Sina Ercan

Prof. Sina Ercan serves as Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, where he has held leadership roles including Dean (2013) and Department Head (2012). With clinical expertise spanning cardiothoracic surgery, surgical oncology, and airway reconstruction, he maintains active roles in hospital administration and national quality assurance boards.

His educational journey includes:

• Medical Degree from Marmara University (1993)
• Thoracic Surgery Specialization, Marmara University (1999)
• Master's in Health Management, Marmara University (2017)
• International training at Mayo Clinic Rochester (1999), Mayo Clinic Scottsdale (2001), and Cleveland Clinic (2002)

Prof. Ercan's research integrates surgical innovation with molecular oncology, focusing on lung cancer genetics, esophageal reconstruction, and tracheal prosthesis development. His work bridges experimental models (e.g., rabbit pleurodesis studies) with clinical applications in trauma management and complex airway disorders. Recent publications demonstrate strategic adaptation to pandemic challenges through medical education reform.

His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on surgical technique refinement (1996-2012) evolving toward translational oncology and pandemic-responsive medical education (2018-2021), maintaining thoracic surgery as the unifying discipline across 25+ years of scholarship.

As principal investigator in EU-funded educational projects (TURQUAS), he has mentored doctoral candidates in surgical innovation and medical faculty development. His leadership extends to hospital administration, including roles as Chief Physician (2012) and Deputy Chief Physician (2007).

Prof. Ercan actively contributes to global surgical communities through memberships in:

• European Respiratory Society (since 2015)
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (since 2002)
• Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association (since 1998)

His administrative service includes Turkey's Higher Education Quality Board (2015) and Yeditepe University Hospital Management Board (2012).