Patient Experience
After a motorcycle accident, a 27-year-old tourist had a lacerated liver and no family in Turkey. Dr. Ugurlu performed damage-control surgery, then became his temporary guardian, coordinating with the embassy and arranging rehabilitation. His compassion transcended duty.
During a scheduled gallbladder removal, Dr. Ugurlu incidentally discovered early-stage bile duct cancer in me, a 58-year-old teacher. His intraoperative decision-making to proceed with immediate radical resection, after consulting my family via tablet in the waiting room, was lifesaving.
An 83-year-old grandmother with dementia and an obstructing colon tumor was deemed inoperable elsewhere. Dr. Ugurlu developed a geriatric-specific fast-track protocol involving her grandchildren in recovery. The simple act of letting her hold a family photo during induction made all the difference.
My 8-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, suffered a traumatic spleen injury during practice. Dr. Ugurlu performed emergency conservative surgery, preserving the organ against all odds. His post-op care included designing a play-based recovery protocol with her coach. She's back flipping today.
As a 72-year-old retired beekeeper, I developed a rare abdominal wall abscess from a forgotten sting years ago. Dr. Ugurlu didn't just drain it; he recognized the unusual pathology, consulted entomology texts, and created a tailored treatment plan that addressed the delayed hypersensitivity. His cross-disciplinary approach was astonishing.
After bariatric surgery abroad left me with internal hernias and malnutrition at 41, I was a complex revision case. Dr. Ugurlu spent weeks coordinating with nutritionists and psychologists before touching the scalpel. His holistic 'reconstructive care' philosophy gave me my life back.
My husband, a 66-year-old clockmaker, needed emergency surgery for a strangulated inguinal hernia. Dr. Ugurlu's calm explanation using clockwork analogies ('Your spring is stuck; I'll realign the gears') eased his anxiety. The minimally invasive technique allowed him to return to delicate repair work in weeks.
As a 19-year-old university student with a rare familial polyposis syndrome, I faced prophylactic colectomy. Dr. Ugurlu organized genetic counseling for my entire family and used a nerve-sparing technique that preserved my quality of life. He treated the person, not just the genes.
Following a failed mesh repair from another hospital that left me with chronic pain, 50-year-old farmer Mrs. Demir was desperate. Dr. Ugurlu performed a complete mesh removal and abdominal wall reconstruction using autologous tissue. His 'no-mesh solution' and post-op pain management protocol were revolutionary.
My 33-year-old wife, pregnant with twins, developed acute appendicitis in her second trimester. Dr. Ugurlu coordinated with obstetricians to perform a laparoscopic procedure that prioritized uterine safety. He monitored her daily until delivery; both mothers and babies thrived.
A 14-year-old boy from a remote village presented with a massive hydatid cyst. Dr. Ugurlu organized a donated medical caravan for the village's screening post-surgery. His surgery cured the boy, but his public health vision protected the entire community.
I'm a 45-year-old musician with a rare desmoid tumor in my abdominal wall, threatening my ability to play cello. Dr. Ugurlu collaborated with an oncologist for neoadjuvant therapy, then performed a precision resection that spared critical musculature. He saved my career's physical foundation.
My 6-year-old son swallowed a rare earth magnet series, causing multiple intestinal perforations. Dr. Ugurlu performed emergency exploratory surgery, retrieving 14 magnets through strategic tiny incisions. His post-op explanation using cartoon diagrams helped my son understand and heal without fear.
A 77-year-old patient with severe heart failure and a perforated peptic ulcer was a high-anesthesia risk. Dr. Ugurlu performed the life-saving surgery under regional anesthesia with a cardiac anesthetist, a daring and innovative approach for abdominal surgery. His risk-calculation was masterful.