Prof. Mesut Polat, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology / Gynecologic Oncology
Areas of Expertise and Interest
● Gynecologic Oncology
● Advanced Gynecologic and Oncologic Surgery
● Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgical Techniques
● Obstetrics and Management of High-Risk Pregnancies
● Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders
● Management of Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders
● Medical and Surgical Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage
Education
● M.D., Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakır, Türkiye — 1988–1994
● Residency (Medical Specialization) in Obstetrics and Gynecology, İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye — 2000–2004
Career
● (2019 – 2025), Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology / Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
● (2017 – 2019), Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist / İstanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
● (2012 – 2016), Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist / Zeynep Kamil Women and Children Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
● (2008 – 2012), Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist / Mustafakemalpaşa State Hospital, Bursa, Türkiye
● (2004 – 2008), Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist / Erzincan State Hospital, Erzincan, Türkiye
Administrative and Academic Duties
● (2015 – 2016), Administrative Responsibility / Zeynep Kamil Women and Children Diseases Training and Research Hospital
● Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities in Obstetrics and Gynecology
● Postgraduate thesis co-supervision (2016)
Academic Publications
● 19 international peer-reviewed journal articles published in SCI / SCI-Expanded / SSCI-indexed journals
● Additional publications in national refereed journals and conference proceedings
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
● Outcome of Cesarean Myomectomy: Is it a Safe Procedure? (2017)
● Misinterpretation of Frozen Section in Endometrial Cancer Cases: Does It Have Any Effect on Disease-Free and Overall Survival? (2017)
● Comparison of the Effect of Laparoscopic and Abdominal Hysterectomy on Lower Urinary Tract Function (2016)
● Shorter the Cervix, More Difficult the Placenta Percreta Operations (2016)
● Development of Uterine Sarcoma After Tamoxifen Treatment for Breast Cancer (2005)
Congress / Conference Participations
● International Scientific Meetings (2016): Presentations on ovarian reserve after cystectomy and retrospective analyses of dermoid cyst cases
● National Scientific Meetings: ○ 14th National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress (2016)
○ 13th National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress (2015)
Scientific Memberships
● Member, Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Anatolian Branch)
Awards and Honors
● Certificate of Appreciation 2015
● Certificate of Appreciation, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health 2016