Patient Experience
Our 6-month-old twins both contracted a mysterious respiratory virus. Dr. Aksoy noticed their symptoms were mirror opposites, one's left lung affected, the other's right. He theorized a congenital synchronization and treated them in the same room, coordinating their breathing treatments. His unconventional approach led to a published paper on twin medical symmetry that's changing neonatal emergency care.
I'm a 28-year-old software engineer who developed sudden paralysis after coding for 72 hours straight. Dr. Aksoy diagnosed a rare spinal infarction, but instead of just emergency surgery, he analyzed my workstation setup and posture patterns. His surgical approach specifically addressed the asymmetrical pressure points from my ergonomic chair. He later emailed me customized stretching protocols for programmers.
My 83-year-old grandmother, a former calligrapher, fell and fractured her dominant wrist. Dr. Aksoy understood that preserving her artistic ability was crucial to her cognitive health. He performed a microsurgical reconstruction usually reserved for concert musicians, then designed a calligraphy-based physical therapy program. She recently completed her first manuscript since the accident.
As a 45-year-old mountain guide, I survived an avalanche with crush injuries and severe hypothermia. Dr. Aksoy used a wilderness medicine technique I'd never seen in a hospital, snow melt rewarming, adapting it with sterile equipment. He simultaneously managed my compartment syndrome while maintaining perfect core temperature control. I returned to guiding eight months later.
My 17-year-old son, a promising violinist, was in a car accident that threatened his bowing arm. Dr. Aksoy consulted with a conservatory professor during surgery to understand the precise muscular mechanics involved. He repaired not just for function, but for the subtle movements required for vibrato. My son performed his conservatory audition six months later and was accepted.
I'm a 52-year-old historical reenactor who suffered a spear wound during a medieval festival, a injury pattern no urban ER had seen. Dr. Aksoy researched 14th-century surgical texts while managing my pneumothorax, then used a modified ancient drainage technique that minimized scarring for authenticity in future reenactments. He even documented the case for historical medicine journals.
Our 3-year-old swallowed multiple high-powered magnets. Dr. Aksoy didn't just remove them, he created a 3D-printed model of their configuration in her intestines to demonstrate to us how they were causing fistulas. He then developed a magnet safety protocol now used in kindergartens across Istanbul. His approach turned our scare into preventive education for thousands.
As a 60-year-old deep-sea fisherman, I was impaled by a swordfish bill. Dr. Aksoy recognized the unique barb structure required specialized extraction to prevent tearing. He contacted an ichthyologist during the procedure and used a rotational removal technique inspired by how sharks dislodge from prey. I returned to fishing with a scar that's now my best sea story.
My 31-year-old wife, a professional perfume nose, lost her sense of smell after a head trauma. Dr. Aksoy developed an olfactory rehabilitation program using scent gradient therapy, collaborating with her perfume house to create medical-grade scent strips. He treated her anosmia not as a neurological deficit, but as the loss of her artistic medium. She's now creating again.
As a 28-year-old professional dancer, discovering a vascular malformation in my leg threatened my career. Assoc. Prof. MD. Ali Kocyigit performed an embolization so precise that I was back in rehearsals within three weeks, with no visible scarring and full range of motion preserved, something I was told was impossible by other specialists.
My 82-year-old grandmother with multiple comorbidities developed a life-threatening liver abscess. Too frail for surgery, we were desperate until Dr. Kocyigit performed percutaneous drainage under ultrasound guidance. His gentle approach with elderly patients and his willingness to coordinate with her cardiologist made all the difference. She celebrated her 83rd birthday at home.
During a family vacation from Germany, my 7-year-old son suffered a traumatic spleen injury after a fall. In the emergency room at Liv Hospital Bahcesehir, Dr. Kocyigit performed an urgent embolization to stop the bleeding instead of removing the spleen. He saved the organ, explained everything to our frightened child in simple terms, and followed up with us internationally.
I'm a 45-year-old marathon runner diagnosed with a complex popliteal artery entrapment. Dr. Kocyigit didn't just offer a standard angioplasty; he designed a combined CT-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedure that addressed the unique compression in my anatomy. I completed my first post-procedure marathon six months later, faster than before.
Our newborn, just 3 weeks old, was diagnosed with a rare congenital venous malformation near her airway. The prospect of invasive surgery was terrifying. Dr. Kocyigit pioneered a minimally invasive sclerotherapy approach adapted for infants, performing it with micro-catheters. Watching him work with such tiny anatomy was awe-inspiring. Our daughter breathes freely now.
As a 60-year-old with metastatic kidney cancer, I developed a painful bone metastasis in my pelvis. Traditional radiation wasn't an option. Dr. Kocyigit performed a cryoablation, freezing the tumor. The relief was immediate. What stood out was his holistic pain management strategy and his direct communication with my oncologist to integrate the procedure into my overall care plan.
A fishing accident left a 34-year-old colleague with a deep, infected fish hook embedded near his spine. ER doctors were hesitant. Dr. Kocyigit used real-time fluoroscopic guidance to safely remove the foreign body percutaneously, avoiding major surgery and a potential spinal infection. His ability to handle unconventional, non-textbook emergencies is remarkable.
My 19-year-old daughter, a university student, suffered from severe menorrhagia due to uterine fibroids and feared a hysterectomy. Dr. Kocyigit recommended and performed uterine artery embolization. His respect for her autonomy, his detailed discussion of fertility preservation, and the fact that she was back in her dormitory within 48 hours changed her life trajectory.
A 71-year-old farmer from rural Anatolia came with a massive, inoperable liver tumor causing debilitating pain. Dr. Kocyigit performed a transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). He arranged for temporary accommodation for the patient's family and used simplified visual aids to explain the process. The tumor shrank significantly, and the man returned to tending his olive groves with managed pain.
I am a 52-year-old chef who developed a pseudoaneurysm in my hand artery after a minor kitchen injury. It was pulsating and painful. Dr. Kocyigit treated it with an ultrasound-guided thrombin injection right in the clinic procedure room. The procedure took 15 minutes, required no incision, and I was able to grip a knife again the next day.
Dr. Prof. MD. Adil Can Gungen provided exceptional care for my pulmonology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.