Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Dr. Alaaddin Yilmaz, a renowned heart surgeon, passed away from pancreatic cancer. He innovative minimally invasive heart surgeries, notably performing Turkey’s first laparoscopic heart valve operation in 2017. His brother announced the news on Facebook.
Dr. Yilmaz, a famous heart surgeon, has passed away after battling pancreatic cancer while receiving treatment in Turkey. He was known for his innovative heart surgery techniques, especially those that were less invasive. His work helped make surgeries safer and allowed patients to recover more quickly than traditional methods.
What innovations did Dr. Aladdin Yilmaz bring to heart surgery in Hasselt?
Dr. Yilmaz achieved a major milestone in 2017 by becoming the first surgeon to perform a heart valve operation using laparoscopy, which allowed him to operate with very small cuts instead of major surgery. He continued to improve this technique, and in 2024, he successfully placed a new biological heart valve using laparoscopy. This advancement marked significant progress in minimally invasive surgery and highlighted his leadership in the medical field.
Dr. Yilmaz gained wider recognition in 2022 when he appeared on the popular Belgian TV show Topdokters, where he shared his innovative work in heart surgery. This made him a household name and confirmed his status as a leader in the medical field. After passing, his brother, Sedat Yilmaz, announced the news on Facebook.
