Asst. Prof. MD. Tansu Altıntaş
General Surgery
Areas Of Interests
Through Precision Surgery And Scientific Rigor, Asst. Prof. Md. Tansu Altıntaş Is Defining The Next Generation Of Minimally Invasive Treatment.
Asst. Prof. MD. Tansu Altıntaş is an accomplished General Surgeon who provides world-class care by mastering the latest surgical technologies and adopting a deeply patient-centric methodology. Her clinical expertise centers on the comprehensive management of complex digestive system pathologies, including gastrointestinal cancers, hernias, and chronic inflammatory conditions. Dr. Altıntaş is a strong proponent of minimally invasive surgery, utilizing advanced technology like Laparoscopic Techniques to perform a wide array of procedures,from appendectomy and cholecystectomy to more complex gastric, small intestine, and colorectal resections. By choosing these advanced, smaller-incision methods, she significantly enhances patient comfort, minimizes post-operative pain, and facilitates a dramatically faster recovery and quicker return to daily life.A primary focus of her practice is Digestive System Surgery and Surgical Oncology, where precise and tailored surgical planning is paramount for superior clinical outcomes.
She is experienced in advanced hernia repair, including inguinal and abdominal wall hernias, applying tension-free techniques. Furthermore, her specialty includes Endoscopic Procedures, which are essential for meticulous diagnostics and advanced treatments of upper and lower GI conditions. Dr. Altıntaş’s surgical philosophy ensures that the complexity of the procedure never compromises the patient-centric focus; every technical advantage gained from cutting-edge technology is translated directly into a tangible benefit for the individual patient. Her experience, spanning multiple prestigious institutions including current affiliation with Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, equips her with the multidisciplinary insight necessary to manage challenging surgical cases effectively.
As an Assistant Professor within the Department of General Surgery, Asst. Prof. MD. Tansu Altıntaş embodies academic authority through her active roles as a researcher and educator, guaranteeing that her clinical practice is strictly evidence-based. Her academic position requires a continuous commitment to scientific research and the advancement of surgical knowledge. Dr. Altıntaş’s research interests are directly relevant to her clinical work, focusing on areas like colorectal surgery and the efficacy of minimally invasive techniques. Her numerous contributions to scientific publications and presentations at medical congresses reflect her dedication to critical inquiry and knowledge dissemination.
Her research includes investigations into the outcomes of surgical management for conditions like familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and colorectal cancer, showcasing her deep scientific engagement with her specialty. Her rigorous research cycle ensures that the advanced treatments she utilizes,particularly in oncologic surgery,are validated by robust, modern scientific evidence-based methodologies. As an educator at İstinye University, she plays a vital role in mentoring medical students and residents, imparting not only surgical skills but also the discipline of integrating diagnostics and scientific rationale into patient management. By maintaining active participation in the academic community and consistently translating high-quality scientific research into clinical care, Asst. Prof. Altıntaş firmly establishes herself as a scientific leader committed to defining and delivering the highest standards in modern General Surgery.
- T. Altıntaş, N B Dodur Önalan, Mehmet Celal Kızılkaya, Nermin Gündüz, Mehmet Abdussamet Bozkurt. Effect of Hypertermic Chemoterapy on Topical Hemostatic Agents. Acta Chirurgica Belgica,2021
- M.U. Kalaycı, T. Altıntaş. Can Early ‘Shallow’ Needle-Knife Papillotomy be the First Choice in ERCP. Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques 30(2),180-182,2020
- E. Dirican, M.Velidedeoğlu, S. Ilvan, T.Öztürk, T.Altıntas, E.B. Aynı, A. Ilvan. Identification of PIK3CA aberrations associated with telomere length in breast cancer. Gene Reports 19, 100597
- T.Egeli A.İ.Sevinç, S.Bora, M.C.Yakut, T.Cevizci(Altıntaş), T.Canda, A.Şişman, Microporus Polysaccharide Hemospheres and Seroma Formaiton After Mastectomy and Axillary Dissection in Rats. Balkan jounal of Medical Genetics,2012 June ;29(2):179-83
- T.Altıntaş, İ.ş.Sarıcı, M.U.Kalaycı, An Association Between Transmesenteric Internal Hernia and Abdominal Cocoon Syndorme:A Case Report.Int J Surg Case Rep,2017;30:194-196.
- T.Altıntaş, İ.ş.Sarıcı, M.U.Kalaycı, The Effects of Intraperitoneal N-Acetylcycteine on Intra-Abdominal Adhesion formation in Rats.Chirurgia,2017;DOI:10.23736/S0394-9508.17.04715-5
- N. C. Arslan, G. Atasoy, T. Altintas, C. Terzi. Effect of triclosan-coated sutures on surgical site infections in pilonidal disease: prospective randomized study. International journal of colorectal disease 33 (10), 1445-1452
- N. Arslan, C. Terzi, G. Atasoy, T. Altintas, A. Sirin, M. Haciyanli, A. Canda.Effect of triclosan coated sutures on surgical site infection rate in pilonidal sinus disease: single-blinded randomized trial. Diseases of The Colon & Rectum 57 (5), E255-E255
- H.Goksever Celik, T. Karacan, C.Kaya, M. Uhri, A. Savkli, P.Yalcin Bahat, T. Altintas, T.Usta, I. Polat, H.Gorgen, E. Oral. Abdominal wall endometriosis: A monocentric continuous series and review of the literature. Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders 11 (2), 95-101
- E. Somuncu, İ.ş. Sarıcı, M.C. Kızılkaya, Y.Kara,T. Sarıgöz, Y. Sevim, T.Altıntaş. Different Approaches In Diagnosis, Follow-Up And Treatment Of Acute Biliary Pancreatitis Results Of Attitude Survey. Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery: TJTES • October 2020 DOI: 10.14744/tjtes.2020.72472