Semra Günay

Prof. Dr. Semra Günay is a distinguished Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul Okan University Hospital, specializing in Breast Surgery and Endocrine Surgery. She has extensive experience in breast cancer treatment, intraoperative radiotherapy, and oncoplastic surgery techniques. Her clinical work focuses on providing comprehensive care for patients with breast diseases and endocrine disorders.

Her educational background includes:

• Medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized training in Breast Cancer Surgery, Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT), and Oncoplastic Surgery at Marian and Luisen Breast Center in Düsseldorf, Germany

Prof. Günay's research interests center around breast health and cancer treatment innovations. She has conducted significant work on intraoperative radiotherapy techniques for breast cancer patients, comparing outcomes between different radiation approaches. Her research particularly examines cosmetic results and local recurrence rates following breast-conserving surgery. She also investigates age-related differences in breast cancer presentation and treatment outcomes, with special focus on elderly patients. Her work extends to multidisciplinary approaches in breast cancer diagnosis and management.

Her publication record demonstrates a strong focus on breast cancer treatment innovations, particularly in the areas of intraoperative radiotherapy and oncoplastic techniques. She has contributed to national consensus guidelines for breast cancer management during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing her leadership in adapting cancer care to emergency situations. Her work spans clinical research, surgical technique refinement, and multidisciplinary approaches to breast cancer care, with significant contributions to understanding treatment outcomes across different age groups.

Prof. Günay has been actively involved in numerous national and international conferences as a speaker and moderator, particularly in the fields of breast surgery and endocrine surgery. She has contributed to book chapters on thyroid and parathyroid diseases and has participated in developing national guidelines for breast cancer management. Her expertise is frequently sought for challenging cases in thyroid and adrenal surgery.

She has served in various professional capacities including as a moderator for oncological surgery courses and as a presenter at numerous national surgical congresses. Her work extends to multidisciplinary breast cancer committees where she contributes to comprehensive patient care approaches, emphasizing the importance of collaborative decision-making in complex cancer cases.