04.04.2025 15:52
Professor Dr. Celalettin Kocatürk, a Chest Surgery Specialist who was the first to intervene in the case of the artist Volkan Konak, who passed away after collapsing on stage in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, responded to the allegations of negligence surrounding his death. Kocatürk stated, "I don't want to provide too many details in order not to upset or hurt his family, but there is a perception in the public that he 'died for no reason.' I would like to emphasize that this is not the case."
The program "What's Happening in Life" broadcasted on Kanal D discussed the death of Volkan Konak, which deeply saddened his fans. The artist, who collapsed and passed away while performing at a hotel in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on the first day of Ramadan Bayram, was given first aid by Chest Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Celalettin Kocatürk, who made statements during the program.
Footage from the hotel’s security camera and the moments of the first intervention were also aired in the program. Despite being given heart massage for minutes after collapsing on stage, Volkan Konak could not be saved despite all interventions.
"I DON'T WANT TO GIVE DETAILS TO AVOID UPSETTING HIS FAMILY, BUT..." Prof. Dr. Kocatürk said: "We are all very saddened. I was in Cyprus with my family for the holiday, and that day we went to listen to Volkan Konak. I was at a table a bit far away. I don’t want to give too many details to avoid upsetting and hurting his family, but there is a perception in the public that he 'died for no reason.' I want to state that this is not the case. While we were listening to Volkan Konak, suddenly the music stopped. We did not see him fall and collapse. After the music stopped, a crowd formed on stage. I thought there were people there wanting autographs, but then an announcement was made asking, 'Is there a doctor?' I immediately rushed to the stage. Volkan Konak was on the ground, and I started medical intervention right away. It was around 11:30 PM. An ambulance was called. I immediately started medical intervention there. I am a professor of chest surgery, I have performed this intervention hundreds of times, and I also established one of the first aid training organizations. I have written books on this subject. I am quite experienced and knowledgeable in this area."
"A TIMELY AND CORRECT INTERVENTION WAS MADE" Prof. Dr. Kocatürk stated, "The first aid intervention made under those conditions was done in a very proper and correct manner," and added, "I do not want people to make wrong comments because they received the information that a good first aid intervention was not performed, both for his family and for those who received such news. I continued the intervention for 25-30 minutes until the ambulance arrived. There were also other doctor friends present at the scene, and they helped as well. We were a total of four physicians. One anesthesiologist, one ear, nose, and throat specialist, and another doctor friend of ours carried out the intervention continuously. After the ambulance arrived, we provided advanced life support. We administered medication and performed intubation. The intubation was done by our ear, nose, and throat specialist. From the moment we made the patient suitable for transfer, we continued with chest compressions. We continued the intervention until we entered the hospital's emergency room. We were in constant communication with the hospital on the way. In fact, we told the doctors that we could continue when we entered, but we waited at the door because they had sufficient teams. After that, the news of his death came. There were no signs of life from the very beginning. Unfortunately, he passed away because there was no reversible cause. None of the comments made are correct," he said.