ilizarov Practical Training Meeting (Ilizarov Application) — Private Orthopedia Hospital — 03.06.2011–05.06.2011 (National)
- 3rd Turkish Pes Equinovarus Course — Turkish Pediatric Orthopedics Association, Istanbul — 05.11.2010–06.11.2010 (National)
- MSA Knee Course — Knee Arthroscopic Surgery Academy; Akdeniz University, Cadaver Center, Antalya, Turkey — April 28–29, 2010 (National)
- Pediatric Orthopedics Association 4th Pediatric Hip Ultrasonography Course (by Reinhard Graf) — Istanbul — February 15–17, 2008 (International)
- International Spine Endoscopy Symposium:
- Participant, current approaches in endoscopic spine surgery.
- February 9–10, 2024, Bursa, Turkey. (International)
- 2024 - UBE
- Basic and Advanced Cadaver Course – Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE):
- Advanced single-technique biportal endoscopic spine surgery training on cadavers.
- February 7–8, 2024, Uludağ University, Bursa, Türkiye. (International)
- 2024 - UBE II
- Kyra® Vertebral Body Liaison (VBT) Correction Cord System – Live Pig Course:
- Practical training in VBT surgery on a live animal model.
- February 2-3, 2024, Istanbul, Turkey. (International)
- 2024 - VBT Live Animal Course
- Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery – Cadaver Course:
- Cadaver course organized by the Turkish Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Association.
- February 7-8, 2024, Bursa, Turkey. (International)
- International Spine Endoscopy Symposium (UBE Association):
- Current techniques and clinical applications in endoscopic spine surgery.
- February 9-10, 2024, Bursa, Turkey. (International)
- 2024_UBE_International Spine En…
- Kyra® VBT Correction Rope System – Live Pig Course:
- Surgical application on a live animal model with Vertebral Body Tethering systems.
- February 2-3, 2024, Istanbul, Turkey. (International)
- Pediatric and Adult Spine Surgery Fellowship:
- Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Maslak Acıbadem Hospital Spine Health Center.
- Under the directorship of Dr. Ahmet Alanay Pediatric and Adult Spine Surgery Fellowship.
- March 15, 2017 – July 15, 2018, Istanbul, Turkey. (International)
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