About
Assoc. Prof. Sema Karakaş is a Gynecologic Oncology specialist in Istanbul, offering advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery for complex women's health issues.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Karakaş – Gynecologic Oncology Specialist
Associate Professor Sema Karakaş is a renowned gynecologic oncologist in Istanbul with over 17 years of medical experience. She specializes in robotic and minimally invasive surgeries, including Da Vinci robotic surgery, vNOTES, and fertility-sparing procedures for cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. Dr. Karakaş has received the ESGO Young Researcher Award 2023 and is a member of the ESGO Scientific Committee. With 60+ publications and 300+ citations, she is a leading expert in gynecologic oncology, offering comprehensive care at her private practice.
Professional Profile
Doç. Dr. Sema Karakaş is an Associate Professor specializing in Gynecologic Oncology with expertise in robotic and minimally invasive surgery. She graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2002-2008) and completed her OB/GYN specialty at İstanbul Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2010-2015), followed by Gynecologic Oncology subspecialty training (2018-2022).
Expertise and Achievements
Dr. Karakaş is certified in Da Vinci robotic surgery (2020) and is a pioneer in vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) and single-port laparoscopy in Turkey. She has received prestigious awards including the ESGO Young Researcher Award (2023), Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Best Poster Award (2022), and ESMO Travel Grant (2021). As a Scientific Committee Member of ESGO (European Society of Gynaecological Oncology) and Board Member of MISG (Minimal Invasive Gynecology Association), she is at the forefront of gynecologic oncology.
Specialized Services
With 60+ publications and 300+ citations, Dr. Karakaş specializes in robotic radical hysterectomy, vNOTES sentinel lymph node biopsy, fertility-sparing surgery (trachelectomy), upper abdomen debulking, peritoneal surgery, Da Vinci SP (single port) procedures, and HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for gynecologic cancers. She provides comprehensive care for cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers at her private practice in İstanbul.
Educational Background
- Medical Degree - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English), 2008
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Istanbul Süleymaniye Maternity and Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, 2015
- Sub-specialty in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery - Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, 2022
Professional Achievements
- 2023: Associate Professor
- 2023: ESGO Young Researcher Award
- 2022: Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Best Poster Award
- 2021: ESMO Travel Grant
- 2014 & 2020: Publication Awards
- Current: ESGO Scientific Committee Member
- Current: MISG Board Member
- Research: 60+ publications, 300+ citations
- Cervical)
- Endometriosis Surgery (Chocolate Cyst)
- Fertility-sparing Surgery
- Gynecologic Cancers Treatment (Ovarian, HIPEC, HPV Treatment and Vaccination, Laparoscopic Surgery, Menopause Management, Menstrual Irregularity Treatment, Myoma (Fibroid) Treatment, Myomectomy)
- Ovarian Cyst Treatment
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse)
- Robotic Surgery (Hysterectomy, Urogynecology (Urinary Incontinence, Uterine
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Robotic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Gynecologic Cancers Treatment
- Endometriosis Surgery
- Urogynecology
- Myoma Treatment
- Ovarian Cyst Treatment
- HPV Treatment and Vaccination
- Menstrual Irregularity Treatment
- Menopause Management
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