How Many Years Has The Ozaki Procedure Been Performed Worldwide And İn Turkey?
The Ozaki procedure was developed by Japanese heart surgeon Professor Shigeyuki Ozaki. Ozaki first performed this procedure in 2007. Unlike traditional surgical techniques used to treat aortic valve diseases, this method is based on the use of the patient’s own tissue. Thanks to Professor Ozaki’s work and the implementation of this method, the Ozaki procedure has become an increasingly recognized and widely used cardiac surgery technique worldwide.
Globally, the Ozaki procedure has spread to many countries since 2007. Reports indicate that this method is being applied in numerous heart surgery centers, particularly in Europe and the United States. However, since the Ozaki procedure is still an evolving surgical technique, the global level of application and prevalence has not yet been fully determined.
The Beginning of the Ozaki Procedure in Turkey
The Ozaki procedure was first performed by cardiac surgeons in Turkey in 2018. It was first performed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balcı in 2018. However, in Turkey and around the world, the Ozaki procedure was performed by cutting the sternum. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balcı, on the other hand, performed the Ozaki surgery for the first time in 2020 without cutting the chest cavity, instead performing it through the armpit. This method thus became the first of its kind in the world and entered the annals of medical history.
Advances and innovations in cardiac surgery in Turkey have made the Ozaki procedure an increasingly preferred treatment option in the country. Especially due to patient compliance, the absence of valve-related complications, and the lack of need for anticoagulant use, the Ozaki procedure is frequently preferred by cardiac surgeons and patients in Turkey.
However, the application and prevalence of the Ozaki procedure in Turkey is still less known compared to other countries. The reasons for this include the fact that the method is still new and developing, the varying levels of training and experience of surgical teams, and the higher cost of the method compared to other treatment options.
Health authorities and cardiac surgery specialists in Turkey are working to increase the use of the Ozaki procedure in the country and make it accessible to a wider patient population. In this context, educational and informational activities are being organized to promote the widespread adoption of the method and enhance the competence of surgical teams.
Ozaki procedure applications in Turkey are performed in accordance with international standards. This is extremely important for ensuring patient safety and the quality of treatment outcomes. Heart surgery centers in Turkey have the necessary technical infrastructure and equipment to ensure that this method is applied effectively and reliably.
In conclusion, the Ozaki procedure has become an increasingly recognized and widely used cardiac surgery method worldwide and in Turkey. Thanks to Professor Ozaki’s work and the implementation of this method, more treatment options are now available for aortic valve diseases.
