Op. MD. Ersan Semerci

Education and Specialization

• 1988–1994 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 1996–2000 Ankara Oncology Hospital, General Surgery Residency Training

Experience

• 1995–1996 Çumra Central Health Center, General Practitioner
• 1996–2000 Ankara Oncology Hospital, General Surgery Resident
• 2000–2007 Sungurlu State Hospital, General Surgery Specialist
• 2007–2010 Mustafa Kemal University, Department of General Surgery, Assistant Professor
• 2010–2017 Toros State Hospital, General Surgery Specialist
• 2017–2021 Mersin City Hospital, General Surgery Specialist

Courses and Certificates

• Experimental Animal Use Training Program – March 2009, Hatay
• Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery Training – May 11–15, 2009, Catholic University of Rome, Department of Endocrine Surgery, Rome, Italy
• 2nd Applied Experimental Surgery Course – November 29–30, 2007, Ankara
• Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery Course – June 16–17, 2011, Gazi University, Department of General Surgery, Ankara
• Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Course – October 4–5, 2013, Mersin University, Department of General Surgery, Mersin
• Nutrition in Colorectal Diseases Course – December 1, 2018, Mersin
• Gastric Bypass and Beyond Basic Training Course – November 23–26, 2017, 2nd Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Congress
• Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Course – February 27–28, 2015, Acıbadem University, Center of Advanced Simulation and Education, Istanbul
• Surgeon of Excellence Bronze Certification – June 21–22, 2018, Adana
• Colorectal Cancer Screening and Post-Screening Diagnostic Training – November 30, 2019, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Antalya
• Thyroid School Training Program – September 16, 2017, Mersin

A. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

• Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Aslan E, Ozkan S, Dolapcioglu K, Besirov E. A right sliding indirect inguinal hernia containing paraovarian cyst, fallopian tube, and ovary: a case report. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2009;279(6):897-899.
• Yetim I, Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Abanoz R. Gastric outlet obstruction caused by a giant gastric trichobezoar: a case report. Cases Journal. 2008;1(1):399.
• Ucar E, Semerci E, Ustun H, Yetim T, Huzmeli C, Gullu M. Prognostic value of preoperative CEA, CA 19-9, CA 72-4, and AFP levels in gastric cancer. Advances in Therapy. 2008;25(10):1075-1084.
• Yetim I, Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Abanoz R. Rare cause of intestinal obstruction: Ascaris lumbricoides infestation – two case reports. Cases Journal. 2009;2:7970.
• Ozkan OV, Yuzbasioglu MF, Ciralik H, Kurutas EB, Yonden Z, Aydin M, Bulbuloglu E, Semerci E, Goksu M, Atli Y, Bakan V, Duran N. Resveratrol, a natural antioxidant, attenuates intestinal ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2009;218(3):251-258.
• Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Yetim I, Davran R, Diner G, Paltaci I. Delayed diagnosis of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia may cause colonic perforation: a case report. Cases Journal. 2009;2:6863.
• Yildirim E, Semerci E, Berberoğlu U. The analysis of prognostic factors in stage III-B non-inflammatory breast cancer. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2000;26(1):34-38.
• Koseoglu Z, Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Aslan A, Yetim I, Ucar E, Kuvandik G, Temiz M, Borazan A. The relationship between mortality and inflammation in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding. Journal of International Medical Research. 2009;37(5):1508-1514.
• Ucar E, Borazan A, Semerci E, Binici DN, Yaldiz M, Aysal A, Altug E, Kuvandik C, Huzmeli C, Yetim T, Canda S. The effects of interferon alpha2b on chemically-induced peritoneal fibrosis and peritoneal tissue MMP-2 and TIMP-2 levels in rats. Journal of International Medical Research. 2010;38(1):187-194.

B. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings

• Ozkan OV, Yuzbasioglu MF, Ciralik H, Kurutas EB, Yonden Z, Aydin M, Bulbuloglu E, Semerci E, Goksu M, Atli Y, Bakan V, Duran N. Resveratrol attenuates intestinal ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. 10th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 13–17 May 2009, Antalya, Turkey.
• Aslan A, Temiz M, Semerci E, Ozkan OV, Yetim I, Fansa I. Acute mesenteric ischemia. 10th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 13–17 May 2009, Antalya, Turkey.
• Özer B, Kalacı A, Semerci E, Davul S, Duran N, Yanat AN. Bacterial pathogens in diabetic foot ulcers. XII International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology, 5–9 August 2008, Istanbul, Turkey.

C. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals

• Özkan OV, Helvacı MR, Gökçe C, Ardaman Ö, Budak A, Duru M, Semerci E. Prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis in thyroidectomy cases. Endokrinolojide Yönelişler. 2008;17(2):54-56.
• Aslan A, Temiz M, Semerci E, Özkan OV. Approach to non-variceal upper gastrointestinal system bleedings. Harran University Faculty of Medicine Journal. 2008;5(2):46-51.
• Aslan A, Temiz M, Semerci E, Özkan OV, Yetim İ, Fansa İ, Beyaz F. Acute mesenteric ischemia: our clinical experience. Akademik Acil Tıp Dergisi.
• Özkan OV, Yetim İ, Semerci E, Davran R, Helvacı MR, Ardaman Ö, Budak A. Comparison of nodule diameters measured by ultrasonography and macroscopic pathological examination in patients with multinodular goiter. Endokrinolojide Yönelişler. 2009;18:2-7.
• Semerci E, Çelen O, Berberoğlu U. The effects of cholecystinin antagonist in experimental acute pancreatitis. Ulusal Cerrahi Dergisi. 2001;17(6):333-338.
• Yıldırım E, Semerci E, Berberoğlu U. Is local excision sufficient in the treatment of intraductal breast carcinoma? Ulusal Cerrahi Dergisi. 2000;16(6):351-358.

D. Presentations at National Scientific Meetings

• Özkan OV, Semerci E, Beşirov E, Aslan A, Temiz M. Migration of a surgical needle to the liver: a case report. 4th National Çukurova Tıpmed Congress & 1st Emergency Medicine Days, 24–26 March 2008, Adana.
• Özkan OV, Nacar A, Semerci E, Özer B, Mıstıkoğlu M, Yetim İ, Savaş N. The effects of hydrogen peroxide re-sterilization on mechanical properties and sterility of partially absorbable meshes. 3rd Uludağ University Current Approaches in General Surgery Congress, 5–8 March 2009, Bursa.
• Uçar E, Borazan A, Semerci E, Yıldız M, Aysal A, Altuğ E, Kuvandık C, Hüzmeli C, Yetim T, Canda Ş. Effects of interferon alpha 2b on peritoneal fibrosis and tissue MMP-2/TIMP-2 in rats. 25th National Nephrology, Hypertension, Dialysis, and Transplantation Congress, 20–23 November 2008, Antalya.
• Özkan OV, Semerci E, Aslan E, Özkan S, Beşirov E. Sliding indirect inguinal hernia containing fallopian tube, ovary, and paraovarian cyst: a case report. 16th National Surgery Congress, 28–31 May 2008, Antalya.
• Semerci E, Özkan OV, Aslan A, Temiz M, Beşirov E. Intramural small intestine hematoma due to warfarin overdose: a case report. 16th National Surgery Congress, 28–31 May 2008, Antalya.
• Özkan OV, Semerci E, Aslan E, Davran R, Gökçe C, Hakverdi S, Beyaz F, Akansu B. Incisional endometrioma mimicking a malignant mass: two case reports. 3rd Uludağ University Current Approaches in General Surgery Congress, 5–8 March 2009, Bursa.
• Özkan OV, Yetim İ, Semerci E, Budak A, Ardaman Ö. Comparison of nodule diameters measured by ultrasonography and macroscopic pathology in multinodular goiter patients. 3rd Uludağ University Current Approaches in General Surgery Congress, 5–8 March 2009, Bursa.
• Özkan OV, Semerci E, Yetim İ, Diner G, Paltacı İ. Colonic perforation due to traumatic diaphragmatic hernia: a case report. 3rd Uludağ University Current Approaches in General Surgery Congress, 5–8 March 2009, Bursa.
• Semerci E, Özkan OV, Yetim İ, Paltacı İ, Diner G. Chronic sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease as an etiology for squamous cell carcinoma: a case report. 3rd Uludağ University Current Approaches in General Surgery Congress, 5–8 March 2009, Bursa.
• Yetim İ, Özkan OV, Semerci E, Canpolat E, Erzurumlu K. The effect of Gentacoll on wound healing in pilonidal sinus surgery. 12th National Colon and Rectal Surgery Congress, 19–24 May 2009, Antalya.
• Özkan OV, Zararsız İ, Yetim İ, Semerci E. Transomental hernia as a rare cause of intestinal obstruction: a case report. 12th National Colon and Rectal Surgery Congress, 19–24 May 2009, Antalya.
• Uçar E, Semerci E, Çaylı M, Akpınar A, Görgel A, Hüzmeli C, Bal E. Evaluation of left ventricular functions by tissue Doppler echocardiography in patients diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. 10th National Internal Medicine Congress, 15–19 October 2008, Antalya.
• Uçar E, Helvacı MR, Yetim T, Değirmenci V, Semerci E, Tekiş İ, Öztürk K. Gastrointestinal lesions and Helicobacter pylori prevalence in hemodialysis patients. 10th National Internal Medicine Congress, 15–19 October 2008, Antalya.