11/06/2025
A Tribute to Prof. Gazi Yaşargil
1925 – 2025
Today, we mourn the passing of a legend—Prof. Gazi Yaşargil, the father of modern microneurosurgery. To those of us who had the privilege of knowing him, he was more than a pioneer—he was a mentor, an inspiration, and a symbol of surgical excellence.
His hands transformed neurosurgery. His vision reshaped our understanding of what was possible. Through Zurich, he touched the lives of thousands of patients, and mentored countless surgeons who carry his legacy into every operating room.
To know him personally was to witness humility wrapped in genius. He taught not just techniques, but philosophy—the elegance of precision, the importance of discipline, and the quiet power of compassion.
Rest in peace, Professor. Your scalpel may be still, but your legacy will forever guide our hands.