Savas Ceylan

Prof. Dr. Savas Ceylan is a neurosurgeon who has performed 5,629 endoscopic surgeries. He leads the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University and also practices at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Specialization in Endoscopic Neurosurgery

Dr. Ceylan uses minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for brain and skull base pathologies. This approach lets him access complex areas through the nose, which reduces recovery times for patients. His specific surgical volume includes 4,384 pituitary adenoma removals and 209 surgeries for Rathke's cleft cysts.

Additionally, he has performed 152 craniopharyngiomas and 121 treatments for chordomas and chondrosarcomas — rare tumors that grow at the base of the skull. He also completed 98 meningioma removals in the sellar region. This high volume establishes his expertise in managing deep-seated brain tumors through the nasal passage.

The doctor also treats common and complex neurological conditions such as brain cysts, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. He performs procedures like High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and spinal cord stimulation. These therapies help patients manage chronic pain and movement disorders without invasive surgery.

Academic and Professional Experience

Dr. Ceylan has held leadership roles at Kocaeli University since 1994. He served as an Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor and Head of Neurosurgery in 1998. He gained international perspective in 1993 at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology in the UK.

During his time in Birmingham, he underwent specialized training in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery. This training occurred under Bernard Williams, M.D., and Edward R. Hitchcock, M.D. This international foundation informs his current surgical practice in Istanbul.

Education and Training

• 1981 – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Neurosurgery
• 1993 – The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, UK – Clinical Observer

Research and Recognition

The specialist is a pioneer in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors. He has authored numerous publications in international medical journals. His work consistently focuses on improving outcomes for sellar region pathologies.

His contributions have earned him significant professional honors:

• 2016 – Turkish Neurosurgery Association – Service Award
• Kocaeli University – Scientific Publication Awards

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
• Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
• International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)
• World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee
• Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery