Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil, who trained hundreds of scientists and gave life to thousands of patients, is the founder of modern neurosurgery in the world. Prof. Dr. Yaşargil is named “Neurosurgeon of the Century” by the American College of Surgeons.

The 95th birthday of this great scientist, who was born in Lice, Diyarbakır on July 6, 1925, was celebrated with a scientific meeting attended by over 10.000 neurosurgeons from all over the world.
In the international "webinar" meeting titled "Microneurosurgery - Past, Present & Future", Prof. Yaşargil once again shared his professional experience, knowledge, and experience with neurosurgeons from all over the world. At this meeting, Prof. Ossama Al Mefty from Harvard University, Prof. Ali Krisht from Arkansas Neuroscience Institute, Prof. Paulo Kadri from Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sul University and Prof. Uğur Türe from Yeditepe University also attended as speakers. A record number of scientists from all over the world showed great interest in this international meeting, which was organized as a "webinar" meeting due to the pandemic.

Prof. Yaşargil's New Book Is Ready

The great scientist, who devoted his whole life to the development of modern neurosurgery, has added a new one to his works these days. Prof. Yaşargil completed the 7th volume of the series of “Microneurosurgery” books, which he had published in previous years, during the pandemic. Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil, who is 95 years old today, continues his studies in the field of microneurosurgery without interruption in education, training, and production in this field. We wish our teacher many healthy and productive years.