Meral Mert

Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

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Meral Mert is a pioneering surgeon whose work has advanced the field of minimally invasive adrenal surgery. Her research primarily focuses on robotic and laparoscopic techniques for adrenal mass management, with a particular emphasis on expanding the boundaries of what is considered surgically feasible. Mert’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the safety and applicability of these advanced approaches for complex cases. Her most cited work, “The early results of our initial experience with robotic adrenalectomy” (2014, 14 citations), provided crucial early data validating the robotic platform’s three-dimensional imaging and ergonomic benefits for adrenal procedures. She further pushed the envelope with her 2019 study “Transperitoneal laparoscopic surgery in large adrenal masses” (8 citations), which systematically evaluated the efficacy of laparoscopic surgery for masses exceeding 6 cm—a size traditionally considered challenging. By showing that these large tumors could be managed safely with minimally invasive techniques, Mert helped redefine surgical standards. Her work has been instrumental in demonstrating that size alone should not preclude patients from benefiting from the reduced morbidity of laparoscopic and robotic approaches, cementing her reputation as a key contributor to modern adrenal surgery.