Assoc. Prof. MD.
Semra Yüksel
İstinye Üniversitesi Liv Hospital Topkapı
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Areas of Interests
- General gynecology
- Ovarian cysts
- Myomas (fibroids)
- Polyp follow-up and treatment
- Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery
- Hysteroscopic surgery
- Urogynecology
- Urinary incontinence surgeries
- Genital prolapse surgeries
- Genital aesthetics
- Labiaplasty
- Vaginoplasty
- Pregnancy follow-up and delivery
- Family planning
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Subdermal implant
- Infertility
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Menopause
Education:
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English) – Bachelor’s Degree
- University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital – Residency
- Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital – Associate Professorship
International Publications:
- Yuksel S, Ustun A, Kar E, Ozcan A, Callioglu N. The impact of different skin suture methods in episiotomy repair on healing and pain: A randomized clinical trial. Health Care Women Int. 2025;46(9):1015-1029. doi:10.1080/07399332.2025.2499498
- Yuksel S, Gencer FK, Alptekin FB, Saglam NGU. Disordered eating in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Reprod Sci. 2023 Dec 28. doi:10.1007/S43032-023-01435-1
- Karaaslan Y, Ucuzoglu ME, Yuksel S, Yilmaz Yalcinkaya E. The relationship of pain, disability, physical activity, and body awareness with kinesiophobia in pregnant women with low back pain. Somatosens Mot Res. 2023;40(4):156-160. doi:10.1080/08990220.2023.2263547
- Yuksel S, Tercan C, Payasli M, Turan I, Aldikactioglu TM, Polat I. The predictive value of ultrasonographic parameters for adverse neonatal outcomes at 40–41 weeks of gestation. Perinatal Journal. 2023;31(3):200-206. doi:10.59215/Prn.23.0313004
- Ayca S, Yuksel S, Yasar Nacat H, Arican P. The assessment of neurological development of the infants with prenatal COVID-19 exposure. Clin Exp Health Sci. 2023;13(2):257-260. doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.1102756
- Ketenci GF, Yuksel S. Can neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and platelet to lymphocyte ratio be used as inflammatory markers to predict length of hospital stay after total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign indications? J Acad Res Med. 2022;12(3):108-115. doi:10.4274/jarem.galenos.2022.70883
- Yuksel S, Alan C. Retrospective evaluation of incidental adnexal masses encountered during cesarean section. Bagcilar Med Bull. 2022;7(1):38-42. doi:10.4274/bmb.galenos.2022.2021-12-123
- Gunes A, Kiyak H, Yuksel S, Bolluk G, Erbiyik RM, Gedikbasi A. Predicting previable preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPPROM) before 24 weeks: maternal and fetal/neonatal risk factors for survival. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2022;42(4):597-606. doi:10.1080/01443615.2021.1935818
- Yuksel S, Ketenci GF. Serum kisspeptin to discriminate between ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage and first trimester pregnancy. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2022;42(6):2095-2099. doi:10.1080/01443615.2022.2028747
- Salman S, Babaoglu B, Kumbasar S, Bestel M, Ketenci GF, Tuna G, Besimoglu B, Yuksel S, Ucar E. Comparison of unilateral and bilateral sacrospinous ligament fixation using minimally invasive anchorage. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. 2022. doi:10.1055/a-0846-5726
- Ketenci GF, Dincgez B, Yuksel S. Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device use can be a treatment option in symptomatic patients with isthmocele. Reprod Sci. 2022;29(10):2977-2982. doi:10.1007/s43032-022-00976-1
- Ketenci GF, Yuksel S, Salman S, Kumbasar S, Kobaner N. Evaluation of women’s sexual functions after COVID-19 infection. Med Bull Sisli Hosp. 2022;56(3):328-333. doi:10.14744/semb.2022.54754
- Ketenci GF, Yuksel S, Goksever CH. Do serum hepassocin levels change in women with polycystic ovary syndrome? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2021;267:137-141. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.10.034
- Yuksel S, Tuna G, Goksever CH, Salman S. Endometrial polyps: is the prediction of spontaneous regression possible? Obstet Gynecol Sci. 2021;64(1):114-121. doi:10.5468/ogs.20242
- Akca A, Yilmaz G, Esmer C, Yuksel S, Koroglu N, Aslan C. Use of video-based multimedia information to reduce anxiety before office hysteroscopy. Videosurgery Miniinv. 2020;15(2):329-336.
- Yuksel S, Bektas S, Salman S. Adenoid basal carcinoma combined with invasive squamous cell carcinoma of uterine cervix: a case report of a 37-year-old woman and literature review. Diagn Cytopathol. 2019;47(10):1051-1054.
- Yuksel S, Ozyurek SE, Acar DK, Ozdemir C, Guler C, Kiyak H, Gedikbasi A. Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin is associated with preeclampsia in a cohort of Turkish women. Hypertens Pregnancy. 2019;38(3):157-162. doi:10.1080/10641955.2019.1621887
- Ulukent SC, Ozyurek SE, Sarici IS, Gunkaya OS, Yuksel S, Akca A, Sahbaz NA, Canaz E, Akbayir O. Risk factors for incisional hernia in gynecological cancer patients. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2016;9(8):16468-16475.
National Publications:
- Callioglu N, Baghaki S, Zirtiloglu S, Yuksel S, Dogan K, Ozer I. Evaluation of sexual function of women with primary Sjögren’s syndrome and investigation of the effects of lubricants on sexual drive. Evaluation. 2024;29(2):231-237.
- Alptekin FB, Sucularli E, Yuksel S, Guclu O. Postpartum depression during the fourth wave of the pandemic and related factors. Genel Tip Derg. 2024;34(1):22-26.
- Ozdemir O, Bolluk G, Kurt BK, Yuksel S, Gunal N. Comparison of sexual function changes in high-risk and normal pregnancies. Cerrahpasa Med J. 2022;46(2):134-137. doi:10.5152/cjm.2022.22009
- Yuksel S, Tuna G, Ketenci GF, Yasar Nacat H, Salman S. Comparison of pregnancy outcomes of patients with severe symptoms who received medical treatment for COVID-19 versus patients with mild–moderate symptoms. Perinatal Journal. 2021;29(2):120-125. doi:10.2399/prn.21.0292007
- Ketenci GF, Yuksel S, Kumbasar S, Sogut O. The effect of first trimester smear results on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in a Turkish population. Bagcilar Med Bull. 2021;6(4):376-381. doi:10.4274/bmb.galenos.2021.06.073
- Ketenci GF, Yuksel S, Kumbasar S, Babaoglu B, Kavsi B, Salman S. Trendelenburg lithotomy position during vaginoscopic office hysteroscopy reduces pain and procedure duration. Med J Bakirkoy. 2021;17(1):298-303. doi:10.4274/bmj.galenos.2021.82712
- Kiyak H, Bolluk G, Canaz E, Yuksel S, Gedikbasi A. The evaluation of cesarean section rates in accordance with Robson ten-group classification system and perinatology data (tertiary center). Perinatal Journal. 2019;27:89-100. doi:10.2399/prn.19.0272007
- Goksever CH, Celik E, Yuksel S, Bastu E, Ark HC. Different surgical techniques in tubo-ovarian abscess management. Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med. 2017;23(1):32-36. doi:10.21613/gorm.2016.639
- Goksever CH, Celik E, Yasa C, Yuksel S, Celik S, Dural O, Ark HC. Different management options for tubo-ovarian abscess: a tertiary referral center experience. Okmeydani Med J. 2017;33(2):87-92. doi:10.5222/otd.2017.1102
National Presentations:
- National Obstetrics and Gynecological Ultrasonography Congress, 2018 – Abstract Presentation
- Basaksehir Cam and Sakura Obstetrics Days, 2023 – Full-text & Abstract Presentations
- Acibadem Obstetrics Days, 2022 – Abstract Presentation
- National Gynecological Endoscopy Congress, 2022 – Abstract Presentation
- National Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2015 – Abstract Presentation
- Cukurova Obstetrics Days, 2021 – Abstract Presentation
- Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Congress, 2019 – Abstract Presentation
International Presentations:
- XII Turkish-German Gynecologic Congress, 2018 – Abstract Presentation
- World Congress of Perinatal Medicine, 2021 – Abstract Presentation
- XIV Turkish-German Gynecology Congress, 2022 – Abstract Presentation
Sertificates:
- Ege Perinatology Association, Advanced Statistics Course, Istanbul – Certificate, May 23, 2021 (National)
Courses:
- 5th Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Congress, Use of Ultrasonography in Gynecology, Koç University – Course, February 24, 2022 (National)
- Medical Academy, Scientific Writing and Medical Statistics Course, Istanbul – Course, September 14–15, 2019 (National)
- MEDICRES, Good Clinical Practice, Istanbul – Course, February 24, 2019 (International)
- Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (TSOG), Scientific Writing Course, Istanbul Medeniyet University, South Campus Conference Hall – Course, November 17–18, 2018 (National)
- Management of Peripartum Hemorrhage and Morbidity Course, Bahçeşehir University – Course, July 14–15, 2018 (National)
- Multidisciplinary Approach to Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury and Anorectal Ultrasonography Course, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, ISTEM Hall – Course, April 17–18, 2015 (National)
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