30+ Years of Thoracic Surgery Excellence with International Training
Welcome to the official website of Prof. Dr. Murat Kara, one of Turkey’s most distinguished thoracic surgeons, with over three decades of experience in advanced thoracic surgical techniques. With an academic career rooted in Istanbul University and a proven track record of excellence in minimally invasive, robotic, and video-assisted thoracic surgeries, Prof. Dr. Kara offers safe and modern treatment options for conditions affecting the lungs, esophagus, chest wall, pleura, and mediastinum. His approach is patient-focused, science-based, and aligned with global medical standards. Whether you are a local or an international patient, this platform is designed to guide you through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery with clarity and confidence.
Real experiences from patients who have received exceptional care and life-changing treatments
Last year, our search for a doctor began after my mother was diagnosed with a ground-glass nodule in her lung. That's when we met Dr. Murat. He was a significant influence in our decision to undergo surgery. During this process, along with our fears, the three sisters easily asked him our perhaps irrational questions, as if he were a family member. He even confirmed with us before the procedure whether we were all comfortable with it. :) He may not know, but I pray that everything goes well for him in my prayers. We mention his name frequently in our family and always send him our best wishes. Dear Dr., Your guidance and understanding before the surgery were our greatest support throughout this process. Thanks to your professional knowledge and experience, as well as your compassionate approach, we were able to navigate this challenging process more easily. We are grateful for your care. We wish you and your loved ones health and happiness. With love and respect.
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ground-glass nodule in her lung
Hello. My father woke up one morning and couldn't urinate. We urgently went to the hospital. We learned that my father had a large tumor in his prostate and lungs. We were devastated. Why are you going there? What are you facing? Thanks to a guest at my workplace, we met Prof. Dr. Murat Kara. I explained what we'd been through for a month. He called immediately and was very attentive. He said, "Bring your father in tomorrow and I'll examine him." We went, he looked at all the tests, and after some procedures were performed there, he immediately underwent surgery. Everything is going well for now. Our prostate surgery will go well, and my father will be fine.
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Because my wife had a persistent cough, we were examined and decided to have a bronchoscopy performed. We went to another doctor for the procedure, and he performed the procedure twice. Our first bronchoscopy result was good, but the doctor who performed the procedure said a second lung sample needed to be taken, and he performed the second bronchoscopy. After the second bronchoscopy, he told us it was a tumor and sent us to the oncology department for chemotherapy. We were, of course, shocked; our world was shattered. We went straight to Dr. Murat Kara and explained the situation to him. He said, "Let's get a CT scan first, let's see how the lungs are doing." We did, and he saw that the mass had shrunk on its own. He intervened without chemotherapy and monitored the patient. We almost had to undergo chemotherapy for no reason. May God bless Dr. Murat Kara. He is one of the few doctors who does their job well, answers our calls, and is not arrogant. We are so glad we have such a doctor in our country.
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Advanced surgical techniques with proven outcomes in complex thoracic conditions
Lobectomy: Surgical removal of one lobe of the lung, often due to cancer or infection. Sleeve Lobectomy: A lung lobe is removed along with part of the bronchus, then reconnected to preserve lung function
Learn Moreminimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat conditions in the chest. It involves small incisions and a tiny camera (thoracoscope), allowing surgeons to operate without opening the chest fully, resulting in less pain, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays.
Learn Moreadvanced, minimally invasive procedure where surgeons use robotic arms for high precision and control. It allows for smaller incisions, enhanced 3D visualization, and greater accuracy, especially useful in complex chest surgeries like lung or esophageal operations.
Learn MoreDistinguished career combining clinical expertise with academic leadership and research innovation
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