Prof. MD. Cemal Asım Kutlu

Professor Dr. Cemal Asım Kutlu: Pioneering Thoracic Surgeon with International Experience, Offering World Class, Minimally Invasive Lung Care.

Professor Dr. Cemal Asım Kutlu is an internationally recognized leader in Thoracic Surgery, dedicated to providing truly world class care with an unwavering patient centric focus. His clinical expertise encompasses the full spectrum of surgical interventions for diseases of the chest, lungs, and mediastinum, including lung cancer, emphysema, complex pleural conditions, and chest wall deformities. His approach is defined by an absolute commitment to personalized treatment planning and achieving superior clinical outcomes.

A cornerstone of his profile is his distinguished international experience, having completed specialized training at globally renowned centers: the Mayo Clinic in the USA and the Royal Brompton Hospital in the UK. This exposure ensures his application of advanced treatments aligns with the highest global standards. Professor Kutlu is a strong proponent of minimally invasive thoracic surgery, particularly Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), utilizing cutting edge technology to perform complex resections and biopsies.

By prioritizing these advanced, less invasive techniques, he effectively reduces surgical trauma, minimizes pain, and ensures a dramatically faster recovery, thereby significantly enhancing patient comfort and quality of life. His extensive background across major Turkish institutions, including Yedikule Thoracic Surgery Center, reinforces his capability to manage high risk, complex thoracic pathologies with exceptional technical skill.

Professor Dr. Cemal Asım Kutlu holds a leading position as a full Professor and an academic authority in Thoracic Surgery, a status earned through decades of dedicated practice, research, and education. His foundation in evidence-based medicine stems from his rigorous medical education at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. His career includes pivotal roles as an educator and clinical leader at institutions such as Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital and Süreyyapaşa Hospital Chest Surgery Clinic, where he has been instrumental in shaping surgical protocols and mentoring future specialists. 

His international training at world leading centers provides a prestigious certification of his deep scientific engagement. Professor Kutlu’s commitment to advancing the field ensures that, while his direct publication list is not detailed in the input, his clinical practice is continuously informed by the latest scientific research and technological developments. 

He relies on meticulous diagnostics and the most current scientific evidence to guide surgical indications and planning. This dual focus on practical surgical mastery and academic rigor guarantees that patients at Liv Hospital receive care that is not only expertly executed but also scientifically validated and globally informed.