Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).
Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.
Education and Career
2019 – today
İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Cardiovascular Surgery
2017 - 2018
Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital
Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
2015 - 2017
GOP Medical Park
Cardiovascular Surgery
2013
University of Hannover-Freiburg
Cardiovascular Surgery
2012 - 2014
Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
Heart Transplantation
2012
Toronto General Hospital
Cardiovascular Surgery
1996 - 2005
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist, Associate Professor, Professor
1996 - 2015
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
Specialist, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
1995 - 1996
GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (Military Service)
1988 - 1994
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
Cardiovascular Surgery Residency
Specialization: Prosthetic Dental Treatment
-Digital Dentistry
-Oral Implantology
-Zirconium Coating
-CAD-CAM Restorations
-Ceramic Applications
2012 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry
2017 – Ph.D., Prosthetic Dentistry, Hacettepe University
2013 to 2017 – Research Assistant, Department of Prosthodontics, Hacettepe University
2018 to 2022 – Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, Biruni University
Trainer’s Training Certificate – Biruni University
Scientific Meeting – ITI Türkiye & Azerbaijan Department (2020)
Biostatistics Methods Certificate – Biruni University
-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)
-European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
-International Team for Implantology (ITI)
-Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID)
Fracture resistance of single-unit implant-supported crowns: Effect of prosthetic design and restorative material. Journal of Prosthodontics, 2021.
Effect of printing orientation on fracture strength of 3-unit interim fixed prostheses after aging. Journal of Dentistry, 2022.
Effect of surface characterization on cell proliferation after laser coating of titanium alloy surfaces. Surface & Coatings Technology, 2021.
2002 – 2008 – Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University
2008 – 2013 – Department of Internal Medicine, Rajavithi Hospital
2013 – 2015 – Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine Rajavithi Hospital
2019 – 2020 – Cardiology Intervention, Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine Rajavithi Hospital
Languages: English and Thai
Biography
Associate Professor Koray Aykut is currently the cardiovascular surgeon of İzmir University. Previously, he was surgeon at Ege Hospital from 2008 to 2013. His specific teaching and research interests cover adult heart surgery and vascular surgery. He has authored 10 articles that are published in peer-review journals listed by SCI and SCI-e and 8 articles that are published in national journals.
Associate Professor Koray Aykut was graduated from Ege university in 1999 and completed residency of cardiovascular surgery in Dokuz Eylül University in 2005. He was cardiac surgeon in Kars State Hospital from 2005 to 2007 for compulsory service. He has been in Cyprus Army Hospital from 2007 to 2008 for his military service.
Medical Education
School of Medicine, Ege University 1993-1999
Medical Residency
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University 2000-2005
School of Medicine, Izmir Democracy University
Areas of Interest
Coronary Surgery
Heart valve surgery
Aortic Surgery
Surgical correction of Congenital Heart Diseases
Peripheral Artery Surgery
Venous Surgery
Closed Surgery for Aortic Diseases
Laser-aided Surgery
Membership
Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
Articles
Pulsative versus non-pulsative flow to reduce cognitive decline after coronary artery bypass surgery: A Randomized prospective clinical trial.
Advanced treatment of acute femoropopliteral bypass graft occlusion with Fogarty catheter guidance.
Efficacy and Safety of Bone Wax to Reduce Sternal Bleeding Following Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Effect of Tadalafil on Neointimal Hyperplasia in a Rabbit Carotid Artery Anastomosis model
Rupture of Tricuspid Valve due to Smashing the chest into the steering wheel.
The effect of iloprost on renal ischemia/reperfusion injury in an experimental rat
Education
Major degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) Medical School University of Perugia, Italy. (2000-2006)
Internship at the Department of Cardiac Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2005 – 2006)
Clinical registration for Medicine and Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2006 – 2007)
Completion of the Italian Board Exams for the Medical and Surgical profession (Esame di Stato). Marks 262.5 / 270. Medical School University of Perugia, Italy. (June 2007)
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiac Surgery. Marks 50/50. Thesis: “Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) – A single centre experience”. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (July 2014)
Training and Professional Experience
Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2007 – 2008)
Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2008 – 2009)
Resident in Cardiac Surgery (CTh), Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2009 – 2014)
Cardiac Surgery Trainees Representative and Member of the Board of the School of Cardiac Surgery. “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2011 – 2014)
Fellowship in Heart Transplant, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2011 – 2012)
Fellowship in Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2013 – 2014)
Chief Resident in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2013 – 2014)
Fellowship in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, St. Georges University Hospital, London, UK. (2014 – 2015)
Senior Specialty doctor in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2015 – 2022)
Lead of Trust Appointed Doctors to the SCTS for the Cardio-thoracic Unit, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2020 – 2022)
Director of the Cardiac Surgery Unit, German Medical Institute, Limassol, Cyprus. (2022 – present)
Scientific Activity
MD: Thesis: “The importance of the surgical timing on post-operative outcome in patients with acute endocarditis of native valve”. Medical School University of Perugia, Italy. (April 2005 – December 2006)
Collaborator at the multi-centre National project “Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Provision of Cardiac Surgery in the UK”. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2020 – 2022)
Co-investigator at the COMICs multi-centre International Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) comparing Mini-Bypass (MIECC) with conventional bypass. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2018 – 2022)
Co-investigator at the ROUTE multi-centre international registry, aimed to analyse the effectiveness and safety of Transaortic (TAo)-TAVI as a first line approach and to compare it to patients receiving TAo-TAVI as a last resort, which is current practice. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2013 – 2014)
Special Interest
Myocardial revascularisation (coronary by-pass surgery with MIECC)
Aortic surgery (thoracic aorta aneurysm repair)
Aortic valve replacement or repair (minimal invasive, TAVI)
Mitral valve surgery (replacement or repair)
Heart transplant
Memberships
Founder member of the Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic surgeons (CSCTS) founded in 2023.
Member of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)
Member of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (SCTS) in Great Britain and Ireland
Registration at the Cypriot Ministry of Health as Specialist in Cardiac Surgery (2016)
GMC-UK Specialist Register: Cardiothoracic Surgery (2014)
Italian Medical Council (Ordine dei Medici-Chirurghi): Full Registration with Licence to practise (2008 – 2014)
Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.
Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. He leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.
Dr. Küçükaksu completed his medical and surgical training in Turkey. He also received advanced fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States. His focus has been on LVAD systems and heart failure surgery.
He introduced mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. He has performed many types of surgeries, including coronary bypass (off-pump), valve replacements, aortic repair (EVAR/TEVAR), and reoperations. He has also established heart transplant centers at several institutions.
Dr. Küçükaksu has held senior academic and administrative roles. He has contributed to total artificial heart surgery and hybrid cardiovascular procedures. He has received national and international awards for his scientific and surgical work.