OZGUR SURMELIOGLU
Prof. Dr. Özgür Sürmelioğlu is a distinguished professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Çukurova University’s Faculty of Medicine in Adana, Turkey. He earned his undergraduate degree from Ankara University’s Faculty of Medicine between 1998 and 2004. He completed his Expertise in Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology at Çukurova University from 2005 to 2010. Professionally, Prof. Dr. Sürmelioğlu has served as an Expert (2012-2013) and Assistant Professor (2013-2018) in the same department before attaining his current position as Professor in 2023. His clinical interests encompass conditions such as otology- neurpotolpgy. He has contributed significantly to the field with 243 publications and has been cited 266 times, reflecting his active engagement in research and academia.
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.