YAVUZ SELIM SARI, M.D.
General and Specialist Surgeon ♦ Professor
215 Chemin de Canal, Lachine (Montréal), PQ, Canada, H8S 2P5
EXPERTISE
❖ General Surgery: Performed thousands of surgeries in (1) esophageal cancer (via left and right thoracotomy), (2) gastric cancer (mostly cardia cancer via left thoracotomy in over 100 cases), (3) colorectal cancer and (4) breast cancer. Also conducted benign thyroid, hydatid cyst, ano-rectal diseases, hernia repair, pilonidal cyst and emergency surgeries.
❖ Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgery: Performed more than 200 pancreatic surgeries of which 150 cases are Whipple operations.
❖ Gastrointestinal endoscopy: Performed over 10,000 gastroscopies, 3,000 colonoscopies and 1,500 ERCPs.
❖ Highly experienced in interventional endoscopy including polypectomy, sclerotherapy, PEG, band ligation, miscellaneous dilatations, stent applications, EMR and ESD.
❖ Highly skilled in medical & surgical R&D: Developed a new technique in laparoscopic cholecystectomy which prevents accidental injuries to the bile duct during surgery.
❖ Well-published in medicine: Author/coauthor of 12 international and 25 national refereed journal articles, one (1) book chapter, translator of seven (7) book chapters and editor of two (2) books.
❖ Teaching & Thesis Supervision: As an adjunct professor taught 10 courses and supervised and co-supervised six (6) PhD theses.
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Cukurova University, Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey 1980-1986
MEDICAL TRAINING: INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY
Training and Research Hospital, Dept. Gen. Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey 1989-1993
SPECIALIST TRAINING
Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Dept. HPB Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey 2003-2004
TEACHING & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Professor Doctor Istanbul Esenyurt University SHMO 2017-
Adjunct Professor Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, 2008-2012
General Surgery Istanbul, Turkey
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Chief of Staff Dept. Gen. Surgery, Istanbul Training and 1993-Aug. 2012
Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Medical Staff 54th Armoured Brigade, Corlu, Turkey 1988-1989
General Manager Sinop Health Center, Sinop, Turkey Mar.-Aug. 1987
General Physician Erfelek Hospital, Erfelek, Turkey Oct 1986-Mar 1987
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Tomaoglu K, Sarı Y.S., Bektas H, Koc O, Gunes E, Uzum G, Kucukyılmaz M. Prospective randomized clinical trial of Jean Rives technique versus laparoscopic TEP repair for primary inguinal hernia: 10-year follow-up. Hernia. 2015 Jun;19(3):383-7. doi: 10.1007/s10029-015- 1350-0. Epub 2015 Feb 5.
2. Uzum G, Kaya FO, Uzum AK, Kucukyilmaz M, Gunes ME, Duzkoylu Y, Leblebici C, Koc O, Sari Y.S. Amyloid goiter associated with amyloidosis secondary to rheumatoid arthritis. Case Rep Med. 2013;2013:792413. doi: 10.1155/2013/792413. Epub 2013 Dec 4.
3. Gunes, M.E., Uzum, G., Koc, O., Duzkoylu, Y., Kucukyilmaz, M., Sari, Y.S., Tunalı, V., and Kose, S., “A modified method in laparoscopic peritoneal catheter implantation: the combination of preperitoneal tunneling and pelvic fixation.” ISRN Surg., 2013 May 15;2013:248126. doi: 10.1155/2013/248126. Print 2013. PMID: 23762625
4. Koc, O., Duzkoylu, Y., Sari, Y.S., Bektas, H., Uzum, G., Tunali, V., and Pasaoglu, E., “Duodenal somatostatinoma: a case report and review of the literature.” J. Med. Case Rep., 2013 Apr. 25;7(1):115. doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-7-115. PMID: 23618063
5. Hepgul, G., Kucukyilmaz, M., Koc, O., Duzkoylu, Y., Sari, Y.S. and Erbil, Y.,
“The identification of recurrent laryngeal nerve by injection of blue dye into the inferior thyroid artery in elusive locations.” J. Thyroid Res., 2013;2013:539274. doi: 10.1155/2013/539274. Epub 2013 Jan. 21. PMID: 23401846
6. Koç, H.O., Sari, Y.S., Bektaş, H., Tunali, V., Sahın, O., Ozakay, K., and Feyzullah, E.,
“Do we adequately diagnose early gastric cancer in Turkey?” Turk. J. Gastroenterol., 2011 Jun;22(3):255-9. PMID.21805415
7. Bektaş, H., Bilsel, Y., Sari, Y.S., Ersöz, F., Koç, O., Deniz, M, Boran, B., and Huq, G.E.,
“Abdominal wall endometrioma; a 10-year experience and brief review .of the literature.” J. Surg. Res., 2010 Nov;164(1):e77-81. Epub 2010 Aug. 15. Review. PMID: 20855082
8. Bender, O., Karyagar, S., Levent Balci, F., Yuney, E., Kamali, S., Ozpacaci, T., Mulazimoglu, M., Uyanik, E., Karyagar, S.S., and Sari, Y.S., “Gamma probe (99m)Tc-pertechnetate assisted completion thyroidectomy vs conventional thyroidectomy in differentiated thyroid carcinoma.” Hell. J. Nucl. Med., 2009 May-Aug.;12(2):138-41. PMID: 19675867
9. Bender, O., Balcı, F.L., Yüney, E., Sağlam, F., Ozdenkaya, Y., and Sarı, Y.S., “Systemic inflammatory response after Kugel versus laparoscopic groin hernia repair: a prospective randomized trial.” Surg. Endosc., 2009 Dec;23(12):2657-61. Epub 2009 May 14. PMID: 19440788.
10. Sari, Y.S., Koç, O., Tunali, V., and Tomaoğlu, K., “Choice of the optimal pancreaticojejunal anastomosis technique: how can we improve patient safety in pancreatic surgery?” J. Hepatobiliary Pancreat. Surg., 2008;15(5):479-82. Epub 2008 Oct. 4. PMID: 18836800.
11. Sari, Y.S., Can, D., Tunali, V., Sahin, O., Koc, O., and Bender, O., “H pylori: Treatment for the patient only or the whole family?” World J. Gastroenterol., 2008 Feb 28;14(8):1244-7. PMID: 18300351.
12. Sari, Y.S., Sander, E., Erkan, E., and Tunali, V., “Endoscopic diagnoses and CLO test results
in 9239 cases: prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in Istanbul, Turkey.” J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol., 2007 Nov;22(11):1706-11. PMID: 17914939.
13. Sari, Y.S., Koc, O., Tunali, V., Erkan, E., Uzum, G., Sayilgan, C., Koksal, G., and Ugurlu, S.. “Endolaparoscopic approach in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease: an experimental study in pigs.” J. Laparoendosc. Adv. Surg. Tech. A., 2007 Oct;17(5):639-44. PMID: 17907978.
14. Sari. Y.S., Tunali, V., Tomaoglu, K, Karagöz, B., Güneyi, A., Karagöz, I., “Can bile duct injuries be prevented? A new technique in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.” BMC Surg., 2005 Jun. 17;5:14. PMID: 15963227.
BOOKS
Author of book chapter: “Usage of complimentary materials in Hepatic Resection”, Editor Prof. Ali Emre, Turkish HPB Surgery, 2009, Istanbul.
Editor of books translated into Turkish:
“Atlas of General Surgical Techniques”, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2012.
“Interventional & Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy”, Karger & Avrupa Tıp Kitapç ılık, 2011.
Translator of book chapters:
“Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Early Gastric Cancer and Tumors”, in Interventional and Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Karger & Avrupa Tıp Kitapç ılık, 2011.
“Atlas of General Surgical Techniques”, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2012, the following chapters: (1) Right Hepatectomy, (2) Pylorus Preserving Pancreaticoduedenoctomy, (3) Modified Radical Mastectomy, (4) Transmetatarsal amputation, and (5) Hip disarticulation
AWARDS
1. 3rd best oral presentation. “Do we adequately diagnose early gastric cancer in Turkey? 37768 gastroscopic examinations.” O. Koç, Y.S. Sarı, O. Şahin, H. Bektaş, K. Özakay, V. Tunalı. 9 th National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress, October 28-31 2009, Kervansaray Otel/Lara-Antalya.
2. Best video presentation. “Pancreatico-duodenectomy & Extended Paraaortic Ly
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
1. Istanbul Surgical Association (Founding and Administrative member)
2. Turkish Surgical Association
3. Turkish HPB Surgery Association
4. International HPB Surgery Association
5. American HPB Surgery Association
6. Turkish Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association
7. Turkish Medical Association
8. Istanbul Medical Association
9. Turkish Trauma Association
10. Turkish Oncology Foundation
ADDENDA
PRESENTATIONS
A total of 80 oral and poster presentations in regional, national and international conferences.
POSTGRADUATE COURSES & SEMINARS ATTENDED
1. Advanced course on Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) and Endosonograhpy (EUS), 1-30 Jun., 2009, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan.
2. Post-graduate HPB course, 15 Nov., 2002 – 15 Jun., 2003, Istanbul University (I.U.), Faculty of Medicine, HPB Unit, Istanbul.
3. Surgical Gastroenterology 2005. 10th Post-graduate seminar. 30 Sep.-1 Oct. 2005, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Istanbul.
4. Upper gastrointestinal system disorders. 8th Post graduate seminar. 10-11 Oct., 2003, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Istanbul.
5. Colon, rectum and anus disorders 2002, Post-graduate course, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Istanbul.
6. National Surgery Congress 2002, ‘Use of Technology in Surgery: A Short Course’ Merit Limra Hotel, Kemer, Antalya.
7. Upper gastrointestinal system disorders 2001, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Istanbul. YAVUZ SELIM SARI, MD5
8. 6th Post-graduate breast disorders course. 19-20 Jan. 2001, I.U., Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul.
9. Rectum Cancer Treatment, Post-graduate education, 17 Nov., 2000, I.U., I.U., Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul.
10. European Course on Laparoscopic Surgery, Brussels, Nov. 2000.
11. Esophagus, gastric, duodenum and small intestine disorders, Post-graduate course, 1999, Hotel Eresin, Istanbul.
12. Gastric cancer treatment, Post-graduate course, 1999, Hotel Eresin, Istanbul.
13. Colon, rectum and anus disorders, Post-graduate education, 1998, Pera Palas, Istanbul.
14. Esophagus and gastric cancer, Post-graduate education, 1997, Armada Hotel, Istanbul.
15. 3rd Post-graduate endocrine surgery education course 1997, German Hospital, Istanbul.
16. Colon and rectum cancer, Post-graduate course, 1996, İ.Ü., Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul.
17. Surgical gastroenterology endoscopy course 1994, İ.Ü., Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul.
18. Video course on laparoscopic surgery, 1992, İ.Ü. Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul.
19. Video course on-laparoscopic surgery, SSK Istanbul Education Hospital, Istanbul.
CONGRESS SESSION CHAIR
1. Oral Presentation Session. September 15, 2011. 8 th National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress, September 14-18, 2011, Mardan Palace Kongre Merkezi, Antalya.
2. Oral Presentation Session. 10th National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress, April 27-30, 2011, İstanbul Kongre Merkezi, İstanbul.
3. Poster Session-I. 8th National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress 2007; 1-4 July, Kremlin Palace, Antalya.
4. Poster Session-II, 7th National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress, 18-21 September 2005, Marmara Hotel, Istanbul.
5. Poster Session-I. 3rd National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress 2000, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE & SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL MEMBER
1. 10th National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress, Apr. 27-30, 2011, İstanbul Kongre Merkezi, İstanbul.
2. 17th National Surgery Congress, May 26-29, 2010, Ankara.
3. 9 th National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress, October 28-31 2009, Kervansaray Otel, Lara, Antalya.
4. 8th National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress 2007; 1-4 July, Kremlin Palace, Antalya.
INSTRUCTOR & TRAINING MANAGER
1. Instructor. Laparoscopic Cholesistectomy Education Program, Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Continuous Education Center, Istanbul. 2006 – present.
2. Laparoscopy Training Manager. 8th National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress, Surgery Nursing Program 2007; 1-4 July, Kremlin Palace, Antalya.
3. Endoscopy Training Manager. 8th National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress, Surgery Nursing Program 2007; 1-4 July, Kremlin Palace, Antalya.
4. Chief of Applied Education. Laparoscopic Cholesystectomy Course, Istanbul University, Continuous Education Center and Endoscopic, and Laparoscopic Surgery Association, I.U., Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul.
SURGERY VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkdKp65WrgI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMGW8ogiJpw
