Sermin Can

<p>Medical Degree: Yuzuncu Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkiye, 2002-2008</p> <p>Residency: Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Malatya, Turkiye, 2010-2014</p> <p>Experience: Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Diyarbakır, Turkiye, 2022- present</p> <p>Fellow program</p> <p>1) Transoral Laser Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery (as a fellow), in Dışkapı Research and Training Hospital (three months), Ankara, Turkey, 2021</p> <p>2) University Otolaryngology Clinic at San Giovanni Bosco Hospital during the period January 1st → March 31st, (three months), Turin, Italy, 2025</p> <p>Publications</p> <p>1) Can deep learning replace histopathological examinations in the differential diagnosis of cervical lymphadenopathy? Can S, Türk Ö, Ayral M, Kozan G, Arı H, Akdag M, Baylan MY . European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (2024) 281:359–367</p> <p>2) Is the Ensemble Machine Learning Model a Reliable Method for Detecting Neoplastic Infiltration of Thyroid Cartilage in Laryngeal Cancers? Can S, Türk Ö, Ayral M, Kozan G, Onur M, Yagız E, Akdag M. Medicina (2025). 61(11), 1945.</p> <p>3) Role of machine learning segmentation method based on CT images in preoperative staging of oral cavity cancer. Can S, Succo G, Coskun C, Korkmaz MH, Akdag M. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-025-09824-9</p>

Sessions

09-09
16:30
60min
AI in Otorhinolaryngology: Different Subspecialties, Different Uses
Noel Ayoub, Daniel Lee, Ebru Karakaya Gojayev, Habib Zalzal, Sermin Can
Yo-IFOS (Young IFOS)
Young IFOS 2
09-12
10:45
60min
Potentially cancerous lesions of the vocal folds
Emel Çadallı Tatar, camille finck, Sermin Can
Phoniatrics
Phoniatrics 2
09-12
17:00
60min
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Otolaryngology Resident Training
Resul Arjin Öksüz, Sermin Can, Alper Özdemir, Ahmet Furkan Kürüm, Ferhat Deniz, Banu Öksüz Ok, ilayda Baykan Kendir

Introduction: The traditional Halstedian apprenticeship model ("See one, do one, teach one") is increasingly challenged by ethical constraints, reduced working hours, and significant global disparities in training resources. While young otolaryngologists in major academic centers benefit from high-volume robotic and endoscopic exposure, peers in developing regions often lack access to specialized mentorship. This presentation proposes a paradigm shift: leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning (DL) not merely as diagnostic tools, but as the great equalizer in surgical education.

Methods & Analysis: We analyzed scientific studies exploring the growing role of Computer Vision (CV) and Motion Analysis algorithms in Otolaryngology training. Specifically, we examined DL models trained to objectively assess surgical videos of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS) and temporal bone dissection. These systems were evaluated on their ability to act as "Virtual Mentors," providing automated, granular feedback on instrument handling, tissue respect, and operative flow compared to standard OSATS (Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills) scores.

Results: Current Deep Learning models demonstrate the capacity to segment surgical phases and identify unsafe maneuvers with accuracy comparable to expert consensus. By integrating these AI-driven feedback loops into cloud-based simulation platforms, residents can achieve proficiency benchmarks independently of their geographic location or local faculty availability. This technology effectively decouples high-quality surgical feedback from the physical presence of a master surgeon.

Conclusion: For the Young IFOS community, AI represents a critical opportunity to bridge the global training gap. Transitioning from subjective apprenticeship to data-driven, objective competence assessment fosters true global diversity. By embracing these "Augmented Intelligence" tools, we can ensure that the next generation of otolaryngologists achieves a standardized level of excellence, ensuring that patient safety and surgical skill are defined by dedication, not geography.

Yo-IFOS (Young IFOS)
Young IFOS 1