Patient Experience
Our 6-month-old twins were both born with complete laryngeal webs, a condition so rare their pediatrician had never seen it. Prof. Dogru performed sequential laser surgeries 48 hours apart, working through an airway narrower than a drinking straw. Hearing their distinct cries for the first time, rather than identical stridorous sounds, was profoundly emotional.
I'm a 58-year-old jewelry maker whose essential tremor made delicate ENT surgery seem impossible for my vocal cord cysts. Prof. Dogru adapted robotic surgery techniques, using a steadying platform that compensated for my tremors. He preserved my contralateral vocal cord perfectly. My 'post-op voice' is now clearer than it's been in decades.
After 22 years as an underwater welder, I developed bilateral exostoses that narrowed my ear canals to pinholes. Prof. Dogru's innovative drill-down technique preserved my natural ear anatomy while restoring normal hearing. The first time I heard birdsong again, a sound I hadn't noticed missing, I realized how much beauty I'd been living without.
My 83-year-old grandmother, a Holocaust survivor with severe dementia, developed an aggressive nasal carcinoma. She couldn't consent to treatment. Prof. Dogru spent hours with our family, explaining options in Yiddish, her childhood language. His palliative endoscopic resection gave her comfort in her final months, treating her personhood with as much care as her pathology.
As a 29-year-old competitive freediver, I ruptured both round windows during a depth attempt. Prof. Dogru performed emergency bilateral patching using a fibrin sealant he developed. His rehabilitation protocol included simulated pressure chambers. Six months later, I set a national record, my ears equalizing perfectly at 65 meters.
Our 14-year-old son developed recurrent respiratory papillomatosis that spread to his lungs. After 47 previous surgeries elsewhere, Prof. Dogru introduced photodynamic therapy using a specific wavelength that targeted only HPV-infected cells. He's been recurrence-free for 18 months, longer than any previous interval, and just made his school basketball team.
I'm a 47-year-old glassblower who inhaled a microscopic glass shard that migrated to my maxillary sinus. Conventional imaging couldn't locate it. Prof. Dogru used intraoperative navigation with real-time ultrasound fusion, removing the fragment through a natural orifice. He understood that for an artisan, preserving sinus integrity was as crucial as solving the problem.
My 3-year-old daughter swallowed a button battery that lodged in her esophagus, causing a tracheoesophageal fistula. Prof. Dogru collaborated with pediatric surgeons in a 9-hour combined procedure, using a buccal mucosa graft to repair both defects. Her scar is invisible, and she can eat normally, a testament to his meticulous layered closure technique.
As a 66-year-old beekeeper, I developed a severe allergy to bee venom that caused idiopathic angioedema of my upper airway. Prof. Dogru created a personalized desensitization protocol while implanting a temporary tracheal stent for safety. I now tend my hives confidently, with an emergency management plan more sophisticated than any epinephrine auto-injector.
My 82-year-old mother was diagnosed with an inoperable spinal metastasis. We were terrified. Dr. Kuru didn't just see a tumor; he saw a person who loved gardening and her grandchildren. He explained CyberKnife radiosurgery with such patience, using simple analogies about 'precision gardening' that she understood. The treatment was painless. Six months later, her scans show remarkable shrinkage, and she's back tending her roses. His combination of technical mastery and profound human kindness is something I've never witnessed in medicine before.
Our 7-year-old son required radiation for a rare orbital rhabdomyosarcoma. The fear of damaging his eyesight was overwhelming. Dr. Kuru and his team created a whole 'space adventure' for him. They called the LINAC machine his 'rocket ship,' made a custom mask with his favorite cartoon character, and played starfield videos on the ceiling during treatment. He wasn't scared; he was excited for his 'missions.' The precision was millimeter-perfect, preserving vision. Dr. Kuru didn't just treat a cancer; he protected a childhood.
I arrived as an emergency referral from another hospital with severe radiation proctitis from a previous, mis-targeted prostate treatment. I was in constant pain and bleeding. Dr. Kuru's approach was completely different. He first spent two weeks aggressively managing my symptoms and inflammation WITH hyperbaric oxygen and topical therapies BEFORE even considering more radiation. Then, he used an ultra-focal technique called SBRT to seal the bleeding vessels. He treated the complication caused by radiation WITH radiation, a paradoxical concept he made logical. The relief was almost immediate. He's a problem-solver of the highest order.
As a 45-year-old with early-stage laryngeal cancer, my follow-up visits with Dr. Kuru are unlike any routine checkup. He doesn't just look at the scans; he performs a detailed videostroboscopy himself each time, examining the vocal cord vibration. He compares the waveforms to my baseline with the focus of a master watchmaker. Last visit, he noticed a subtle, pre-clinical change in mucosal pliability that didn't show on the MRI. He adjusted my preventive care plan on the spot. This isn't follow-up; it's active, pre-emptive guardianship. He listens to my voice as intently as he reads the imaging.
Dr. Op. MD. Hakki Irgil provided exceptional care for my pediatric surgery condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Antalya. Dr. Op. MD. Hakki Irgil explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Op. MD. Hakki Irgil's expertise. Highly recommend for pediatric surgery treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Op. MD. Hakki Irgil. The hospital staff was also very supportive.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Medical Park Antalya. Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ezel Tasdemir explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ezel Tasdemir's expertise. Highly recommend for internal medicine treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ezel Tasdemir. The hospital staff was also very supportive.