Professional Experience

• 1994–2009: Surgeon, Ege University Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic)
• 2009–2016: Surgeon, City Hospital İzmir
• 2016–2017: General Surgery at Medicana International Ankara
• 2017–2023: Returned to Ege University Clinic
• Since 2023: Professor and Transplant Surgeon, MedicalPoint International Hospital, İzmir

Academic Contributions

• Published 94 peer-reviewed articles with over 1,200 citations on ResearchGate
• Research interests include living donor liver transplantation, biliary complications, and donor safety
• Led studies such as outcomes of 1,001 liver transplants and novel surgical techniques (e.g., liver-hanging maneuver)
• Presented multiple papers at national and international surgical conferences

Areas of Expertise

• Living-Donor Liver Transplant: Surgical planning and donor safety techniques
• Hepatobiliary Surgery: Includes gallbladder and bile duct procedures
• Pancreas Surgery: Pancreatic resections and related research
• Pediatric Liver Disease: Management of metabolic disorders and congenital anomalies
• Oncological Surgery: Surgical care for liver and biliary cancers

Publications and Research

Prof. Zeytünlü’s research is extensive and patient-focused:

• “Results of 1,001 liver transplantations in 23 years” showcased Ege University’s extensive transplant experience
• “Effects of bile on arterial anastomosis” detailed vascular outcomes in transplants
• “Donor safety in adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation” emphasized surgical innovations to protect donors

He also explores graft complications, surgical innovations like liver-hanging maneuvers, and pancreatitis-related bile duct studies.

Patient Care Philosophy

• Strives for excellence in both donor and recipient outcomes through meticulous planning
• Emphasizes patient education and clear communication throughout the transplant journey
• Adopts minimally invasive and safety-enhanced surgical methods
• Supports international patients with full-service coordination and telemedicine follow-up
• Committed to ethical practice and long-term quality of life improvement

Professional Affiliations

• Member, National Surgical Association
• Member, Aegean Surgery Association
• Member, Liver Research Association
• Member, HPB Surgery Association
• Member, Liver Transplantation Association

FAQs

Is Dr. Murat Zeytünlü board‑certified?

Yes, he is a fully certified general and transplant surgeon and holds a professorship in HPB and liver transplant surgery.

What types of transplants does he perform?

He specializes in living-donor liver transplants and hepatobiliary surgical procedures.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes. MedicalPoint International Hospital offers support with international coordination, language services, and telemedicine care.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

Patients usually stay 10–14 days post-transplant, depending on recovery and complication risk.

What languages does he speak?

He communicates fluently in Turkish and English.

Is donor safety prioritized?

Absolutely. His research emphasizes donor safety and surgical techniques to minimize complications.

What makes him a top transplant surgeon?

Over 1,200 cited publications, extensive surgical experience, and implementation of innovative techniques in hepatobiliary and transplant surgery.