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Figen Türk is a thoracic surgeon whose research centers on parenchyma-sparing surgical techniques for lung tumors, particularly carcinoid tumors. Her major contribution lies in advocating for bronchoplastic approaches—such as sleeve lobectomy—that preserve healthy lung tissue while effectively removing malignancies, offering patients an alternative to more radical pneumonectomy. This work is exemplified in her 2021 study, "Our Parenchyma-Sparing Surgical Treatment Results in Carcinoid Tumors and Changes in the Surgical Approach," which highlights how hilar and mediastinal lymph node sampling combined with lobectomy can optimize oncologic outcomes without sacrificing lung function. Though her citation count is modest, her research addresses a critical niche in thoracic oncology: balancing curative resection with quality of life. By demonstrating that bronchoplastic techniques can achieve comparable survival rates while reducing postoperative morbidity, Türk has contributed to a paradigm shift in surgical decision-making for low-grade neuroendocrine tumors. Her work serves as a practical guide for surgeons seeking to minimize functional loss, making her a valuable voice in the ongoing refinement of lung-sparing surgery.
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