Op. MD. Mehmet Ahmet Canbaz

A 17-year-old competitive rhythmic gymnast from a conservative rural family was diagnosed with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome during a pre-participation physical. Dr. Canbaz coordinated care with a pediatric endocrinologist and psychologist, creating a gradual disclosure plan for the family. He pioneered a novel minimally invasive vaginoplasty technique using biocompatible scaffolds that preserved her athletic capabilities, with her returning to national competition within 9 months.

A 58-year-old Syrian refugee and former midwife, now working as a cleaner, presented with a 25-year untreated uterine prolapse. Dr. Canbaz organized a charitable surgical fund through the hospital and performed a robotic sacrocolpopexy. Post-operatively, he connected her with the hospital's cultural liaison program, where she now assists as a translator for Arabic-speaking obstetric patients, creating a unique peer-support model.

A 34-year-old molecular biologist with BRCA2 mutation presented for risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy. Dr. Canbaz collaborated with her research team to preserve ovarian tissue for cryopreservation using an experimental vitrification technique she helped develop. The tissue was banked for potential future transplantation, creating a groundbreaking physician-researcher partnership in fertility preservation.

A 41-year-old transgender man, 8 years into testosterone therapy, presented with breakthrough uterine bleeding. Dr. Canbaz discovered a rare testosterone-induced endometrial polyp with atypical hyperplasia. He performed a hysterectomy with single-port laparoscopic technique, then worked with the endocrinology team to redesign the patient's hormone regimen, addressing both gender-affirming and oncological concerns simultaneously.

A 42-year-old Turkish marine engineer, working on international cargo ships, presented with a rare case of severe dysmenorrhea that only manifested during long sea voyages. Dr. Canbaz discovered through specialized hormonal mapping that the patient's circadian rhythm disruption at sea triggered abnormal prostaglandin release. He devised a unique pre-voyage hormonal modulation protocol using timed-release implants, allowing the patient to continue his career pain-free.