Deniz Suha Kucukaksu

Especialidad: Cirujano vascular
40 años de experiencia
Idiomas:
Turco
Consultorio: Turquía, Estambul, Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
Pionero en el soporte circulatorio mecánico y programas de corazón artificial en Turquía; director del Centro de Trasplante Cardíaco y Corazón Artificial de la Universidad Başkent.
El Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu es un cirujano cardiovascular con más de 35 años de experiencia. Está especializado en cirugía cardíaca de adultos y niños, trasplante de corazón y soporte circulatorio mecánico. Dirige el Centro de Trasplante Cardíaco y Corazón Artificial en el Hospital Universitario Başkent de Estambul.

El Dr. Küçükaksu realizó su formación médica y quirúrgica en Turquía, y completó becas avanzadas en Alemania, Francia y Estados Unidos. Su enfoque principal ha sido en sistemas LVAD y cirugía para insuficiencia cardíaca.

Introdujo los programas de soporte circulatorio mecánico y corazón artificial en Turquía. Ha realizado diversos tipos de cirugías, como bypass coronario (sin bomba), reemplazo valvular, reparación aórtica (EVAR/TEVAR) y reoperaciones. También ha fundado centros de trasplante cardíaco en varias instituciones.

El Dr. Küçükaksu ha ocupado cargos académicos y administrativos de alto nivel. Ha contribuido a la cirugía de corazón artificial total y a procedimientos cardiovasculares híbridos. Ha recibido premios nacionales e internacionales por su labor científica y quirúrgica.

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Formación académica

Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon who pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. He is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. Dr. Küçükaksu specializes in cardiac procedures for adults and children. He also treats complex heart failure cases through surgical intervention.

Clinical Focus and Surgical Expertise

Dr. Küçükaksu treats advanced end-stage heart failure using surgical methods. He provides care for coronary artery disease and aortic valve insufficiency. He also treats congenital conditions like tetralogy of Fallot. Additionally, the doctor treats pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy.

He performs a wide variety of specialized cardiac operations:

Coronary bypass surgery (off-pump)
Aortic valve replacement and valvuloplasty
Pediatric mitral valve replacement
EVAR and TEVAR aortic repairs — minimally invasive procedures to repair the aorta using stents
Implantation of LVAD systems and mechanical support
Total artificial heart surgery
Complex cardiac reoperations

Professional Achievements

Dr. Küçükaksu helped develop modern cardiac care in Turkey. He established several heart transplant centers across different medical institutions. The doctor also helped implement hybrid cardiovascular procedures. He has performed numerous transcatheter aortic valve implantations (TAVI) and coronary revascularizations.

Work Experience

Dr. Küçükaksu has held senior administrative and clinical roles. He served as a Vice Dean for a faculty of medicine. The doctor has also been a surgical director and university professor. He participates in global scientific forums through regular publications.

Education and International Training

Dr. Küçükaksu earned his medical degree and surgical specialization in Turkey. He completed several advanced fellowships to master LVAD systems. His training took place at centers in Germany, France, and the United States. This international experience focused on heart failure surgery and mechanical support.

Professional Memberships and Awards

Dr. Küçükaksu is a founding member of multiple professional societies. These organizations focus on cardiovascular surgery and artificial organ systems. He has received national and international awards for his scientific contributions. The doctor is a leader in the Turkish medical community.