Prof.

Recep Aktimur

General Surgery

Interests

  • Obesity and metabolic surgery
  • Advanced Laparoscopy
  • Oncological surgery (cancer surgery)
  • Laparoscopic (closed) cancer surgery
  • Reflux surgery
  • Gall bladder
  • Hernia
  • Goiter operations

Education:  

  • Gazi University / Faculty of Medicine / 2003
  • Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital / Exp / 

Experience :

  • Private Samsun Medicalpark Hospital Assoc.Prof  General Surgery/ 2016
  • Private Samsun Medicalpark Hospital  General Surgery Exp / 2015-2016
  • Private Samsun Medicana International Hospital General Surgery Exp. /2015
  • Samsun Public Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic / 2011-2015
  • Diyarbakır Military Hospital General Surgery Clinic / 2010-2011
  • Erzurum Hınıs Public Hospital General Surgery Exp. Head Medicine /2009-2010
  • Effects of probiotic, prebiotic and symbiotic on infectious outcomes in bacterial translocation induced rats. Gundogdu H, Aktimur R, Ersoy PE, Aslim B, Onal D, Karakoc AE, Bagci F. VI. KEPAN Congress. April 1 - 4, 2009, Ankara. Poster and oral presentation were evaluated by the Scientific Committee and awarded in the “ 5 Best Works ”
  • Mini gastric bypass in a morbidly obese patient with Nissen fundoplication. Aktimur R. 5th National Hernia Congress. 29-31 October 2015 Dalaman, Muğla. The video presentation was evaluated by the Scientific Committee and received the “Best Video Presentation” award.
  • Kulacoglu H, Tumer H, Aktimur R, Kusdemir A. Epiploic appendicitis in inguinal hernia sac presenting an inguinal mass. Hernia. 2005;9(3):288-90.
  • Kulacoglu H, Dener C, Tumer H, Aktimur R. Total subcutaneous fistulectomy combined with Karydakis flap for sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease with secondary perianal opening. Colorectal Disease. 2006;8(2):120-3.
  • Kulacoglu H, Tumer H, Aktimur R, Kusdemir A. Internal herniation with fatal outcome: herniation through an unusual apertura between epiploic appendices and greater omentum. Acta Chir Belg. 2006;106(1):109-11.
  • Ersoy E, Ozdoğan M, Demirağ A, Aktimur R, Kulaçoğlu H, Kulaçoğlu S, Gündoğdu H. Giant adrenal myelolipoma associated with small bowel leiomyosarcoma: a case report. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2006;17(2):126-9.
  • Gundogdu H, Ersoy E, Aktimur R, Kulacoglu H, Ozdogan M, Ozturk V, Acar T. Evaluation of nutritional risk on admission to the general surgery department. Bratisl Lek Listy. 2008;109(2):57-60.
  • Ersoy E, Gündoğdu H, Uğraş NS, Aktimur R. A case of diffuse nodular lymphoid hyperplasia. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2008;19(4):268-70.
  • Ersoy E, Devay AO, Aktimur R, Doganay B, Ozdogan M, Gundogdu RH. Comparison of the short-term results after Limberg and Karydakis procedures for pilonidal disease: randomized prospective analysis of 100 patients. Colorectal disease. 2009;11(7):705-10.     
  • Colak E, Kement M, Ozlem N, Mutlu T, Yildirim K, Gurer A, Aktimur R. A comparison of nonabsorbable polymeric clips and endoloop ligatures for the closure of the appendicular stump in laparoscopic appendectomy: a prospective, randomized study. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2013;23(3):255-8.     
  • Gundogdu RH, Aktimur R, Ersoy PE, Aslim B, Darilmaz DO, Karakoc AE, Bagci F. The effect of bifidobacterium Breve A28 and inulin on obstructive jaundice induced bacterial translocation. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research. 2014;3(7):1145-9
  • Yalcin Y, Mete T, Aktimur R, Kucuk GO, Duman G, Ozbalci AB, Alici O. A case of primary hyperparathyroidism due to intrathyroidal parathyroid cyst. Case Reports in Endocrinology.Volume 2014 (2014), Article ID 213283, 4 pages.
  • Aktimur R, Aktimur SH, Colak E, Alici O, Demirag MD. Old-scar mass and changing surgical perspective: Sarcoidosis. Turkish Journal of Surgery. 2014 Sep 2;31(1):47-8
  • Aktimur R, Cetinkunar S, Yildirim K, Ozdas S, Aktimur SH, Colak E, Guzel H, Demirag MD, Ozlem N. Comparison of the outcomes of watchful waiting and surgery in ≥80-year-old comorbid and minimally symptomatic inguinal hernia patients. Turkish Journal Of Geriatrics. 2014; 17 (4) 338-344
  • Cetinkunar S, Erdem H, Aktimur R, Soker G, Bozkurt H, Reyhan E, Sozen S, Irkorucu O. Evaluation of power Doppler sonography in acute cholecystitis to predict intraoperative findings; Prospective clinical study. Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2015; 21 (1): 51-56
  • Erdem H, Aktimur R, Cetinkunar S, Reyhan E, Gokler C, Irkorucu O, Sozen S. Evaluation of mean platelet volume as a diagnostic biomarker in acute appendicitis Int J Clin Exp Med 2015;8(1):1291-1295
  • Cetinkünar S, Erdem H, Aktimur R, Aziret M, Ozdas M, Yurekli B, Yetisir F. The effect of laparoscopıc sleeve gastrectomy on morbıd obesıty and obesıty related comorbıdıtıes, a cohort study. Turkish Journal of Surgery. 2015 Apr 9;31(4):202-6
  • Cetinkunar S, Guzel H, Gokce IE, Erdem H, Gulkan S, Aktimur R, Kucuk B, Imamoglu I, Kargici H. High levels of platelet lymphocyte ratio is associated with metastatic gastric cancer. JBUON 2015; 20(1): 78-83.
  • Cetinkunar S, Gok I, Celep RB, Ilhan D, Erdem H, Bilgin BC, Aktimur R. The effect of polymorphism in DNA repair genes RAD51 and XRCC2 in colorectal cancer in Turkish population. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015;8(2):2649-2655
  • Cetinkunar S, Tokgoz S, Bilgin BC, Erdem H, Aktimur R, Can S, Erol HS, Isgoren A, Sozen S, Polat Y. The effect of silymarin on hepatic regeneration after partial hepatectomy: is silymarin effective in hepatic regeneration? Int J Clin Exp Med 2015;8(2):2578-2585
  • Koc M, Aktimur R, Gokakin AK, Atabey M, Koyuncu A, Elagoz S, Topcu O. Expression of FHIT, P16, P53 and EGFR as prognostic markers in thyroid tumors of uncertain malignant potential. JBUON 2015 Mar-Apr;20(2):567-72
  • Cetinkunar S, Erdem H, Aktimur R, Sozen S. Effect of bariatric surgery on humoral control of metabolic derangements in obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: How it works. World J Clin Cases 2015 June 16; 3(6): 504-509
  • Aktimur R, Cetinkunar S, Yildirim K, Ozdas S, Aktimur SH, Gokakin AK. Mean platelet volume is a significant biomarker in the differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Inflammation & Cell Signaling 201 5; 2: e930. doi: 10.14800/ics.930
  • Bilgin BC, Tokgoz S, Cetinkunar S, Aziret M, Erdem H, Aktimur R, Can S, Dorman E, Isgoren A, Sozen S. The protective effect of silymarin on cholestatic liver injury. Acta Medica Mediterranea, 2015, 31: 953 
  • Colak E, Ozlem N, Kucuk GO, Aktimur R, Kesmer S, Yildirim K. Prospective randomized trial of mesh fixation with absorbable versus nonabsorbable tacker in laparoscopic ventral incisional hernia repair. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015 Nov 15;8(11):21611-6
  • Aktimur R, Gokakin AK, Deveci K, Atabey M, Topcu O. Oxidative stress markers in single-incision laparoscopic vs. open appendectomy for acute appendicitis: a double-blind randomized study. J Minim Access Surg. 2016 Apr-Jun;12(2):143-7
  • Aktimur R, Guzel K, Çetinkunar S, Yıldırım K, Çolak E. Prospective randomized comparison of single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy with new facilitator maneuver vs. conventional four-port. Turkish Journal of Surgery. 2016 Mar 1;32(1):23-9
  • Aktimur R, Yaşar U, Çolak E, Özlem N. Extremely rare presentation of an omphalomesenteric cyst in a 61-year-old patient. Turkish Journal of Surgery. 2017;33: 45-46
  • Aktimur R, Cetinkunar S, Yildirim K. Turkish surgeons’ experiences and perception about single-incision    laparoscopic surgery. Turkish Journal of Surgery 2015 Apr 9;32(2):97-102. 
  • Aktimur R, Kıymaz D, Gümüş K, Yıldırım K, Çetinkünar S, Özlem N. Experience and knowledge level of female health care professionals in Samsun province regarding puerperal mastitis. Turkish Journal of Surgery. 2016; 32(4): 261-266
  • Aktimur R, Cetinkunar S, Yildirim K, Aktimur SH, Ugurlucan M, Ozlem N. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a diagnostic biomarker for the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg.  2016 Jun;42(3):363-8
  • Aktimur R, Cetinkunar S, Kucuk OG. Self-inserted Sewing Needles Through the Abdominal Wall: Is the Laparoscopic Approach with Omentectomy a Feasible Option? Clinics in Surgery. 2016. Volume 1. Article 1029
  • Aktimur R, Kucuk OG, Colak E, Alici O. Splenic Hamartoma: Is Single-incision Laparoscopic Splenectomy Feasible? 2016. Volume 1. Article 1030

Publications in National Journals:

  • Colak E, Ozlem N, Kucuk GO, Aktimur R, Kesmer S. Laboratory risk indicators for necrotizing fasciitis and associations with mortality. Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2014;14(1):15-9.
  • Elbuken G, Yazicioglu B, Ozturk O, Aktimur R, Alici O, Ozbalci A, Bicakci N,Demirag MD. Ultrasound guided-fine needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules: 18 months retrospective review of one center experience. Medicine Science | International Medical Journal. 2014;3(2):1249-61.
  • Yildirim K, Aktimur R, Kucuk GO, Cetinkunar S, Ozlem N. Unusual hernia content. Gazi Medical Journal. 2014; 25: 151-2.
  • Elbuken G, Ozturk O, Yazicioglu B, Aktimur R, Kazak Z, Kececi I, Bulbul SK, Ozan B, Demirag MD. Primary hyperparathyroidism presented with peripheral brown tumor in the oral cavity: a case report. Med-Science. 2014; 3(4): 1751-61. 
  • Cetinkunar S, Aktimur R, Yaylak F, Polat Y, Yildirim K. Comparison of Laparoscopic Surgery and Conventional Surgery for Colorectal Cancers: Evaluation of The First Outcomes. Eur J Endosc Laparosc Surg 2014;1(3):114-119.
  • Elbuken G, Aktimur R, Yildirim K, Aktimur SH, Demirag MD, Ozbalci A, Bakirtas M, Kirtiloglu B, Ozlem N. Pre-opereative Parathormone Levels are Correlated with Mean Diameter of Parathyroid Adenoma and Pre-operatıve Serum Calcium and Alkaline Phosphatase Levels. Med-Science  2015;4(3):2401-13
  • Aktimur R, Cetinkunar S, Yıldırım K, Odabaşı E, Alıcı O, Nigdelioğlu A, Ozlem N. Initial experience with laparoscopic gastrectomy in a low-volume center. Dicle Med Jour 2015; 42 (1): 12-17
  • Elbuken G, Aktimur SH, Aktimur R, Yazicioglu B, Demirag MD. Cytoplasmic Pattern Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (cANCA)-Positive Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis Induced by Propylthiouracil: A Case Report. Medicine Science. 2016;5(2):645-54
  • Aktimur R, Gokakin AK, Deveci K, Atabey M. Conversion to open surgery in the era of laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Changing rates and reasons in geriatric patients. Arch Clin Exp Surg. 2016;5:27-32
  • Yildirim K, Aktimur R, Kucuk GO, Cetinkunar S, Ozlem N.  Meckel’s diverticulitis presenting with early abcess formation in femoral region: A clue for determining content of femoral hernia J. Exp. Clin. Med., 2015; 32(3): 129-131
  • Çolak E, Özlem N, Aktimur R, Kucuk GO. Evaluation of Patients Who Were Operated on Because of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction. Colon Rectum  Hast Derg 2015;25:96-101
  • Çolak E, Özlem N, Kesmer S, Kucuk GO, Aktimur R. Effect of Surgery Method on the Recurrence of Perianal Fistulas and Incontinence. Colon Rectum  Hast Derg 2015;25:91-95
  • Çolak E, Kucuk GO, Aktimur R, Özlem N. Vacuum Assisted Closure Therapy in a Patient With Infected Dual Mesh After Graft Excision. Colon Rectum  Hast Derg 2015;25:102-105
  • Erdem H, Aziret M, Cetinkunar S, Aktimur R, Ozdas S, Yurekli B, Yetisir F. Effects of Intragastric Balloon on Body Mass Index, Lipid Profie and Blood Glucose Regulation: A Prospective Study. Dicle Med J  2016;43(1):22-26
  • Aktimur R, Gursel MF, Malazgirt Z. Anterior component separation. Turkey Clinics J Gen Surg-Special Topics 2017;10(1):30-6 

Uluslararası Kongrelerdeki Sözlü ve Poster Sunumları:

  • Poster presentation, P0283; Gündoğdu H, Ersoy E, Aktimur R, Kulaçoğlu H, Ozturk V, Acar T. Evaluation of nutritional risk on admission to the general surgery department. 28th Congress of European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), İstanbul, 2006.
  • Poster presentation, P240; Gundogdu RH, Ersoy E, Aktimur R, Devay AO, Ozdogan M, Temel H. NRS-2002 and SGA in determining the nutritional status of gastrointestinal cancer patients. 30th ESPEN Congress 13-16 September 2008, Florence, Italy.
  • Oral presentation, OP7-6; Gundogdu RH, Aktimur R, Ersoy PE, Aslim B, Darilmaz DO, Karakoc E, Bagci F. The effects of probiotics, prebiotics, and symbiotics on infectious outcomes in bacterial translocation-created rats. The 45th Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research, Geneva, Switzerland, 9–12 June 2010.
  • Poster presentation, P126; Elbuken G, Ozturk O, Yazicioglu B, Aktimur R, Kazak Z, Kececi I, Bulbul SK, Demirag  MD. Primary hyperparathyroidism presented with peripheral brown tumor in the oral cavity: a case report. 16th European Congress of Endocrinology 2014. 3–7 May 2014, Wrocław, Poland.
  • Poster presentation, P252; Aktimur R, Kucuk GO. Perforated Meckel’s diverticulum presenting with abscess formation in femoral region: a clue in determining content of femoral hernia. 15th European Congress of Trauma & Emergency Surgery  &  2nd World Trauma Congress, May 24-27, 2014, Germany.
  • Poster presentation, P649; Aktimur R, Kucuk GO, Colak EC, Ozlem NO, Kececi IK Single incision laparoscopic splenectomy for an extremely rare pathology: a splenic hamartoma. 14th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery and the 22nd EAES Congress, PARIS, France, 25-28 June 2014.
  • Poster presentation, P313; Colak E, Ozlem N, Kucuk GO, Aktimur R. The perforated intrauterin device: Laparoscopic retrieval. 14th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery and the 22nd EAES Congress, PARIS, France, 25-28 June 2014.
  • Poster presentation, P472; Colak E, Ozlem N, Kucuk GO, Aktimur R. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunt. 14th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery and the 22nd EAES Congress, PARIS, France, 25-28 June 2014.
  • Poster presentation, P478; Colak E, Ozlem N, Kucuk GO, Aktimur R. Conversion in laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute versus chronic cholecystitis. 14th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery and the 22nd EAES Congress, PARIS, France, 25-28 June 2014.
  • Oral presentation, ; Laparoscopic three port sleeve gastrectomy. Kirkil C, Aygen E, Korkmaz MF, Aktimur R. IFSO 2016 21th World Congress, September 28-October 1, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Poster presentation, ; The interesting adventure of migrated reinforcement suture in a sleeve gastrectomy patient. Aktimur R, Kirkil C. IFSO 2016 21th World Congress, September 28-October 1, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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  • Turkish Association of Surgery (UCD)
  • Turkish Obesity Surgery (TOSS)
  • Effects of probiotics, prebiotics and symbiotics on infectious outcomes in rats with bacterial translocation. Gündoğdu H, Aktimur R, Ersoy PE, Aslım B, Önal D, Karakoç AE, Bağcı F. VI. KEPAN Congress. April 1 - 4, 2009, Ankara. Poster and oral presentation were evaluated by the scientific committee and awarded as one of the "Best 5 studies"
  • Mini gastric bypass in a morbidly obese patient with Nissen fundoplication. Aktimur R. 5th National Hernia Congress. October 29-31, 2015 Dalaman, Muğla. The video presentation was evaluated by the scientific committee and received the "Best Video Presentation" award.

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