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Prof. Dr. Başar Atalay, Istanbul

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Neurosurgery

Address: Yeditepe University Department of Neurosurgery-Spine
Devlet Yolu Ankara Caddesi, No: 102/104, Kozyatagi, Istanbul, Turkey
Ph.: +90 535 786 99 59
Fax: +90 216 578 49 65


Curriculum Vitae
                                                                                                                                                                       
Name, Surname: Basar Atalay
Academic Title: Professor of Neurosurgery
Yeditepe University Department of Neurosurgery
Vice Chairman of Department of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery Director of Spine Division

Board Certified Neurosurgeon:
- European Board of Neurosurgery
- Turkish Neurosurgery Board

Speciality: Neurosurgery
Minor Speciality: Spinal surgery, general neurosurgery
Place and date of Birth: Caycuma, 13-5-1969, Turkey
Graduated Faculty and Year: Hacettepe University Medical School, 1993 (English)
Place and date of Speciality: Specialist in Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University Department of Neurosurgery, 2001
Foreign Languages: English
Vocational Publications:
Number of International Publications: 41
Number of Turkish Publications: 23
Number of National Congress Presentations:  84
International Book reviews: 2
Book Chapters: 5
Number of International Congress Presentations: 46
Number of citations by 2013-January: 204

Summary of the Career:
1993-Graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School (English) (6years and internship)
1993-1994- Completed Govermental duty in Bartın-Turkey
1995-2001- Residency in Hacettepe University department of Neurosurgery
1996-2000- European Courses of Neurosurgery
2001-2007- Specialist and instructor of neurosurgery in Baskent University Department of Neurosurgery.
2003- Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in Baskent University Department of Neurosurgery.
2003- Turkish Neurosurgical Society Hamit Ziya Gökalp Prize winner
2005- Clinical observation for a short period in Virginia University-Charlottesville-Virginia-USA (spine)
2006-Spine Fellowship and Diploma in TuftsUniversity-New England Medical Center/ Boston-USA (6 months)
2006- Turkish Neurosurgical Board and diploma (Board Exam).
2006- Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
2007- European Board of Neurosurgery and diploma (2 step Board Exam).
2007- Yeditepe University Department of Neurosurgery-Assoc. Professor
2009- Barrow Neurosurgical Institute- Short period Clinical observation in Neurosurgery department

Memberships in Associations/Clubs:
Turkish Neurosurgical Society
NASS Member
AOSpine Member
Academy of Surgical Research
Member of Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Reviewer in International and national journals
- Surgical Neurology, 2005
- Spinal Cord, 2005
- Neurology India, 2003
- Turkish Neurosurgery, 2002
- Türk Nörosirürji Dergisi, 2002
- Yeditepe Medical Journal, 2008, associate editor
Editorial board and publication committee
- Turkish Neurosurgery, 2002-2003, associtate editor
- Türk Nörosirürji Dergisi, 2002-2003

Prof. Erol Taşdemiroğlu, MD, Istanbul

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Neurosurgery
Private Consultant

Address: Yucetarla Caddesi, Tunaboylu Sokak, Deniz Apt. 17/4, Bakirkoy, 34740 Istanbul, Turkey.
Phone: +90 212 542 88 16
Fax: +90 212 660 26 72
GSM: +90 532 276 94 28


CURRICULUM VITAE

Name and Last-name: Erol Taşdemiroğlu
Date and place of birth: January 24, 1953; Kars, Turkey.
Marital Status: Married, two children
ECFMG# and Date: 420-126-5 Permanent, July 20, 1990.
Flex ID#: 530124034, Passed (12/91)
Licenses: Kentucky (30615), Kansas (25059)

EDUCATION:

1970 - 1976: Medical Doctor, University of Ankara, Faculty of Medicine, Sıhhiye, Ankara, Turkey.
1976 - 1982: Specialty in Neurosurgery, University of Ankara, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Dikimevi, Ankara, Turkey.

Rotations:

University of Ankara
Nov 1976 - Apr 1977: Neuroradiology,
May 1977 - May 1978: General Surgery,
Feb 1980 - Nov 1980: Neurology,
Dec 1980 - Feb 1981: Neuroanesthesia.

Graduate Course Work:

University of Ankara
Nov 1976 - Jan 1977: Neuroanatomy,
Apr 1981 - Mar 1982: Microneurosurgery,

Certificates:

- Safe Use of Radiation, June 1987 (University of South Alabama, Radiation Safety Office, Mobile, AL 46688, USA).
- Research Fellow in Neurosurgery, Jul 1989-Jan 1991 (Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurosurgery Service, Stroke Research Laboratory, Boston MA 02114).
- Neurosurgery Update, Sep 18-22, 1989 (Harvard Medical School, Department of Continuing Education, Boston, MA).
- Neurosurgery for the 90's, Nov 12-16, 1990 (Harvard Medical School, Department of Continuing Education, Boston, MA).
- ECFMG, permanent Jul 20, 1990, # 420-126-5.
- The Use of Lasers in Neurological Surgery, Aug 1-2, 1991(Mayfield Neurol. Inst. Good Samaritan & Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH,USA).
- Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Aug 1-2, 1991 (Mayfield Neurol. Inst., Good Samaritan Hospital and The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA).
- Midas Rex Hand-On Workshop on Sep 4,7&8, 1991 UC, College of Medicine, Dept. Neurosurgery, Cincinnati, OH  45267-0515,  USA).
- Stereotaxic Radiosurgery, June 6, 1992 (UC, College of Medicine, Depts. Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA).
- Surgery of The Skull Base: A Practical Course, Jun 22-24 1992 Mayfield Neurol. Inst., and UC, College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA).
- Fellowship in Neurosurgery: UC, College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Jan 17,1991 - Jul 31, 1992, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA.
- Physician's HIV Update, Oct 21, 1992 (East Central AIDS Education  and Training Center, UKMC, MS129X Lexington, KY 40536-0084, USA).
- Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression, May 15, 1993 (Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA).
- Fellowship in Neurosurgery: UKMC, Dept. Surg., Div. Neurosurgery, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0084, Jul 21, 1992 - Jun 30, 1994.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Apr 1982 - Aug 1983: Compulsory Military Service, Lieutenant MD & Private Consultant, Van Military Hospital, Van, Turkey.

Sep 1983 - Nov 1985: Chief of Neurosurgery Service & Private Consultant, Corlu State Hospital, Corlu, Tekirdag, Turkey.
                    
Dec 1985 - Jan 1987: Assistant Professor, University of Ankara, Faculty of Medicine, Avicenna Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Samanpazari, Ankara, Turkey.

Jan 1987 - Jun 1989: Visiting Scientist-Research Fellow USA, College of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Mobile, AL 36688. Phone: (205) 460-7004.

Jul 1989 - Jan 1991: Research Fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital, Stroke Research Laboratory, Wellman Bldg. # 423, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 726-8440.

Jan 1991 - Jul 1992: Instructor, UC, College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, 231 Bethesda Avenue, Cincinnati, OH  45267-0515. Phone: (513) 558-5387.   

Jul 1992 - Jun 1994: Clinical Fellow, UKMC, Division of Neurosurgery, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0084. Phone: (606) 323-3000.

Sep 1994 - Jun 1996: Attending Neurosurgeon, İncirli Hospital, Istanbul, 34740 Turkey.
                 
Jul 1996 – Jan 1999: Chief Neurosurgery Service, Eyup Social Security Hospital, Istanbul, 34040, Turkey.

Feb 1999 – Dec 2009: Associated Professor in Neurosurgery, İstanbul Training Hospital, İstanbul, 34310, Turkey. 

Jan 2010 - …: Professor in Neurosurgery, Kafkas University, Faculty of Medicine, Dept. Neurosurgery, Kars, Turkey.
                                                 
CLINICAL SKILLS:  

1) Practice in all facets of neurological surgery at the University Hospital.
2) Active participation and supervision of clinical and surgical patient care.                
3) Experienced on Neuro-oncology     
4) Experienced on Cerebral Revascularization Surgery
5) Experienced on Spine Surgery

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

University of Ankara, Faculty of Medicine, Dept of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey          

Lectures:

Jan 1982 - Mar 1982: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Dec 1985 - Jan 1986: Spinal Cord Tumors
Sep 1986 - Jan 1987: Spinal Cord Injuries, Head Injuries.

Courses:

1. Aug 1986 - Jan 1987: Technique of Encephalo-myo-synangiosis in the Rabbit Model.
2. Aug 1986 - Jan 1987: Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) Clippage by Transorbital Route in the Rabbit Model.

Seminars (given): Nov 1976 - Mar 1982

1. Vascular Diseases of the Brain Stem,
2. Neurogenic Intermittent Claudication,
3. Hypothalamus,
4. VIII. Nerve,
5. Brain Abscesses,
6. Cerebral Revascularization.

Seminars (supervised): Dec 1985 - Jan 1987

Psychosurgery,
2. Enteral Alimentation of Neurosurgical Patients.

University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Dept. Physiology, Mobile AL, 36688

Seminars (given): Jan 1987 - Jun 1989 

1. Pathophysiology of Cerebral Ischemia,
2. Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in the Rabbit Brain: Effects of Methimazole  (MMI) and Indomethacin.

MGH, Harvard Medical School, Stroke Research Lab., Boston, MA 02114.

Courses (given): Oct 1990 - Dec 1990

1. Temporal Craniectomy &Trigeminal Ganglionectomy in Cats,
2. Temporal Craniectomy & Great Superficial Petrosal Nerve Section in Cats,
3. Global Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Cats,
4. Forebrain Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats,
5. Unilateral Ethmoidal Foramen Lesion in Rats,
6. CBF Measurements with Radiolabeled Microspheres,

UC, College of Medicine, Dept Neurosurgery, Cincinnati, OH, 45267.

Seminars (given): Jan 1991 - Jun 1992

1. Roles of Trigeminovascular System on the Postischemic Cerebral Hyperemia,       
2. Neurosarcoidosis.   

UKMC, Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine, Lexington, KY  40536-0284.

Lecture Series (given): Mar 1993 - Jun 1993

1. Neurosurgeon's View of the Radiological Evaluation of the Spine 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

1) MCA (middle cerebral artery), clippage by Transorbital Route in the Rabbits
2) Intrapericardial Denervation of the Canine Heart
3) Instrumentation and Canulation of the Canine Heart
4) Temporal Craniectomy and Trigeminal Ganglionectomy in Cats
5) Global Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion (combined with hypotension) in Cats                    
6) Forebrain Ischemia/Reperfusion (combined with hypotension) in Rats
7) Ethmoideal Foramen Lesion in Rats
8) Cerebral Blood Flow Measurements with Radiolabeled Microspheres

MEMBERSHIPS:

1) Active member of the Turkish Medical Assoc. since 1976.
2) Active member of the Turkish Neurosurg Assoc, since 1982   
3) Active member of the European Neurosurg Assoc, since 1989.
4) International Associate Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), since Nov 1993.

FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS:

Fellowships:

1) American Heart Association, Alabama Affiliate.
Support Period: July 1, 1988 - June 30, 1989.
Annual Cost: $20,000.
Title of Project: Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury of the Central Nervous System.

Awards:

1) Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey, 1986.
Cost: $5,000.
2) American Physiological Society (APS) John F. Perkins, Jr., Memorial Award, 1987.
Cost: $3,500.
3) Turkish Cerebrovascular Diseases Society 2nd  prize, 1997.
Cost: DM 500.
4) Society of International Oncology of Pediatrics, Scholarship,
Cost: Free attendance and lodging of XXIX. SIOP Meeting, 1997.

PUBLICATIONS

Articles in Journals and Books:

1. Taşdemiroğlu E (T: Turkish): Clinical Analysis and Surgical Treatment of Cerebrovascular Diseases by Cerebral Revascularization, Thesis, Ankara, Turkey 1982.    
                                         
2. Avman N, Taşdemiroğlu E (T): Surgical Treatment of TIAs. 2nd Congress of Sisli Medical Days, Ed: Sisli Children Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 1981, p: 32-38.

3. Gökalp HZ, ErdoğanIA, Taşdemiroğlu E (T): Radiation Myelopathy (case report). Turkish J Neurol Neurosurg Psych.3 (2):146-148, 1987.

4. Erdogan IA, Gokalp HZ, Taşdemiroğlu E, Erturk AR (T): Primary Empty Sella Syndrome Associated with Pituitary Adenoma (case reports). Turkish J Neurol Neurosurg Psych. 3(3):162-164, 1988.

5. Gokalp HZ, Erdogan AI, Taşdemiroğlu E, Naderi S (T): Chemonucleolysis. Turkish J Neurol Neurosurg Psych.3 (4): 193-195, 1988.

6. Gokalp HZ, Erdogan AI, Taşdemiroğlu E, Naderi S (T): Different Approach of the Therapy of Lumbar Disk Disease. Turkish J Neurol Sci. 5(2): 87-90, 1989.

7. Gokalp HZ, Sekerci Z, Taşdemiroğlu E, Birler K (T): Multiple Nocardia Abscesses of the Brain. Turkish J Neurosurg. 1(4):197-200, 1990.

8. Taşdemiroğlu E, Sekerci Z (T): Quantitative Evaluation of the Blood brain-barrier Disruption Using Evans' Blue Epiflourescence. Turkish J Neurosurg. 1(2):57-64, 1989.

9. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kutman MN: Pathophysiology of Cerebral Ischemia (review article). Hacettepe Medical Journal. 22(2):169-181, 1989.

10. Ardell JL, Randall WC, Canon WJ, Schmacht DC, Taşdemiroğlu E: Differential Sympathetic Regulation of Automatic, Conductile and Contractile Tissue in Canine Heart. Am J Physiol. 255(24):H1050-H1057, 1988.

11. Taşdemiroğlu E, Christenberry PD, Ardell JL, Chronister R, Curreri PW, Taylor AE: Ischemia-reperfusion Injury in the Rabbit Brain. ICP VII.,Eds: Hoff JT and Bety AL. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, p:922-924, 1989.

12. Christenberry PD, Taşdemiroğlu E, Ardell JL, Chronister R, Curreri PW, Taylor AE: The effect of Superoxide Dismutase on Rabbit Brain Ischemia-reperfusion Injury. ICP VII., Eds: Hoff JT and Bety AL., Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, p:814-817, 1989.

13. Moskowitz MA, Macfarlene R, Taşdemiroğlu E, Wei EP, Kontos HA. Neurogenic Control of the Cerebral Circulation during Global Ischemia. Stroke, 21(suppl III): (lll) 168 - (lll) 171, 1990.

14. Taşdemiroğlu E. Experimental Unilateral Focal Cerebral Ischemia on Rabbits and Effects of Methimazole. Hacettepe Medical Journal 24: 1-12, 1991.

15. Taşdemiroğlu E, Sekerci Z. Ectopic Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormone Secreting Syndromes (Review article). Hacettepe Medical Journal 24: 77-83, 1991.

16. Macfarlane R, Taşdemiroğlu E, Moskowitz MA, Uemura Y, Wei EP, Kontos HA. Chronic Trigeminal Ganglionectomy or the Topical Application of Capsaicin to Pial Vessels Attenuates Postocclusive Cortical Hyperemia But Does Not Influence Postischemic Hypoperfusion. J Cerebral Blood Flow Metab, 11:261-271, 1991.

17. Moskowitz MA, Macfarlane R, Taşdemiroğlu E, Wei EP, Kontos HA. Neuroeffector Functions of Sensory Fibers in the Cerebral Circulation after Global Ischemia. Arzneimittel- Forshung (Drug Research), 41(I):315-318, 1991.

18. Macfarlane R, Moskowitz MA, Taşdemiroğlu E, Wei EP, Kontos HA. Postischemic Cerebral Blood Flow and Neuroeffector Mechanisms. Blood Vessel, 28:46-51, 1991.

19. Macfarlane R, Moskowitz MA, Sakas DE, Taşdemiroğlu E, Wei EP, Kontos HA. The role of Neuroeffector Mechanisms in Cerebral Hyperperfusion Syndromes (review article). J Neurosurg, 75:845-855, 1991.

20. Taşdemiroğlu E, Macfarlane R, Wei EP, Kontos HA, Moskowitz MA. Pial Vessel Caliber and Cerebral Blood Flow Become Dissociated during Ischemia/Reperfusion in Cats. Am J Physiol 263 (Heart and Circ. Physiol.32): H533-H536, 1992.

21.  Taşdemiroğlu E, Ardell JL, Chronister RB, Taylor AE: Ischemia reperfusion endothelial injury in the rabbit brain. Turkish Neurosurgery 2:93-104, 1992.

22. Taşdemiroğlu E, Macfarlane R, Moskowitz MA, Wei EP, Kontos HA: Pial arteriolar response to acethylcholine in global cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in cats. Turkish Neurosurgery 2:105-110, 1992.    

23. Taşdemiroğlu E, Zuccerello M, Tew JM, Jr.: Visual recovery following transcranial decompression of pituitary apoplexy characterized with third ventricle hemorrhage (case report). Neurosurgery 32:121-124, 1993.

24. Taşdemiroğlu E, Christenbery PD, Ardell JL, Chronister RB, Taylor AE: Effects of Superoxide Dismutase on Acute Reperfusion Injury of Rabbit Brain.  Acta Neurochir (Wien), 120: 180-186, 1993.

25. Hamberg ML, Macfarlane R, Taşdemiroğlu E, Boccalini P, Hunter GJ, Belliveau JW, Moskowitz MA, Rosen BR: Measurement of cerebrovascular changes after transient ischemia using dynamic magnetic resonance imaging. Stroke, 24: 444-451, 1993.

26. Taşdemiroğlu E, Gokalp HZ. Encephalo-Myo-Synangiosis (EMS) in the Vertebro-basilar Occlusive Disease (case reports). Neurosurgical Review, 16:161-163, 1993.

27. Taşdemiroğlu E: CT Scan appearance of the unusual type of Comminuted Fracture/Dislocation of C1 and C2 (case report). Archieves of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 113:113-114, 1994.

28. Taşdemiroğlu E, Nazek M, Zuccarello M: Temporal Oligodendroglial Hamartoma: A case report and Discussion of Possible Histogenesis. Clinical Neuropathology 13:204-207, 1994.

29. Taşdemiroğlu E, Ardell JL, Chronister RB, Taylor AE: Effects of antioxidants on blood-brain barrier and postischemic hyperemia. Acta Neurochirurgica (Wien) 131: 302-309, 1994.

30. Wei-Jen Shih, Taşdemiroğlu E. Reversible Hypoperfusion of Cerebral Cortex in a Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Demonstrated by Tc-99m HMPO Brain SPECT Scan After Shunt Operation. J Nuclear Medicine 36: 470-473, 1995.
 
31. Taşdemiroğlu E, Tibbs PA: Long-term follow-up results of thoracolumbar fractures after posterior instrumentation. Spine 20: 1704-1708, 1995.

32. Taşdemiroğlu E. Subdural Hematoma. In Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, (ed) Rakel RE. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pp 1083-1086.

33. Taşdemiroğlu E, Awh MH, Walsh JW: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Cerebellopontine Angle Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Case Report. Neuroradiology 38: 38-40, 1996.

34. Taşdemiroğlu E: Mild Hypothermia fails to protect late hippocampal neuronal loss following forebrain cerebral ischemia in rats. Acta Neurochirurgica (Wien), 138: 570-579, 1996.

35. Taşdemiroğlu E, Bagatur E, Ayan I, Darendeliler E, Patchell RA: Primary spinal column sarcomas in children.  Acta Neurochirurgica (Wien), 138: 1261-1266, 1996.

36. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Neurologic complications of the primary pediatric extracranial neuroblastomas. Neurological Research 19:45-50, 1997.

37. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Brain metastases in childhood malignancies. Acta Neurochirurgica (Wien), 139: 182-187, 1997.

38. Taşdemiroğlu E, Nazek M, Zucarello M: Sarcoidosis En-plaque; a case report and review of the literature. Neurosurgical Rewiev, 20: 269-273, 1997.

39. Taşdemiroğlu E, Ayan İ, Kebudi R, Patchell RA: Extracranial neuroblastomas and neurologic Complications. Child’s Nervous System (CNS) 14: 713-718, 1998.

40. Taşdemiroğlu E: Trilateral Retinoblastoma.  Acta  Neurohirurgica (Wien), 141:893-894, 1999

41. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA, Kryscio R: Neurologic Complications of Childhood malignancies.  Acta Neurochirurgica (Wien), 141:1313-1321, 1999.

42. Taşdemiroğlu E, Ayan İ, Kebudi R, Patchell RA: Dumbbell Neuroblastomas Turkish Neurosurgery, 9:113-117, 1999.

43. Taşdemiroğlu E, Togay HŞ: (Letter)  Non-traumatic acute spinal subdural hematoma: description of 5 personal cases and review of the literature. J Neurosurg 93: 65-73, 2000.

44. Taşdemiroğlu E. Subdural Hematoma. In Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, (ed) Rakel RE. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, Second edition, 2000, Ch: 327, pp: 1406-1410.

45. Taşdemiroğlu E, Togay HŞ: Spinal subdural hematoma as a complication of disc surgery. Case report. Turkish Neurosurgery, 11:73-77, 2001.

46. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Spinal cord compression caused by solid malignant tumors in children. Turkish Neurosurgery, 11:101-107, 2001.

47. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Classification and Management of Skull Base Fractures. Invited review article. Neurosurgery Quartely, 12(1):42-62, 2002.

48. Taşdemiroğlu E, Ayan İ, Patchell RA: Dumbbell Neuroblastomas. Review Article. Neurosurgery Quarterly, 12(2):142-159, 2002.

49. Taşdemiroğlu E. Relationship between tumor and metastasis. Review of the 154 pediatric solid malign tumor cases. Turkish Neurosurgery 13:8-11, 2003 (T).

50. Kılıçkesmez Ö, Taşdemiroğlu E, Barut Y: Occult intrasacral meningocele Case report. J Neurosurgery (pediatrics 2) 101:108-111, 2004.

51. Taşdemiroğlu E, Şengöz A, Bagatur E: Iatrogenic spondylodiscitis. Case report and review of literature. Neurourg Focus 16(6): Clinical pearl 1, 2004.

52. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kaya AH, Bek Ş, Şengöz A, Kılıçkesmez Ö, Mansuroğlu İ: Neurologic Complications of Cancer part 1: CNS Metastases. Neurosurgery Quarterly 14:71-83, 2004.

53. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kaya AH, Bek Ş, Şengöz A, Kılıçkesmez Ö, Mansuroğlu İ: Neurologic Complications of Cancer part 2: Non-metastatic complications. Neurosurgery Quarterly 14:133-153, 2004.

54. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kaya AH: Ectopic Hypothalamic and pituitary hormone secreting syndromes. Neurosurgery Quarterly 14:161-167, 2004.

55. Kılıçkesmez Ö, Barut Y, Taşdemiroğlu E: MRI features of Adult Tethered Cord Syndrome. Turk J Diagn Intervent Radiol 9:295-301, 2003.

56. Kılıçkesmez Ö, Çakırer S, Taşdemiroğlu E: Lateral sacral pseudomeningocele and double osseous spurs in a patient with diastomatomyelia. Acta Radiologica 7:1-2, 2004

57. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kılıçkesmez Ö: Occult Sacral Meningocele Response to letter to editor. J Neurosurg Pediatr 103:204-205, 2005.

58. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kaya AH, Patchell RA: Neurologic Complications of Paediatric Sarcomas. Pan Arab J Neurosurg 9:37-42, 2005.

59. Şengöz A, Taşdemiroğlu, Togay HŞ: Is clear cell sarcoma a malignant form of psammomatous melanotic schwannoma? Case report. Neurosurg Focus 21(6):E11, 2006.

60. Kılıçkesmez Ö, Taşdemiroğlu E: A salient abnormality in the Circle of Willis. The Internet Journal of Radiology 6(2), 2007.

61. Kılıçkesmez Ö, Taşdemiroğlu E, İnci E, Bayramoğlu S, Cimilli T: Split spinal cord Malformations and associated anomalies: Comparison of MRI findings with intraoperative results. Bakırkoy Medical Journal 3:142-146, 2007.

62. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Fırat L (Letter): Occipital condyle fractures. J Neurosurgery-Spine, 14(6): 803-804, 2011.

63. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Fırat L : Postoperative  Cerebellar Mutism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (Review Article).  Child’s Nervous System 27(6):869-878, 2011.

64. Şengöz A, Kotil K, Taşdemiroğlu E: Posterior epidural migration of herniated lumbar disc fragment: A clinical series and review of the literature. J Neurosurgery-Spine 14:313-317, 2011.

65. Şengöz A, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Taşdemiroğlu E: Atretic cephalocele (letter to editor). Acta Neurochirurgica, 153:2275-2277, 2011.

66. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Akbaşak A : Neurocognitive and Affective Effects of  Cerebellar Mutism Syndrome.Ch 4. In Cerebellar Mutism: From Definition to Treatment, Ed: Turgut M. Nova pulishers, NY, NY pp: 69-80, 2012.

67. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Fırat L : Postoperative  Cerebellar Mutism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder Response to Letter to Editor. Child’s Nervous System 27:515, 2011.

68. Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Akbasak A, Taşdemiroğlu E,: Ectopic Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormone Secreting Syndromes (Review Article). In press, submitted to Neurosurgery Quarterly, Aug 2012

69. Kaya M, Kösemehmetoğlu K,  Yıldırım CH, Orman G, Çelebi Ö, Taşdemiroğlu E: Spinal Complications of TUGNBP (transrectal ultrasound guided percutaneous neddle biopsy of prostate). Spine 37(14): E870-E872, 2012

70. Yıldırım CH, Kaya M, Taşdemiroğlu E Akbaşak A: Lymphatic drainage of the brain and clinical implications of the protein elimination failure arteriopathies (Review article). In press, submitted to Neurosurgery Quarterly on Jan, 2012.

71. Kaya M, Yildirim CH, Kosemehmetoglu K, Huseyinoglu U, Erdogan H, Akbasak A, Tasdemiroglu E:  Alpha-lipoic acid reduces peridural fibrosis after laminectomy of lumbar vertebrae in rabbits. Acta Neurochirurgica, 154:1241-1245, 2012.

72. Tasdemiroglu E. Understanding the brain through autism. Editorial. Autism open access 2:1, 2012.

73. Erdogan H, Kaya M, Yildirim CH, Tasdemiroglu E, Akbasak A. Autism and Cerebellar Mutism: A Review of the Neuroanatomical Findings. In press, submitted to Autism-open access, 2:2, 2012.

74. Hüseyinoğlu N, Özaydın İ, Yayla S, Yıldırım CH, Aksoy  Ö, Kaya M, Şengöz A, Taşdemiroğlu E: Electrophysiological Assessment of the Effects of Silicone Tubes and Hyaluronic Acid on Nerve Regeneration in Rats with Sciatic Neurorrhaphy. Kafkas Univ Vet Fak Derg.18 (6): 917-922, 2012.

75. Kaya M, Yildirim CH, Erdogan H, Tasdemiroglu E: May we use communication as an instrument? A simple neuro-monitoring method for peripheral nerve tumor resection. Journal of Perioperative Practice 23:52-54, 2013.

Abstracts:

1. Avman N, Ozkal E, Erdogan AI, Senveli E, Taşdemiroğlu E: Intracranial Aneurysms. Proc.17th Nat.  Cong. Neurol. & Psyc. Sci. İzmir Turkey, p:176-178,1981.

2. Arasil E, Avman N, Dincer C, Taşdemiroğlu E: Intracranial Menengiomas. Proc.  17th Nat. Cong. Neurol. &Psych. Sci. Izmir, Turkey, p:43-44, 1981 (T).

3. Taşdemiroğlu E, Ardell JL, Taylor AE: CNS Blood Flow During Ischemia-reperfusion Injury in the Rabbit Brain. Physiologist, 30: 180, 1987.

4. Taşdemiroğlu E, Christenberry PD, Ardell JL, Chronister R, Taylor AE: Ischemia-reperfusion Injury in the Rabbit Brain; Effect of Superoxide Dismutase. FASEB Journal, 2(5): A1520, 1988.

5. Christenberry PD, Taşdemiroğlu E, Ardell JL, Chronister R, Curreri PW, Taylor AE: Ischemia-reperfusion Injury in the Rabbit Brain; Effects of Barbiturate and Chlorpromazine Anesthesia. FASEB Journal, 2(5): A1291, 1988.

6. Taşdemiroğlu E, Ardell JL, Chronister R, Taylor AE: Ischemia-reperfusion Injury in the Rabbit Brain: Effect of Methimazole (MMI). FASEB Journal, 3(3): A538, 1989.

7. Porkka LM, Taşdemiroğlu E, Macfarlane R, Boccalini P, Bellivaeu JW, Pearlman J, McKinstry RC, Hunter G, Moskowitz MA, Rosen BR: Functional Cerebral Imaging of Experimental Ischemia Following Trigeminalectomy by Susceptibility-Contrast NMR. JMRI, 1(2):191-192, 1991.

8. Hamberg LM, Macfarlane R, Taşdemiroğlu E, Boccalini P, Hunter GJ, Belliveau JW, Moskowitz MA, Rosen BR: Assessment of CBV, transit time and CBF changes with dynamic susceptibility-contrast MRI following induced transient ischemia. Proc.11th Ann. Meet. Magnetic Resonanace in Medicine, Berlin, Germany, 1992.

9. Taşdemiroğlu E, Tibbs PT: Long-term results of neurosurgical treatment of thoracolumbar fractures with posterior instrumentation. Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves of the AANS/CNS, 10th Annual Meeting, pp 152, 1994.

10. Taşdemiroğlu E, Tibbs PT: Advantages of posterior fusion and stabilization for unstable thoracolumbar fractures. 3rd Congress on Spine Surgery, Antalya, Turkey. Abstract Book 1994, pp 13.

11. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA. Brain metastases in childhood malignancies. Medical and Pediatric Oncology (Abs) 25(4):342, 1995.

12. Taşdemiroğlu E, Ardell JL, Chronister RB, Taylor AE: Effects of antioxidants on blood-brain barrier and postischemic hyperemia. Presented to International Congress on Free Radicals in Health and Disease. Sep 6-10, 1995, Istanbul, Turkey, Program & Abstracts, p 116.

13. Taşdemiroğlu E: Tumor-metastasis relationship; analysis of 154 pediatric cases. Abstract Book of the First Annual Meeting of Turkish Thorax Society, May 6-10, 1996, Urgup, Turkey, pp 14, Abstract# 38 (T).

14. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Neurologic complications of the primary pediatric extracranial neuroblastomas. Child's Nervous System, 12(8):482, 1996.

15. Taşdemiroğlu E, Togay HŞ: The effect of intraischemic cerebral hypothermia in hippocampal neuronal damage during subacute period of stroke. J Cerebrovascular Diseases Society 3(1):A2, 1997 (T).

16. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Neurologic complications of pediatric solid malign tumors. Turkish Neurosurg 10S: 199, 1997 (T).

17. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Cerebral Metastases in pediatric solid malign tumors. Turkish Neurosurg 10S:200, 1997 (T).

18. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Neurologic complications of the primary pediatric extracranial neuroblastomas. Turkish Neurosurg 10S:201, 1997 (T).

19. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Neurologic complications of childhood malignancies. Med Ped Oncol 29:482-483, 1997.

20. Taşdemiroğlu E: Measurement of the Blood-brain-barrier disruption following focal cerebral ischemia in rabbits. 1st National Meeting of Turkish Soc. of Free Radicals and Antioxidants. Abstract book pp 123, 1997 (T).

21. Taşdemiroğlu E,Ayan I, Kebudi R, Berkman Z, Patchell RA: Dumbbell
neuroblastomas. European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, Winter Meeting, Abstract book pp:66, 1998.

22. Taşdemiroğlu E, Bagatur E, Togay HŞ: Occipital Condyle Fracture. Report of three cases and description of Type IV fracture. European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, Winter Meeting Abstract book, pp: 67, 1998.

23. Taşdemiroğlu E, Ayan İ, Kebudi R, Patchell RA:  Extracranial neuroblastomas and neurologic complications Med Ped Oncol 31:355(U-81), 1998.

24. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Neurologic complications of pediatric sarcoma.  Med Ped Oncol 33(3): 127, 1999.

25. Taşdemiroğlu E, Togay H: Effects of trigeminovascular fibers onto postischemic  cerebral hyperemia. Turkish J Cerebrovascular Diseases 5:5(20), 1999 (T).

26. Taşdemiroğlu E, Togay H: Effects of cerebrovascular cholinergic  fibers onto postischemic  cerebral hyperemia. Turkish J Cerebrovascular Diseases 5:5(21), 1999 (T).

27. Taşdemiroğlu E: Trilateral Retinoblastoma. Abstract Book of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Xlll. Annual Meeting, S100, 1999(T).

28. Taşdemiroğlu E, Patchell RA: Spinal cord compression secondary to solid malign tumors in children. Abstract Book of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Xlll. Annual Meeting,  S101, 1999.

29. Taşdemiroğlu E, Ayan İ, Kebudi R: Extracranial Neuroblastomas. Abstract Book of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Xlll. Annual Meeting, S102, 1999 (T).

30.  Akbaşak A, Togay HŞ, Taşdemiroğlu E,  Avcı O, Kubilay F, Mirzai H. Anterior cervical discectomy and  fusion accomplished by titanium cages and demineralized bone matrix. Abstract Book of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society XV. Annual Meeting,
102, 2001 (T).

31. Taşdemiroğlu E. Tumor-metastasis relationship. Analysis of 154 pediatric solid malignant tumor cases. Abstract Book of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society XV. Annual Meeting, 123, 2001 (T).

32. Taşdemiroğlu E, Özgün Z. Lumbar pyogenic spondylodiscitis  occurred following transrectal ultrasound guided percutaneous prostate biopsy. Abstract Book of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society XV. Annual Meeting, 238-239, 2001 (T).

33.  Taşdemiroğlu E, Şengöz A, Mansuroğlu İ: Neurologic complications of the pediatric malignant liver tumors. HPB (Suppl 1) 5:84, 2003.

34. Kılıçkesmez Ö, Barut AY, Taşdemiroğlu E: MRI Features of adult tethered cord syndrome. Neuroradiology 45(Suppl 1):104 (P-S12), 2003.

35. Kılıçkesmez Ö, Barut AY, Taşdemiroğlu E: Split cord malformations and associated spinal anomalies: Evaluation with MRI. Neuroradiology 45 (Suppl 1):108 (P-P15), 2003.

36. Taşdemiroğlu E, Şengöz A, Avcı O, Kubilay F: Pediatric primary spinal sarcomas. Abstract Book of the Ulu-Onk’03 (New Visions on Oncology), pp: 223(T), 2003.

37. Şengöz A, Taşdemiroğlu E, Ayan I: Trilateral Neuroblastoma. Abstract Book of the Ulu-Onk’03 (New Visions on Oncology), pp: 233(T), 2003.

38. Taşdemiroğlu E, Şengöz A, Mansuroğlu İ: Neurological Symptoms of the Normal Pressure are related to cerebral cortical hypoperfusion. Turkish  J Cerebrovascular Diseases 10:28(PB-26), 2004.

39. Şengöz A, Taşdemiroğlu E, Togay HŞ, Akbaşak A, Avcı O: Relationship between the intraoperative clamping time and postoperative neurological deficits of the symptomatic ICA stenosis, during carotid endarterectomy. Turkish J Cerebrovascular Diseases 10:18(SB-21), 2004.

40. Taşdemiroğlu E, Mansuroğlu İ, Say U, Güntekin B, Şengöz A. Asymptomatic vocal cord paralysis following Anterior cervical Discectomy. Abstract Book of the XVIII.  National Meeting of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. P: 273-274 (T), 2004.

41.Taşdemiroğlu E, Şengöz A, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Özgün Z: Atretic cephalocele  a rare congenital  cranial deformity. Middle East Neurosurgical Symposia PP-19 pg 145, 2010.
42, Şengöz A, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Özgün Z, Taşdemiroğlu E: Adult diplomyelia with double filum terminale: Case report.  Middle East Neurosurgical Symposia PP-28, pg. 154, 2010.

43, Şengöz A, Kotil K, Taşdemiroğlu E: Two-vertebral level corpectomy with iliac crest fusion and rigid plate fixation: A prospective study.  Middle East Neurosurgical Symposia OP-26,   pg. 90, 2010.

44. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH:Posterior spinal column metastasis of clear cell carcinoma of the lung. Neuro-Oncology, PA-01 pp:iv78,  Nov  2010. 

45. Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Hüseyinoğlu Ürfettin, Akbaşak A, Taşdemiroğlu E: İs Duraplasty necessary following suboccipital decompression of ACM1. Accepted as an Electronic poster on 25. Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Apr 22-26, 2011, Antalya, Turkey.

46. Kaya M, Kösemehmetoğlu K, Hüseyinoğlu Ürfettin,  Yıldırım CH, Akbaşak A, Taşdemiroğlu E: A 57 year-old  Spinal intramedullary pilocytic astrocytoma, complained with paraparesis. Case report. Accepted as an Electronic poster on 25. Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Apr 22-26, 2011, Antalya, Turkey.

47. Kaya M, Kösemehmetoğlu K, Hüseyinoğlu Ürfettin,  Yıldırım CH, Taşdemiroğlu E:Iatrogenic spondylodiscitis following transrectal ultrasound guided percutaneous neddle biopsy of prostate. Accepted as an Electronic poster on 14th EANS meeting Rome Oct 9-14, 2011.

48. Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Erdoğan H, Balioğlu MB, Taşdemiroğlu E, Akbasak A: Is Duraplasty Necessary Following Suboccipital Craniectomy During the Surgical Intervention for Chiari Type 1 Malformation?. Presented as a poster at the   EANS Young Neurosurgeon Meeting, Feb 16-17, 2012, Insburck, Austria

49. Balioğlu MB, Bursalı A, Yıldırım CH, Akbaşak A, Taşdemiroğlu E: Caudal Regression Syndrome. Accepted to 24th Annual Meeting of European Academy of Childhood Disability, May 16-19, 2012, İstanbul, Turkey.

48.Taşdemiroğlu E, Şengöz A, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Özgün Z: Atretic cephalocele  a rare congenital  cranial deformity. Middle East Neurosurgical Symposia PP-19 pg 145, 2010.

49, Şengöz A, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Özgün Z, Taşdemiroğlu E: Adult diplomyelia with double filum terminale: Case report.  Middle East Neurosurgical Symposia PP-28, pg 154, 2010.

50. Şengöz A, Kotil K, Taşdemiroğlu E: Two-vertebral level corpectomy with iliac crest fusion and rigid plate fixation: A prospective study.  Middle East Neurosurgical Symposia OP-26,   pg 90, 2010.

51. Taşdemiroğlu E, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH: Posterior spinal column metastasis of clear cell carcinoma of the lung. Accepted and will be presented at The 15th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology Nov 18-21, 2010, Montreal, Canada. 

52. Balioglu M, Yildirim CH,  Akbasak A,  Tasdemiroglu E:  Bone Density Values Compared with Cobb Angles in AIS Patients: Does the Use of a Brace have an Effect on Bone  Density? Abstract ID: 1348664 E-Poster#: 253, 253. 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul. Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

58. Şengöz A, Hüseyinoğlu N, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Taşdemiroğlu E, Akbaşak A: A study on the effects of local hyaluronic acid injections on the nerve healing in the rat with exposed to sciatic crush injury model. 9th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Abstract book, pp: 251, 2012.

59. Şengöz A, Hüseyinoğlu N, Kaya M, Yıldırım CH, Taşdemiroğlu E, Akbaşak A: An investigation of effects of local hyaluronic acid on nervous healing in graft transposition following the primary section in the rat sciatic nerve model. 9th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Abstract book, pp: 111, 2012

PERSONAL REFERENCES (available more upon request):

1) Taylor E. Aubrey, Ph.D.,
Professor and Chairman, University of South Alabama, College of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Mobile, AL 36688. Phone: (205) 460-7004.

2) Young, Alfred, Byron MD,
Professor in Neurosurgery Section, head of Neurosurgery University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Division of Neurosurgery, 800 Rose Street, Room MS101, Lexington, KY 40536-0084. Phone: (859) 323-5861. Fax: (859) 323-6343

3) Patchell, Roy A. MD,
Professor in Neurosurgery and Neurology, Section head of Neuro-oncology, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Division of Neurosurgery, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0084. Phone: (859) 323-5000. Fax: (859) 323-6343

4) Tibbs A. Phillip, M.D.,                     
Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Division of Neurosurgery, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0084. Phone: (859) 323-5863. Fax: (859) 323-6343

5) Dempsey, J. Robert, M.D., Professor of Neurosurgery, Univ. of Wisconsin CSC/Neuro. 600 Highland Ave., H4/338, Madison, WI 53792-0001. Phone: (608) 263-1410. Fax:     (608) 263-1728.

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Dr. Kerem Bikmaz is a worldwide known medical doctor and neurosurgeon in practice at Istanbul Neurosurgery and Pain Center. Please read more about INCA Clinic here.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Veysel Kerem
Family Name: Bikmaz
Date of Birth: August /17/ 1970
Place of Birth: Bandirma, Turkey
Citizenship: Turkey
Occupation: Single
Interests: Microneurosurgery, Vascular surgery, Neuro-oncology, Minimally invasive spine, Pain management

January - February 2007: Visiting surgeon on Deep brain stimulation techniques at Mayo Clinic, Rochester - USA
September - December 2007: Visiting surgeon on Pain Management at Darthmouth Hitchcock Medical center, Lebanon-New Hampshire, USA
June 2004 - October 2005: Skull Base Research Fellowship at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, AR-USA
September 1997 - December 2004: Neurosurgery Residency, Okmeydani Educational Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
October 1988 - August 1994: University of Trakya School of Medicine, Edirne, Turkey
September 1982 - June 1988: Edirne Anatolian High School

HOSPITAL AFFLIATIONS

September 2009 - Present: Istanbul Neurosurgery and Pain Center, Istanbul Turkey
April 2008 - May 2009: Istanbul Surgery Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
September 1997 - March 2008: Okmeydani Educational Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
December 1994 - August 1997: Emergency Service of Bolu Government Hospital

PUBLICATIONS
  1.  Bikmaz K, Ceylan D, Gokduman CA, Iplikcioglu AC: Multipl Intracranial Aneurysms in Childhood: A case report. The Medical Journal of Okmeydani Educational Hospital 18: 33-35, 2001
  2. Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Tokmak M, Bek S, Iplikcioglu AC: Scalp Arteriovenous Malformations. The Medical Journal of Okmeydani Educational Hospital 19: 54-57, 2002
  3. Tokmak M, Ceyhan S Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC: Pituitary Apoplexi.   The Medical Journal of Okmeydani Educational Hospital 19: 38-42, 2002
  4. Ceylan D, Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Tokmak M, Iplikcioglu AC: Tarlov Cyst. The Medical Journal of Okmeydani Educational Hospital 19: 54-57, 2002
  5. Iplikcioglu AC, Bek S, Bikmaz K, Basocak K: Tension Pneumocyst After Transsphenoidal Surgery for Rathke Cleft Cyst: Case Report. Neurosurgery 52: 960-963, 2003
  6. Erdal M, Iplikcioglu AC, Bikmaz K, Cosar M: Dandy Walker Complex and Syringomyelia in an adult: Case Report and Discussion. Neurosurgery 52, 1504-1505, 2003
  7. Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC: Cerebral revascularization with Multipl Burr-Hole Operations for Moya Moya Disease: Case Report. Turkish Journal Of Neurosurgery 14(1): 59-63, 2004
  8. Cosar M, Bikmaz K, Gokduman CA, Erdal M, Iplikcioglu AC: Thrombosed Giant PICA Aneurysm: Case Report. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 14(2): 102-105, 2004
  9. Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Basocak K, Iplikcioglu AC: Serebral Radiation Necrosis: Case report: The Medical Journal of Okmeydani Educational Hospital,
  10. Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Basocak K, Iplikcioglu AC: Serebral Radiation Necrosis: Report of 4 Cases. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 14(2): 77-83, 2004
  11. Iplikcioglu AC, Bek S, Bikmaz K, Ceylan D, Gokduman AC. Aspergillus pituitary abscess. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 146(5):521-4, 2004 Epub 2004 Apr 8. Review.
  12. Cosar M, Bikmaz K, Iplikcioglu AC, Basocak K, Ceylan D: Metastase of Glioblastome Multiforme by Lomber Seeding: Case report, Journal of Neurological Sciences (Turkish) 22(2): 111-115, 2005
  13. Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Bek S, Gokduman CA, Arslan M, Iplikcioglu AC Intradiploic epidermoid cysts of the skull: a report of four cases. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2005 Apr;107(3):262-7.
  14. Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC. Non-traumatic multisegmental intraspinal and infratentorial haemorrhage in a haemophilia-A patient. Br J Neurosurg. 2005 Feb;19(1):57-8.
  15. Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC, Arslan M, Bikmaz K, Ceylan D. Vertebral Artery fenestration in association with Middle cerebral artery aneurysm. Turkish journal of Neurosurgery 14(3): 196-199, 2004
  16. Hatipoglu MA, Cosar M, Dinc AC, Bikmaz K, Ceylan D, Iplikcioglu AC Rupture of the middle fossa arachnoid cyst into the subarachnoid space after head trauma: Case Report. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 15(1): 76-81, 2004
  17. Bikmaz K. Management of pontocerebellar angle epidermoid tumors. Contemporary of Neurosurgery 26(14), July 2004
  18. Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Yapicier O, Iplikcioglu AC, Gokduman AC. Recurrent Solitary fibrous tumour in the cerebellopontine angle. J Clin Neurosci 12(7): 829-832, 2005 neurosciences
  19. Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC, Dinc C, Hatipoglu A. Spontanoeus cerebro spinal fluid rhinorrhea due to temporosphenoidal encephalocele. Journal of clinical neurosciences, J Clin Neurosci 12(7): 827-829, 2005
  20. Iplikcioglu Ac, Dinc C, Bikmaz K, Bek S, Gokduman CA, Cosar M. Non-traumatic intradiploic arachnoid cyst. Acta Neurochir 148(6), 659-662, 2006
  21. Iplikcioglu AC, Bek S, Gokduman C, Bikmaz K, Cosar M. Diffuse villous hyperplasia of choroid plexus. Acta Neurochir 148(6), 691-694, 2006
  22. Cosar M, Kosdere S, Bikmaz K, Ozcan D, Iplikcioğlu AC. Spinal aneurysma bone cyst: A report of two cases. Journal of Neurological Sciences (Turkish): 21(2), 131-135,2004
  23. Bikmaz K, Krisht AF. Ectopic recurrence of craniopharyngioma: Illustrative Case and review of the literature. Neurosurgery (on press)
  24. Bikmaz K, Mrak R, Mefty OA. Management of bone invasive hyperostotic sphenoid wing meningiomas. Journal of Neurosurgery (on press)
  25. Dinc C, Arslan M, Cakabay M, Bikmaz K, Iplikcioglu AC. Kyphoplasty method for vertebral compression fracture: 2 case reports. The Medical Journal of Okmeydani Educational Hospital: 23(1), 37-41, 2006
  26. Iplikcioglu AC, Dinc C, Bikmaz K, Ozcan D. Primary lymhoma of the trigeminal nerve. Br J Neurosurg 20(2), 103-105, 2006
  27. Dinc C, Iplikcioglu AC, Bikmaz K. Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery Aneurysms: Report of 26 Cases. Neurol Med Chir, 46(12), 575-80, 2006
  28. Dinc C, Iplikcioglu AC, Bikmaz K, Kosdere S, Navruz Y. Mirror Distal  Anterior Cerebral Artyery and Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms: Case Report. Neurol Med Chir: 46(9), 438-40, 2006
  29. Iplikcioglu AC, Bikmaz K, Gokduman CA, Bek S. Cerebellopontine angle lipoma with extracranial extension. J Clin Neurosci: 13(10). 1045-7, 2006
  30. Iplikcioglu AC, Dinc C, Bek S, Bikmaz K. Spontaneous thrombosis and resorption of a giant fusuform A2 aneurysm. Case illustration. J Neurosurg, 105(5), 788, 2006
  31. Dinc C, Bikmaz K, Iplikcioglu AC. Childhood Prolactinomas. Journal of Clinical Neurosciences, (on press)
  32. Dinc C, Iplikcioglu AC, Berkman MZ, Bikmaz K. The effect of the temporary, aneurysm clip and topical papaverine administration on the vasospastic rat femoral artery. Balkan Military medical review (on press)
  33. Dinc C, Iplikcioglu AC, Ozcan D, Bikmaz K, Tufan A, Kosdere S. Central Neurocytoma: Case report. Journal of Neurological Sciences (Turkish): 22:(3)# 48; 325-331, 2005
  34. Bikmaz K, Erdem E, Krisht A. Arteriovenous fistula originating from proximal part of the anterior cerebral artery. Clinical Neurol Neurosurg: 109(7), 589-91, 2007
  35. Krisht AF, Krayenbuhl N, Sercl D, Bikmaz K, Kadri PA. Results of microsurgical clipping of 50 high complexity basilar apex aneurysms. Neurosurgery. 60(2), 242-50, 2007
  36. Bikmaz K. Dinc C, Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC. Epidermoid cyst of the cavum septum pellucidum: Brief case report. Acta Neurochir (on press)
PRESENTATIONS

1. Intracranial Epidermoid Cyst: 4th International Congress on Cerebral Venous System and 4th International Congress on the Meningiomas combined with Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, June, 03-08, 2002, The Marmara Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey
2. Bikmaz K.Skull Base approaches for aneurysm exposure.World Congress of Neurosurgery, TBS 19: Tuesday Breakfast seminar session 19; June 21 2005(07.00-08.30), Marrakesh
3. Bikmaz K Management of giant aneurysms. World congress of Neurosurgery, TMTS 4: Tuesday main topic session 4; June 21 2005 (08.45-10.30), Marrakesh
4. The importance of Fiber Dissection Technique in learning brain anatomy: Kerem Bikmaz, M. Gazi Yasargil, Dianne Yasargil, 5th degree on the best oral presentation on Turkish Neurosurgical Society XXth annual meeting, April 28-May 2, 2006, Antalya, Turkey
POSTERS, ABSTRACTS
15th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May, 22-26, 2001, Magic Life der Club Sirena City, Antalya
- Tuberosclerosis, SP-17
- Petroclival Meningiomas, ST-02
- Atypical and Malignant Meningiomas, ST-28
- Huge Cavernous Sinus Cavernomas, PB-127
16th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, June, 03-08, 2002, The Marmara Hotel, Istanbul
5. Sirzat Bek, Celal Iplikcioglu, Kerem Bikmaz. Effects of Intraoperative Surgical Manipulations on ICP and CPP in supratentorial Giant Meningiomas, 16th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society combined with 4th Cerebral Venous System and 4th International Congress of Meningiomas; June, 03-08, 2002, The Marmara Hotel, Istanbul
6. Kerem Bikmaz, Kahan Basocak, Davut Ceylan, Mustafa Erdal, Celal Iplikcioglu. Intrakranyal epidermoid kistler; 16th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society combined with 4th Cerebral Venous System and 4th International Congress of Meningiomas; June, 03-08, 2002, The Marmara Hotel, Istanbul
7. Kerem Bikmaz, Murat Cosar, Davut Ceylan, Mustafa Erdal, Celal Iplikcioglu Intradiploic Epidermoid Cyst; 16th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society combined with 4th Cerebral Venous System and 4th International Congress of Meningiomas; June, 03-08, 2002, The Marmara Hotel, Istanbul
8. Sirzat Bek, Kerem Bikmaz, Murat Cosar, Mehmet tokmak, Celal Iplikcioglu Bilateral Ulnar groove Syndrome in a man that makes bodybuilding; 16th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society combined with 4th Cerebral Venous System and 4th International Congress of Meningiomas; June, 03-08, 2002, The Marmara Hotel, Istanbul
9. Namigar Turgut, Aysel Altan, Aygen Turkmen, Kerem Bikmaz, Cem Dinc. The effects of Ringer Lactat or Isotonic Solution infusions on supracellar tumors to blood pH, BE, HB and Blood Osmolarity, 17th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May, 20-24, 2003, Atlantis Hotel, Antalya
10. A Ruptured Supracellar Epidermoid tumour that is diagnosed via cranial MRI: Case Report, 17th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May, 20-24, 2003, Atlantis Hotel, Antalya
11. Kerem Bikmaz, Celal Iplikcioglu, Cem Dinc, Azmi Tufan, Aziz Hatipoglu, Serkan Kosdere. A ruptured Supracellar epidermoid Cyst that was diagnosed by cranial MRI: Case Report; 17th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May, 20-24, 2003, Atlantis Hotel, Antalya
12. Kerem Bikmaz, Celal Iplikcioglu, Davud Ceylan, Cem Gokduman, Murat Cakabay, Sukru Ceyhan. A Hemophilia A patient that has multisegmental intraspinal and subdural hematomas on posterior fossa without a history of trauma: Case Report, 17th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May, 20-24, 2003, Atlantis Hotel, Antalya
13. Celal Iplikcioglu, Yavuz Eryavuz, Sirzat Bek, Kerem Bikmaz, Aziz Hatipoglu. Anterior Sacral Meningocel, 17th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May, 20-24, 2003, Atlantis Hotel, Antalya
14. Enis Donmez, Kerem Bikmaz, Mahmut Arslan, Murat Cakabay, Celal Iplikcioglu. Hypophysis adenoma that is associated with tubeculum cella meningioma, 17th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May, 20-24, 2003, Atlantis Hotel, Antalya
15. Kerem Bikmaz, Celal Iplikcioglu, Kahan basocak, Murat Cosar, Cem Dinc, Enis Donmez. Spontaneous Rhinorhea that is caused by transsphenoidal Encephalocele, 17th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May, 20-24, 2003, Atlantis Hotel, Antalya
16. 3. Ali F Krisht, Alberto Torres, Kerem Bikmaz.Transclinoidal Pretemporal Approach for Safer Resection of Retrochiasmatic Craniopharyngiomas: Outcome Analysis in 10 Patients. ABSTRACT NO: 480, Digital Poster, CNS congress 2005, October 8-13, Boston
17. Ali F Krisht, Kerem Bikmaz Surgical Cures in Cavernous Sinus Secreting Pituitary Adenomas. ABSTRACT NO: 551, Digital Poster CNS Congress 2005, October 8-13, Boston
18. Ali F Krisht, Kerem Bikmaz, Sadek Akouri, Alberto Torres.Integrity of the Deep Temporalis Fascia: A Sign of the Extent of Dural Adherence to the Inner Aspect of the Skull and its Surgical Implications. ABSTRACT NO: 638, Digital Poster, CNS Congress 2005, October 8-13 Boston
19. Kerem Bikmaz, Carlos A. Guerrero, Alfonso O Rodriguez, Ali F. Krisht, Sharon Parlington. Clipability and outcome of unruptured MCA aneurysms treated with primary intention to clip. AANS-CNS Cerebrovascular section annual meeting, Feb 18, 2006
20. Ali F. Krisht, Kerem Bikmaz, Paulo A.S. Kadri, Sharon Parlington. Outcome of surgical clipping of 40 complex basilar aneurysms using the transcavernous route. AANS-CNS Cerebrovascular section annual meeting, Feb 19, 2006
21. Bikmaz K, Cakabay M, Iplikcioglu AC, Erdal M, Bek S: Epidermoid Cyst of the Cavum Septum pellucidum: Case Report. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
22. Iplikcioglu AC, Dinc C, Bek S, Bikmaz K, Nevruz Y. Spontaneous thrombosis of giant distal anterior cerebral artery aneurysm. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
23. Arslan M, Iplikcioglu AC, Bikmaz K Cakabay M, Dinc C, Tufan A. Posterior fossa Meningiomas. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
24. Dinc C, Gozcu S, Bikmaz K, Cakabay M, Nevruz Y, Iplikcioglu AC. Epidermoid Cysts of the Pineal Region. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
25. Tufan A, Iplikcioglu AC, Bikmaz K, Dinc C, Nevruz Y. Craniopharyngiomas: Retrospective review of 21 cases. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
26. Hatipoglu MA, Iplikcioglu AC, Tufan A, Cosar M, Bikmaz K, Turgut N. Prospective analysis of Intracranial Aneurysm Patients. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
27. Hatipoglu MA, Tufan A, Bikmaz K, Iplikcioglu AC. Angiography negative subarachnoid haemorhage patients. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
28. Hatipoglu MA, Bikmaz K, Iplikcioglu AC, Turgut N. Analyses of the factors that effect vazospazm which occurs after aneurismal subarachnoid haemorhage. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
29. Arslan M, Iplikcioglu Ac, Berkman Z, Sav A, Bikmaz K, Dinc C, Kosdere S, Bozkurt Suheyla Uyar. Rat femoral arterlerinde farkli hemoglobin konsantrasyonlarinda olusturulacak vazospazmin morfometrik analizi. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
30. Dinc C, Iplikcioglu AC, Berkman Z, Sav A, Bikmaz K, Kosfere S. Vazospastik rat femoral arterinde anevrizma klibine bagli mekanik spazm ve papaverinin etkisi. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
31. Cakabay M, Bikmaz K, Sav A, Dinc C, Iplikcioglu AC. Rathke cleft cyst associated with hypophysis adenoma. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
32. Bikmaz K, Krisht A.True Posterior Communicating artery aneurysms associated with internal carotid artery occlusion. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
33. Ali F Krisht, Kerem Bikmaz, Sadek Akouri, Alberto Torres.Integrity of the Deep Temporalis Fascia: A Sign of the Extent of Dural Adherence to the Inner Aspect of the Skull and its Surgical Implications. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
34. Bikmaz K, Mrak R, Mefty OA. Management of bone invasive hyperostotic sphenoid wing meningiomas. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
35. Bikmaz K, Krisht AF. Ectopic recurrence of craniopharyngioma: 2 Case Reports. 20th Annual Meeting of Turkish Neurosurgical Society, May 28- April 02, 2006, Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek-Antalya, Turkey
36. Bikmaz VK, Mrak RE, Mefty OA. Management of Bone Invasıve Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas. AANS Annual Meeting, April 24, 2006
37. Kerem Bikmaz, Carlos A. Guerrero, Alfonso O Rodriguez, Ali F. Krisht, Sharon Parlington. Clipability and outcome of unruptured MCA aneurysms treated with primary intention to clip. AANS Annual Meeting, April 24, 2006
38. Bikmaz K, Dinc C, Hatipoglu A, Iplikcioglu AC. Pineal Epidermoid Tumours. CNS Annual Meeting October7-12, Chicago, Illinois, 2006
39. Hatipoglu AC, Bikmaz K, Iplikcioglu AC. Meningiomas in pregnancy. CNS Annual Meeting October7-12, Chicago, Illinois, 2006

COURSES

1. Turkish Neurosurgical Society Course about Spinal and Peripherical Nerve Surgery, March, 12-17.2002, Cesme, Izmir
2. European Couse in Neurosurgery on Head Injury and Functional Neurosurgery, February, 2-6, 2003, Bonn
3. 3rd Live Demonstration Course of Microneurosurgery of Proffessor Yasargil, at Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Helsinki, May, 12-16, 2003
4. Minimally Invasive Techniques, Basic and training course for neuroendoscopy. January 19-22,2004, Maintz and Tuttlingen, Germany
5. Chicago Neurosurgery Board Review Courses: January 28- February 6, 2005, Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago, USA
6. Microsurgery of Brain Tumours and Fiber Dissection Techniques, March 3-5, 2005, Saint Louis University Practical Anatomy and surgical education, St Louis, USA
7. Microsurgery of Aneurysms: Recent AdvancesMarch 6-10, 2005, Saint Louis University Practical Anatomy and surgical education, St Louis, USA
8. Surgical Approaches to the Skull Base, April 19-22, 2005, Saint Louis University Practical Anatomy and surgical education, St Louis, USA
9. Mides Rex Institute Drilling Course, August 22-23, Forth Worth, Dallas, USA
10. A new anatomical framework for neuropychiatric disorders: System analysis: September 29-October 2, Saint Louis University Practical Anatomy and surgical education, St Louis, USA
11. European Couse in Neurosurgery on Spine, February, 5-11, 2004, Budhapest, Hungaria
12. European Couse in Neurosurgery on Vascular Surgery, August, 2-8, 2006, Bratislava, Slovakia
13. Minimally Invasive Techniques, Advanced course for neuroendoscopy. September 6-10, Maintz, 2006, Germany
14. European course in neurosurgery on neurooncology, June, 2-8,2007, Lisbon, Portugal

MEMBERSHIPS

1. Turkish Neurosurgical Society
2. European Association of Neurosurgical Society (EANS)
3. North American Skull Base Society (NASBS)
4. North American Spine Society ( NASS)
5. Congress of Neurosurgical Surgeons (CNS)
6. AANS-CNS Cerebrovascular section
7. AANS-American Association of Neurosurgical Society
8. American Hydrocephalus Association

REWARDS

1. 5th degree on the best oral presentation on Turkish Neurosurgical Society XXth annual meeting, April 28-May 2, 2006, Antalya, Turkey; The importance of Fiber Dissection Technique in learning brain anatomy: Kerem Bikmaz, M. Gazi Yasargil, Dianne Yasargil,
2. 6th degree on the best oral presentation on Turkish Neurosurgical Society XXIth annual meeting, May 24-28, 2007, Antalya, Turkey; Results of microsurgical clipping of 50 high complexity basilar apex aneurysms
3. Dunya Norosirurji Dernekleri Fedarasyonunun 13th Kis Kongresine ( World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies 13th Interim Meeting) katilim bursu, 18-21 Kasim, 2007; Nagoya-Japonya