{"id":17,"date":"2026-09-11T17:53:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T14:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tugberktok.com\/academic-2\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T19:39:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:39:41","slug":"academic-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tugberktok.com\/?page_id=17","title":{"rendered":"Academic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My academic work focuses on clinical surgery, minimally invasive techniques, colorectal and abdominal wall surgery, endoscopy, emergency surgery, and collaborative clinical research. I am particularly interested in research that reflects real-world surgical practice and improves decision-making, safety, and quality of care.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>From Oncological Safety to System Readiness in Colonic Stenting<\/em> \u2014 Turkish Journal of Colorectal Disease, accepted for publication, 2026. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Emergency Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection for Colorectal Barotrauma Caused by High-Pressure Compressed Air<\/em> \u2014 accepted for publication, 2026. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Colonic Vascular Anatomy and Ischemia: Surgical Implications for Emergency and Oncologic Resection<\/em> \u2014 invited book chapter, IntechOpen, accepted, 2026. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Complications After Pancreatic Resection<\/em> \u2014 book chapter. <em>Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors<\/em> \u2014 book chapter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modified LIFT vs Standard LIFT for Transsphincteric Anal Fistula<\/strong> \u2014 randomized clinical trial; Sponsor-Investigator; ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT07603635. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preoperative Factors Associated with Complicated Appendicitis in Adults Undergoing Appendectomy<\/strong> \u2014 retrospective cohort study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Minimally Invasive Inguinal Hernia Surgery<\/strong> \u2014 clinical research based on consecutive TAPP cases in secondary-care practice. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergency Abdominal Imaging and Surgical Discordance<\/strong> \u2014 retrospective evaluation of discrepancies between radiologic reporting and operative\/pathologic findings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Collaborative Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SurgWeek-2<\/strong> \u2014 Hospital Lead. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PILO-ACT<\/strong> \u2014 participating site investigator. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SUSTAIN-EUROPE<\/strong> \u2014 participating centre; site preparation and ethics process ongoing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scientific Presentations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ISUCRS-SELSMAR 2026, Kuala Lumpur \u2014 oral presentation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESCRS Cairo 2025 \u2014 oral presentation; third-place award. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing national and international presentations in colorectal, hernia, emergency surgery, and endoscopy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peer Review &amp; Editorial Activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I regularly contribute to peer review in general surgery and related fields, with verified reviewing activity indexed through Web of Science.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4630-5603\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4630-5603<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I regularly contribute to peer review in general surgery and related fields, with verified reviewing activity indexed through Web of Science.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My academic work focuses on clinical surgery, minimally invasive techniques, colorectal and abdominal wall surgery, endoscopy, emergency surgery, and collaborative clinical research. 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