Professor Feridun Acar

Publications

Publications

Publication List by Research Area

PROF. DR. FERIDUN ACAR

01

DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (DBS) & MOVEMENT DISORDERS

10 publications

  1. Acar F, Miller JP, Berk MC, Anderson G, Burchiel KJ. Safety of anterior commissure-posterior commissure-based target calculation of the subthalamic nucleus in functional stereotactic procedures. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 2007;85(6):287-291.
  2. Acar F, Acar G, Bir LS, Gedik B, Oğuzhanoğlu A. Deep brain stimulation of the pedunculopontine nucleus in a patient with freezing of gait. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 2011;89(4):214-219.
  3. Sitti I, Acar G, Zisakis AK, Özdemir M, Acar F, Burchiel KJ. Effect of subthalamic nucleus stimulation on pedunculopontine nucleus neural activity. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 2016;94(1):54-59.
  4. Altug F, Acar F, Acar G, Cavlak U. The effects of brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus surgery on gait and balance performance in Parkinson disease: A pilot study. Archives of Medical Science. 2014;10(4):733-738.
  5. Altuğ F, Acar F, Acar G, Cavlak U. The influence of subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation on physical, emotional, cognitive functions and daily living activities in patients with Parkinson disease. Turkish Neurosurgery. 2011.
  6. Celiker O, Demir G, Kocaoglu M, Altug F, Acar F. Comparison of subthalamic nucleus versus globus pallidus interna deep brain stimulation in terms of gait and balance; a two-year follow-up study. Turkish Neurosurgery. 2019;29(3):355-361.
  7. Gocmen S, Celiker O, Topcu A, Panteli A, Acar G, Acar F. Reuse of internal pulse generator in cases of infection after deep brain stimulation surgery. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 2014;92(3):140-144.
  8. Uğurlu TT, Acar G, Karadağ F, Acar F. Manic episode following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus for Parkinson’s disease: A case report. Turkish Neurosurgery. 2014.
  9. Kocaoğlu M, Zisakis A, Civlan S, Acar F, Acar G. Bilateral Pallidotomy by Using Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode in Parkinson’s Disease. Insights in Neurosurgery. 2016.
  10. Kocaoğlu M, Çeliker Ö, Demir G, Acar F. An Alternative Scalp Incision for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Long-Term Follow-up Study. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2026.
02

GAMMA KNIFE RADIOSURGERY

3 publications

  1. Yakar F, Egemen E, Dere ÜA, Sağınç H, Gökdeniz U, Bakırarar B, Baltalarlı B, Coşkun ME, Acar F. The effectiveness of gamma knife radiosurgery for the management of residual high-grade gliomas: a single institutional study. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2022;95:159-163.
  2. Dere ÜA, Egemen E, Yakar F, Asar R, Albuz B, Civlan S, Bakırarar B, Sağtaş E, Acar F, Coşkun ME. A Novel Perspective to Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery for Solitary Meningiomas. Turkish Neurosurgery. 2024;34(5).
  3. Civlan S, Berker BB, Kiraz İ, Yalçın N, Sağtaş E, Egemen E, Albuz B, Erbek ND, Coşkun ME, Dere ÜA, Acar F, et al. Gamma knife radiosurgery for cavernous malformations: a comprehensive study on symptom relief, hemorrhage rates, and histopathological changes. Neurosurgical Review. 2025;48(1):106.
03

EPILEPSY SURGERY

6 publications

  1. Acar G, Acar F, Miller J, Spencer DC, Burchiel KJ. Seizure outcome following transcortical selective amygdalohippocampectomy in mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 2008;86(5):314-319.
  2. Acar G, Acar F, Gedik B, Yılmaz A, Altuğ F, Aras D, Baklan B. Quality of life and cost analysis following epilepsy surgery in Turkish patients. Epilepsi. 2011.
  3. Acar G, Acar F, Öztura İ, Baklan B. A case report of surgically treated drug resistant epilepsy associated with subependymal nodular heterotopia. Seizure. 2012;21(3):223-226.
  4. Acar G, Tanrıöver G, Acar F, Demir R. Increased expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy. Turkish Neurosurgery. 2015.
  5. Akman T, Erken HA, Acar G, Bolat E, Kızılay Z, Acar F, Genç O. Effects of hippocampal deep brain stimulation on cortical epileptic discharges in penicillin-induced epilepsy model in rats. Turkish Neurosurgery. 2011.
  6. Özçelik L, Acar F, Çırak B, Süzer T, Coşkun E, Tahta K, Genç O, Erken HA. The influence of cervical spinal cord stimulation on induced epileptic discharges in rats. Brain Research. 2007;1135:201-205.
04

TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA & CRANIAL PAIN SURGERY

8 publications

  1. Miller JP, Acar F, Burchiel KJ. Classification of trigeminal neuralgia: clinical, therapeutic and prognostic implications in a series of 144 patients undergoing microvascular decompression. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2009;111(6):1231-1234.
  2. Miller JP, Magill ST, Acar F, Burchiel KJ. Predictors of long-term success after microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2009;110(4):620-626.
  3. Miller JP, Acar F, Hamilton BE, Burchiel KJ. Radiographic evaluation of trigeminal neurovascular compression in patients with and without trigeminal neuralgia. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2009;110(4):627-632.
  4. Miller J, Acar F, Hamilton B, Burchiel KJ. Preoperative visualization of neurovascular anatomy in trigeminal neuralgia. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2008;108(3):477-482.
  5. Miller JP, Acar F, Burchiel KJ. Trigeminal neuralgia and vascular compression in patients with trigeminal schwannomas: case report. Neurosurgery. 2008;62(4):E974-E975.
  6. Çitişli V, Acar F, Balseven M, Önder C, Civlan S, Şenol H. The Importance of Differential Diagnosis in Trigeminal Neuralgia. Journal of Neurological Sciences. 2016.
  7. Acar F, Miller J, Golshani KJ, Israel ZH, McCartney S, Burchiel KJ. Pain relief after cervical ganglionectomy (C2 and C3) for the treatment of medically intractable occipital neuralgia. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 2008;86(2):106-112.
  8. Acar F, Özdemir M, Bayraklı F, Çırak B, Coşkun E, Burchiel KJ. Management of medically intractable genitofemoral and ilioinguinal neuralgia. Turkish Neurosurgery. 2013;23(6):753-757.
05

NEUROVASCULAR SURGERY

5 publications

  1. Acar F, Men S, Tayfur V, Yılmaz O, Erbayraktar S, Güner EM. In vivo intraaneurysmal pressure measurements in experimental lateral wall aneurysms before and after Onyx embolization. Surgical Neurology. 2006;66(3):252-256.
  2. Yakar F, Elbir Ç, Civlan S, Ülkü G, Keskin E, Gel MS, Fesli R, Daltaban İS, Bakırarar B, Aydın HE, et al. Flow diverter stent treatment for unruptured supraclinoid segment internal carotid artery aneurysms: a Turkish multicenter study. Neurosurgical Focus. 2023;54(5):E8.
  3. Oran İ, Kiroğlu Y, Yurt A, Özer FD, Acar F, Dalbaşı T, Yağcı B, Şirikçi A, Çallı C. Developmental venous anomaly with arterial component: a rare cause of intracranial haemorrhage. Neuroradiology. 2009;51(1):25-32.
  4. Benek B, Acar F, Çırak B, Coşkun E, Özçakar L, Yalçın N, Süzer T, Tahta K. The effects of clenbuterol on cerebral vasospasm in an experimental rat model of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Acta Neurologica Belgica. 2011;111(3):201-204.
  5. Yılmaz A, Avcil M, Özkul A, Topçu A, Çırak B, Acar F, Coşkun E. The Role of Neurosurgeons in Neurointerventional Surgery. Meandros Medical Journal. 2016.
06

SKULL BASE SURGERY, MICROSURGICAL ANATOMY & NEUROANATOMY

3 publications

  1. Kocaoglu M, Acar F. Tentorial Venous Sinuses: A Cadaveric Study. Turkish Neurosurgery. 2023;33(2):238-243.
  2. Kocaoglu M, Acar F. The supracerebellar transtentorial approach in the prone position. Turkish Neurosurgery. 2021;31(2):290-295.
  3. Özdemir M, Comert A, Çitişli V, Kahiloğulları G, Tekdemir İ, Acar F, Egemen N. Viewing Three-Dimensional Structure of the Cadaveric Brain Arteries. Journal of Neurological Sciences. 2017.
07

SPINE SURGERY

6 publications

  1. Acar F, Naderi S, Yücesoy K. Interbody cage in lumbar spinal surgery. Nörolojik Bilimler Dergisi. 1999.
  2. Erbayraktar S, Acar F, Tekinsoy B, Acar Ü, Güner EM. Outcome analysis of reoperations after lumbar discectomies. Kobe Journal of Medical Sciences. 2002;48:33-42.
  3. Naderi S, Çakmakçı H, Acar F, Arman C, Mertol T, Arda MN. Anatomical and computed tomographic analysis of C1 vertebra. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2003;105:245-248.
  4. Naderi S, Manisali M, Acar F, Özaksoy D, Mertol T, Arda MN. Factors affecting reduction in low-grade lumbosacral spondylolisthesis. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. 2003;99:151-156.
  5. Naderi S, Acar F, Mertol T. Is spinal instrumentation a risk factor for late-onset infection in cases of distant infection or surgery? Neurosurgical Focus. 2003;15(3).
  6. Naderi S, Aksan Ö, Acar F, Mertol T, Arda N. Odontoid fractures. Turkish Neurosurgery. 2006;16(2):81-84.
08

HISTORY OF NEUROSURGERY & MEDICAL HUMANITIES

5 publications

  1. Naderi S, Acar F, Arda MN. History of spinal disorders and Cerrahiyetül Haniye (Imperial Surgery): A review of a Turkish treatise written by Şerefeddin Sabuncuoğlu in the 15th century. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2002;96:352-356.
  2. Acar F, Naderi S, Güvencer M, Türe U, Arda MN. Herophilus of Chalcedon: A pioneer in neuroscience. Neurosurgery. 2005;56(4):861-867.
  3. Naderi S, Acar F, Mertol T, Arda MN. Functional anatomy of the spine by Avicenna in his eleventh-century treatise Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb. Neurosurgery. 2003;52(6):1449-1454.
  4. Timurkaynak E, İzci Y, Acar F. 116 years (1889–2005) of neurosurgical practice and education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. Neurosurgery. 2006;58(3):577-581.
  5. Solaroğlu İ, Acar F, Bavbek M, Türe U, Beşkonaklı E. The history of neurosurgery in Anatolia and Turkey: The Turkish Neurosurgical Society. World Neurosurgery. 2013;79(1):16-24.