SIBEL ALICURA TOKGOZ
Dr. Sibel Alicura Tokgöz is an experienced ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist and Assistant Professor currently working at Etlik City Hospital in Ankara, Turkey. She completed her medical degree at Akdeniz University and her ENT residency at Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital. Since 2011, she has held various clinical and academic positions, with a focus on otologic surgery, cochlear implantation, otosclerosis, and nasal surgery.
Dr. Tokgöz has participated in international fellowships, including a clinical observership at Gruppo Otologico in Italy, and has attended numerous advanced surgical courses. She has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to several medical textbooks. Her research interests include hearing loss, dysphagia, and surgical innovations in otolaryngology.
Sessions
Cochlear implantation has become a well-established and effective surgical intervention for individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss who do not benefit from conventional hearing aids. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the standard surgical techniques used in cochlear implantation, with a focus on practical aspects relevant to routine clinical practice.
Key topics will include patient selection criteria, preoperative evaluation, surgical steps, intraoperative considerations, and postoperative care. Emphasis will be placed on optimizing patient outcomes through careful planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and long-term follow-up.
The session aims to support clinicians in refining their approach to cochlear implantation by reinforcing evidence-based practices and highlighting common clinical scenarios encountered in both pediatric and adult populations. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the procedural workflow and the essential factors contributing to successful auditory rehabilitation.