Inguinal hernia Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

Professor Hakan Gok is a certified Fellow of the European Board of Surgery specialising exclusively in abdominal wall repairs at Hernia Istanbul Clinic.

• Focuses entirely on hernia treatment using minimally invasive keyhole techniques for faster recovery times
• Serves as a Board Member of the European Hernia Society
• Holds membership with the British Hernia Society following decades of surgery in Istanbul
• Acts as General Secretary of the Hernia School for the Turkish Hernia Society
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery which results in smaller scars and less post-operative pain

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgical expert who honed his skills at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Trained in advanced endoscopic techniques at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a Senior Professor of Surgery at one of Turkey's top medical universities
• Practiced colorectal and general surgery at the University of Minnesota
• Expertise includes complex abdominal wall and groin repairs using minimally invasive methods

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading specialist in hernia repair, holding a European Hernia Society certificate for advanced laparoscopic techniques performed on cadavers.

• Specialises in laparoscopic TAPP and TEP repairs, which use tiny incisions for faster recovery and less post-op pain.
• Extensive experience in mesh-free and fixation-free hernia closures to reduce long-term discomfort.
• Recognised expert in the field, having edited the definitive textbook 'Hernia Surgery' for academic publication.
• Published significant research on the accuracy of ultrasound for diagnosing inguinal hernias in adult patients.

Dr Irfan Karalar is a senior surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He brings leadership expertise to hernia cases, having previously served as a Chief Physician.

• Specialises in general surgery at a major university-affiliated hospital centre
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's leading medical schools
• Expertise in surgical management of hernias and abdominal wall repairs
• Former Chief Physician with clinical leadership in general surgical procedures

Professor Murat Kilic specialises in paediatric surgical care at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, focusing on delicate procedures for younger patients.

• Performed extensive surgical training at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on paediatric hernia repairs and abdominal surgeries for children
• Researched ultrasound and diagnostic accuracy to improve surgical outcomes
• Fellowship trained in paediatric surgery specifically for infants and school-aged children
• Active member of the academic community at Medipol University