Prof. Dr. Ugursay Kızıltepe
Cardiovascular · Aortic · Endovascular Surgery

Prof. Dr. Ugursay Kızıltepe, M.D.

Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery

More than 29 years of experience in aortic, open-heart and endovascular surgery — pioneer of advanced techniques and a teacher to the next generation of surgeons.

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Prof. Dr. Ugursay Kızıltepe
29+
Years of experience
800+
Endovascular cases
2
Firsts in Turkey
40+
International publications
About

A career devoted to the heart and the aorta

  • NowProfessor, Dept. of Cardiovascular SurgeryBiruni University Hospital, Istanbul
  • 2012Professor of Cardiovascular SurgeryHealth Sciences University, Ankara
  • 2008Chief, Dept. of Cardiovascular Surgery & Director of Residency TrainingDışkapı YBEAH, Ankara (17 years)
  • 1997Clinical Fellow, Cardiac SurgeryEmory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, USA
  • 1990Doctor of MedicineAnkara University School of Medicine
Clinical Expertise

Areas of surgical practice

From the aortic root to the bifurcation — in both open and endovascular fashion.

Open-Heart Surgery

Standard and minimally invasive techniques in adults and children.

  • 800+ valve repair / replacement cases
  • Minimally invasive mitral & aortic valve surgery
  • Off-pump & anaortic coronary bypass (CABG)
  • Valve-sparing root replacement (David / Yacoub)

Aortic Surgery

A primary focus for over 15 years — root to bifurcation.

  • Acute Type A dissection & total arch replacement
  • Thoracoabdominal aneurysm (TAAA) repair
  • Frozen elephant trunk & root replacement
  • Rapid-deployment & stentless aortic valves

Endovascular Surgery

800+ cases — including the most complex aortic anatomies.

  • TEVAR & EVAR, including ruptured emergencies
  • Physician-modified fenestrated/branched endografts
  • Type B dissection & STABILISE technique
  • TAVI & structural heart interventions
Innovation & Firsts

Techniques developed & firsts in Turkey

Technique developed

Arch replacement without circulatory arrest

Arch replacement without circulatory arrest

JTCVS Techniques 2023;22:120-31
First in Turkey

Multi-fenestrated PMEG arch TEVAR

First multi-fenestrated PMEG arch TEVAR in Turkey.

Presented · AATS Aortic Symposium, New York
First in Turkey

NeoChord transapical mitral repair

First NeoChord transapical mitral repair in Turkey.

Minimally invasive · off-pump
Technique developed

The Anchor Technique

The Anchor Technique.

3 patents pending
Academic Work

Selected publications

From more than 40 peer-reviewed articles in international journals.

JTCVS Techniques · 2023
Total Aortic Arch Replacement Without Total Circulatory Arrest and Deep Hypothermia in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: A New Modification of the Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique.
Braz J Cardiovasc Surg · 2022
Mid-Term Results of Left Carotid-Subclavian Bypass in Patients Undergoing Zone 2 TEVAR.
Turkish J Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery · 2022
Chimney Stent Revascularization of the Left Subclavian Artery and Zone 2 TEVAR for Aortic Dissection or Transection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · 2003
Brucella Endocarditis of a Ventricular Septal Defect Patch: Successful Treatment Without Replacement.
Journal of Vascular Surgery · 2004
Resveratrol, a Red Wine Polyphenol, Protects the Spinal Cord From Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery · 2001
Effects of Combined Conventional and Modified Ultrafiltration in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery.

Author of book chapters on endovascular aortic surgery · 3 patents pending in aortic device design · Advisory Board member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery.

Appointments & contact

Prof. Dr. Kızıltepe sees patients at Biruni University Hospital, Istanbul. Appointments are arranged through the hospital.

Appointment line
444 82 76
Address
Biruni University Hospital · Gültepe Mah. Halkalı Cd. No: 99, Küçükçekmece / Istanbul
Hospital website
birunihastanesi.com.tr

Book through the hospital

Appointments with Prof. Dr. Kızıltepe are scheduled through Biruni University Hospital's online appointment system or by calling the appointment line.

Online appointment