Dr.Hakkı Ulutaş (Thoracic surgeon)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• 1995–2003: General Practitioner at Erciyes University and Ordu SSK Hospital
• 2003–2008: Chest Surgery Research Assistant, İnönü University
• 2009–2011: Specialist Surgeon at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• 2011–2021: Assistant and Associate Professor in Thoracic Surgery at İnönü University
• Since 2021: Professor and Thoracic Surgeon at MedicalPoint International Hospital in İzmir

Academic Contributions

• Member of Lung Health and Intensive Care Association, European Society of Thoracic Surgery, European Respiratory Society, Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery, Turkish Thoracic Society, Turkish Respiratory Research Society
• Frequent speaker at national and international thoracic surgery conferences

Areas of Expertise

• Bronchiectasis & Inflammatory Lung Disease: Surgical and bronchoscopic treatment
• Chest Wall & Diaphragm Disorders: Including hyperhidrosis surgery
• Hydatid Cysts: Surgical management in the chest
• Mediastinal and Esophageal Diseases: Treatment of thymoma and esophageal cancer
• Pediatric Thoracic Surgery: Including pectus deformities
• Pleural Effusion and Pneumothorax: Drainage and surgical repair
• Lung Cancer: Uniportal VATS lobectomy and segmentectomy
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Diagnosis and surgical correction

Publications and Research

Prof. Ulutaş has published over 114 research papers. His notable work includes:

• Current New Approach in Thoracoscopic Surgery: Non‑Intubated Uniportal VATS – advances minimally invasive surgery using conscious sedation :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• First Uniportal VATS Sleeve Lobectomy Case in Turkey – pioneering lung cancer surgery method
• Research on pericardial window creation via uniportal VATS and other case reports

Patient Care Philosophy

• Believes in precision, safety, and minimizing patient discomfort through advanced techniques
• Emphasizes clear communication and shared decision-making
• Incorporates minimally invasive methods such as awake uniportal VATS to shorten recovery
• Welcomes international patients with multilingual support and coordinated care
• Committed to excellent postoperative follow-up and patient satisfaction

Professional Affiliations

• European Society of Thoracic Surgery
• European Respiratory Society
• Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
• Turkish Thoracic Society
• Turkish Respiratory Research Society

FAQs

Is Dr. Hakkı Ulutaş board‑certified?

Yes. He is a certified thoracic surgeon and a full professor with extensive experience in minimally invasive techniques.

What types of surgeries does he perform?

He performs uniportal VATS for lung cancer, sleeve lobectomies, chest wall surgery, pediatric deformity correction, hydatid cyst removal, hyperhidrosis surgery, and mediastinal mass resection.

Does he treat international patients?

Absolutely. MedicalPoint International Hospital provides full support for international patients, including multilingual consultations and telemedicine follow-up.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

Minimally invasive procedures like uniportal VATS often allow discharge within 2–4 days; complex cases may require longer stays.

What languages does he speak?

Dr. Ulutaş communicates fluently in Turkish and English.

What makes uniportal VATS beneficial?

This single-port, minimally invasive approach reduces pain, shortens recovery time, and leaves minimal scarring compared to traditional open surgery.

Can he perform surgery on large lung tumors?

Yes. He has successfully removed tumors larger than 5 cm using uniportal VATS, with patients typically returning home within three days.