Scientific Studies and Academic Publications

Academic Profile

Scientific Studies and Academic Contributions

Prof. Dr. Osman Kelahmetoğlu’s national and international publications, invited lectures, educational roles and scientific awards in the field of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

54Peer-reviewed articles
37International publications
14Lectures and training activities
4Scientific awards
Selected publications

Featured Studies on Breast Surgery

Selected academic studies focusing on breast reduction surgery, preservation of nipple–areola circulation and surgical safety.

Academic publicationsArticles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals 37 publications
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Demirtas Y, Ozturk N, Kelahmetoglu O, Guneren E. Glans penis reconstruction with the pedicled deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2008 Jul;24(5):323-6.
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Demirtas Y, Cifci M, Kelahmetoglu O, Demir A, Danaci M. Three-dimensional multislice spiral computed tomographic angiography: a potentially useful tool for safer free tissue transfer to complicated regions. Microsurgery. 2009;29(7):536-40.
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Demirtas Y, Ozturk N, Kelahmetoglu O, Demir A. Pedicled perforator flaps. Ann Plast Surg. 2009 Aug;63(2):179-83.
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Demirtas Y, Kelahmetoglu O, Cifci M, Tayfur V, Demir A, Guneren E. Comparison of free anterolateral thigh flaps and free muscle-musculocutaneous flaps in soft tissue reconstruction of lower extremity. Microsurgery. 2010;30(1):24-31
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Demirtas Y, Neimetzade T, Kelahmetoglu O, Guneren E. Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Reconstruction of Car Tire Injuries of Children’s Feet. Foot Ankle Int. 2010 Jan;31(1):47-52.
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Demirtas Y, Neimetzade T, Kelahmetoglu O, Guneren E. Comparison of free muscle and perforator skin flaps for soft tissue reconstruction of the foot and ankle. Foot Ankle Int. 2010 Jan;31(1):53-8
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Demirtas Y, Yagmur C, Kelahmetoglu O, Demir A, Guneren E. Transaxıllary-subclavıan transfer of pedicled latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap to head and neck region. J Craniofac Surg.2010 May;21(3):771-5.
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Eroglu L, Kelahmetoglu O, Aksakal IA, Aslan O. Bloodless cleft surgery using vascular clamp. J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Sep;23(5):1582.
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Simsek T, Demir A, Engin MS, Yildiz L, Kelahmetoglu O, Bek Y, Bayrak IK. Comparison of Oversized Artery and Vein Grafts for Interpositional Pedicle Lengthening in Rat Femoral Artery. J Reconstr Microsurg.2014 Jan;30(1):35-40
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Kelahmetoglu O, Yagmur C, Aslan O, Firinciogullari R. The bilobed flap for popliteal defect reconstruction. Cas Rep Plast Surg Hand Surg, 2014; 1(1):8–10
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Kelahmetoglu O, Demir R, Okten G, Demir A, Alpaslan Pınarlı F, Dıraman E. The effect of mesenchymal stem cells and sildenafil on flap viability in perforator based flaps for ischemia/reperfusion injury: an experimental study. Microsurgery 2015 Feb 27. doi: 10.1002/micr.22396.
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Yagmur C. Kelahmetoglu O, Akbas H. Spreader Flap Correction of Dorsal Septal Deviation. Aesthet Surg J (2015) 35 (3): 345-348
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Kelahmetoglu O, Simsek T, Beden U, Aydogdu IO, Comert Hamzaoglu E. A Rarely Seen Complication Of Motor Vehicle Accidents: Bilateral Globe Avulsion. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2015 Jul;21(4):297-9.
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Kelahmetoglu O, Firinciogullari R, Yagmur C. Efficient Utility of Whatsapp: From Computer Screen To The Surgeon’s Hand To Determine Maxillofacial Traumas. J Craniofac Surg. 2015 Jun;26(4):1437.
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Kelahmetoglu O, Aslan O, Yagmur C, Neimetzade T. The Most Econoplastic Way of The Nasal Splinting. J Craniofac Surg. 2015 Oct;26(7):2225-6.
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Yildiz K, Ozeren M, Kelahmetoglu O, Guneren E. The increasing of pedicled propeller perforator flap survival by an extra vein anastomosis. Microsurgery. 2017 Jul;37(5):451-452..
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Kurt A, Yıldırım K, Yağmur Ç, Kelahmetoglu O, Aslan O, Gümüş M, Güneren E. Electrical Burns: Highlights from a 5-Year Retrospective Analysis. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg 22 (3), 278-282
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Yağmur Ç, Ak S, Engin MS, Evin N, Kelahmetoğlu O, Akbaş H, Demir A. Columellar Scar Perception in Open Rhinoplasty. Interplay of Scar Awareness, Body Cathexis and Patient Satisfaction. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2017 Feb;41(1):153-160.
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Kelahmetoglu O, Firinciogullari R, Yagmur C, Yildiz K, Guneren E. Combination of Würinger’s Horizontal Septum and Inferior Pedicle Techniques to Increase Nipple-Areolar Complex Viability During Breast Reduction Surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 Dec;41(6):1311-1317.
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Kelahmetoglu O, Van Landuyt K, Yagmur C, Sommeling CE, Keles MK, Tayfur V, Simsek T, Demirtas Y, Guneren E. A simple concept for covering pressure sores: wound edge-based propeller perforator flap. Int Wound J. 2017 Dec;14(6):1183-1188.
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Kelahmetoglu O, Güleş ME, Elmadağ NM, Güneren E, Ergün SS. Double-layer Reconstruction of The Achilles Tendon Using A Modified Lindholm Technique And Vascularized Fascia Lata. Journal of Hand and Microsurgery (Early online Doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1608745)
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Kelahmetoglu O, Aksoy DÖ, Sönmez Ergün S, Güneren E. The Planning of Propeller Perforator Flap on Previously Transferred Musculocutaneous Flap via Multi Detector Computed Tomography for The Reconstruction of Tissue Defect Overlying Achilles Tendon. Microsurgery. 2018 Oct;38(7):819-820.
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Kelahmetoglu O, Cengiz FP, Yildiz P, Guneren E. Melanoma arising in a chronic pressure ulcer. Int Wound J. 2018 Nov 4.
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Yeniocak A, Kelahmetoglu O, Guneren E. Steam burn as a late complication of nonsensate DIEP flap after breast reconstruction. Microsurgery. 2019 Jan 22.
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Cengiz FP, Kelahmetoglu O. Hidradenitis suppurativa associated with pazopanib. Dermatol Ther. 2020 May;33(3):e13315
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Kirazoglu A, Cengiz FP, Kelahmetoglu O, Guneren E. Revisiting the Limberg flap for central midface reconstruction in elderly patients. Dermatol Ther. 2020 May;33(3):e13377.
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Unal M, Yeniocak A, Kirazoglu A, Kelahmetoglu O, Guneren E. The immediate use of reverse cross-finger flap to cover vein anastomosis after finger replantation. Microsurgery 2020 Jul;40(5):622-623.
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Cengiz FP, Kelahmetoglu O, Yildiz P, Yenigun A, Emiroglu N, Akarslan TC, Shbair A, Seker M, Tekce E, Onsun N. A case of multiple familial trichoepitelioma with malignant transformation successfully treated with Vismodegib. Dermatol Ther 2020 May 13;e13569.
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Yağmur Ç, Evin N, Kelahmetoğlu O, Küçüker İ, Kodalak EA, Demir A. Counter Autografting of Dorsal Septum in Crooked Nose. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2020 May 18
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Kelahmetoglu O, Camlı MF, Kirazoglu A, Erbayat Y, Asgarzade S, Durgun U, Mehdizade T, Yeniocak A, Yildiz K, Sonmez Ergun S, Guneren E. Recommendations for management of diabetic foot ulcers during COVID-19 outbreak. Int Wound J. 2020 Jun 5
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Cengiz FP, Kelahmetoglu O, Emiroglu N, Onsun N. Imiquimod 5% Cream as Adjuvant Therapy in BCC Treatment Located at High-Risk Regions. J Cutan Med Surg. 2020 Jun 19
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Guder S, Kelahmetoglu O. Solitary cutaneous leiomyoma mimicking leishmaniasis. Dermatol Ther. 2020 Jul 10
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Mehdizade T., Kelahmetoğlu O., Gürkan V., Çetin G., Güneren E. Early Suspicion of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia for Successful Free Flap Salvage: Reports of Two Cases. Journal of Hand and Microsurgery, 2020.
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Yeniocak A., Kelahmetoğlu O., Özkan M., Temel M., Güneren E. A Basic Algorithmic Surgical Approach for Nicolau Syndrome. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2020:13, 154-159
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Yildiz K, Gorgulu T, Yesiloglu N, Kelahmetoglu O, Camli MF, Canter HI. Hybrid reconstruction of distal nasal defects. Dermatol Ther. 2021 Jan;34(1):e14734
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Kelahmetoglu, O., Camli, M. F., Unal, M. et al. Simplifying Free Nipple Graft Mammoplasty in Postmenopausal Obese Patients using Inferior Dermaglandular Flap. Indian J Surg (2021).
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Durgun U, Sonmez Ergun S, Gayretli O, Kelahmetoglu O, Camli M. F. Anatomical Landmarks of the Beard Region, Dermatologic Surgery: August 10, 2021.
Academic publicationsArticles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals 17 publications
01
Demir A, Kelahmetoglu O, Keles MK. Applying of Electrical Stimulation in Wound Healing. J. Exp. Clin. Med., 2010;27:160-163
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Kelahmetoglu O, Simsek T, Aslan O, Aydogdu IO, Demir A. Go-kart Injuries in Plastic Surgery. J. Exp. Clin. Med., 2013;30;99-101
03
Kelahmetoglu O, Yagmur C, Firinciogulları R. A Rarely Seen Breast Anomaly: Cleft Nipple. Turk Plast Surg.2014, 22;3:127-129.
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Kelahmetoglu O, Akpinar E, Firinciogullari R, Yagmur C. Giant Cutaneous Horn On The Face. Turk Plast Surg. 2015, 23;1:44-45
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Akman O, Kelahmetoglu O, Duygu C, Guneren E. An incidentally diagnosed uncommon anomalous flexor indicis profundus tendon. Hand and Microsurgery 5 (1), 34-35.
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Güneren E, Kelahmetoglu O. Algorithm in Reconstructive Microsurgery. Turkiye Klinikleri J Plast Surg-Special Topics 2016;5(1):1-6
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Demirtas Y, Kelahmetoglu O. Microlymphatic Surgery. Turkiye Klinikleri J Plast Surg-Special Topics 2016;5(1):54-8.
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Demirtas Y, Kelahmetoglu O. Microlymphatic Surgery and Other Surgical Applications in Lymphedema Treatment. Turkiye Klinikleri J PM&R-Special Topics 2016;9(4):116-23
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Kelahmetoglu O, Demir A, Yagmur C, Demirtas Y, Guneren E. Embedding Exposed Subcutaneous Venous Ports in the Pectoral Muscle: A Practical and Stable Technique for Coverage Bezmialem Science 2017; 5: 64-7
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Kelahmetoglu O, Kuzu İM, Ünal M, Yagmur C, Yıldız K, Guneren E. The comparison of complication rates of subtype subciliary approaches: The review of literatüre. J. Exp. Clin. Med., 2016; 33(4): 211-214
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Yagmur C, Aydogdu IO, Kelahmetoglu O, Kucuker I, Aksakal İA, Demir A. “Intra Scaphal Opposing Sutures” for Stahl’s ear correction. J. Exp. Clin. Med., 2016; 33(4): 205-209
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Kelahmetoglu O, Fırıncıogulları R, Gules ME, Yagmur C. Treatment of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome under loupe magnification. Hand Microsurg. 2017; 6(2): 97-99.
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Yeniocak A, Abualhaj S, Kelahmetoglu O, Guneren E. Lower pole reconstruction in a post-burn breast using an anterolateral thigh flap: A case report. Hand and Microsurgery 8 (3), 167-170
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Mercan U, Kabak YB, Türer A, Kelahmetoglu O, Meral DG. The effects of a single high-dose injection of vitamin-D on healing of condylar fractures in osteoporotic rats. Yeditepe Dental Journal 15(1):76-82
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Kelahmetoglu O, Güneren E, Kuzu İM, Yıldız K. Boneless Maxillary Reconstruction. Bezmialem Science 8(1):102-105.
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Kelahmetoğlu O., Tok E. O., Özer Ö. F., Yeniocak A., Yağmur Ç., Eşrefoğlu M. Et al. The Effect of Vitamin D3 on Skeletal Muscle in Rat after Ischemia Reperfusion Injury: Preliminary Report. Bezmiâlem Science 8(3):233-237
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Kelahmetoglu O., Yagmur Ç., Fırıncıogulları R., Akman O., Guneren E. Menopause Does Not Reduce Hematoma Risk After Reduction Mammoplasty Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis. Bezmialem Science 2020; 8: 379-382.
Knowledge sharingInvited Lectures, Panel Participation and Educational Roles 14 records
2014
Kelahmetoglu, O. “Creating Ischemia in an Experimental Perforator Flap Model: Challenges.” 6th National Congress of the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association, Antalya, April 24-27, 2014
2015
Kelahmetoglu O. “Personal Experiences in Breast Reduction.” Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery, Samsun, May 15-16, 2015
2016
Kelahmetoglu O. “Theoretical and Practical Instructor” 26th Basic Microsurgery Course, Istanbul, February 23-27, 2016.
2016
Kelahmetoglu O. “Session Chair” Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Symposium, Istanbul, April 2, 2016.
2016
Kelahmetoglu O. “Simple Concept To Cover Pressure Sores: Wound Edge Based Propeller Perforator Flap.” 13th EFSM Congress (European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery), Antalya, April 21-24, 2016.
2016
Kelahmetoglu O. “Theoretical and Practical Instructor” 27th Basic Microsurgery Course, Istanbul, October 04-08, 2016.
2017
Kelahmetoglu O. “Simple Concept To Cover Pressure Sores: Wound Edge Based Propeller Perforator Flap” WSRM 2017 (9th Congress of World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery), Seoul / South Korea, June 14-17, 2017
2018
Kelahmetoglu O. “Use of the Combination of Inferior Pedicle and Würinger Horizontal Septum in Women with Breast Hypertrophy to Increase the Viability of the Nipple-Areola Complex (NAC).” National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul. January 3-14, 2018
2018
Kelahmetoglu O. “Autologous Breast Reconstruction” and “Orthoplastic Surgery” 4th Congress of APFSRM (Asia Pacific Federation of Societies For Reconstructive Microsurgery). Antalya, May 09-13, 2018
2018
Kelahmetoglu O. “Reconstruction of Pressure Sores” 13th National Wound Congress, Antalya / Turkey, December 2018
2019
Kelahmetoglu O. “Long Bone Reconstruction with Vascularised Fibular Flap” 18th Euroasian Congress of Surgeons. Baku / Azerbaijan. September 2019
2019
Kelahmetoglu O. “Surgical Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Light of Current Guidelines” Inflammatory Diseases Chair, TRNC, December 2019
2020
Kelahmetoglu O. “Dermatology-Surgery Collaboration in the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa” Online Meeting. October 2020
2020
Kelahmetoglu O. “Perforator Selection for DIEP Flap” 42nd National Congress of the Turkish Plastic Surgery Association, October 2020
Academic achievementsAwards and Scholarships 4 records
012010
Third Place Award in the Best Free Paper Category. 1st Stem Cell Symposium with International Participation. September 2010. Samsun. Kelahmetoglu O, Okten G, Pinarli FA, Demir A, Demir R, Guvenc T, Diraman E. The Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Sildenafil on Flap Viability in Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Perforator-Based Flaps.
022015
Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Association Overseas Scholarship, 2015
032016
EURAPS (European Association of Plastic Surgeons), Young Plastic Surgeon Scholarship, 2016
042016
Oral Presentation Award, ACBID 2016, International Congress. May 2016, Antalya. Mercan U, Kabak YB, Türer A, Kelahmetoglu O, Meral DG. “Effects of Single High-Dose Vitamin D Injection on the Early Healing Period of Condylar Fracture in Osteoporotic Rats”
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