Medical School 

Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, 1990

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery, 1996

Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery, 2006

Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery, 2015

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery, 2020

Post-Graduate Training

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery, 1996

Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery, 2006

Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery, 2015

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatric Surgery, 2020

Professional Experience

Bayburt State Hospital, 1990-1991

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, 1991-1996

Giresun State Hospital, 1996-2003

Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, 2003-2006

Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, 2006-2007

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, 2007-2009

Medicalpark Göztepe Hospital, 2009-2010

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, 2010-2013

Medicalpark Göztepe Hospital, 2013-2014

Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, 2014-2015

Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, 2015-2019

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Hospital and Dragos Hospital, 2019-2021

Medical Interests

Pediatric Urology

Hypospadias Surgery (Pediatric Circumcision)

Daytime and Nighttime Urinary Incontinence and Urinary Dysfunction

Circumcision and Correction of Circumcision Complications

Congenital and Acquired Penile Anomalies

Undescended Testicles

Inguinal Hernia and Hydrocele

Congenital and Acquired Kidney, Urinary Tract, and Bladder Diseases

Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Children

Pediatric Endoscopic Urological Procedures (Cystoscopic Procedures)

Gynecological Surgical Diseases in Girls

Neonatal Surgery

Surgical Diseases in Newborns, Both Congenital and Acquired

Gastrointestinal System Surgery

Surgical Diseases of the Stomach, Intestines, Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas in Childhood

Constipation and Bowel Function Disorders

Respiratory System Surgery

Surgical Diseases of the Lungs, Esophagus, Trachea, and Diaphragm in Childhood, Both Congenital and Acquired

Pediatric Cancer Diseases and Surgical Treatment

Tumoral Surgical Diseases of the Head, Neck, Chest, Abdominal Organs, Urological and Genital Organs, etc.

Surgical Treatment of Burn and Traumatic Diseases in Children

Pediatric Minimal Invasive and Endoscopic Interventions:

Laparoscopic Surgical Interventions

Thoracoscopic Surgical Interventions

Bronchoscopy

Esophagoscopy, Gastroscopy, and Colonoscopy

Cystoscopy

Scientific Publications

A. Articles published in international refereed journals:

A1. Somuncu, S., Somuncu, OS., Ballıca, B., Tabandeh, B. Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Deficiency Causes Indirect Inguinal Hernia in Children. Journal of Pediatric Surgery.(2019). doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.06.020

A2. Coşkun, Y.; Akman, İ., Somuncu, S. Rare Association of Tracheo-esophageal Fistula with Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis and Esophageal Atresia: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research. DOI:10.7860/IJNMR/2017/30606/2218 (2017)

A3. Somuncu, OS., Karahan, C., Somuncu, S., Sahin, F. Tissue engineering for skin replacement methods. Stem cells and Tissue Engineering, InTech ISBN 978-953-51-5415-0. (2017)

A4. Somuncu, OS., Kaşıkçı, E., Somuncu, S., Taşlı, PN., Şahin, F. Myogenic differentiation potential of human neonatal skin stem cells combined with polycarbolactone-bassed nanofiber. Journal of Skin and Stem Cell. DOI:10.5812/jssc.44923 (2017)

A5. Coşkun, Y., Akman, İ., Demir, MK., Yapıcıer, Ö.,Somuncu, S. A case of split nothocord syndrome. A case presenting with respiratory failure in the neonatal period. Intractible Rare Dis Res. 2016 May;5(2):121-3 DOI:10.5582/irdr.2016.01010 (2016)

Somuncu, ÖS., Taşlı, PN., Şişli, B., Somuncu, S., Şahin, F. Characterization and Differentiation of Stem Cells Isolated from Human Neonatal Foreskin Tissue. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 2015 Nov; 177(5) 1040-1054. DOI:10.1007/s12010-015-1795-8.(2015)

A7. Akman, H., Somuncu, S., Dikmen, G., Ayva, Ş., Soyer, T., Doğan, P., Çakmak, M. Protective effect of selenium on ischemia-reperfusion induced intestinal oxidative damage in rats. Turk J Med Sci 40(3):391-397 (2010)

A8. Soyer, T., Ayva, Ş., Somuncu, S., Atasoy, P., Kanmaz, T., Çakmak, M. Caustic esophageal injury decreases the number of Cajal's interstitial cells in rat esophagus. Turk J Med Sci 40(4):599-604 (2010)

Somuncu, S., Çakmak, M., Dikmen, G., Akman, H., Kaya, M. Ischemia-reperfusion injury in rabbit ovary and protective effect of trapidil: An experimental study. Ped Surg Int Nov 30 (2007)

A10. Soyer, T., Keskil, Z. A., Somuncu, S., Aydos, TR., Korkut, O., Kanmaz, T., Çakmak, M. In vitro sensitivity of mouse esophagus to agonists at different pH levels. J Ped Surg J Pediatr Surg. Dec;42(12):1988-92 (2007)

A11. Aliefendioglu, E., Bademci, G., Keskil, S., Somuncu, S., Misirlioglu, E., Cakmak,. M.VACTERL-H associated with central hypothyroidism: a case report. Genet Couns. 18:331-335 (2007)

A12.Soyer, T., A Tosun, S Somuncu, G Aydin, Akman, H., Inal, E., Kanmaz, T.,M Cakmak. ''Electrophysiologic evaluation of cremasteric reflex in experimental testicular torsion''. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 17:261-265. (2007)

A13. Büyükkocak, Ü., Doğancı, N., Han, S., Somuncu, S. Idiopathic bilateral tension pneumothorax: A case report in a child. Case Rep Clin Pract Rev. 8(0):CR371-375 (2007)

A14. Soyer,T., Aliefendioğlu, D., Somuncu, S., Çakmak, M,. ''A Rare Umbilical Anomaly: Trunk-Like Umbilicus'' Journal of Pediatrics. May;44(5):312-3 (2008)

A15. Somuncu, S., M. Çakmak, F. Çağlayan, B. Ünal, "Intestinal Duplication Cyst Due to Intestinal Malrotation Anomaly: A Case Report," Acta. Chir. Belg., 106,611-612 (2006)

A16. Somuncu, S., M. Çakmak, S. Erdoğan, O. Çağlayan, F. Çağlayan, H. Akman, S. Ulusoy and M. Kaya, "Protective Effects of Trapidil in the Lung After Abdominal Aorta Induced Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: An Experimental Study," Pediatr. Surg. Int., 21, 983-988 (2005).

A17. Somuncu, S., M. Çakmak, S. Erdoğan, O. Çağlayan, H. Akman and M. Kaya, "Trapidil, an Inhibitor for Phosphodiesterase and Platelet-Derived-Growth Factor, Ameliorates Corrosive Esophageal Burn in Rats," Tohoku J. Exp. Med., 207,203-208 (2005)

A18. Somuncu, S., R. Rızalar, E. Arıtürk, and F. Bernay, "Autorevascularization of Testis and Spermatic Vessels with Bladder Pedicle Flap: An experimental study," J. Pediatr. Surg., 40, 1295-1300 (2005)

A19. Somuncu, S., M. Çakmak, S. Erdoğan, O. Çağlayan, H. Akman, and M Kaya, "The Protective Effects of Trapidil in Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Due to to Testicular Torsion and Detorsion: An Experimental Study," Int. J. Urol., 13, 601-605 (2006)

A20. Somuncu, S., O. Çaglayan, M. Çakmak, F. Çağlayan and S. Ulusoy, "The Effect of Catheter Indwelling on OH-Proline in Urethral Wound: An Experimental Study", J.Pediatr. Urol., 2,182-184 (2006)

A21. Çağlayan, F., O. Çağlayan, M. Çakmak, O. Saygun, S. Somuncu, S. Ulusoy, N. Özlü and H. Akman, "Investigation of OH-Proline Content of Hernia Sacs in Children and Comparison with Adults," Eur. J. Pediatr. Surg., 15, 258-261 (2005)

A22. Çakmak, M., F. Çağlayan, S. Somuncu, A. Leventoğlu, S. Ulusoy, H. Akman and M. Kaya, "The Effect of Paralyzing Abdominal Wall Muscles with Botulinum-a Toxin on Intraabdominal Pressure: An Experimental Study," J. Pediatr. Surg., 41,821-825 (2006)

A23. Somuncu, S., M. Çakmak, F. Çağlayan, H. Akman, S. Ulusoy and M. Kaya, "Idiopathic Benign

D. Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books:

D7. Akman, H., Somuncu, S., Dikmen, G., Ayva, S., Soyer, T., Doğan, P., Çakmak, M., '' Protective Effects of Selenium in Intestinal Damage Due to Intussusception. XXV. National Pediatric Surgery Congress, Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol 21, Suppl, 2007, IZMIR

D8. Soyer, T., Türkmen, F., Akman, H., Kaya, M., Hançerlioğulları, Ö., Cesır, Ö., Somuncu, S., Çakmak. '' Selection of Cases to Obtain Peritoneal Fluid Culture in Appendectomy Cases'' XXV. National Pediatric Surgery Congress, Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol 21, Suppl, 2007, IZMIR

D9. Soyer,T., Aliefendioğlu, D., Somuncu, S., Çakmak, M, ''A Rare Umbilical Pathology: Trunk-Like Umblicus'', 15th National Neonatology Congress (UNEKO-15) April 4-7, 2007, ANTALYA

D10. Soyer, T., A. Tosun, S. Somuncu, G. Aydın, H. Akman, E. İnal, T. Kanmaz, M. Çakmak, "Electrophysiological evaluation of cremaster reflex in experimental testicular torsion", XXIV. National Pediatric Surgery Congress 4-8 November 2006, ADANA

D11. Somuncu, S., O. Çağlayan, M. Çakmak, F. Çağlayan, S. Ulusoy and H. Akman, "Evaluation of the Effect of Uretral Catheter Use on Wound Healing with OH-Proline Measurement", 22nd National Pediatric Surgery Congress, Pediatric Surgery Journal Congress Special Issue, Vol. 18, Suppl., P111, Bursa, 2004.

D12. Çakmak, M., F. Çağlayan, S. Somuncu, S. Ulusoy, H. Akman and M. Kaya, "The Effect of Paralysis of Abdominal Wall Muscles with Botulinum-A Toxin on Intraabdominal Pressure: Experimental study", 22nd National Pediatric Surgery Congress, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Congress Special Issue, Vol. 18, Suppl., P58, Bursa, 2004.

D13. Çakmak, M., Ö. Bozdoğan, F. Çağlayan, D. Kılıç, A. Çakmak, S. Kaygusuz, S. Erdoğan and S. Somuncu, "Langerhans Cell Density in Normal and Phimosis Prepysiums", 22nd National Pediatric Surgery Congress, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Congress Special Issue, Vol. 18, Suppl., P168, Bursa, 2004.

D14. Ünal, B., F. Çağlayan, M. Çakmak, Y. Karadeniz, S. Kara, S. Somuncu and S. Ulusoy, "Evaluation of Early Renal Hemodynamic Changes in the Contralateral Kidney After Partial Nephrectomy by Doppler Ultrasonography: An Experimental Study in an Animal Model", 24th National Radiology Congress, Volume 9, Appendix 1, SS-116, Ankara, 2003.

D15. Çağlayan, F., A. Aksoy, T. Apan, S. Somuncu, H. Deli and M. Çakmak, "Investigation of Factors Affecting Surgical Hand Cleanliness", 21st National Pediatric Surgery Congress, P10, Ş.Urfa, 2003.

D16. Çağlayan, F., T. Kendi, M. Çakmak, S. Ulusoy, S. Somuncu and N. Özlü, "Investigation of Vascular Collateral Formation Between Both Testes in Unilateral Testicular Torsion", 21st National Pediatric Surgery Congress, SB58, Ş.Urfa, 2003.

D17. Çağlayan, F., O. Çağlayan, M. Çakmak, O. Saygun, S. Somuncu, S. Ulusoy and N. Özlü, "Investigation of OH-Proline Value in Indirect Inguinal Hernia Incisions in Children and Comparison with Adult Value", 21st National Pediatric Surgery Congress, P27, Ş.Urfa, 2003.

D18. Rızalar, R., S. Somuncu, F. Bernay, E. Arıtürk and N. Gürses, "Tracheobronchial Foreign Body Aspiration in Children", 1st. World Conference on the Prevention and Treatment of Caustic Esophageal Burns in Children, Izmir, 1996.

D19. Somuncu, S., E. Arıtürk, F. Bernay, R. Rızalar, B. Kandemir and N. Gürses, "A Case of Pelvic Ganglioneuroblastoma Totally Excised with Posterior-Sagital and Abdominal Approach", VIII.Pediatric Tumors and Innovations in Medicine '95 Congress, D-6., Mersin, 1995.

D20. Rızalar, R., S. Somuncu, A. Saraç, F. Bernay and Gürses, "Early Decortication in Postpneumonic Empyema", XIII.National Pediatric Surgery Congress, B59, Marmaris, 1994.

D21. Rızalar, R., A. Saraç, S. Görk, S. Somuncu and N. Gürses, "Double Ceca and Appendices with Luminal Continuity", XIII.National Pediatric Surgery Congress, P36, Marmaris, 1994.

E. Other publications : (Authored national books or book chapters and journal editorship)

E1. Experimental Research Models in Pediatric Surgery.

E2. Experimental Models of Invagination (Chapter 12)

F3. Healthy Pregnancy

F4. Pregnancy and Pediatric Surgery

F5. Editor of Hisar Health and Hospital Journal

Memberships

Pediatric Surgery Association of Turkey

Pediatric Urology Association