Prof Mesut Polat

Mesut Polat is an obstetrician, gynecologist, and gynecologic oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery and the management of high-risk pregnancies. The specialist has authored 19 international peer-reviewed papers indexed in SCI and SSCI databases.

Clinical Specialization & Expertise

Prof. Polat performs surgical interventions for oncological and benign conditions. He conducts robotic and laparoscopic myomectomies to treat uterine fibroids. The doctor also treats pelvic floor disorders and uterine prolapse using the da Vinci robotic system — a surgical platform that allows for high-precision movements through small incisions.

His expertise includes:

• Gynecologic oncology and oncologic surgery
• Minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Management of high-risk pregnancies and placenta accreta spectrum
• Surgical management of postpartum hemorrhage
• Urogynecology and pelvic floor reconstruction

Academic & Research Contributions

The specialist has published 19 international peer-reviewed research articles. These works cover topics such as frozen sections in endometrial cancer and tamoxifen-related uterine sarcoma. He regularly presents findings at national and international scientific meetings. Additionally, he provides undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in obstetrics and gynecology.

In 2016, he served as a postgraduate thesis co-supervisor. He also held administrative responsibility at Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital between 2015 and 2016.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Works

• "Outcome of Cesarean Myomectomy: Is it a Safe Procedure?" (2017)
• "Misinterpretation of Frozen Section in Endometrial Cancer Cases: Does It Have Any Effect on Disease-Free and Overall Survival?" (2017)
• "Comparison of Laparoscopic and Abdominal Hysterectomy on Lower Urinary Tract Function" (2016)
• "Shorter the Cervix, More Difficult the Placenta Percreta Operations" (2016)
• "Development of Uterine Sarcoma After Tamoxifen Treatment for Breast Cancer" (2005)

Professional Career

• 2019–2025 – Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital
• 2017–2019 – Specialist, İstanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• 2012–2016 – Specialist, Zeynep Kamil Women and Children Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• 2008–2012 – Specialist, Mustafakemalpaşa State Hospital, Bursa
• 2004–2008 – Specialist, Erzincan State Hospital

Education & Training

• 1988–1994 – Medical Degree, Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakır
• 2000–2004 – Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital

Awards & Memberships

Prof. Polat is a member of the Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has received multiple honors for his clinical service.

• 2016 – Certificate of Appreciation, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health
• 2015 – Certificate of Appreciation, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health
• Member, Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Anatolian Branch)