Doctors - Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan

Areas of Expertise and Research

Brain tumor and cerebral aneurysm surgery

Spinal stenosis and lumbar/cervical disc surgery

Pediatric neurosurgery and congenital anomalies

Intradiscal radiofrequency and ozone injections

Education and Academic Qualifications

1998: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, English-language medical program.

2005: Karadeniz Technical University — Neurosurgery specialization.

2015: Associate Professor.

2020: Professor.

Academic and Professional Experience

2007–2008: GATA, Ankara.

2009–2011: Medical Park Ordu.

2011–2013: Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital.

2013–2015: Giresun University Faculty of Medicine.

2014: Helsinki University Central Hospital — Clinical Observer.

2015–2023: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine.

VM Medical Park Pendik — Neurosurgery.

Professional Memberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neuro-Oncological Surgery Group

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neurovascular Surgery Group

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Stereotactic, Functional, Pain and Epilepsy Surgery Group

Istanbul Medical Chamber

Courses and Certificates

Turkish Neurosurgical Society Board Certificate

2016-04-08–12: 30th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress, EACCME, 21 CME credits

2017-08-20–25: WFNS 16th World Congress of Neurosurgery, 33 CME credits

2003-10-29–11-03: Turkish Neurosurgical Society cerebrovascular surgery course

2006-04-11–14: Trauma and Resuscitation Course — Instructor Certificate

2006-04-23–27: Teaching Skills Development Course

2006-09-06–09: 2nd National Stem Cell Congress

2007-11-26–30: GATA Microsurgery Course

2007-02-22: European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, CME Yearly Course

2008-05-16: Pineal Region Lesions: Treatment Strategies, Nanon neurosurgery symposium

2008-10-23–26: 8th International Turkish Spine Congress

2009-03-06–07: Master Course for Middle Skull Base, Turin, Italy

2013-07-01–03: Clinical Neuroscience Course: Deep Brain Stimulation in Movement Disorders

2014-03-14–18: International Basic Neurosurgery Course: Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery

2014-04-04: Turkish Neurosurgical Society pre-meeting course: Approaches to Vascular Lesions

2014-06-01–06: 14th Helsinki Live Demonstration Course in Operative Microneurosurgery

2015-10-20: 4th Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery Symposium, Kocaeli University

2015-11-24–26: TÜBİTAK academic research project preparation training, Karadeniz Technical University

Scientific Publications

Articles

Acar Arslan E, Erden A, Dilber B, Esenülkü G, Şahin S, Kamaşak T, Özkan Kart P, Arslan E, Topbaş M, Cansu A. Turkish version of Brief Ataxia Rating Scale. Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Aug;43(17):2497-2501. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1701101. Epub 2019 Dec 12. PMID: 31829051.

Arslan E, Kuzeyli K, Acar Arslan E. Intraspinal lipomas without associated spinal dysraphism. Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2014 May;16(5):e11423. doi: 10.5812/ircmj.11423. Epub 2014 May 5. PMID: 25031846.

Kosucu M, Tugcugil E, Cobanoglu B, Arslan E. Evaluation of the perioperative effects of dexmedetomidine on tympanoplasty operations. Am J Otolaryngol. 2020 Nov-Dec;41(6):102619. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102619. Epub 2020 Jun 20. PMID: 32634642.

Guvercin AR, Arslan E, Hacifazlioglu C, Kanat A, Arslan EA, Yazar U. Age- and gender-related radiological changes of the cervical spine: A study with largest magnetic resonance imaging database of 5672 consecutive patients. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 2023 Jan-Mar;14(1):84-92. doi: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_9_23. Epub 2023 Mar 13. PMID: 37213574.

Kural C, Guresci S, Simsek GG, Arslan E, Tehli O, Solmaz I, Izci Y. Histological structure of filum terminale in human fetuses. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2014 Apr;13(4):362-7. doi: 10.3171/2014.1.PEDS13520. Epub 2014 Feb 7. PMID: 24506339.

Işık AÜ, Arslan S, Arslan E, Baykal S. A giant frontoethmoid mucocele with intracranial extension. Scott Med J. 2015 Feb;60(1):e1-3. doi: 10.1177/0036933014561949. Epub 2014 Nov 26. PMID: 25428941.

Kosucu M, Tugcugil E, Arslan E, Omur S, Livaoglu M. Effects of perioperative magnesium sulfate with controlled hypotension on intraoperative bleeding and postoperative ecchymosis and edema in open rhinoplasty. Am J Otolaryngol. 2020 Nov-Dec;41(6):102722. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102722. Epub 2020 Sep 14. PMID: 32950829.

Kural C, Simsek GG, Guresci S, Arslan E, Kilic C, Tehli O, Geyik M, Erbas C, Izci Y. Histological structure of the medial and lateral walls of cavernous sinus in human fetuses. Childs Nerv Syst. 2015 May;31(5):699-703. doi: 10.1007/s00381-015-2644-3. Epub 2015 Feb 18. PMID: 25690451.

Gömleksiz C, Arslan E, Arslan S, Pusat S, Arslan EA. Delayed diagnosis of cleidocranial dysplasia in an adult: a case report. Acta Med Acad. 2014;43(1):92-6. doi: 10.5644/ama2006-124.106. PMID: 24893645.

Duz B, Arslan E, Gönül E. Cervical congenital midline meningoceles in adults. Neurosurgery. 2008 Nov;63(5):938-44; discussion 944-5. doi: 10.1227/01.NEU.0000327577.49724.32. PMID: 19005384.

Arslan EA, Arslan E, Kilinç A, Göksu Ö. Effect of Biperiden Treatment in Acute Orofacial and Extremity Dyskinesia With Methylphenidate Therapy. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2018 Nov;34(11):e217-e218. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001102. PMID: 28328695.

Temiz C, Solmaz I, Tehli O, Kaya S, Onguru O, Arslan E, Izci Y. The effects of splenectomy on lipid peroxidation and neuronal loss in experimental spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(1):67-74. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.6825-12.1. PMID: 23344870.

Usul H, Kuzeyli K, Cakir E, Caylan R, Imamoglu HI, Yazar U, Arslan E, Sayin OC, Arslan S. Meningitis and Pneumocephalus. A rare complication of external dacryocystorhinostomy. J Clin Neurosci. 2004 Nov;11(8):901-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2003.12.020. PMID: 15519872.

Ilhanli I, Keskin O, Arslan E, Ekiz M. Sciatic nerve hypertrophy with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome: a case report. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(3):500-2. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.10523-14.1. PMID: 26037196.

Sirin S, Arslan E, Yasar S, Kahraman S. Is spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma in elderly patients an emergency surgical case? Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):557-60. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.2338-09.1. PMID: 20963712.

Çakır E, Arslan E. CSF Hydrothorax as a Late Complication of Ventriculoatrial Shunt Catheter Displacement. Balkan Med J. 2014 Dec;31(4):363-5. doi: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2014.14398. Epub 2014 Dec 1. PMID: 25667795.

Hacifazlioglu C, Arslan E, Arslan EA, Buyukserbetci G. Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis with Internal Jugular Venous Thrombosis in a Male Patient with Nephrotic Syndrome. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(6):980-3. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.11355-14.1. PMID: 26617155.

Isik AU, Arslan S, Arslan E, Kosucu P, Cansiz H. Coronoid-temporalis pedicled rotation flap for middle skull base reconstruction. J Craniofac Surg. 2013 May;24(3):890-1. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31827ff3ac. PMID: 23714903.

Uslu H, Cakir E, Arslan E, Ersoz S, Baykal S. Ossifying fibroma of the lumbar spine: case report. Turk Neurosurg. 2011 Jan;21(1):104-6. PMID: 21294101.

Usul H, Arslan E, Cansever T, Cobanoglu U, Baykal S. Effects of clotrimazole on experimental spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2008 Dec 15;33(26):2863-7. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181906e6d. PMID: 19092615.

Arslan E, Cakir E, Kuzeyli K, Guvercin AR, Gazioglu G, Arslan EA, Reis A. Recurrent lumbar spinal intradural enterogenous cyst: a case report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Jul;20(3):402-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1992-09.3. PMID: 20669116.

Ilhanli I, Guder N, Gul M, Arslan E, Celik C. Cultural Adaptation of the Extended Aberdeen Spine Pain Scale: A Turkish Version Study. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(1):99-103. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.14266-15.0. PMID: 27560528.

Arslan E, Arslan S, Kalkısım S, Arslan A, Kuzeyli K. Long-Term Results of Orbital Roof Repair with Titanium Mesh in a Case of Traumatic Intraorbital Encephalocele: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2016 Sep;9(3):255-9. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1581064. Epub 2016 Mar 28. PMID: 27516843.

Arslan E, Demirci I, Kılınçaslan MO, Hacıfazlıoğlu C. Bilateral lumbar disc herniation at the same discal level: a new radiological appearance. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2012 Dec;154(12):2225-7. doi: 10.1007/s00701-012-1513-z. Epub 2012 Oct 7. PMID: 23053287.

Arslan E, Demirci İ, Şimşek G, Kılınçaslan MO, Güreşci S, Hacıfazlıoğlu Ç. Which treatment method should be preferred for lumbar discal cysts? A case report and a review of the literature. Neurol Neurochir Pol. 2014 Jan-Feb;48(1):71-5. doi: 10.1016/j.pjnns.2013.04.003. Epub 2014 Jan 23. PMID: 24636774.

Cakir E, Arslan E, Yazar U, Reis GP. A Right Middle Cerebral Artery Infarct After Frontal Eosinophilic Granuloma Resection in an 8-Year-Old Boy with Factor V Leiden. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(5):831-4. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.10918-14.1. PMID: 26442559.

Arslan E, Usul H, Baykal S, Acar E, Eyüboğlu EE, Reis A. Massive congenital intracranial immature teratoma of the lateral ventricle with retro-orbital extension: a case report and review of the literature. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2007;43(4):338-42. doi: 10.1159/000103319. PMID: 17627155.

Usul H, Cakir E, Arslan E, Peksoylu B, Alver A, Sayin OC, Topbas M, Baykal S. Effects of clotrimazole on experimental spinal cord injury. Arch Med Res. 2006 Jul;37(5):571-5. doi: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2005.11.007. PMID: 16740425.

Kuzeyli K, Cakir E, Usul H, Baykal S, Yazar U, Karaarslan G, Arslan E, Peksoylu B. Posterior epidural migration of lumbar disc fragments: report of three cases. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2003 Feb 1;28(3):E64-7. doi: 10.1097/01.BRS.0000042272.17850.49. PMID: 12567044.

Yavuz AU, Guvercin AR, Topsakal AS, Altunbag Yavuz E, Karahan SC, Arslan E. Research of the effects of myelin basic protein (MBP) and ischemia modified albumin (IMA) levels in blood and cerebrospinal fluid on vasospasm, clinical progress and outcome in patients with non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Neurocirugia (Engl Ed). 2026 Jul-Aug;37(4):500776. doi: 10.1016/j.neucie.2026.500776. Epub 2026 Feb 20. PMID: 41724324.

Cakir E, Karaarslan G, Usul H, Baykal S, Arslan E. Solitary plasmacytoma with intracranial intraorbital and, paranasal sinus extension. J Clin Neurosci. 2003 Mar;10(2):266-8. doi: 10.1016/s0967-5868(02)00283-7. PMID: 12637071.

Arslan E, Demirci I, Kılıncaslan MO, Hacıfazlıoglu C, Demir T, Demirkale I. Identification of intervertebral disc regeneration with magnetic resonance imaging after a long-term follow-up in patients treated with percutaneous diode laser nucleoplasty: a retrospective clinical and radiological analysis of 14 patients. Eur Spine J. 2014 May;23(5):1044-51. doi: 10.1007/s00586-014-3194-1. Epub 2014 Jan 31. PMID: 24477379.

Kuzeyli K, Usul H, Cakir E, Caylan R, Rei A, Baykal S, Peksoylu B, Yazar U, Arslan E. Multifocal intradiploic cavernous hemangioma of the skull associated with nasal osteoma. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2003 Apr;145(4):323-6; discussion 326. doi: 10.1007/s00701-003-0005-6. PMID: 12748894.

Bahadir O, Arslan S, Arslan E, Türk A, Ural A. Sphenoid sinus mucocele presenting with unilateral visual loss: a case report. B-ENT. 2011;7(1):65-8. PMID: 21563561.

Arslan E, Biyik MO, Kosucu M, Guvercin AR, Bodur A, Alver A. Is ceftriaxone effective in experimental brain ischemia/reperfusion injury? Bratisl Lek Listy. 2020;121(12):858-863. doi: 10.4149/BLL_2020_141. PMID: 33300354.

Erhan Arslan, Ertugrul Cakir and Murat Selcuk Eminagaoglu. Effects of Rifampicin on Experimental Spinal Cord Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats. J Spine 2014;3: 167. doi:10.4172/2165-7939.1000167

İlker İlhanlı, Kıvanç Cengiz, Yunus Durmaz, Erhan Arslan, Canan Çelik. Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome: A Brief Case-Based Review of the Literature. Journal of Science,vol 6, Issue 1, 2016,5-10.

Cengiz Gömleksiz, Mehmet Tokmak, Umut Yaka, Erhan Arslan, Muhammet Arif Özbek, S.Baki Albayrak. Persistent Sciatalgia due to a Wandering Bipolar Forceps Tip after Posterior Lumbar Stabilization: A Case Report. Indian J Neurosurg, doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1572372.

Ali Riza Guvercin, Gürkan Gazioglu, Ugur Yazar, Iskender Samet Daltaban, Mehmet Feryat Demirhan, Gözde Evcim, Erhan Arslan. Spinal Epidural Tuberculoma: A Novel Case Report. EJMO 2017;1(3):174–178.

Zeynep Gökçe Gayretli Aydın , Dicle Aydemir , Elif Acar Arslan , Esra Özkaya , Tülay Kamaşak , Sevim Şahin , Ali Rıza Güvercin , Uğur Yazar , Erhan Arslan , Ertuğrul Çakır , Ali Cansu. Evaluation of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infections in Children. J Pediatr Inf 2018;12(4):e147-e152,

Erhan Arslan, Mehmet Selim Gel , Selim Demir , Elif Acar Arslan , Müge Koşucu and Süleyman Caner Karahan. The Effects of Rifampicin on Experimental Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats. Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2019 August; 21(8):e87869, doi: 10.5812/ircmj.87869.