Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Göknur Topçu

2014 Marmara Üniversitesi — Master’s degree

Maltepe Üniversitesi — PhD in Histology and Embryology

2020 Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Obstetrics and Gynecology specialization

2024 Associate professorship

2026–Present Liv Hospital Ulus

2024–2026 Şişli Kolan Hospital

2023–2024 Maslak Acıbadem Hospital

Infertility and IVF treatment

Ovulation monitoring

Pregnancy follow-up and delivery

Endometriosis

Hysteroscopy

Laparoscopy

Adolescent gynecology

Menopause

Cetin BA, Aydogan Mathyk B, Atis Aydin A, Koroglu N, Yalcin Bahat P, Temel Yuksel I, Topcu EG, Ozdemir I. Comparing success rates of the Hayman compression suture and the Bakri balloon tamponade. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Apr 2:1-5.

Cetin BA, Aydogan Mathyk B, Tuten A, Yalcin Bahat P, Koroglu N, Topcu EG. The predictive nature of uterocervical angles in the termination of second trimester pregnancy. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Jan 7:1-6.

Koroglu N, Tola E, Temel Yuksel I, Aslan Cetin B, Turhan U, Topcu G, Dag I. Maternal serum AMP-activated protein kinase levels in mild and severe preeclampsia. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Mar 21:1-6.

Dagdeviren E, Aslan Cetin B, Aydogan Mathyk B, Koroglu N, Topcu EG, Yuksel MA. Can uterocervical angles successfully predict induction of labor in nulliparous women? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2018 Jun 11;228-87-91

Acar D, Tayyar A, Yuksel A, Atis Aydin A, Yildirim G, Ekiz A, Dag I, Topcu G. Increased maternal C1q/TNF-related protein-1 (CTRP-1) serum levels in pregnancies with preeclampsia. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Aug 13:1-6.

Yalcin Bahat P, Turan G, Koroglu N, Aslan Cetin B, Topcu E. Combination of myasthenia gravis and HELLP Syndrome in pregnancy: case report and literature review. Proc Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Sep 12;8(2):Article 2 [10 p.].

Topcu EG, Bahat P, Polat İ. Comparison of Beck depression score in multipar and nulliparous women who have gone under dilatation and curettage. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology Vol. 234:e92 March 2019

Bahat PY, Topcu EG. Manuel therapy approach in endometriosis. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology Vol. 234:e110 March 2019

Topcu EG, Okumus ZG, Demirkaya E, Gunduz N, Celik Goksever H. Epidermal Cyst of the Clitoris Mimicking Cliteromegaly: A Case Report and Review of the Literatüre. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Case Reports January 2020 28(1):13-16

Boekhorst F, Khattak H, Topcu EG, Horala A, Gonçalves Henriques M. The influence of the COVID-19 outbreak on European trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology: A survey of the impact on training and trainee. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2021 Jun;261:52-58. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.04.005. Epub 2021 Apr 10. PMID: 33892209; PMCID: PMC8035806.

Topcu EG , Ülker V , Gunduz N , Çelik HG. Is There Any Possibility of Uterine Sarcoma, STUMP and Benign Myoma Variants in the Patients Operated for Myoma Uteri. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine. 2021; 38(4): 538-544.

Topçu G, Özçivit İB, Erkılınç S. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on obstetrics and gynecology residency training in Turkey. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Dec 24;18(4):304-310. doi: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2021.90775. PMID: 34955024; PMCID: PMC8711676.

Topcu G, Savona-Ventura C, Ayres-de-Campos D, Mukhopadhyay S, Messinis I, Mahmood T, Cassar OA, Grixti Sultana S. Provision of antenatal care in Europe-A scientific study commissioned by European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG). Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2022 May;272:30-36. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.03.009. Epub 2022 Mar 3. PMID: 35278926.

Topcu EG, Khattak H, Boekhorst F, Horala A, Henriques MG, Roos EJ. Postgraduate Training in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Trainees' Perspectives. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Jun 9:S1083-3188(22)00222-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2022.06.001. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35691506.

Goncalves-Henriques M, Horala A, Topcu EG, Boekhorst F, Khattak H. The implementation of the European Working Time Directive in Europe and its impact on training in obstetrics and gynaecology: A ten year follow-up. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2022 Sep 5;278:1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.08.022. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36108448.

Stringer E, Topçu G. Contemporary issues in women's health. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Nov;163(2):463-465. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15158. Epub 2023 Sep 22. PMID: 37737014.

Nabhan A, Stringer E, Topçu G. Contemporary Issues in Women's Health. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Feb;160(2):502-505. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14627. Epub 2022 Dec 23. PMID: 36562331.

Nabhan A, Stringer E, Topçu G. Contemporary Issues in Women's Health. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2024 Mar;164(3):807-810. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14824. Epub 2023 Apr 21. PMID: 37083102.

Topcu EG, McClenahan P, Pule K, Khattak H, Karsli SE, Cukelj M, Ubom AE, Algurjia E, Ozpinar K, Perez YR, Bunu R, Sanabria LS, Portilla FJR, Pumpure E, Roy P, Fogarty P; FIGO Education Communication and Advocacy Committee. FIGO best practice guidance in surgical consent. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Dec;163(3):795-812. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15174. Epub 2023 Oct 9. PMID: 37807812.

Topcu EG. Disaster preparedness: The effects of natural disasters on women's health in Turkey. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Nov;163(2):345-347. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15149. Epub 2023 Sep 18. PMID: 37723975.

Khattak H, Boekhorst F, Topcu G, Horala A, Henriques M, Woodman H. Perspectives on training in obstetrics and gynaecology during the COVID-19 pandemic: Thematic analysis of trainee responses from a pan-European survey. Facts Views Vis Obgyn. 2023 Sep;15(3):251-258. doi: 10.52054/FVVO.15.3.085. PMID: 37742202; PMCID: PMC10643006.

Topcu EG, Okumus ZG, Terzioglu M. A multicenter study of the relationship between the compulsory time spent at home and sexual functioning. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Nov;163(2):423-429. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15024. Epub 2023 Aug 13. PMID: 37574859.

Ubom AE, Mbiiza CM, Topcu EG. Open access publication of obstetrics and gynecology research in Africa: A dalliance between poverty and paywalls. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Oct;163(1):321-322. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14976. Epub 2023 Jun 25. PMID: 37357407.

Topçu EG, Ubom AE, Roy P, Ruiloba F. A global study on knowledge and perception of HPV and HPV vaccination among young obstetricians and gynecologists. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Mar 4;21(1):51-56. doi: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2024.31369. PMID: 38440968; PMCID: PMC10920966.

Ubom AE, Topcu EG, Ogbuagu EU, Tapia-Gutierrez CC, Mughal M, Negrin AR, Afon OC, Ndukwe MI, Roy P, Ruiloba F, Aqua DM, Conry JA. The role of clinical exchange programs in postgraduate obgyn training: A case-study of the FIGO-WATOG One World Exchange. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2024 Oct 27. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15986.

Topcu EG, Terzioglu M, Okumus ZG, Savkli AO, Demirkiran CI. Maternal health experiences on respectful and adequate care of immigrant women: A prospective multicenter study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Jan 15. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.16144.

Sadat R, Sacinti KG, Topcu EG, Saeed S. Overcoming barriers to cervical cancer prevention in Afghanistan: The imperative for an HPV vaccination and screening program. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Mar;168(3):1343-1344. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15956. Epub 2024 Oct 16. PMID: 39412526.

Ruiloba FJ, Murji A, Tian Q, Maheux-Lacroix S, Topcu G, Roy P, Ubom AE, Munro MG; World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology; FIGO Committee on Menstrual Disorders and Related Health Impacts. Use and knowledge of the two FIGO systems for nongestational abnormal uterine bleeding in the reproductive years: A multinational survey. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Jan 4. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.16138.

Ruiloba FJ, Murji A, Tian Q, Maheux-Lacroix S, Topcu G, Roy P, Ubom AE, Munro MG; World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology; FIGO Committee on Menstrual Disorders and Related Health Impacts. Use and knowledge of the two FIGO systems for nongestational abnormal uterine bleeding in the reproductive years: A multinational survey. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Mar;168(3):1009-1016. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.16138. Epub 2025 Jan 4. PMID: 39754444.

Goksever Celik H, Erkan IBO, Topcu EG, Sozen I, Gunduz N, Saricoban CT, Ilvan S, Demirkiran F, Oral E. Adenomyosis and coexisting gynecologic pathologies: How often do they coexist? Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 May 31. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70261. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40448421.

Mocanu E, Purandare NC, Topçu EG, Yamal ID, Pai H. Oncofertility preservation: FIGO good clinical practice guidance. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Jun;169(3):865-866. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70138. Epub 2025 Apr 12. PMID: 40221821.

Topcu EG, Tsiapakidou S, Ubom AE, Roy P, Ruiloba Portilla FJ, Mocanu E. A global survey on reproductive endocrinology and infertility training and care services. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Sep;170(3):1373-1379. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70398. Epub 2025 Jul 26. PMID: 40716086.

Topcu EG, Hull ML, Nelson S, Mocanu E, Barnea E, Feldberg D, Tulandi T, Iwase A, Henry L, Bhardwaj A, Malhotra J, Akol J, Yamal ID, Pai H, Purandare N. FIGO Fertility Passport: A tool for patients and their healthcare providers. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 Sep 12. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70498. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40938255.

Topcu EG, Bahat PY, Çetin BA, Aydın AA. Pregnancy with unilateral tubal hypoplasia and ovary agenesia. 13th Gynecology & Obstetrics Winter Congress, 2017, Bursa, Turkey

Savkli AO, Bakar Z, Koroglu N, Tayyar A, Topcu EG. C/S incision pregnancy presents with vaginal bleeding in the first trimester. 25th EBCOG Congress conjuncted with 15th TJOD congress, 2017, Antalya, Turkey Poster Presentation

Koroglu N, Akca A, Bakar Z, Topcu EG, Tola EN, Yıldırım GY, Cetin BA. Analyses of factors affecting patient satisfaction after TOT surgeries. 25th EBCOG Congress conjuncted with 15th TJOD congress, 2017, Antalya, Turkey Poster Presentation

Çapan N, Bahat PY, Çetin BA, Topçu G, Akkoç Y, Tanıgör G,Yuvacı HU, Ünal O, Şahin N, Günyeli İ, Çivici H, Karan A. Floor Muscle Awareness In Out-Patient Clinics. 8th National Urogynaecology Congress, 2017, Istanbul, Turkey Poster Presentation

Topcu EG, Cetin BA. Torsion of term gravid uterus. Istanbul Health Sciences University Obstetric & Gynaecology Congress, 2017, Istanbul, Turkey Oral Presentation

Bahat, PY, Topcu, G. Local treatment of chronic pelvic pain;procaine and traumeel injections.12th Turkish German Gynecological Congress, Turkey, April, 2018 Oral Presentation

Topcu, EG. Basics of Obstetrics, Induction of Labor. 16th Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress, Turkey, May, 2018. Oral Presentation

Okumus, ZG, Aydin, A, Topcu, EG. Case reports on three acute fatty liver of pregnancy. 16th Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress, Turkey, May, 2018 Oral Presentation

Cetin BA, Topcu EG. Comparison of maternal and neonatal outcomes of breech births according to the way of delivery. 16th Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress, Turkey, May, 2018 Oral Presentation

Celik HG, Topcu EG. The diagnostic accuracy of office hysteroscopy for the diagnosis of intrauterine pathologies in women with abnormal uterine bleeding. Minimal Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Congress, 2018, Istanbul, Turkey Oral Presentation

Van der AA J, Govered A, Scheele F, Topcu EG, Klanjscek J, Horala A, Garnier M, Dvorak V, Spinnewijn L. Striving for the best: Setting the standards in Ob&Gyn Training. 26th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2018, Paris, France Oral Presentation

Topcu EG, Bahat PY. Comparison of Beck depression score in multipar and nulliparous women who have gone under dilatation and curettage. 26th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2018, Paris, France Poster Presentation

Bahat PY, Topcu EG. Manuel therapy approach in endometriosis. 26th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2018, Paris, France Poster Presentation

Topcu EG, Bahat PY, Polat I. Neural therapy treatments for a resistant perineal and pelvic pain, secondary to HSV infection. XXII. FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, October 2018, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Oral Presentation

Topcu EG. Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Europe. XXII. FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, October 2018, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Speaker

Topcu E, Doga Seckin, Hacer Sadikoglu, Huseyin Kiyak. Intraoperative diagnosis: endometrioma imitating a leiomyoma in preoperative evaluation. 4th European Congress on Endometriosis, November 2018, Vienna Poster Presentation

Topcu E, Pinar Yalcin, Engin Oral. Role of exercise in managing pain for patients with endometriosis. 4th European Congress on Endometriosis, November 2018, Vienna Poster Presentation

Topcu G, Turan O. Suprapubic Transverse Skin Incision With Rostral Retraction Is An Acceptable Alternative For Cesarean Delivery In Morbidly Obese Population. 27th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021, Athens, Greece. Oral Presentation

Topcu G, Savkli O, Goksever H. Viable advanced abdominal pregnancy. 27th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021, Athens, Greece. Poster Presentation

Topcu G, EBCOG Position Statement Group, Horala A. Access To Antenatal Care In Europe. 27th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021, Athens, Greece. Oral Presentation

Iscan S, Erkilinc S, Topcu EG, Henriques M. Outcomes of Bilateral Vaginal Sacrospinous Ligamentopexy vs Laparoscopic Pectopexy In Patients with Total Prolapse. 27th European Congress of the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021, Athens, Greece. Poster Presentation

Topcu G. Basic ultrasound training for midwives is a state hospital in Turkey. XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. ePoster Presentation

Topcu G. International Post-training Opportunities in Europe. XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Speaker

Topcu G. Nutrition and Lifestyle. Improving Fertility Care. XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Speaker

Topcu G. Postpartum Hemorrhage: Medical Treatment. Clinical Obstetrics Antenatal and Postnatal Care. XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Speaker

Topcu G. Pre-congress workshop on Breech Delivery. XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Speaker

Topcu G. Peer-reviewing process. Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Junior Specialist and Trainees Organization Course on how to write a medical paper. Speaker

Topcu G. Importance of obstetrics simulation training in residency. Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress, Turkey, Dec, 2021. Speaker

Topcu G. Contraception and Reproductive Health Congress, Turkey, April, 2022. Speaker

Topcu G. Non-invasive treatment of endometriosis. Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress, Turkey, May, 2022. Speaker

Topcu G. Contraception in medically complicated patients. XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. France, Sept, 2023. Speaker

Topcu G. Teach the Breech workshop. XXIV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. France, Sept, 2023. Trainer

Topcu G. Pregnancy and delivery after endometriosis surgery. European Endometriosis Congress, Romania, May, 2024. Speaker

Topcu G. Fertility preservation in endometriosis patients, TUBID, Sept, 2024. Speaker

Topcu G. Fertility options in transgender and binary, FIGO World Congress, South Africa, Oct, 2025 . Speaker

Topcu G. Fertility passport, XXV FIGO World Congress, South Africa, Oct, 2025 . Speaker

Topcu G. Benign gynecology FIGO Fibroid Toolbox, XXV FIGO World Congress, South Africa, Oct, 2025 . Speaker

Topcu G. Teach the Breech workshop. XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Cape Town, Oct, 2025. Trainer

Elif Goknur Topcu, Engin Oral. Book chapter. Gynecological Diseases. Pregnancy and Systemic Diseases. Istanbul Tip Kitabevi. 2021

Elif Goknur Topcu, Baris Mulayim. Book chapter. Ovarian Endometriosis. Endometriosis and Adenomyosis from A to Z. Gunes Tip Kitabevleri. 2021

Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Respiratory Diseases and Contraception. Handbook of Contraception and Sexual Reproductive Healthcare. Cambridge University Press. 2022

Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Preoperative Considerations. Williams Gynaecology 3rd Edition

Ahmet Tayyar, Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Preeclampsia and Hypertensive Disorders. Obstetrics:Normal and Problem Pregnancies, Gabbe, 2016

Yusuf Taner Kafadar, Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. A Young Woman Asking for Labia Reduction Surgery: A Plea for “Vulvar Literacy”. Bio-Psycho-Social Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Competency-Oriented Approach

Salim Sezer, Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Fetal Genitourinary Tract Anatomy. SPEC - Callen's Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Urinary Tract. Berek & Novak’s Gynecology Essentials

Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapters. Neurologic Diseases in Pregnancy, Psychiatric Disorders in the Pregnant and Postpartum Patient, Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Benign Vulvar Disorders, Surgical Approaches in Gynecologic Surgery, Preoperative Care and Complications of Gynecologic Surgery. The Johns Hopkins Manual of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Elif Goknur Topcu. Book chapter. Maternal Anatomy. Williams Obstetrics