Prof. M.D. Şahin Şenay

A 28-year-old competitive freediver from Antalya presented with severe Raynaud's phenomenon that threatened her career. Dr. Şenay discovered an anomalous subclavian artery compression exacerbated by extreme breath-holding. Instead of standard sympathectomy, he performed a novel arterial repositioning surgery using microsurgical techniques. The patient returned to competitive diving within 5 months, setting a new national depth record.

A 72-year-old retired shipyard welder from Izmir with chronic venous stasis ulcers refused amputation for what other hospitals called 'unsalvageable' tissue damage. Dr. Şenay pioneered a combination of targeted venous ablation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and maggot debridement. Against all odds, the limb was saved after 11 months of intensive treatment, allowing the patient to walk his granddaughter to school.

A 19-year-old university student presented with sudden onset of abdominal pain. Imaging revealed a rare median arcuate ligament syndrome compressing the celiac artery. Dr. Şenay performed a laparoscopic release with intraoperative Doppler monitoring. The minimally invasive approach resulted in complete symptom resolution within 3 weeks, allowing the student to resume her archaeology field studies.

A 45-year-old transgender woman on hormone therapy developed multiple arterial thrombi in unusual locations. Dr. Şenay coordinated with endocrinology to balance her medical regimen while performing emergency thrombectomies. He implemented a personalized anticoagulation protocol that accounted for both her vascular risks and gender-affirming care needs, achieving stability after 6 months.