Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Yıldız

Education and Specialization

2006 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine – undergraduate medical education

2015 Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic – residency

2024 Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic – associate professorship

Thesis: Prevalence, severity and risk factors of pelvic organ prolapse in perimenopausal women

Areas of Expertise

Laparoscopic surgery

Scarless VNOTES surgery

Pelvic organ prolapse

Urinary incontinence surgery

Fibroid treatment

Menopause follow-up and management

Intrauterine devices and subdermal implants

Adolescent endocrinology

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Sexual counselling

Genital aesthetic surgery

Gynecological cancers

Ovarian cysts

Infertility

Pregnancy care and childbirth

Professional Experience

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Park TEM Sultangazi Hospital.

2010–2015: Resident, Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital.

2015–2024: Specialist, Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital.

2024–2025: Associate professor, Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital.

Courses and Certifications

2021: Urogynecology workshop, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital.

2022: V-NOTES gynecological surgery course, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital.

2023: MIJID hysteroscopy course.

26–27 Nov 2021: Management of benign uterine diseases, Acıbadem Altunizade; Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Association.

2023: CISED sexual therapy training.

January 2026: Functional medicine approaches and applications in gynecology and obstetrics, advanced training module.

International Journal Articles

DİNCGEZ CAKMAK B, DUNDAR B, KETENCİ GENCER F, YİLDİZ DE, BAYRAM F, OZGEN G, AYDİN BOYAMA B. Assessment Of Relationship Between Serum Vascular Adhesion Protein-1 (VAP-1) And Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Biomarkers. 2019 Dec;24(8):750-756. Doi: 10.1080/1354750X.2019.1684562. Epub 2019 Nov 4. PMID: 31638437.

DİNCGEZ CAKMAK B, DUNDAR B, KETENCİ GENCER F, AYDİN BB, YİLDİZ DE. TWEAK And Monocyte To HDL Ratio As A Predictor Of Metabolic Syndrome İn Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2019 Jan;35(1):66-71. Doi: 10.1080/09513590.2018.1490401. Epub 2018 Sep 21. PMID: 30241442.

Ketenci Gencer F, Salman S, Kumbasar S, Bacak HB, Khatib O, Kaya C, Yildiz E, Coskun ES. Lateral Suspension With V-NOTES For The Treatment Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse With The Salman-Ketenci Gencer Technique. Int Urogynecol J. 2023 Jan 10. Doi: 10.1007/S00192-022-05433-W. Epub Ahead Of Print. PMID: 36625926.

Yildiz E, Timur B, Guney G, Timur H. Does The SARS-Cov-2 Mrna Vaccine Damage The Ovarian Reserve? Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 May 19;102(20):E33824. Doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000033824. PMID: 37335728; PMCID: PMC10194489.

Yıldız E, Ketenci Gencer F, Timur B, Laleli Koc B, Timur H. Is Maternal Serum Endocan Level A Novel Marker İn Gestational Diabetes Mellitus? J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2023 Jul 2. Doi: 10.1111/Jog.15733. Epub Ahead Of Print. PMID: 37394770.

Çavuş Z, Vahapoğlu A, Türkmen ÜA, Gencer FK, Yıldız E. Comparing Elective And Emergency Caesarean Section By Using Bioimpedance Method. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2023 Aug 5. Doi: 10.1007/S00404-023-07166-7. Epub Ahead Of Print. PMID: 37542664.

YILDIZ, ELİF; GENCER, FATMA KETENCİ; TİMUR, BURCU; And TİMUR, HAKAN (2023) "Serum Myosin-Binding Protein C Levels: A New Marker For Exclusion Of Preterm Birth?," Turkish Journal Of Medical Sciences: Vol. 53: No. 5, Article 52. Https://Doi.Org/10.55730/1300-0144.5717

Sumer F, Gurlek B, Yildiz E, Et Al. Variations İn Anterior Segment Parameters Among Different Phenotypes Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. BMC Ophthalmol. 2024;24(1):419. Published 2024 Sep 27. Doi:10.1186/S12886-024-03676-3

Sumer F, Gurlek B, Yildiz E, Uzun F, Colak S, Ayazoglu IM. Evaluation Of Retinal Changes İn Women With Different Phenotypes Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Diagnostics (Basel). 2025;15(2):227. Published 2025 Jan 20. Doi:10.3390/Diagnostics15020227

Sumer F, Kizilkaya B, Yildiz E, Satilmaz MF, Suveys A. Evaluation Of The Role Of Thyroid Hormones, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid And Ferritin Serum Levels İn Pterygium Development. Sci Rep. 2025;15(1):8786. Published 2025 Mar 13. Doi:10.1038/S41598-025-93800-0

Sumer F, Gurlek B, Yildiz E, Uzun F, Colak S. Alterations İn Tear Function And Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Across Various Phenotypes Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Sci Rep. 2025 Apr 12;15(1):12680. Doi: 10.1038/S41598-025-94890-6. PMID: 40221508; PMCID: PMC11993714.

Yıldız E, Timur B. The Effects Of Dydrogesterone Treatment On First-Trimester Aneuploidy Screening Markers And Nuchal Translucency İn Women With Threatened Miscarriage. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Mar 10;20(1):16-21. Doi: 10.4274/Tjod.Galenos.2023.97493. PMID: 36908009; PMCID: PMC10013081.

Yıldız E, Timur B. Comparison Of Classic Single-Layer Uterin Suture And Double-Layer Purse-String Suture Techniques For Uterus Closure İn Terms Of Postoperative Short-Term Uterine İsthmocele: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Sep 4;20(3):206-213. Doi: 10.4274/Tjod.Galenos.2023.90522. PMID: 37667481; PMCID: PMC10478730.

Şık BA, Şentürk M, Kumbasar S, Sumer E, Aba YA, Dülger Ö. Cervical Cytologic and Colposcopic Changes in Cases Using IUDs for a Long Time. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy. 2017;2(1):1–9. doi:10.23884/ijhsrp.2017.2.1.01.

Süleyman Salman, Fatma Ketenci Gencer, Bülent Babaoğlu, Melih Bestel, Serkan Kumbasar, Guray Tuna, Esra Güzel, Durkadın Elif Yıldız, Tuba Kotancı, Ali Selçuk Yeniocak, Özlem Sögüt, "Unsuspected Diagnosis Of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma After Laparoscopic Myomectomy İn An Isolated Bag", Case Reports İn Obstetrics And Gynecology, Vol. 2018, Article ID 6342081, 4 Pages, 2018. Https://Doi.Org/10.1155/2018/6342081 (CASE REPORT )

Yıldız E, Timur B. Evaluation Of Tension-Free Vaginal Tape And Transobturator Tape Surgery Performed İn One Year İn Terms Of Mesh Erosion: Is The Surgical Method Effective İn Mesh Erosion?. J Surg Med [Internet]. 2023 Oct. 3 [Cited 2023 Nov. 3];7(10):641-5. Available From: Https://Jsurgmed.Com/Article/View/7903

National Journal Articles

SALMAN SÜLEYMAN, YUMRU AYSE ENDER,DUMAN ONUR,BOZYİĞİT ABDÜLHAMİT,GENCER FATMA KETENCİ,SÜMER DURKADIN ELİF,ERDEM BAKİ,BOZKURT MURAT (2014). Kliniğimizde Laparoskopik YöNtemle Tedavi Edilen Dermoid Kist Olgularının Analizi. JOURNAL OF ACADEMİC RESEARCH İN MEDİCİNE, 4(2), 55-57.

YILDIZ, ELİF & CAKMAK, BURCU & KETENCİ GENCER, FATMA & AYDIN BOYAMA, BURCU. (2018). Incidence And Severity Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse And İts Risk Factors İn Perimenopausal Women. European Archives Of Medical Research. 34. 148-153. 10.5152/Eamr.2018.70893.(TEZ YAYIN )

TİMUR H, TOKMAK A, ISKENDER C, YİLDİZ ES, INAL HA, UYGUR D, DANİSMAN N. Obstetric Outcomes İn Non-Gynecologic Cancer Patients İn Remission. Eurasian J Med. 2016 Jun;48(2):130-4. Doi: 10.5152/Eurasianjmed.2015.15263. PMID: 27551177; PMCID: PMC4970551.

YILDIZ DE, AKÇIĞ Z, SALMAN S, UÇAR E, KARAMAN ST. Sigara İçmenin Foliküler Fazdaki Kadınlarda Serum Nesfatin-1 Değerleri Üzerindeki Etkisi: Bir Pilot Çalışma. J Acad Res Med 2020;10:23-26.

Yıldız, E. , Timur, B. , Döktür, E. N. , Timur, H. "Does Mesh Application By Using Inside-Out And Outside-In Techniques During Transobturator Tape Surgery Change The Success?" . Duzce Medical Journal 25 (2023 ): 56-61 Https://Dergipark.Org.Tr/Tr/Pub/Dtfd/İssue/75888/1209402

Book Chapters

Obstetrik Propedodık (Akademisyen)

Musınoz Kanserler (Akademisyen)

Conference Presentations

ELİF YILDIZ, Polikşistik Over Sendromunda Retina Sinir Tabakası Ve Koroid Kalınlığı Etkileniyor Mu?, 9.ACIBADEM KADIN DOĞUM GÜNLERİ,SÖZLÜ BİLDİRİ,İSTANBUL,2022

ELİF YILDIZ, Tot Operasyonu Sonrasında Komplikasyon Olarak Gelişen Meş Erozyonunun, Mes Eksize Edilmeden Yönetimi, PELVİK TABAN VE KOZMETİK JİNEKOLOJİ KONGRESİ, SÖZLÜ BİLDİRİ , İSTANBUL,2022

ELİF YILDIZ, ESRA NAZLI DÖKTÜR,TOT Cerrahisinde İçten Dışa Ve Dıştan İçe Meş Uygulamalarının Karşılaştırılması, PELVİK TABAN VE KOZMETİK JİNEKOLOJİ KONGRESİ, SÖZLÜ BİLDİRİ , İSTANBUL,2022

ELİF YILDIZ, Do Meibomian Gland Function And Tear Functions Change İn Different Phenotypes Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?, 14. TÜRK ALMAN JİNEKOLOJİ KONGRESİ, ANTALYA , SÖZLÜ BİLDİRİ,2022

Fatma Ketenci Gencer, Semra Yüksel,Durkadın Elif Yıldız, Emergent Manegenement Of Severe Postpartum Immune Trombocytopenia By Gynecologysts, 14. TÜRK ALMAN JİNEKOLOJİ KONGRESİ, ANTALYA , SÖZLÜ BİLDİRİ,2022

ELİF YILDIZ, Polikistik Over Sendromunda Makula, Retinal Sinir Lifi Tabakası Ve Koroid Kalınlığının Değerlendirilmesi, 18. ULUSAL JİNEKOLOJİ VE OBSTETRİK KONGRESİ, POSTER SUNUM , ANTALYA,2021

ELİF YILDIZ,BATUHAN BULUT,SÜLEYMAN SALMAN,Laparoskopik Lateral Süspansiyon İle Desensus Uteri Anatomik Düzeltilmesi, 6. MİNİMAL İNVAZİV JİNEKOLOJİK CERRAHİ KONGRESİ,SÖZLÜ VİDEO SUNUM,İSTANBUL,2023

ELİF YILDIZ, LEAL SELİN SICAKYÜZ,SÜLEYMAN SALMAN, Uterin Prolapsus Cerrahisinde Mesh Kullanmadan Laparoskopik Pektopeksi Operasyonu, PELVİK TABAN VE KOZMETİK JİNEKOLOJİ KONGRESİ, SÖZLÜ BİLDİRİ , İSTANBUL 2023

ELİF YILDIZ,Esra Nazlı Döktür,SÜLEYMAN SALMAN, Treating Stres Ürinary İncontinance Wıth Laparoscopıc Burch Colposuspense, 5. Jinekoloji Ve Obstetrikte Tartışmalı Konular Kongresi,Sözlü VİDEO Sunum, 2023