Rıza RIZALAR

Professor Dr. Rıza RIZALAR serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and is a Faculty Member in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Beykent University. He has established himself as a leading figure in pediatric surgical care with decades of clinical and research experience across multiple specialties within pediatric surgery.

His research interests span minimally invasive techniques, pediatric urology, gastrointestinal surgery, trauma management, and pediatric oncological surgery. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with a focus on improving surgical outcomes for children through evidence-based approaches and innovative techniques. His work often addresses complex pediatric conditions requiring specialized surgical interventions.

Prof. RIZALAR's recent publications (2012-2021) reveal a strong emphasis on advancing laparoscopic techniques, stem cell therapies for urological injuries, management of complex conditions like empyema thoracis, and biliary diversion procedures. His research shows particular expertise in inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors, cellular immune responses to surgical approaches, and single-port laparoscopic techniques for pediatric dialysis access.

Among his notable scientific contributions are studies on rare pediatric conditions including Plummer-Vinson syndrome in children, idiopathic pancreatitis manifestations, and inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors of the stomach. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Journal of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Surgery International.

Prof. RIZALAR has also contributed to medical education through his work on clinical scenario development for problem-based learning, demonstrating his commitment to training the next generation of physicians and advancing pediatric surgical education methodologies.