Prof. Nuvit Sarimurat biography:

Prof. Nuvit Sarimurat is a highly accomplished Pediatric General Surgeon with over 43 years of clinical experience. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, he has dedicated his career to providing specialized surgical care for children and contributing to advancements in pediatric surgical techniques and treatment outcomes. His academic and research work has played a key role in improving the management of complex pediatric surgical conditions.

Areas of Expertise:

• Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery
• Neonatal and Congenital Anomaly Surgery
• Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery
• Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Pediatric general surgery including neonatal and congenital conditions
• Management of complex pediatric surgical cases such as Hirschsprung’s disease, pleural empyema, intestinal anastomosis

Education & Academic Titles:

• 1974 – 1980: M.D., Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
• 1983 – 1990: Specialization training in Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.

Professional Experience:

• 1990 – 1996: Lecturer, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
• 1996 – 1997: Specialist, Pediatric Surgery, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (abroad).
• 1997 – 2010: Lecturer & Specialist, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
• 2010 – Present: Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Memorial Şişli Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
• 2018 – Present: Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Professional Experience:

• Over four decades of experience in pediatric surgery, including neonatal, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and urogenital surgeries.
• Extensive expertise in the management of congenital anomalies and pediatric gastrointestinal disorders.
• Active participation in academic teaching, mentoring young surgeons, and contributing to pediatric surgery training programs in Turkey.

Research & Publications:

Prof. Nuvit Sarimurat has published 36 scientific papers in national and international journals. His research interests include:

• The use of cyanoacrylate in intestinal anastomosis
• The management of pleural empyema in children
• The diagnosis and treatment of Hirschsprung’s disease
• Advances in minimally invasive pediatric surgical techniques

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons
• Turkish Thoracic Society
• Turkish Pediatric Association
• Istanbul Tuberculosis Association

Languages:

• Turkish (native)
• English (fluent)