Clinician, at Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Turkey.
Dr. Tuğba Acer Demir is a dedicated pediatric surgeon currently serving at Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Turkey. She graduated from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty in 2002 and completed her pediatric surgery training in 2007 at the same institution. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience in pediatric surgical procedures, research, and academia. She has worked in multiple hospitals, including Başkent University Ankara Hospital, where she was a lecturer and later became an Associate Professor in 2017. Dr. Demir has 18 publications in SCI/Scopus journals, has led 13 completed and 2 ongoing research projects, and authored a book chapter. She is an active member of Turkish and European Pediatric Surgery Associations. Her research focuses on pediatric surgical conditions, metastasectomy, intussusception, and congenital anomalies.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Tuğba Acer Demir embarked on her medical journey at Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, graduating in 2002. She then pursued specialization in pediatric surgery, completing her residency at Hacettepe University’s Department of Pediatric Surgery in 2007. Her education equipped her with a deep understanding of surgical techniques, pediatric diseases, and clinical research methodologies. She further enhanced her expertise through continuous learning and research contributions. In 2017, she achieved the prestigious Associate Professor title, recognizing her academic and professional accomplishments. Throughout her career, she has combined clinical practice with medical education, mentoring young medical professionals while advancing surgical research in pediatrics.
💼 Experience
Dr. Demir has over two decades of experience in pediatric surgery, starting as a resident at Hacettepe University (2002-2007). She completed her compulsory service at Siirt Gynecology and Children’s Hospital (2008-2009) before joining Başkent University Ankara Hospital in 2009. She progressed from a lecturer (2010) to an Assistant Professor (2014) and later earned her Associate Professorship (2017). In 2022, she transitioned to Ankara Etlik City Hospital, focusing on clinical practice. Her career spans teaching, research, and hands-on pediatric surgery, making significant contributions to understanding conditions like undescended testes, hydroceles, and intussusception.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Demir’s research primarily focuses on pediatric surgery, congenital anomalies, and minimally invasive procedures. She has extensively studied metastasectomy and its impact on lung metastases prognosis, the anatomical causes of undescended testes, and the natural resolution of hydroceles. Her recent work explores the role of methylprednisolone in treating intussusception without surgery, showcasing her commitment to improving pediatric patient outcomes. With 13 completed and 2 ongoing research projects, she continuously contributes to advancements in child health and surgical interventions.
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Tuğba Acer Demir has received numerous accolades for her contributions to pediatric surgery and medical research. She was awarded the Associate Professorship in 2017, recognizing her academic excellence. She has been nominated for Best Researcher Award for her innovative studies in metastasectomy, congenital anomalies, and non-invasive pediatric treatments. With an impressive citation index (h-index: 8, 204 total citations), her research has gained significant recognition in the medical community.
📚 Top Noted Publications
Dr. Demir has authored 18 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious SCI and Scopus-indexed journals. Her research has been cited over 204 times, demonstrating its impact on the medical field. She has also contributed to a book chapter (ISBN: 978-625-7106-00-9). Below are some of her key publications:
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Successful Treatment of Early Presenting Intussusception With a Single Dose of Corticosteroid: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
- Journal: Journal of Pediatric Surgery
- Year: 2025 (April)
- DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162198
- Contributors: Tuğba Acer-Demir, Ayşe Gültekingil, Ender Fakıoğlu, Lütfi Hakan Güney, Rahime Sezer
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Intrauterine volvulus: systemic review of the literature with pooled analysis
- Journal: Journal of Perinatology
- Year: 2024 (November)
- DOI: 10.1038/s41372-024-01984-6
- Contributors: Tuğba Acer-Demir, Nihal Şahin-Uysal
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Comparison of Clinical Features of Intussusception in Terms of Age and Duration of Symptoms
- Journal: Pediatric Emergency Care
- Year: 2023 (October 3)
- DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003061
- Contributors: Tuğba Acer-Demir, Lütfi Hakan Güney, Ender Fakıoğlu, Ayşe Gültekingil
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Coexistence of tubo-ovarian abscess and carcinoid tumor of the appendix in a sexually inactive girl: a case report
- Journal: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
- Year: 2022 (December 30)
- DOI: 10.1186/s43054-022-00139-6
- Contributors: Tuğba Acer-Demir, Müge Sağnak-Akıllı, Lütfi Hakan Güney, Esra Elif Arslan, Ender Fakıoğlu
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Letter to Editor in response to: CT scans for pediatric injury in a middle-income country trauma center: Are we repeating past mistakes?
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Conservative management of iatrogenic tracheal rupture in a 19-month-old child
- Journal: African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
- Year: 2021
- DOI: 10.4103/ajps.AJPS_13_20
- Contributors: Acer-Demir, T.; Arslan, E.E.
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Ultrasound Guided Multi-Site Transversus Abdominis Plane Block For The Treatment of Scar-Caused Neuropathic Pain in A Child
- Journal: Ağrı – The Journal of The Turkish Society of Algology
- Year: 2021
- DOI: 10.14744/agri.2021.69926
- Contributors: Tuğba Acer-Demir
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First report of treatment with pancreas-sparing duodenectomy in a child with primary intestinal lymphangiectasia
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Neonatal Ileal Perforation due to Type IV Ileocecal Valve Atresia
- Journal: Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Case Reports
- Year: 2020
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The Long-Term Effects of Intrascrotal Low Dose and High Dose N-Acetylcysteine on Testis Damage in Rat Model of Testicular Torsion
- Natural History and Conservative Treatment Outcomes for Hydroceles: A Retrospective Review of One Center’s Experience
- A rare case of a gastric adenomyoma mimicking a gastric duplication cyst
- The effect of intraperitoneal N-acetylcysteine on postoperative adhesions in rat models
- Journal: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia
- Year: 2017
- Is every intussusception treatment an emergency intervention or surgery?
- Bloody nipple discharge as a benign, self-limiting disorder in young children: A systematic review including two related case reports
- The separation of the epididymis and the abnormal attachment of the gubernaculum cause undescendence in the rat testes
- Fat necrosis of transverse colon and necrotizing pancreatitis in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): cause of massive ascites and high fever
- Journal: Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
- Year: 2013
Conclusion
Dr. Tuğba Acer Demir is a highly qualified researcher in pediatric surgery with a strong academic and research background. While she possesses a commendable research record, incorporating more interdisciplinary collaborations, industry projects, and innovations could further strengthen her candidacy for the Best Researcher Award in the molecular biology domain. If the award focuses strictly on pediatric surgery research, she would be a strong contender; however, for a molecular biology-specific award, aligning research more closely with molecular techniques would improve eligibility.