Op. Dr. Ezgi Darıcı

Education
2009-2015 Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
2005-2009 Bahçeşehir College (Graduated as valedictorian)

Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Acıbadem Atakent Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
h-index: 10 (Google Scholar)

Areas of Expertise
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gynaecological Imaging

Work Experience:
PhD Training: Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Endometriosis Clinic – 2023–…
Specialisation / Mandatory Service: İznik State Hospital – 2020–2024
In-vitro Fertilisation Clinical Sub-specialty / ESHRE Reproductive Medicine Clinical Fellowship: Brussels IVF, Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel – 2022–2024
Residency Training: SBÜ Zeynep Kamil Women and Children’s Diseases Training and Research Hospital – 2016–2020
General Practitioner: Oltu State Hospital – 2015–2016

Past Medical Experience
March 2022 – Gynaecological Ultrasonography Training, Clinical Observer – Sweden (supervised by Prof. Dr. Lil Valentin)
March 2019 – Gynaecological Ultrasonography Training, Clinical Observer – Vienna (supervised by Prof. Dr. Gernot Hudelist)
October–November 2018 – Leverkusen Clinic, Germany, Clinical Observer (supervised by Prof. Dr. Kubilay Ertan)
July 2013 – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Weill Cornell Medical Faculty, United States, Clinical Observer
August 2012 – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Czech Republic, Clinical Observer

Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

1. Endometriosis-The scapegoat for pelvic pain? Hudelist G, Darici Kurt E, Jurkovic D, Tellum T. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2025 Sep;104(9):1599-1602. doi: 10.1111/aogs.70014. Epub 2025 Jul 27. PMID: 40714888

2. Long-term gastrointestinal function outcomes of women undergoing nerve-vessel sparing segmental or full-thickness discoid resection for deep colorectal endometriosis. Pashkunova D, Darici Kurt E, Hudelist T, Rath A, Bokor A, Hudelist G. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2025 Aug;104(8):1550-1557. doi: 10.1111/aogs.15142. Epub 2025 May 1. PMID: 40312895

3. Standardized measurement of the piriformis muscle and the proximal portion of the sacral nerve roots using transvaginal ultrasound. Szabó G, Bokor A, Fancsovits V, Darici Kurt E, Hudelist T, Hudelist G. Ultraschall Med. 2025 Mar 4. doi: 10.1055/a-2521-9321. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39837546 English.

4. Surgical outcomes of women undergoing radical resection of deep endometriosis of the sacral plexus: A prospective cohort study. Hudelist G, Darici Kurt E, Szabó G, Miklos D, Hudelist T, Bokor A. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2025 Jan;104(1):95-101. doi: 10.1111/aogs.15015. Epub 2024 Nov 29. PMID: 39611222

5. From body mass index to body composition in female infertility. Darıcı E, Pais F, Leemans L, Strypstein L, Tournaye H, De Vos M, De Waele E, Blockeel C. Reprod Biomed Online. 2025 Sep;51(3):104941. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2025.104941. Epub 2025 Mar 14. PMID: 40617158 Review.

6. Are pregnancy complications associated with conception methods in female same-sex couples? A retrospective, matched cohort study. Loreti S, Moeykens M, Darici E, Aktoz F, Roelens C, De Brucker M, Tournaye H, De Munck N, Blockeel C, Mackens S. Reprod Biomed Online. 2025 Aug;51(2):104876. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2025.104876. Epub 2025 Feb 23. PMID: 40580572

7. Gastrointestinal function and pain outcomes following segmental resection or discoid resection for low rectal endometriosis. Darici E, Bokor A, Miklos D, Pashkunova D, Rath A, Hudelist G. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2025 Aug;137(15-16):495-503. doi: 10.1007/s00508-024-02448-9. Epub 2024 Sep 24. PMID: 39316151

8. Gastrointestinal function outcomes following radical and conservative colorectal surgery for deep endometriosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Darici E, Bokor A, Pashkunova D, Senft B, Cimşit N, Hudelist G. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2025 Apr;104(4):615-628. doi: 10.1111/aogs.15023. Epub 2025 Feb 17. PMID: 39962770

9. Lesion size and location in deep infiltrating bowel endometriosis: Correlation with gastrointestinal dysfunction and pain. Pashkunova D, Darici E, Senft B, Bokor A, Hudelist T, Tammaa A, Hudelist G. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2024 Sep;103(9):1764-1770. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14921. Epub 2024 Jul 22. PMID: 39039771

10. Clinical and ultrasound characteristics of deep endometriosis affecting sacral plexus. Szabó G, Bokor A, Fancsovits V, Madár I, Darici E, Pashkunova D, Arányi Z, Fintha A, Rigó J Jr, Lipták L, Mázsár B, Hudelist G. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Jul;64(1):104-111. doi: 10.1002/uog.27602. Epub 2024 Jun 15. PMID: 38315642

11. A 10-year follow-up of reproductive outcomes in women attempting motherhood after elective oocyte cryopreservation. Loreti S, Darici E, Nekkebroeck J, Drakopoulos P, Van Landuyt L, De Munck N, Tournaye H, De Vos M. Hum Reprod. 2024 Feb 1;39(2):355-363. doi: 10.1093/humrep/dead267. PMID: 38145619

12. IVF with reception of oocytes from partner in lesbian couples: a systematic review and SWOT analysis. Aktoz F, Loreti S, Darici E, Leunens L, Tournaye H, De Munck N, Blockeel C, Roelens C, Mackens S. Reprod Biomed Online. 2024 Jan;48(1):103411. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103411. Epub 2023 Sep 12. PMID: 37925228

13. Pain, gastrointestinal function and fertility outcomes of modified nerve-vessel sparing segmental and full thickness discoid resection for deep colorectal endometriosis – A prospective cohort study. Hudelist G, Pashkunova D, Darici E, Rath A, Mitrowitz J, Dauser B, Senft B, Bokor A. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2023 Oct;102(10):1347-1358. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14676. Epub 2023 Sep 11. PMID: 37694901

14. Validation of the Turkish version of Endometriosis Health Profile questionnaire (EHP-30) to evaluate the quality of life in women with endometriosis. Darici E, Kemahlı MNC, Bahat PY, Yücel B, Oral E. Facts Views Vis Obgyn. 2023 Jun;15(2):131-136. doi: 10.52054/FVVO.15.2.079. PMID: 37436049

15. Should we stop screening for chronic endometritis? Darici E, Blockeel C, Mackens S. Reprod Biomed Online. 2023 Jan;46(1):3-5. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.07.008. Epub 2022 Jul 16. PMID: 36075850

16. Differences in intensity and quality of bowel symptoms in patients with colorectal endometriosis: An observational cross-sectional study. Reh LM, Darici E, Montanari E, Keckstein J, Senft B, Dauser B, Hudelist G. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2022 Nov;134(21-22):772-778. doi: 10.1007/s00508-022-02088-x. Epub 2022 Oct 10.

17. Rates of severe complications in patients undergoing colorectal surgery for deep endometriosis-a retrospective multicenter observational study. Hudelist G, Korell M, Burkhardt M, Chvatal R, Darici E, Dimitrova D, Drahonovsky J, Haj Hamoud B, Hornung D, Krämer B, Noe G, Oppelt P, Schäfer SD, Seeber B, Ulrich UA, Wenzl R, De Wilde RL, Wimberger P, Senft B, Keckstein J, Montanari E, Vaineau C, Sillem M. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2022 Oct;101(10):1057-1064. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14418. Epub 2022 Jul 12. PMID: 35818905

18. Long-term surgical outcomes of nerve-sparing discoid and segmental resection for deep endometriosis. Darici E, Denkmayr D, Pashkunova D, Dauser B, Birsan T, Hudelist G. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2022 Sep;101(9):972-977. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14411. Epub 2022 Jul 12. PMID: 35822249

19. Different segmental resection techniques and postoperative complications in patients with colorectal endometriosis: A systematic review. Darici E, Salama M, Bokor A, Oral E, Dauser B, Hudelist G. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2022 Jul;101(7):705-718. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14379. Epub 2022 Jun 6. PMID: 35661342

20. Laparoscopic vaginal bead pull-through vaginoplasty technique using dental prosthesis material. Kılıççı Ç, Şanverdi İ, Darıcı E, Özkaya E. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Sep;17(3):182-185. doi: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2020.39112. Epub 2020 Oct 2. PMID: 33072422

21. Ultrasound predictors of candidates for segmental resection in pregnants with placenta accreta. Bostancı E, Kılıccı C, Özkaya E, Abide Yayla C, Darıcı E, Berkel G, Eroglu M, Kabaca Kocakusak C. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2020 Mar;33(6):1004-1007. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2018.1514377. Epub 2018 Sep 19. PMID: 30122078

22. Impact of treatment satisfaction on quality of life of patients with acromegaly. Kepicoglu H, Hatipoglu E, Bulut I, Darici E, Hizli N, Kadioglu P. Pituitary. 2014 Dec;17(6):557-63. doi: 10.1007/s11102-013-0544-7. PMID: 24337714

Articles Published in National Journals
1. Karakus R., Kilicci, C., Özkaya E., Darici E., Tosun O., Karakus S, Aras A. (2021). Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes of Women with and Without Hypertension at the Latent Phase of Labor Who Were Under Medical Care for Preeclampsia. Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine. 1-5. 10.21613/GORM.2021.1153.

2. Bostancı E., Darıcı E., Kılıçcı Ç., Abide Ç., Kumru P. The effect of parity number on maternal and fetal outcomes in grandmultiparity, Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 2018 Sep;49(3). doi: 10.16948/zktipb.444387
3. Bostanci E., Kılıccı C., Kumru P., Abide Yayla C., Darici E., Eroğlu M., placental drainage versus no placental drainage after vaginal delivery in the management of third stage of labour: a randomized study https://doi.org/10.16948/zktipb.457289

Authored Book Chapters
1. Darici E, Oral E (2022) Hormonal Therapy in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Progestins. In: Oral E (ed) Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Global Perspectives Across the Lifespan. Springer International Publishing, Cham, pp. 531-556

2. Bratila E, Darici E, Oral E (2022) Endometriosis in Peri- and Postmenopausal Year. In: Oral E (ed) Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Global Perspectives Across the Lifespan. Springer International Publishing, Cham, pp. 217-228

3. Darici E, Akgün N, Oral E (2022) Handbook of Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasonography in Endometriosis, ISBN: 9786054477487

4. Akgün N, Darici E, Oral E (2022) Handbook of Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ultrasonography in Endometriosis, ISBN: 9786054477487

5. Darici E, Seyhan A. (2021) Endometriosis and Adenomyosis from A to Z, How to Diagnose Endometriosis, Imaging Modalities; Ultrasonography ISBN: 9789752778788

6. Karacan T, Darici E, Oral E (2021) Endometriosis and Adenomyosis from A to Z, Medical Treatment of Endometriosis, Progestins, ISBN: 789752778788

Clinical Achievements
– Equality in Reproductive Medicine and Women’s Health, Ferring Scholarship Program Winner: 2022 Follow-up study regarding transgender patients undergoing fertility preservation

– National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) – Vlaanderen, Belgium – Medical Diploma Equivalency – 2022

– European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Research Grant, February 2022 (6 months) for the project titled: “Evaluation of the Relationship Between Pi3 / Akt Signaling Pathway Activation Degrees and Oocyte Maturation in Human Oocyte Microenvironment Content (Granulosa Cells / Cumulus Oophorus Cells)”

– IOTA Certificate, Belgium-online, 20 Feb 2021

– MRCOG Step 1, successfully completed, 01.07.2019

– World Endometriosis Society, Mentor-Mentee Program with Mathew Leonardi, BSc., MD., FRCSC

– Assistant editor of the Anatomy Dictionary, published by Prof. Dr. M. Yıldırım, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Department of Anatomy
– Exchange program, Stow High School, Ohio, CLEVELAND, USA, 2006

International Societies – Professional Memberships:
– European Endometriosis League (EEL) Active Team Membership – 2018–…
– European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
– World Endometriosis Society (WES)

Invited Talks at International Scientific Meetings:
International Federation of Fertility Societies 2023, Athens: Transnational Surrogacy and Egg Donation

European Endometriosis League 2024, Jan, Webinar: Do women use their frozen eggs?

(Upcoming) European Endometriosis Congress 2024, Bucharest: Endometriosis and Infertility

(Upcoming) ESHRE Campus Workshop 2024, Portugal: Dietary supplements and infertility

Oral Presentations at International Scientific Meetings:
39th ESHRE Congress – 2023 – Oral presentation, press release
8th SEUD Congress – 2022 – Athens – Oral presentation
6th IVF Worldwide Online Congress – 2021, Oral presentation
ESGE Congress – 2021, Oral presentation

Publications Submitted to International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
– To Warm Or Not To Warm: A 10-Year Follow-Up Of Reproductive Outcomes In Women Who Returned To The Fertility Clinic After Elective Oocyte Cryopreservation – Retrospective Study – submitted to ESHRE – ACCEPTED HUMAN REPRODUCTION
– From Body Mass Index To Body Composition On Female Infertility – Narrative Review
– A Follow-Up Survey Of Transgender Patients Undergoing Fertility Preservation: Reproductive Intentions, Experiences And Outcomes
– Evaluation Of Preeclampsia Rate In Intra-Relation Embryo Donation And Comparison With Donor Sperm Intrauterine Insemination
– Art And Endometriosis: Estimation Of Fertility Outcomes Using A # Enzian Classification-Based Prediction Model
– Bowel Function Before And After Laparoscopic Bowel Surgery For Low Rectal Endometriosis: A Prospective Cohort Study
– Pain, gastrointestinal function and fertility outcomes of modified nerve-vessel sparing segmental and discoid resection for deep colorectal endometriosis – a prospective cohort study
– Clinical and ultrasound characteristics of deep endometriosis infiltrating the sacral plexus

Languages: English C2, German B1, Dutch A1

References for CV:
• Prof. Dr. Gürkan Bozdağ, Istanbul, [email protected]
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gernot Hudelist, Austria, [email protected]
• Prof. Dr. Med. Kubilay Ertan, Germany, [email protected]
• Harald Krentel, MD, Germany, [email protected]
• Prof. Herman Tournaye, MD, Belgium, [email protected]