Surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 16

Associate Professor Selman Emiroglu is a senior surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who specializes in oncoplastic surgery and minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques.

• Performs nipple-sparing and breast-conserving surgery to preserve natural appearance during cancer treatment
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of the most prestigious medical schools in Turkey
• Specializes in oncological surgery for complex tumoral removals
• Experienced in laparoscopic hernia repairs and kidney removals

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads surgical interventions at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He has performed complex procedures for over two decades with a focus on metabolic and cancer surgery.

• Specialises in obesity and metabolic surgery for weight-related health issues
• Performs laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Expert in thyroid and parathyroid procedures to manage hormonal disorders
• Focuses on surgical oncology to remove tumours and treat various cancers
• Published research on surgical outcomes in international refereed medical journals

Professor Ertekin is a senior surgical leader at Istanbul University who has held the rank of Professor since 1999. He specialises in intricate abdominal and gastroenterology procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• Awarded the National Scientific Patent Award for his innovations in surgical techniques
• Focuses on pancreatico-biliary surgery – treating the pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts
• Uses endoscopic methods for diagnosis and treatment to avoid major open surgery
• International member of ESTES (European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery)

Professor Nurettin Kurt serves as a senior specialist at Emsey Hospital, bringing over a decade of experience from major Turkish training and research centres.

• Specialises in general surgery within a multidisciplinary hospital setting
• Completed medical training at the School of Medicine, Erciyes University
• Previously served at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital
• Held a long-term position at Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital

Dr Ziya Kurban Yurt is a thoracic surgery specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on conditions of the chest and lungs.

• Specialises in oesophageal surgery to treat conditions of the food pipe
• Performs thoracic sympathectomy to manage excessive hand sweating
• Uses flexible and rigid bronchoscopy to examine and treat airway blockages
• Manages primary lung surgeries and biopsies for accurate diagnosis
• Performs diaphragm surgery to repair the muscle used for breathing

Dr M Altan Kaya specialises in minimally invasive surgery at Risus Clinic Istanbul. He completed high-level fellowships in innovative surgical methods in both Germany and France.

• Focuses on keyhole techniques for obesity, breast cancer, and colorectal tumour surgery
• Trained at the Ethicon Surgical Centre in Hamburg for advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons (ESSO)
• Practises at the ITES Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery in Strasbourg