Leading Surgeon in Turkey Performs First Heart Transplant; Dr. Cevat Yakut Passes Away
Renowned Turkish Surgeon, Prof. Dr. Cevat Yakut, Passes Away at 82
The medical community in Turkey is mourning the loss of Prof. Dr. Cevat Yakut, a pioneering surgeon who was one of the first to perform a heart transplant in the country. Yakut, 82, passed away yesterday, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and dedication to the field of cardiovascular surgery.
Yakut, who was considered a doyen of cardiovascular surgery, founded Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, where he served as the chief physician. The hospital announced his passing with a message expressing deep sadness and condolences to the healthcare community, Koşuyolu family, and Yakut’s loved ones.
Born in the Beypazarı district of Ankara, Prof. Dr. Cevat Yakut played a significant role in the development of cardiac surgery in Turkey. He spent years performing surgeries at Van Yüksek İhtisas Hospital and later served as the General Coordinator of Cardiovascular Surgery at Azerbaijan Baku Central Clinical Hospital.
Throughout his career, Yakut received numerous awards and honors, including the Prime Ministry Certificate of Honor. He was also the president of the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Association for two terms. In 1990, Yakut became the chief physician of Koşuyolu Heart and Research Hospital, where he continued to make groundbreaking contributions to the field until his retirement in 2009.
The passing of Prof. Dr. Cevat Yakut is a great loss to the medical community in Turkey. His legacy of excellence and commitment to advancing healthcare will not be forgotten, and his valuable contributions to the field of cardiovascular surgery will continue to inspire future generations of surgeons.
