Publications

Short- and mid-term results of diode laser treatment in pilonidal sinus disease and the role of endoscopic camera use on outcomes.

Bilgin IA, Tanal M, Ramoglu N, Ozben V, Sahin I, Aghayeva A, Sahar AA, Saylik O, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Tech Coloproctol. 2023 Oct;27(10):921-928. doi: 10.1007/s10151-023-02831-0. Epub 2023 Jun 25.PMID: 37356014

Short-Course Radiotherapy Followed by Consolidation Chemotherapy Is Safe and Effective in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: Comparative Short-term Results of Multicenter Propensity Score Case-Matched Study.

Benlice C, Koc MA, Gulcu B, Bilgin IA, Akyol C, Baca B, Ozturk E, Guney Y, Utkan G, Er O, Agaoglu F, Yildirim I, Avci N, Elhan AH, Kuzu MA.Dis Colon Rectum. 2023 May 1;66(5):681-690. doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000002646. Epub 2023 Mar 1.PMID: 36856669

Standardization of the Definition and Surgical Management of Splenic Flexure Carcinoma by an International Expert Consensus Using the Delphi Technique: Room for Improvement?

Benlice C, Parvaiz A, Baca B, Hohenberger W, Miskovic D, Stocchi L, Steele S, Kim SH, Holm T, Spinelli A, Gogenur I, Panis Y, Hasegawa H, Karachun A, Uriburu JCP, Ito M, Croner R, Kessler H, Kuzu MA; Splenic Flexure Cancer Delphi Consensus Study Group.Dis Colon Rectum. 2023 Jun 1;66(6):805-815. doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000002692. Epub 2023 Jan 24.PMID: 36716403

Step by step revisiting and standardizing the robotic approach of complete mesocolic excision for right-sided colon cancer.

Baca B, Benlice C, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Tech Coloproctol. 2022 Aug;26(8):677-679. doi: 10.1007/s10151-022-02575-3. Epub 2022 Jan 25.

Step by step revisiting and standardizing the robotic approach of complete mesocolic excision for right-sided colon cancer.

Baca B, Benlice C, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Tech Coloproctol. 2022 Aug;26(8):677-679. doi: 10.1007/s10151-022-02575-3. Epub 2022 Jan 25.

Learning curve analysis of robotic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair.

Aghayeva A, Aytac E, Dinc T, Mutlu AU, Sahin I, Bilgin IA, Hamzaoglu I, **Baca B.**Int J Med Robot. 2020 Dec;16(6):1-5. doi: 10.1002/rcs.2150. Epub 2020 Sep 8.PMID: 33289228

Operative and long-term oncological outcomes in patients undergoing robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer.

Bilgin IA, Bas M, Aytac E, Benlice C, Esen E, Kirbiyik E, Kiziltas C, Aghayeva A, Ozben V, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T, **Baca B.**Int J Med Robot. 2020 Dec;16(6):1-10. doi: 10.1002/rcs.2168. Epub 2020 Sep 24.PMID: 32920968

Totally minimally invasive radical gastrectomy with the da Vinci Xi® robotic system versus straight laparoscopy for gastric adenocarcinoma.

Aktas A, Aytac E, Bas M, Gunes O, Tarcan SH, Esen E, Gokler C, Aghayeva A, Uylas U, Ozben V, Zengin A, Sumer F, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Kayaalp C, Karahasanoglu T.Int J Med Robot. 2020 Dec;16(6):1-9. doi: 10.1002/rcs.2146. Epub 2020 Sep 2.PMID: 32757483

Impact of Prolonged Neoadjuvant Treatment-surgery Interval on Histopathologic and Operative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Mesorectal Excision for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.

Akbaba AC, Zenger S, Aytac E, Yozgatli TK, Bengür FB, Esen E, Bilgin IA, Sahin B, Atalar B, Sezen D, Erdamar S, Kapran Y, Ozben V, Baca B, Balik E, Hamzaoglu I, Bugra D, Karahasanoglu T.Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2020 Dec;30(6):511-517. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000836.PMID: 32694403

Robotic complete mesocolic excision for transverse colon cancer can be performed with a morbidity profile similar to that of conventional laparoscopic colectomy.

Ozben V, de Muijnck C, Sengun B, Zenger S, Agcaoglu O, Balik E, Aytac E, Bilgin IA, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T, Bugra D.Tech Coloproctol. 2020 Oct;24(10):1035-1042. doi: 10.1007/s10151-020-02249-y. Epub 2020 Jun 3.PMID: 32495252

Robotic sphincter saving rectal cancer surgery: A learning curve analysis.

Aghayeva A, **Baca B.**Int J Med Robot. 2020 Aug;16(4):e2112. doi: 10.1002/rcs.2112. Epub 2020 Jun 9.PMID: 32303116

Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal vs robotic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: Assessment of short- and long-term outcomes.

Aghayeva A, Benlice C, Bilgin IA, Bengur FB, Bas M, Kirbiyik E, Aytac E, **Baca B.**Int J Med Robot. 2020 Aug;16(4):e2111. doi: 10.1002/rcs.2111. Epub 2020 May 3.

Totally Robotic Autonomic Nerve-Preserving Total Mesorectal Excisions: Step-by-Step Technical Tips and Tricks.

Baca B, Benlice C, Ozben V, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Dis Colon Rectum. 2020 Apr;63(4):562. doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000001477.PMID: 32132465 No abstract available.

Live surgical demonstrations for minimally invasive colorectal training.

Unal UK, Esen E, Yilmaz BS, Aytac E, Bilgin IA, Ozben V, Ozoran E, Agcaoglu O, Balik E, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T, Bugra D.Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2020 Feb;405(1):63-69. doi: 10.1007/s00423-020-01858-3. Epub 2020 Jan 31.PMID: 32006086

Totally laparoscopic and totally robotic surgery in patients with left-sided colonic diverticulitis.

Bilgin IA, Bas M, Benlice C, Esen E, Ozben V, Aytac E, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Int J Med Robot. 2020 Feb;16(1):e2068. doi: 10.1002/rcs.2068. Epub 2020 Jan 7.PMID: 31875352

Fully robotic total gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer.

Benlice C, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Surg Oncol. 2020 Mar;32:48. doi: 10.1016/j.suronc.2019.11.001. Epub 2019 Nov 3.PMID: 31747635

Combined robotic/laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with transit bipartition for an obese patient with complicated metabolic syndrome.

Benlice C, Karaca C, **Baca B.**Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2019 Oct;15(10):1874. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.07.018. Epub 2019 Aug 1.PMID: 31519484 No abstract available.

Totally robotic ivor-Lewis esophagectomy with intrathoracic robot-sewn anastomosis for cardio-esophageal cancer with the da VINCI XI.

Baca B, Benlice C, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Surg Oncol. 2019 Sep;30:139-140. doi: 10.1016/j.suronc.2019.07.010. Epub 2019 Jul 29.PMID: 31500778 No abstract available.

The da Vinci Xi system for robotic total/subtotal colectomy vs. conventional laparoscopy: short-term outcomes.

Ozben V, de Muijnck C, Karabork M, Ozoran E, Zenger S, Bilgin IA, Aytac E, Baca B, Balik E, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T, Bugra D.Tech Coloproctol. 2019 Sep;23(9):861-868. doi: 10.1007/s10151-019-02066-y. Epub 2019 Aug 27.PMID: 31456106

Robotic left colectomy with complete mesocolic excision and intracorporeal side-to-side anastomosis for splenic flexure cancer with the da Vinci Xi robotic platform - a video vignette.

Benlice C, Aghayeva A, Yavuz E, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Colorectal Dis. 2019 Dec;21(12):1454. doi: 10.1111/codi.14813. Epub 2019 Aug 22.PMID: 31390679 No abstract available.

Standardized totally robotic complete mesocolic excision for right-sided colon cancer - a video vignette.

Bilgin IA, Yozgatli TK, Aytac E, Ozben V, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Colorectal Dis. 2019 Nov;21(11):1335. doi: 10.1111/codi.14800. Epub 2019 Aug 23.PMID: 31370101 No abstract available.

Robotic sigmoidectomy for giant diverticula with the da Vinci Xi - a video vignette.

Benlice C, Aytac E, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Colorectal Dis. 2019 Aug;21(8):977-978. doi: 10.1111/codi.14664. Epub 2019 May 25.PMID: 31055864 No abstract available.

Complete response after neoadjuvant treatment for rectal cancer.

Esen E, Karahasanoğlu T, Özben V, Aytaç E, Baca B, Hamzaoğlu İ, Remzi FH.Lancet. 2019 Apr 27;393(10182):1694. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)33203-3.PMID: 31034372 No abstract available.

Robotic Complete Mesocolic Excision Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy for Right-Sided Colon Cancer.

Yozgatli TK, Aytac E, Ozben V, Bayram O, Gurbuz B, Baca B, Balik E, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T, Bugra D.J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2019 May;29(5):671-676. doi: 10.1089/lap.2018.0348. Epub 2019 Feb 26.PMID: 30807257

Short-term Results After Totally Robotic Restorative Total Proctocolectomy With Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis.

Hamzaoglu I, Baca B, Esen E, Aytac E, Ozben V, Aghayeva A, Bilgin IA, Karahasanoglu T.Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2020 Feb;30(1):40-44. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000645.PMID: 30768495

Dealing with the gray zones in the management of gastric cancer: The consensus statement of the İstanbul Group.

Aytaç E, Aslan F, Çicek B, Erdamar S, Gürses B, Güven K, Falay O, Karahasanoğlu T, Selçukbiricik F, Selek U, Atalar B, Balık E, Tözün N, Rozanes İ, Arıcan A, Hamzaoğlu İ, Baca B, Molinas Mandel N, Saruç M, Göksel S, Demir G, Ağaoğlu F, Yakıcıer C, Özbek U, Özben V, Özyar E, Güner AL, Er Ö, Kaban K, Bölükbaşı Y, Buğra D, Group Tİ.Turk J Gastroenterol. 2019 Jul;30(7):584-598. doi: 10.5152/tjg.2018.18737.PMID: 30541724 Free PMC article. Review.

En-Bloc Excision of the High-ligated Inferior Mesenteric Vein Pedicle With the Specimen in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive and Open Sphincter Saving Rectal Resections for Cancer.

Bilgin IA, Aytaç E, Baca B, Benlice Ç, Aghayeva A, Esen E, Göksel S, Tayfun KCBL, Hamzaoglu I.Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2019 Feb;29(1):13-17. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000615.PMID: 30540638

Adoption of robotic technology in Turkey: A nationwide analysis on caseload and platform used.

Esen E, Aytac E, Ozben V, Bas M, Bilgin IA, Aghayeva A, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Int J Med Robot. 2019 Feb;15(1):e1962. doi: 10.1002/rcs.1962. Epub 2018 Oct 17.PMID: 30334328

"Top down no-touch" technique in robotic complete mesocolic excision for extended right hemicolectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis.

Hamzaoglu I, Ozben V, Sapci I, Aytac E, Aghayeva A, Bilgin IA, Bayraktar IE, Baca B, Karahasanoglu T.Tech Coloproctol. 2018 Aug;22(8):607-611. doi: 10.1007/s10151-018-1831-0. Epub 2018 Aug 6.PMID: 30083781

Totally Robotic Versus Totally Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer.

Esen E, Aytac E, Ağcaoğlu O, Zenger S, Balik E, Baca B, Hamzaoğlu İ, Karahasanoğlu T, Buğra D.Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2018 Aug;28(4):245-249. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000552.PMID: 29912779

Is Robotic Complete Mesocolic Excision Feasible for Transverse Colon Cancer?

Ozben V, de Muijnck C, Esen E, Aytac E, Baca B, Karahasanoglu T, Hamzaoglu I.J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2018 Dec;28(12):1443-1450. doi: 10.1089/lap.2018.0239. Epub 2018 Jun 7.PMID: 29878855

Totally robotic complete mesocolic excision for right-sided colon cancer.

Ozben V, Aytac E, Atasoy D, Erenler Bayraktar I, Bayraktar O, Sapci I, Baca B, Karahasanoglu T, Hamzaoglu I.J Robot Surg. 2019 Feb;13(1):107-114. doi: 10.1007/s11701-018-0817-2. Epub 2018 May 17.PMID: 29774501

Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Stapler Use for Rectal Transection in Robotic Surgery for Cancer.

Atasoy D, Aytac E, Ozben V, Bayraktar O, Erenler Bayraktar I, Aghayeva A, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2018 May;28(5):501-505. doi: 10.1089/lap.2017.0545. Epub 2018 Jan 23.PMID: 29360006

Does Robot Overcome Obesity-related Limitations of Minimally Invasive Rectal Surgery for Cancer?

Bayraktar O, Aytaç E, Özben V, Atasoy D, Bilgin İA, Erenler Bayraktar İ, Baca B, Hamzaoğlu İ, Karahasanoğlu T.Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2018 Feb;28(1):e8-e11. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000500.PMID: 29252933

Is da Vinci Xi Better than da Vinci Si in Robotic Rectal Cancer Surgery? Comparison of the 2 Generations of da Vinci Systems.

Ozben V, Cengiz TB, Atasoy D, Bayraktar O, Aghayeva A, Erguner I, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2016 Oct;26(5):417-423. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000320.PMID: 27636147

Vascular High Ligation and Embryological Dissection in Laparoscopic Restorative Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis.

Atasoy D, Aghayeva A, Bayraktar O, Ozben V, Baca B, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T.J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2017 Jan;27(1):33-35. doi: 10.1089/lap.2016.0364. Epub 2016 Sep 14.PMID: 27626834

Robotic complete mesocolic excision for right-sided colon cancer.

Ozben V, Baca B, Atasoy D, Bayraktar O, Aghayeva A, Cengiz TB, Erguner I, Karahasanoglu T, Hamzaoglu I.Surg Endosc. 2016 Oct;30(10):4624-5. doi: 10.1007/s00464-016-4786-0. Epub 2016 Feb 22.PMID: 26902612

Identification of mesenteric lymph nodes in robotic complete mesocolic excision by near-infrared fluorescence imaging.

Ozben V, Cengiz TB, Bayraktar O, Aghayeva A, Atasoy D, Sisman G, **Baca B.**Tech Coloproctol. 2016 Mar;20(3):195-6. doi: 10.1007/s10151-015-1413-3. Epub 2016 Jan 5.PMID: 26733149 No abstract available.

Fistula tract curettage and the use of biological dermal plugs improve high transsphincteric fistula healing in an animal model.

Benlice C, Yildiz M, Baghaki S, Erguner I, Olgun DC, Batur S, Erdamar S, Ambarcioglu P, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T, **Baca B.**Int J Colorectal Dis. 2016 Feb;31(2):291-9. doi: 10.1007/s00384-015-2374-8. Epub 2015 Aug 27.PMID: 26310797

What have we gained by performing robotic rectal resection? Evaluation of 64 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic low anterior resection for rectal adenocarcinoma.

Erguner I, Aytac E, Boler DE, Atalar B, Baca B, Karahasanoglu T, Hamzaoglu I, Uras C.Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2013 Jun;23(3):316-9. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e31828e3697.PMID: 23752000

Robotic surgery for rectal cancer: initial experience from 30 consecutive patients.

Karahasanoglu T, Hamzaoglu I, Baca B, Aytac E, Erguner I, Uras C.J Gastrointest Surg. 2012 Feb;16(2):401-7. doi: 10.1007/s11605-011-1737-x. Epub 2011 Nov 4.PMID: 22052105

Surveillance after colorectal cancer resection: a systematic review.

Baca B, Beart RW Jr, Etzioni DA.Dis Colon Rectum. 2011 Aug;54(8):1036-48. doi: 10.1007/DCR.0b013e31820db364.PMID: 21730795 Review.

Single-port laparoscopic sphincter-saving mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: report of the first 4 human cases.

Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T, Baca B, Karatas A, Aytac E, Kahya AS.Arch Surg. 2011 Jan;146(1):75-81. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.2010.300.PMID: 21242449