Professional Experience
Dr. Yiğit has built a strong clinical reputation through his extensive work in children’s surgery.
- Current Position: Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at Private Ümran Medical Center, Istanbul.
- Previous Roles: Various roles in paediatric surgical departments in referral hospitals in Istanbul, focusing on neonatal and paediatric urology care.
- Clinical Experience: Performed many surgical procedures in neonates, infants and children, including congenital anomaly repairs, paediatric urology surgeries and minimally invasive operations.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Plays a key role in paediatric surgical teams and guides junior surgeons in practice.
Academic Contributions
Dr. Yiğit is actively engaged in advancing paediatric surgical education and practice.
- Mentorship: Oversees training of junior paediatric surgeons and surgical residents in clinical settings.
- Lectures & Courses: Delivers lectures on minimally invasive paediatric surgery and congenital anomaly management at national meetings.
- Research Interests: Emphasis on neonatal surgery, paediatric urology, minimally invasive techniques and improving outcomes in children’s surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Yiğit’s clinical expertise spans a broad range of paediatric surgical conditions and procedures, with explanations suitable for families and parents.
- Neonatal surgery: repair of oesophageal atresia, intestinal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia in newborns.
- Paediatric urology: treatment of hypospadias, undescended testis (cryptorchidism), vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract malformations.
- Gastrointestinal surgery: children’s appendectomy, hernia repair, management of gastrointestinal malformations.
- Thoracic paediatric surgery: addressing congenital chest wall or lung conditions in children and adolescents.
- Minimally invasive paediatric surgery: laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures enabling faster recovery, less pain and shorter hospital stay.
Publications and Research
There is limited publicly available detailed information about Dr. Yiğit’s specific peer-reviewed journal articles or book chapters — patients interested in his research record may request his publication list through the hospital or a professional profile.
His clinical profile suggests engagement in research and evidence-based paediatric surgery, particularly in neonatal surgery and paediatric urology.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Yiğit emphasises caring, clear communication and family-centred treatment. He is approachable and places value on empathy, education and cultural sensitivity.
- He ensures that parents understand the procedure and expected outcomes in simple, clear language.
- His approach involves the child, parents and family in the care process to build confidence and trust.
- For international patients: he is available for online pre-consultation and the clinic offers multilingual support and travel coordination.
- He prioritises patient satisfaction through attentive follow-up, clear explanation of risks and outcomes, and smooth recovery pathways.
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the Turkish Paediatric Surgery Association (Türkiye Çocuk Cerrahisi Derneği) — typical for senior paediatric surgeons in Turkey.
- Licensed as a specialist in Paediatric Surgery in Turkey, full accreditation.
- Participates in international paediatric surgery forums and updates his practice according to global standards.
FAQs
- Is Dr. Ümit Yiğit board-certified?
- Yes. He completed his specialist training in paediatric surgery at Istanbul University in 1990 and holds full specialist accreditation in Turkey.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs neonatal surgeries (congenital anomalies such as oesophageal or intestinal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia), paediatric urology procedures (hypospadias, undescended testis, reflux), general gastrointestinal and thoracic paediatric surgeries, and minimally invasive surgery in children.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. He is listed for international patient care and the clinic at Private Ümran Medical Center offers English-speaking services and coordination for overseas families.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- The length of hospital stay depends on the type of surgery. Minimally invasive procedures generally allow a shorter stay and faster recovery; the clinic will give specific estimates during the consultation.
- What languages does he speak?
- He speaks Turkish and English.
- How can I schedule a consultation with Dr. Yiğit?
- You can schedule a consultation via the patient coordination office at Private Ümran Medical Center in Istanbul. The clinic supports bookings for local and international patients, including online pre-consultation and travel assistance.
