Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assoc. Prof. MD. Elif Göknur Topçu
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Areas Of Interests
Infertility
IVF treatment
Ovulation tracking
Pregnancy monitoring and delivery
Endometriosis (chocolate cyst)
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Adolescent gynecology
Menopause
Education:
- Master's Degree: 2014
- Doctorate: Histology and Embryology
- Medical Specialization: 2020
- Associate Professorship: 2024
- 2026-…… : Liv Hospital Ulus
- 2024-2026: Şişli Kolan Hospital
- 2023-2024: Maslak Acıbadem Hospital
Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:
- 1. Cetin BA, Aydogan Mathyk B, Atis Aydin A, Koroglu N, Yalcin Bahat P, Temel Yuksel I, Topcu EG, Ozdemir I. Comparing success rates of the Hayman compression suture and the Bakri balloon tamponade. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Apr 2:1-5.
- 2. Cetin BA, Aydogan Mathyk B, Tuten A, Yalcin Bahat P, Koroglu N, Topcu EG. The predictive nature of uterocervical angles in the termination of second trimester pregnancy. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Jan 7:1-6.
- 3. Koroglu N, Tola E, Temel Yuksel I, Aslan Cetin B, Turhan U, Topcu G, Dag I. Maternal serum AMP-activated protein kinase levels in mild and severe preeclampsia. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Mar 21:1-6.
- 4. Dagdeviren E, Aslan Cetin B, Aydogan Mathyk B, Koroglu N, Topcu EG, Yuksel MA. Can uterocervical angles successfully predict induction of labor in nulliparous women? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2018 Jun 11;228-87-91
- 5. Acar D, Tayyar A, Yuksel A, Atis Aydin A, Yildirim G, Ekiz A, Dag I, Topcu G. Increased maternal C1q/TNF-related protein-1 (CTRP-1) serum levels in pregnancies with preeclampsia. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Aug 13:1-6.
- 6. Yalcin Bahat P, Turan G, Koroglu N, Aslan Cetin B, Topcu E. Combination of myasthenia gravis and HELLP Syndrome in pregnancy: case report and literature review. Proc Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Sep 12;8(2):Article 2 [10 p.].
- 7. Topcu EG, Bahat P, Polat İ. Comparison of Beck depression score in multipar and nulliparous women who have gone under dilatation and curettage. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology Vol. 234:e92 March 2019
- 8. Bahat PY, Topcu EG. Manuel therapy approach in endometriosis. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology Vol. 234:e110 March 2019
- 9. Topcu EG, Okumus ZG, Demirkaya E, Gunduz N, Celik Goksever H. Epidermal Cyst of the Clitoris Mimicking Cliteromegaly: A Case Report and Review of the Literatüre. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Case Reports January 2020 28(1):13-16
- 10. Boekhorst F, Khattak H, Topcu EG, Horala A, Gonçalves Henriques M. The influence of the COVID-19 outbreak on European trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology: A survey of the impact on training and trainee. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2021 Jun;261:52-58. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.04.005. Epub 2021 Apr 10. PMID: 33892209; PMCID: PMC8035806.
- 11. Topcu EG , Ülker V , Gunduz N , Çelik HG. Is There Any Possibility of Uterine Sarcoma, STUMP and Benign Myoma Variants in the Patients Operated for Myoma Uteri. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine. 2021; 38(4): 538-544.
- 12. Topçu G, Özçivit İB, Erkılınç S. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on obstetrics and gynecology residency training in Turkey. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Dec 24;18(4):304-310. doi: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2021.90775. PMID: 34955024; PMCID: PMC8711676.
- 13. Topcu G, Savona-Ventura C, Ayres-de-Campos D, Mukhopadhyay S, Messinis I, Mahmood T, Cassar OA, Grixti Sultana S. Provision of antenatal care in Europe-A scientific study commissioned by European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG). Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2022 May;272:30-36. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.03.009. Epub 2022 Mar 3. PMID: 35278926.
- 14. Topcu EG, Khattak H, Boekhorst F, Horala A, Henriques MG, Roos EJ. Postgraduate Training in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Trainees' Perspectives. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Jun 9:S1083-3188(22)00222-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.06.001. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35691506.
- 15. Goncalves-Henriques M, Horala A, Topcu EG, Boekhorst F, Khattak H. The implementation of the European Working Time Directive in Europe and its impact on training in obstetrics and gynaecology: A ten year follow-up. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2022 Sep 5;278:1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.08.022. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36108448.
- 16. Stringer E, Topçu G. Contemporary issues in women's health. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Nov;163(2):463-465. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15158. Epub 2023 Sep 22. PMID: 37737014.
- 17. Nabhan A, Stringer E, Topçu G. Contemporary Issues in Women's Health. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Feb;160(2):502-505. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14627. Epub 2022 Dec 23. PMID: 36562331.
- 18. Nabhan A, Stringer E, Topçu G. Contemporary Issues in Women's Health. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2024 Mar;164(3):807-810. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14824. Epub 2023 Apr 21. PMID: 37083102.
- 19. Topcu EG, McClenahan P, Pule K, Khattak H, Karsli SE, Cukelj M, Ubom AE, Algurjia E, Ozpinar K, Perez YR, Bunu R, Sanabria LS, Portilla FJR, Pumpure E, Roy P, Fogarty P; FIGO Education Communication and Advocacy Committee. FIGO best practice guidance in surgical consent. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Dec;163(3):795-812. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15174. Epub 2023 Oct 9. PMID: 37807812.
- 20. Topcu EG. Disaster preparedness: The effects of natural disasters on women's health in Turkey. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Nov;163(2):345-347. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15149. Epub 2023 Sep 18. PMID: 37723975.
- 21.Khattak H, Boekhorst F, Topcu G, Horala A, Henriques M, Woodman H. Perspectives on training in obstetrics and gynaecology during the COVID-19 pandemic: Thematic analysis of trainee responses from a pan-European survey. Facts Views Vis Obgyn. 2023 Sep;15(3):251-258. doi: 10.52054/FVVO.15.3.085. PMID: 37742202; PMCID: PMC10643006.
- 22. Topcu EG, Okumus ZG, Terzioglu M. A multicenter study of the relationship between the compulsory time spent at home and sexual functioning. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Nov;163(2):423-429. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15024. Epub 2023 Aug 13. PMID: 37574859.
- 23. Ubom AE, Mbiiza CM, Topcu EG. Open access publication of obstetrics and gynecology research in Africa: A dalliance between poverty and paywalls. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Oct;163(1):321-322. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14976. Epub 2023 Jun 25. PMID: 37357407.
- 24. Topçu EG, Ubom AE, Roy P, Ruiloba F. A global study on knowledge and perception of HPV and HPV vaccination among young obstetricians and gynecologists. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Mar 4;21(1):51-56. doi: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2024.31369. PMID: 38440968; PMCID: PMC10920966.
- 25. Ubom AE, Topcu EG, Ogbuagu EU, Tapia-Gutierrez CC, Mughal M, Negrin AR, Afon OC, Ndukwe MI, Roy P, Ruiloba F, Aqua DM, Conry JA. The role of clinical exchange programs in postgraduate obgyn training: A case-study of the FIGO-WATOG One World Exchange. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2024 Oct 27. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15986.
- 26. Topcu EG, Terzioglu M, Okumus ZG, Savkli AO, Demirkiran CI. Maternal health experiences on respectful and adequate care of immigrant women: A prospective multicenter study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Jan 15. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.16144.
- 27. Sadat R, Sacinti KG, Topcu EG, Saeed S. Overcoming barriers to cervical cancer prevention in Afghanistan: The imperative for an HPV vaccination and screening program. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Mar;168(3):1343-1344. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15956. Epub 2024 Oct 16. PMID: 39412526.
- 28. Ruiloba FJ, Murji A, Tian Q, Maheux-Lacroix S, Topcu G, Roy P, Ubom AE, Munro MG; World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology; FIGO Committee on Menstrual Disorders and Related Health Impacts. Use and knowledge of the two FIGO systems for nongestational abnormal uterine bleeding in the reproductive years: A multinational survey. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Jan 4. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.16138.
- 29. Ruiloba FJ, Murji A, Tian Q, Maheux-Lacroix S, Topcu G, Roy P, Ubom AE, Munro MG; World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology; FIGO Committee on Menstrual Disorders and Related Health Impacts. Use and knowledge of the two FIGO systems for nongestational abnormal uterine bleeding in the reproductive years: A multinational survey. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Mar;168(3):1009-1016. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.16138. Epub 2025 Jan 4. PMID: 39754444.
- 30. Goksever Celik H, Erkan IBO, Topcu EG, Sozen I, Gunduz N, Saricoban CT, Ilvan S, Demirkiran F, Oral E. Adenomyosis and coexisting gynecologic pathologies: How often do they coexist? Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 May 31. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70261. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40448421.
- 31. Mocanu E, Purandare NC, Topçu EG, Yamal ID, Pai H. Oncofertility preservation: FIGO good clinical practice guidance. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Jun;169(3):865-866. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70138. Epub 2025 Apr 12. PMID: 40221821.
- 32. Topcu EG, Tsiapakidou S, Ubom AE, Roy P, Ruiloba Portilla FJ, Mocanu E. A global survey on reproductive endocrinology and infertility training and care services. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Sep;170(3):1373-1379. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70398. Epub 2025 Jul 26. PMID: 40716086.
- 33. Topcu EG, Hull ML, Nelson S, Mocanu E, Barnea E, Feldberg D, Tulandi T, Iwase A, Henry L, Bhardwaj A, Malhotra J, Akol J, Yamal ID, Pai H, Purandare N. FIGO Fertility Passport: A tool for patients and their healthcare providers. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Sep 12. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70498. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40938255.
Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in proceedings:
- Topcu EG, Bahat PY, Çetin BA, Aydın AA. Pregnancy with unilateral tubal hypoplasia and ovary agenesia. 13th Gynecology & Obstetrics Winter Congress, 2017, Bursa, Turkey
- Savkli AO, Bakar Z, Koroglu N, Tayyar A, Topcu EG. C/S incision pregnancy presents with vaginal bleeding in the first trimester. 25th EBCOG Congress conjuncted with 15th TJOD congress, 2017, Antalya, Turkey Poster Presentation
- Koroglu N, Akca A, Bakar Z, Topcu EG, Tola EN, Yıldırım GY, Cetin BA. Analyses of factors affecting patient satisfaction after TOT surgeries. 25th EBCOG Congress conjuncted with 15th TJOD congress, 2017, Antalya, Turkey Poster Presentation
- Çapan N, Bahat PY, Çetin BA, Topçu G, Akkoç Y, Tanıgör G,Yuvacı HU, Ünal O, Şahin N, Günyeli İ, Çivici H, Karan A. Floor Muscle Awareness In Out-Patient Clinics. 8th National Urogynaecology Congress, 2017, Istanbul, Turkey Poster Presentation
- Topcu EG, Cetin BA. Torsion of term gravid uterus. Istanbul Health Sciences University Obstetric & Gynaecology Congress, 2017, Istanbul, Turkey Oral Presentation
- Bahat, PY, Topcu, G. Local treatment of chronic pelvic pain;procaine and traumeel injections.12th Turkish German Gynecological Congress, Turkey, April, 2018 Oral Presentation
- Topcu, EG. Basics of Obstetrics, Induction of Labor. 16th Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress, Turkey, May, 2018. Oral Presentation
- Okumus, ZG, Aydin, A, Topcu, EG. Case reports on three acute fatty liver of pregnancy. 16th Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress, Turkey, May, 2018 Oral Presentation
- Cetin BA, Topcu EG. Comparison of maternal and neonatal outcomes of breech births according to the way of delivery. 16th Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress, Turkey, May, 2018 Oral Presentation
- Celik HG, Topcu EG. The diagnostic accuracy of office hysteroscopy for the diagnosis of intrauterine pathologies in women with abnormal uterine bleeding. Minimal Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Congress, 2018, Istanbul, Turkey Oral Presentation
- Van der AA J, Govered A, Scheele F, Topcu EG, Klanjscek J, Horala A, Garnier M, Dvorak V, Spinnewijn L. Striving for the best: Setting the standards in Ob&Gyn Training. 26th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2018, Paris, France Oral Presentation
- Topcu EG, Bahat PY. Comparison of Beck depression score in multipar and nulliparous women who have gone under dilatation and curettage. 26th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2018, Paris, France Poster Presentation
- Bahat PY, Topcu EG. Manuel therapy approach in endometriosis. 26th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2018, Paris, France Poster Presentation
- Topcu EG, Bahat PY, Polat I. Neural therapy treatments for a resistant perineal and pelvic pain, secondary to HSV infection. XXII. FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, October 2018, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Oral Presentation
- Topcu EG. Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Europe. XXII. FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, October 2018, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Speaker
- Topcu E, Doga Seckin, Hacer Sadikoglu, Huseyin Kiyak. Intraoperative diagnosis: endometrioma imitating a leiomyoma in preoperative evaluation. 4th European Congress on Endometriosis, November 2018, Vienna Poster Presentation
- Topcu E, Pinar Yalcin, Engin Oral. Role of exercise in managing pain for patients with endometriosis. 4th European Congress on Endometriosis, November 2018, Vienna Poster Presentation
- Topcu G, Turan O. Suprapubic Transverse Skin Incision With Rostral Retraction Is An Acceptable Alternative For Cesarean Delivery In Morbidly Obese Population. 27th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021, Athens, Greece. Oral Presentation
- Topcu G, Savkli O, Goksever H. Viable advanced abdominal pregnancy. 27th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021, Athens, Greece. Poster Presentation
- Topcu G, EBCOG Position Statement Group, Horala A. Access To Antenatal Care In Europe. 27th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021, Athens, Greece. Oral Presentation
- Iscan S, Erkilinc S, Topcu EG, Henriques M. Outcomes of Bilateral Vaginal Sacrospinous Ligamentopexy vs Laparoscopic Pectopexy In Patients with Total Prolapse. 27th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021, Athens, Greece. Poster Presentation
- Topcu G. Basic ultrasound training for midwives is a state hospital in Turkey. XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. ePoster Presentation
- Topcu G. International Post-training Opportunities in Europe. XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Speaker
- Topcu G. Nutrition and Lifestyle. Improving Fertility Care. XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Speaker
- Topcu G. Postpartum Hemorrhage: Medical Treatment. Clinical Obstetrics Antenatal and Postnatal Care. XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Speaker
- Topcu G. Pre-congress workshop on Breech Delivery. XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Speaker
- Topcu G. Peer-reviewing process. Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Junior Specialist and Trainees Organization Course on how to write a medical paper. Speaker
- Topcu G. Importance of obstetrics simulation training in residency. Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress, Turkey, Dec, 2021. Speaker
- Topcu G. Contraception and Reproductive Health Congress, Turkey, April, 2022. Speaker
- Topcu G. Non-invasive treatment of endometriosis. Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress, Turkey, May, 2022. Speaker
- Topcu G. Contraception in medically complicated patients. XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. France, Sept, 2023. Speaker
- Topcu G. Teach the Breech workshop. XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. France, Sept, 2023. Trainer
- Topcu G. Pregnancy and delivery after endometriosis surgery. European Endometriosis Congress, Romania, May, 2024. Speaker
- Topcu G. Fertility preservation in endometriosis patients, TUBID, Sept, 2024. Speaker
- Topcu G. Fertility options in transgender and binary, FIGO World Congress, South Africa, Oct, 2025 . Speaker
- Topcu G. Fertility passport, XXV FIGO World Congress, South Africa, Oct, 2025 . Speaker
- Topcu G. Benign gynecology FIGO Fibroid Toolbox, XXV FIGO World Congress, South Africa, Oct, 2025 . Speaker
- Topcu G. Teach the Breech workshop. XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Cape Town, Oct, 2025. Trainer
National/international books written or chapters in books:
- Elif Goknur Topcu, Engin Oral. Book chapter. Gynecological Diseases. Pregnancy and Systemic Diseases. Istanbul Tip Kitabevi. 2021
- Elif Goknur Topcu, Baris Mulayim. Book chapter. Ovarian Endometriosis. Endometriosis and Adenomyosis from A to Z. Gunes Tip Kitabevleri. 2021
- Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Respiratory Diseases and Contraception. Handbook of Contraception and Sexual Reproductive Healthcare. Cambridge University Press. 2022
- Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Preoperative Considerations. Williams Gynaecology 3rd Edition
- Ahmet Tayyar, Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Preeclampsia and Hypertensive Disorders. Obstetrics:Normal and Problem Pregnancies, Gabbe, 2016
- Yusuf Taner Kafadar, Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. A Young Woman Asking for Labia Reduction Surgery: A Plea for “Vulvar Literacy”. Bio-Psycho-Social Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Competency-Oriented Approach
- Salim Sezer, Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Fetal Genitourinary Tract Anatomy. SPEC - Callen's Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Urinary Tract. Berek & Novak’s Gynecology Essentials
- Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapters. Neurologic Diseases in Pregnancy, Psychiatric Disorders in the Pregnant and Postpartum Patient, Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Benign Vulvar Disorders, Surgical Approaches in Gynecologic Surgery, Preoperative Care and Complications of Gynecologic Surgery. The Johns Hopkins Manual of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Maternal Anatomy. Williams Obstetrics
- 2024-present: Associate Editor for Europe, International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (IJGO)
- 2021-2023: Associate WATOG Editor, International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (IJGO)
- 2019-present: European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EBCOG) Standing Committee of Training and Assessment (SCTA) Member
- 2019-present: European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EBCOG) Standing Committee of Training and Recognition (SCTR) Member
- 2024-present: EBCOG 2025 Congress Scientific Committee Member
- 2024-present: FIGO 2025 Congress Organizing Committee Member
- 2021-present: International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Committee Member
- 2021-present: WHO PMNCH Accountability Working Group Member
- 2021-present: WHO PMNCH Health Care Professionals Association (HCPA) Member
- 2019-present: European Endometriosis League (EEL) Young Core Team member
- 2021-2023: President of World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (WATOG)
- 2021-2023: PMNCH Youth HCPA Working Group Member
- 2019-2021: President of European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ENTOG)
- 2018-2021: European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EBCOG) Standards of Care and Position Statement Working Group Member
- 2019-2021: International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Sydney 2021 Scientific Program Committee
- 2019-2021: European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EBCOG) Fellowship Committee Working Group
- 2019-2020: University of Maryland Medical Center The Maternal Fetal Medicine Department Division Research Scholar & Observing Fellowship
- 2018-2021: World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (WATOG) Executive Committee Representative of Europe
- 2017-2019: European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EBCOG) Standing Committee of Training Recognition (SCTR) Member
- 2017-2019: Secretary General of European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ENTOG)
- 2019, Oct - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS) by the American RDMS
