Asst. Prof. MD. Sinan Arıcı

Education & Training

• Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine — 2003–2009
• Medical University of Bialystok, Poland, Vascular and Transplantation Department — 2006 (Student Exchange Program)
• Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital, London, Colorectal Surgery Department — 2014
• T.C. S.B.Ü. Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Residency — 2012–2017
• Associate Professorship in General Surgery — 2024

Professional Experience

• 2025–Present: Medical Park Bursa Hospital
• 2022–2025: Özel Hayat Hospital
• 2019–2022: T.C. S.B.Ü. Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• 2017–2019: Gümüşhane State Hospital (Compulsory Service)
• 2010–2011: Erzurum Narman District Integrated Hospital (General Practitioner, Compulsory Service)

Courses & Certifications

• 2018: Turkish Surgical Competency Certificate – Turkish Surgical Association
• 2016: AGENDA Bariatric Surgery Masterclass
• 2018: Surgical Endoscopic Training Certificate – Turkish Surgical Association
• 2016: Laparoscopic Surgery Course – Colorectal Surgery Techniques
• 2014: Laparoscopic Surgery Course – Inguinal and Incisional/Ventral Hernia Repair

Publications in SCI and SCI-E Indexed Journals

• Arıcı, S., & Erol, M. F. (2024). Correlation of Preoperative Prognostic Laboratory Markers with Bariatric Surgery-Related Complications. Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care, 19(1), 16–19.
• Arıcı, S. (2023). Impact of Umbilicus–Symphysis Pubis Distance on Technical Difficulties in Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia Repair. Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 33(5), 511–514.
• Arıcı, S. (2022). Evaluation of the Factors Influencing Intraoperative Difficulty Scores of Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 32, 1097–1101.
• Yavuz, E., Biricik, A., Karagulle, O. O., Ercetin, C., Arıcı, S., Yigitbas, H., ... & Gulcicek, O. B. (2020). A Comparison of the Quantitative Evaluation of In Situ Parathyroid Gland Perfusion by Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography and by Visual Examination in Thyroid Surgery. Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 64, 427–435.
• Solmaz, A., Arıcı, S., Gülçiçek, O. B., Yavuz, E., Yiğitbaş, H., Erçetin, C., ... & Kutaniş, R. (2016). Influence of Bariatric Surgery on Carotid Intima–Media Thickness. Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care, 11(2), 56–60.
• Solmaz, A., Gülçiçek, O. B., Erçetin, C., Yiğitbaş, H., Yavuz, E., Arıcı, S., ... & Çelebi, F. (2016). Nesfatin-1 Alleviates Extrahepatic Cholestatic Damage of Liver in Rats. Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 16(4), 247.
• Gulcicek, O. B., Solmaz, A., Yiğitbaş, H., Ercetin, C., Yavuz, E., Arıcı, S., ... & Celik, A. (2016). Comparison of the Effects of Glutamine, Curcumin, and Nesfatin-1 on the Gastric Serosal Surface Neomucosa Formation: An Experimental Rodent Model. Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2016.
• Bilge, H., Yigitbas, H., Ercetin, C., Celebi, F., Yavuz, E., Solmaz, A., Arıcı, S., & Kutanis, R. (2016). Effect of Laparoscopic Greater Curve Plication on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Turkish Obese Subjects. Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care, 11(1), 20–24.

Publications in International Non–SCI Journals

• Arıcı, S., Adalı, M., Erol, M. F., Şen, S., Buyukavcı, H., & Tihan, D. (2023). Role of Laboratory Markers in Identifying the Severity of Acute Appendicitis in Geriatric Patients. The European Research Journal, 9(4), 1–6.
• Ay, O. F., Erol, M. F., Arıcı, S., & Karadağ, M. (2024). The Relationship Between Preoperative HALP Score and Right Colon Cancer Surgery Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study. The European Research Journal, 10(4), 351–360.
• Ercetin, C., Sahbaz, N. A., Arıcı, S., Yavuz, E., Yigitbas, H., Acar, S., ... & Erbil, Y. (2018). Cytological and Ultrasound Findings in Indeterminate Lesions of the Thyroid Gland. Hellenic Journal of Surgery, 90(1), 22–26.
• Solmaz, A., Tokoçin, M., Arıcı, S., Yiğitbaş, H., Yavuz, E., Gülçiçek, O. B., ... & Çelebi, F. (2015). Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome is a Rare Cause of Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction: A Report of Two Cases. The American Journal of Case Reports, 16, 77.

Publications in Peer–Reviewed National Journals

• Arıcı, S., & Ay, O. F. (2023). Effect of Spleen Size on Complications of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Laparoscopic Endoscopic Surgical Science, 30(1), 23.
• Erol, M. F., Arıcı, S., Ökmen, K., Demir, B., Bayam, M. E., Duman, U., ... & Tihan, D. (2023). The Efficacy of Post–Laparoscopic Analgesia on Chronic Pain After Cholecystectomy Operation. Laparoscopic Endoscopic Surgical Science, 30(3), 119.
• Ay, O. F., & Arıcı, S. (2023). Management of Duodenal Perforation Due to Toothpick Ingestion. Ahi Evran Medical Journal, 7(3), 391–394.
• Arıcı, S., Gülçiçek, O. B., Biricik, A., Yavuz, E., Yiğitbaş, H., Erçetin, C., ... & Çelik, A. (2023). Effects of “Longitudinal Gastrojejunostomy” on Malabsorption in a Rat Model of Short Bowel Syndrome. Bağcılar Medical Bulletin, 8(1), 27–32.
• Fırat, Y. D., Cipe, G., Cakir, C., Bektasoglu, H. K., Arıcı, S., & Muslumanoglu, M. (2021). Contribution of Endorectal Ultrasound, MRI, and PET to Operation Strategy in Rectal Cancer. Bağcılar Medical Bulletin, 6(1), 61–66.
• Solmaz, A., Tokoçin, M., Gülçiçek, O., Arıcı, S., Biricik, A., ... & Çelebi, F. (2014). Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Case Report. Marmara Medical Journal, 27(3), 216–219.

Presentations at International and National Scientific Conferences

• Arıcı, S., et al. Changes of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scores in Obese Patients After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. 24th EAES Congress, June 15–18, 2016, Amsterdam.
• Candaş Erçetin, et al. Anxiety and Choice of Sedation in Patients Undergoing Upper GI Endoscopy. 24th EAES Congress, June 15–18, 2016, Amsterdam. (Selected among Top 10 Oral Presentations)
• Arıcı, S. Small Intestinal Volvulus Due to Meckel’s Diverticulitis: A Case Report. 5th Çukurova GI Diseases & Surgery Congress, March 4–6, 2022, Adana.
• Mert Adalı, Arıcı, S., Süleyman Şen. Role of Laboratory Markers in Determining the Extent of Resection in Acute Mesenteric Ischemia. 18th Turkish Colorectal Surgery Congress, Nov 30–Dec 4, 2021, Antalya.
• Arıcı, S., et al. Effects of Longitudinal Gastrojejunostomy on Malabsorption in Rats with Short Bowel Syndrome. 12th National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress, Oct 9–13, 2019, Antalya.
• Arıcı, S., et al. Changes in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scores After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. 20th National Surgery Congress, Apr 13–17, 2016, Antalya.
• Ali Solmaz, et al. Ultrasound–Guided Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Placement. 13th National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress, Apr 19–22, 2017, Antalya.
• Osman Bilgin Gülçiçek, Arıcı, S., et al. Adult Morgagni Hernia: A Report of Three Cases. 20th National Surgery Congress, Apr 13–17, 2016, Antalya.
• Ali Solmaz, Arıcı, S., et al. Therapeutic Effect of Nesfatin–1 on Obstructive Jaundice: Experimental Study. 20th National Surgery Congress, Apr 13–17, 2016, Antalya.
• Hakan Yiğitbaş, Arıcı, S., et al. Correlation Between Preoperative Diameter and Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio in Acute Appendicitis: A 6-Month Pilot Study. 10th National Trauma & Emergency Surgery Congress, Oct 28–Nov 1, 2015, Antalya.
• Hani Canan Genç Tekin, Arıcı, S., et al. The Role of Definitive Oncologic Resections in Emergency Admissions of Colorectal Cancer Patients. 19th National Surgery Congress, Apr 16–20, 2014, Antalya.
• Osman Bilgin Gülçiçek, Arıcı, S., et al. Comparison of Anastomotic Safety Using Scalpel, Scissors, and Cautery in Rats. 19th National Surgery Congress, Apr 16–20, 2014, Antalya.
• Kamil Özdoğan, Arıcı, S., et al. Experience with Chemotherapy Port Placement Using the Seldinger Technique. 19th National Surgery Congress, Apr 16–20, 2014, Antalya.