Assoc Prof. MD. Selim Şeker
Neurosurgery
Assoc Prof. MD. Selim Şeker
Neurosurgery

Assoc Prof. MD. Selim Şeker

Neurosurgery

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Areas Of Interests

Degenerative Diseases of the Spine
Vascular Diseases of the Brain
Nervous System Tumors

Op. Dr. Selim Şeker: Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist Delivering World Class Minimally Invasive Care for Neurotrauma Spine and Neurovascular Pathologies.

Op. Dr. Selim Şeker is a highly skilled specialist in Brain and Nerve Surgery, committed to providing world class care through meticulous surgical technique and a profoundly patient-centric philosophy. His extensive clinical expertise covers the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex neurosurgical conditions, with a sharp focus on neurotrauma, spinal pathologies, and neurovascular disorders like aneurysms. Dr. Şeker’s practice is grounded in achieving superior clinical outcomes while minimizing patient discomfort and risk, recognizing the critical nature of neurosurgical interventions. Trained at Health Sciences University Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, he is adept at utilizing cutting edge technology for precise diagnostics and advanced treatments. His publication record details his proficiency in managing high stakes cases, including transorbital penetrating head trauma and rare conditions like intracranial papillary thyroid carcinoma, showcasing his clinical expertise in neuro oncology and trauma.

Dr. Şeker is committed to utilizing minimally invasive surgical approaches whenever feasible for spinal procedures, ensuring reduced tissue damage and a faster recovery. His experience in diverse clinical environments, from major research hospitals to compulsory service in state hospitals, reinforces his adaptability and ability to deliver high quality, specialized care across all levels of patient needs, emphasizing patient comfort throughout the treatment process.

Op. Dr. Selim Şeker’s professional standing in Brain and Nerve Surgery is underpinned by a strong commitment to scientific research and the rigorous application of evidence-based medicine. His specialization training provided the scholarly foundation necessary for his role as an academic authority and practitioner dedicated to continuous improvement in surgical standards. His robust publication record, including articles in journals like World Neurosurgery and the British Journal of Neurosurgery, solidifies his direct contribution to scientific research. 

His work addresses critical clinical and diagnostic topics, such as the presentation of anterior communicating artery aneurysms in young patients with Fahr's disease, the complexities of foraminal stenosis as a cause of post discectomy syndrome, and consensus on anesthesia management in neurotrauma. His membership in the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies EANS serves as a prestigious certification, demonstrating his continuous engagement with international standards and scholarly discourse. 

This commitment ensures his clinical decisions: from utilizing advanced diagnostics to executing complex neurovascular and spinal surgery are consistently informed by the latest scientific evidence, confirming his role as an educator and scientific leader in his demanding specialty.

Research and Publications

Publications

  • Mıngır T, Kılınç C, Türkmen S, Erdal M, Aksu A, Avcı İ, Şeker S, Turgut N. Approach to Patients With Neurotrauma and Thoracic Trauma and Anesthesia Management with Current Guidelines: Eur Arch Med Res 2019; 35(2):102-110
  • Avcı İ, Başkurt O, Şeker S, Çelik SE. Late onset of intracranial papillary thyroid carcinoma: A case report: World Neurosurgery 2019;130:7-9 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2019.06.164
  • Avcı İ, Yavuz AY, Şeker S, Çelik SE. Transorbital penetrating head trauma leading to serious cerebral edema – A case report: Trauma Case Reports 2019; 21:100192 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcr.2019.100192
  • Gök H, Şeker S, Peker H O, Çal M A, Altay T, Çelik S E. A Rare Case Report: Cervical Subcutaneous and Mediastinal Emphysema Due To Mastoid Fracture; Ulus Travma Emergency Surgery Journal. Ahead of Print: UTD-02828 | DOI: 10.14744/tjtes.2019.02828
  • Sarıgül B, Şeker S, Çelik S E. Anterior communicating artery aneurysm in a young patient with Fahr's disease: case presentation: British Journal of Neurosurgery, DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2019.1690128
  • Gök H, Celik S E, Kurtulus Y, Seker S, Gürbüz D. Foraminal Stenosis as a Cause of Postdiscectomy Syndrome: Research- Turkish Neurosurgery, DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.36653-21.3

Book Chapters

  • Şeker, S. (2022). Emergency Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Kadir Türköz (Ed), Neurosurgical Emergency Management (87-100). Ankara: Academician Bookstore
  • Şeker, S., Meral Atiş, G. (2021). Complications in Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Salim Şentürk, İdris Avcı (Ed), Preparation for TNDer Proficiency and EBNS Exams, Annotated Question Book. Ankara: US Academy
  • EANS: European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
  • TND: Turkish Neurosurgery Association

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