معرفی
Prof. Şafak Karaçay serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul. With academic appointments since 2011 at Yeditepe and a 2014 position at Bahçeşehir University, he maintains active clinical and research roles in pediatric surgical care.
Education:
- Medical Degree, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1992-1999)
- Surgical Specialization, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital (2000-2006)
His research focuses on neonatal surgical emergencies, gastrointestinal pathologies, trauma management, and minimally invasive techniques. Key contributions address diagnostic challenges in appendicitis-trauma comorbidities, laparoscopic innovations, and rare congenital conditions. His work bridges clinical practice with experimental studies on surgical adhesives and anesthetic protocols.
Recent publications (2011-2016) demonstrate consistent output in high-impact journals, emphasizing case-based learning and surgical technique refinement. Dominant themes include neonatal airway obstruction, ovarian torsion, and gastrointestinal emergencies, reflecting his specialization in life-threatening pediatric conditions requiring immediate surgical intervention.
Scientific Awards:
- Applied Modular Education Second Prize (Medical Faculty)
- Most Successful Poster Award (Turkish Pediatric Surgery Association)
- Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate
- European Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate
Prof. Karaçay directs three active research projects on neonatal circumcision bacteriology and cyanoacrylate applications in urinary/vas deferens anastomosis. His administrative leadership includes departmental headship (2019) and Faculty Management Board membership (2020). He regularly presents at national conferences on pediatric gastroenterology and trauma management.
As co-organizer of the Fetal Interventions Symposium and active member of both the Turkish Pediatric Surgery Association and Pediatric Urology Society, he contributes significantly to multidisciplinary collaboration in pediatric surgical care.
