Dr.Safa Vatansever (Transplant surgeon)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• September 2022–Present: Assistant Professor, General Surgery & Transplant Unit, MedicalPoint International, İzmir
• August 2021–August 2022: General Surgery Specialist, İdil State Hospital, Şırnak
• May 2015–July 2021: Research Assistant, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
• 2019: Observer at Severance Hospital, Seoul – focused on thyroid cancer surgery

Academic Contributions

• Authored/co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, including a notable case report on combined pediatric coronary bypass and liver transplant
• Awarded ORCID and published in Transplantation Proceedings and Anatolian Journal of Medical Research
• Lecturer and mentor in robotic and laparoscopic endocrine and transplant surgery programs

Areas of Expertise

• Liver Transplant: Living-donor transplant for end-stage liver disease—including rare metabolic disorders
• Kidney Transplant: End-stage renal failure surgical management
• Endocrine Surgery: Adrenal, parathyroid, and thyroid surgeries—open, laparoscopic, and robotic
• Robotic & Laparoscopic Techniques: Blended advanced minimally invasive approaches

Publications and Research

Dr. Vatansever has contributed to at least 16 scientific works, with 77 citations documented on ResearchGate. Highlights include:

• Posterior retroperitoneal vs transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy – large registry cohort in Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery (2023)
• Simultaneous living-donor liver transplant and off-pump coronary bypass in a pediatric patient – first reported pediatric case (Transplantation Proceedings, Apr 2023)
• Liver transplant in Crigler–Najjar syndrome – case series in Anatolian Journal of Medical Research (2024)—a rare metabolic condition transplant outcome

Patient Care Philosophy

• Personally guides each patient through complex decision-making and ethical considerations of transplant surgery
• Emphasizes multidisciplinary communication and transparent expectation-setting
• Advocates minimally invasive & robotic approaches to reduce discomfort and speed recovery
• Supports international patients with teleconsultations and coordinated care
• Committed to long-term postoperative support and quality-of-life outcomes

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Turkish Surgical Association
• Member, Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Member, European Association of Endocrine Surgeons

FAQs

Is Dr. Safa Vatansever board‑certified?

Yes. He holds Turkish board certifications in general surgery and has academic trainee status in transplant surgery.

What surgeries does he perform?

He performs liver and kidney transplants, adrenal/parathyroid/thyroid surgeries—including robotic and laparoscopic techniques.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes. He provides telehealth consultations and organizes care plans for international individuals.

How long is the typical transplant hospital stay?

Transplant hospitalization typically ranges from 7–14 days, though this may vary by procedure and patient condition.

What languages does he speak?

He communicates fluently in Turkish and English.

Does he perform pediatric transplant procedures?

Yes. He has performed complex pediatric transplantcases, including combined liver transplant and cardiac surgery.

Does he use robotic surgery?

Yes. He integrates robotic systems in endocrine procedures such as adrenalectomy and thyroidectomy for precision and recovery.