Elif Goknur Topcu

Dr. Elif Goknur Topcu

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Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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1 June 2021 in European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
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Journal Article
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FBFerry Boekhorst
Ferry Boekhorst
HKHajra Khattak
Hajra Khattak
ETElif Goknur Topcu
Elif Goknur Topcu
AHAgnieszka Horała
Agnieszka Horała
MHManuel Gonçalves Henriques
Manuel Gonçalves Henriques

18 September 2023 in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Journal Article
Closed access
ETElif Goknur Topcu
Elif Goknur Topcu

1 December 2021 in Journal of Turkish Society of Obstetric and Gynecology
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Journal Article
Open access
ETElif Goknur Topcu
Elif Goknur Topcu
IEIpek Betul Ozcivit Erkan
Ipek Betul Ozcivit Erkan
SESelçuk Erkılınç
Selçuk Erkılınç
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic on obstetrics and gynecology residency in Turkey. Materials and Methods: A 40-item questionnaire was prepared by the European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The survey included four parts, namely, workload, training aspects, trainees' health and safety, and women's and maternal health, conducted between April 2020 and September 2020. The submission of the questionnaire was voluntary. Results: A total of 103 trainees from 28 cities responded to the survey. The mean duration of training was 2.5 years, and first-to fifth-year residents were included. In this study, 66 trainees (65.3%) were deployed in COVID-19 units, and the number of working hours was 84 hours per week. Moreover, 67% of the trainees reported insufficient outpatient clinic experience to meet education targets. Almost all trainees (101 of 103) trainees reported that the number of surgeries and/or elective surgeries decreased or were canceled. In addition, 63% and 68% of the trainees reported that their surgical skills were hindered by the reduced number of surgeries and dissatisfaction by not achieving a sufficient number of surgeries, respectively. Overall, 71% (n=73) were worried about their training. Only 45 trainees (43.6%) have raised their concerns to their program coordinators. Trainees in Turkey experienced a decrease in the workload during the first COVID-19 wave by 62% (n=64). In average, trainees worked nearly 30 h less than their usual workweek. Only 5% of the trainees (n=5) worked from home. Trainees claimed to have used sufficient personal protective equipment, and 66% (n=68) could keep their social distance in the hospital. The availability of health care was different between departments, and the family planning and reproductive medicine departments were the most affected. Conclusion: The obstetrics and gynecology training in Turkey has significantly been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 April 2025 in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Journal Article
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ETElif Goknur Topcu
Elif Goknur Topcu
DKDuygu Ucar Kartal
Duygu Ucar Kartal
MKMerve Gul Kara
Merve Gul Kara
MKMustafa Onur Kamani
Mustafa Onur Kamani
LTLena Tureyici
Lena Tureyici
OTOzlem Moraloglu Tekin
Ozlem Moraloglu Tekin

31 July 2025 in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Journal Article
Closed access
ETElif Goknur Topcu
Elif Goknur Topcu
RKRoman Kapustin
Roman Kapustin
OAOlivier Ami
Olivier Ami
ARAtziri Ramirez
Atziri Ramirez
PGPetra Gabor
Petra Gabor
AUAkaninyene Eseme Ubom
Akaninyene Eseme Ubom

9 June 2022 in Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
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Journal Article
Closed access
ETElif Goknur Topcu
Elif Goknur Topcu
HKHajra Khattak
Hajra Khattak
FBFerry Boekhorst
Ferry Boekhorst
AHAgnieszka Horala
Agnieszka Horala
MHManuel Goncalves Henriques
Manuel Goncalves Henriques
EREveline J. Roos
Eveline J. Roos