Cemal Asım Kutlu

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Areas of Interests

Patient Comfort and Safety
Rapid Postoperative Recovery Protocols
Shared Decision-Making Processes
Geriatric Thoracic Surgery
Uniportal VATS and Single Port Robotic Surgeries

Education:

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1979 – 1985) Medical Doctor (MD)
Yedikule Thoracic Surgery Center, Istanbul (1987 – 1991) Specialization Training — Thoracic Surgery

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

Professor of Thoracic Surgery (2016)
Specialist in Thoracic Surgery (2004)
Associate Professor (2002)
FETCS — Member of the European Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (1999)
Medical Doctor (MD) (1985)

Employment History:

BAU Faculty of Medicine — Göztepe Medicalpark Hospital, Istanbul (2019 – Present) Head of Department of Thoracic Surgery
Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine — Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Istanbul (2016 – 2019) Head of Department of Thoracic Surgery
Kartal-Koşuyolu High Specialization Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul (2012 – 2015) Thoracic Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation Program
Süreyyapaşa Thoracic Surgery Center, Istanbul (2007 – 2011) Head of Lung Transplantation Program
Süreyyapaşa Thoracic Surgery Center, Istanbul (2005 – 2011) Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery
Yedikule Thoracic Surgery Center, Istanbul (2001 – 2004) Deputy Chief of Thoracic Surgery
Royal Brompton Hospital, London, England (2000 – 2001) Specialist Assistant
Yedikule Thoracic Surgery Center, Istanbul (1998 – 1999) Thoracic Surgery Specialist
Royal Brompton Hospital, London, England (1996 – 1997) Research and Clinical Specialist
Yedikule Thoracic Surgery Center, Istanbul (1993 – 1995) Thoracic Surgery Specialist
Diyarbakır Military Hospital (1992) Thoracic Surgery Specialist
Mayo Clinic, Cardiothoracic Transplantation Department, Rochester, MN, USA (1990 — 3 months) Visiting Surgeon
Yedikule Thoracic Surgery Center, Istanbul (1987 – 1991) Surgical Assistant
Salda Health Center, Burdur, Turkey (1986) General Practitioner

COVID-19 Pneumonia After Double Arm Lobectomy for Lung Cancer — Inanç Y, Olgac G, Balcı MK, Kutlu CA — General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2020)
Combined Pump-Free Coronary Bypass and Lung Resection in Lung Cancer Patients with Coronary Artery Disease — Yeginsu A, Vayvada M, Karademir BC et al., Kutlu CA — Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (2018)
Incidence of Early Renal Injury in Lung Transplant Patients: A Single-Center Experience — Balcı MK, Vayvada M, Salturk C, Kutlu CA, Arı E — Transplantation Proceedings (2017)
Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension in Lung Transplant Candidates: Correlation of Right Heart Catheterization with Doppler Echocardiography — Balcı MK, Arı E, Vayvada M et al., Kutlu CA — Transplantation Proceedings (2016)
Osteoporosis in Lung Transplantation Candidates: Its Relationship with the 6-Minute Walk Test and Body Mass Index — Balcı MK, Arı E, Vayvada M et al., Kutlu CA — Transplantation Proceedings (2016)
Low Protein Content of Drainage Fluid After Lobectomy is a Good Predictor of Early Chest Tube Removal — Olgac G, Cosgun T, Vayvada M, Ozdemir A, Kutlu CA — Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (2014)
First Bilateral Lobar Lung Transplantation from a Brain-Dead Donor in Türkiye — Yeginsu A, Kutlu CA, Kalamanoglu M, Tasci E, Erdogan B — Experimental and Clinical Transplantation (2014)
Stripping to Prevent Long-Term Air Leakage: Is There a Future in the Past? — Akin O, Tasci E, Urek S, Olgac G, Kutlu CA — Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2011)
Transplantation in Pulmonary Hypertension [Review] — Kutlu CA — Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (2010)
Management of Bilateral Pneumothorax with Talc Pleurodesis After Unilateral Lung Volume Reduction Surgery — Akin O, Tasci E, Olgac G, Kutlu CA — Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (2010)
The Role of PET/CT in the Evaluation of Nodal Spread in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer — Tasci E, Tezel C, Orki A et al., Kutlu CA — Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (2010)
The Role of PET/CT in the Diagnosis of Pleural Diseases — Orki A, Tasci AE, Akın O, Urek S, Kutlu CA — Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon (2009)
Malignant Invasive Thymoma in the Posterior Mediastinum (Case Report) — Orki A, Patlakoglu S, Tahaoglu C, Kutlu CA — Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2009)
A New Technique for Bronchopleural Fistula Closure: Hourglass-Shaped Stent — Kutlu CA, Patlakoglu S, Tasci AE, Kapicibasi O — Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2009)
Lateral-Lateral Slide Tracheoplasty for Upper Airway Stenosis: 8-Year Follow-up — Tasci AE, Çiftçi H, Periovi F, Kutlu CA — Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2009)
Is Fluid Volume Really Important for Drain Removal After Lung Resection? — Ozdemir A, Mısırlıoglu AK, Kutlu CA — Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2008)
Mid-Lump Lobectomy for Lung Glomus Tumor (Case Report) — Gungor S, Bilgin S, Baran A et al., Kutlu CA — American Journal of Case Reports (2008)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy for Spontaneous Pneumothorax After Pneumonectomy — Tasci AE, Orki A, Olgac G, Kutlu CA — Heart Lung Circ (2009)
Mediastinal Mapping with PET/CT — Falay O, Kutlu CA — Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2008)
End-to-Side Bronchial Anastomosis with Continuous Suture Technique — Tasci AE, Orki A, Kutlu CA — Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2008)
Pleural Chondroma — Eryigit H, Baran R, Kutlu CA — Asian Annals of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (2008)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Post-Pneumonectomy Space (Case Report) — Orki A, Urek S, Patlakoglu S et al., Kutlu CA — Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2008)
Management of Acquired Broncho-Biliary Fistula: 3 Cases and Literature Review — Eryigit H, Urek S, Sertas M, Kurttepe M, Kutlu CA — Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery (2007)
Giant Carcinoid Tumor Mimicking Pulmonary Sequestration (Case Report) — Olgaç G, Peirovi F, Yılmaz A, Kutlu CA — Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2007)
Elective Pneumonectomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Factors Affecting Early Operative Mortality and Morbidity Factors — Karamustafaoglu YA et al., Kutlu CA — Acta Chirurgica Belgica (2006)
Antibiotics Not Required During Tube Thoracostomy for Spontaneous Pneumothorax: An Observational Case Study — Olgaç G, Aydoğmuş Ü, Mulazımoğlu L, Kutlu CA — Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery (2006)
Pleural Flap to Prevent Lobar Torsion: A New Technique — Kutlu CA, Olgaç G — European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (2006)
How Does the Definition of Complete Resection Guide the Surgical Management of NSCLC? — Kutlu CA, Olgac G — Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (2006)
Clinical Approach to Isolated Traumatic Hemothorax — Cansever L, Hacıibrahimoğlu G, Kutlu CA, Bedirhan MA — National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (2005)
Decision Making in the Management of Tuberculous Empyema and Collapsed Lung — Olgac G, Kutlu CA — Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2005)
VATS Decortication in Patients with Stage III Empyema — Olgac G, Fazlıoglu M, Kutlu CA — Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeryeon (2005)
Decision Making in the Management of Tuberculous Empyema and Collapsed Lung — Olgac G, Yılmaz MA, Ortakoylu G, Kutlu CA — Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2005)
A Rapid Technique for Dividing the First Rib with a Posterior Approach — Kutlu CA, Olgac G — Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon (2005)
Is Lactate Dehydrogenase Level a Reliable Predictor of Pulmonary Morbidity After Lung Resection for NSCLC? — Olgac G, Olcmen A, Kutlu CA — European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (2005)
Carcinoma in Situ from the Perspective of Complete Resection — Kutlu CA, Ürer N, Olgac G — Lung Cancer (2004)
Emergency Partial Sternotomy in the Treatment of Iatrogenic Vascular Damage of the Thoracic Outlet: Two Case Reports — Özalp T et al., Kutlu CA, Bedirhan MA — National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (2004)
Late Complication of Extended Cervical Mediastinoscopy (Case Report) — Haciibrahimoglu G, Cevik A, Bedirhan MA, Kutlu CA — Canadian Journal of Surgery (2004)
Re-Cervical Mediastinoscopy for Recurrent Lung Cancer (Case Report) — Cankurtaran O, Olgac G, Kutlu CA — Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2004)
Cylothorax: A Rare Complication After Lung Resection in NSCLC — Kutlu CA, Sayar A, Olgaç G et al. — Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon (2003)
Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome After Pneumonectomy — Kutlu CA — European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (2003)
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Elective Thoracic Surgery: Comparison of Cefuroxime and Cefepim — Turna A, Kutlu CA, Ozalp T et al. — Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon (2003)
Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: Is Capitonnage Necessary? — Turna A, Yılmaz MA, Hacıibrahimoğlu G, Kutlu CA, Bedirhan MA — Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2002)
Modified Slide Tracheoplasty for the Management of Tracheobronchopathy Osteochondropastica (Case Report) — Kutlu CA, Yeğinsu A, Özalp T, Baran R — European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (2002)
Median Sternotomy for Primary Lung Tumors — Kutlu CA, Hassan K, Zacharias J — Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2001)
Early Experience with PET Scanning in Thoracic Tumors — Kutlu CA, Pastorino U, Maisey M, Goldstraw P — Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (2001)
Shoulder Girdle Strength After Standard and Lateral Muscle-Sparing Thoracotomy — Kutlu CA, Akın H, Ölçmen A et al. — Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon (2001)
Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome After Lung Resection — Kutlu CA, Williams E, Evans TW, Pastorino U, Goldstraw P — Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2000)
Complete Resection: Yes or No? — Kutlu CA, Sayar A, Metin M — Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2000)
Slide Tracheoplasty for the Treatment of Congenital Funnel-Shaped Tracheal Stricture: Late Outcome of the First Case — Kutlu CA, Goldstraw P — European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (1999)
Tracheobronchial Arm Resections with Continuous Anastomosis: One Hundred Consecutive Cases — Kutlu CA, Goldstraw P — Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (1999)
Superior Sulcus Tumors — Kutlu CA, Metin M, Sayar A — Annals of Thoracic Surgery (1998)
Mediastinal Lavage Cytology: A Sensible Idea in NSCLC Patients? — Sayar A, Kutlu CA, Ölçmen A et al. — Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery, Portorož, Slovenia (1998)
Selective Use of PET Scanning in NSCLC — Kutlu CA, Pastorino U, Maisey M, Goldstraw P — Lung Cancer (1998)

International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
Turkish Lung Cancer Society
Turkish Thorax Society
Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgeons
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)

Scientific Awards:

Thoracic Surgery Award, 35th TUSAD National Congress, İzmir-Çeşme (2013)
Best Oral Presentation, 16th Turkish Thoracic Society Annual Congress, Antalya (2013)
Travel Award, German Thoracic Society — 20th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery, Essen, Germany (2012)
Best Presentation Award, 1st Student Congress, İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine, Bolu (2011)
Young Researcher Award, 8th World Lung Cancer Conference, Dublin, Ireland (1997)

Significant Achievements:

Longest survival after lung transplantation in Türkiye (14 years) — 2nd successful case (2023)
First successful Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) in Türkiye (2013)
First lung transplantation case with ECMO bridge in Türkiye (2013)
First in Türkiye Lobar lung transplant (2012)
First VATS Pancoast tumor resection in Türkiye (2011)
First robotic lobectomy in Türkiye (2010)
First successful lung transplant in Türkiye (2009)
First VATS lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) in Türkiye (2002)

Transplantation Experience:

76 lung transplants performed in 7 years (2009 – 2016)

Observation Visits to Leading Lung Transplant Centers:

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, USA (2014)
Toronto General Hospital, Canada (2013)
Kyoto University Hospital, Japan (2012)
Zurich University Hospital, Switzerland (2010)

Key Milestones:

Performed the first successful lung transplant in Türkiye (2009)
Established a clinical working group for lung transplantation in Türkiye (2007)
Royal Brompton Hospital, London - Participated in domino transplantations (1996–1997, 2000)
Performed experimental transplantations at Yedikule animal laboratory (1993–1995)
Visiting observation at Mayo Clinic, Cardiothoracic Transplantation Department (1990)
Described and Published Surgical Techniques:
Mathematical modeling for slide tracheoplasty (2022)
Patch tracheo-bronchoplasty for relapsing polychondritis (2019)
Hourglass-shaped stent for bronchopleural fistula closure (2009)
Pleural flap for lobar torsion prevention (2006)
VATS decortication technique (2005)
Splitting of the first rib with posterior approach (2005)
Latero-lateral slide tracheoplasty for upper airway stenosis (2002)
Continuous suture technique for tracheo-bronchial anastomosis (Prof. Peter Goldstraw, Royal Brompton Hospital) (1999)

Published Surgical Videos:

Sharp Dissection of Pulmonary Vessels During VATS Lobectomy, CTS.net (2017)
Pericardial Patch Tracheoplasty for Relapsing Polychondritis, CTS.net (2019)

Peer Review Activity:

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (2004 – 2019)

Continuing Professional Development — Courses Attended:

Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion, Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden 2014
Lung Transplantation: Sharing Experience Across Europe (ERS), Leuven, Belgium 2009
First Thoracic Robotic Surgery Course (EATCS), Bern, Switzerland 2007
2nd International General Thoracic Surgery Course, Bursa, Turkey 2006
International Symposium on New Developments in Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma, Ankara, Turkey 2004
Surgical Management of Pectus Deformity, Ankara, Turkey 2003
Advanced Thoracoscopy Course, Lyon, France 2002
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy (VATS) Course, Hamburg, Germany 2000
Advanced Life Support Course, London, England 2000
Intrathoracic Staging Workshop, London, England 1996
Cardiac Transplantation Course, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA 1990
Microvascular Surgical Techniques, Microvascular Training Centre, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA 1990

Courses As Instructor And/or Organiser:

Lung Transplantation Symposium, Kartal-Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2013
VATS Lobectomy Course, Süreyyapaşa Chest Surgery Centre, Istanbul 2011
VATS Procedures Course, Süreyyapaşa Chest Surgery Centre, Istanbul 2006
Mediastinoscopy Course, Yedikule Chest Surgery Centre, Istanbul