Incisional hernia Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Ertekin is a senior surgical expert at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex abdominal wall repairs and gastroenterology surgery.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul University, one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties
• Specialises in endoscopic diagnostic treatments and pancreatic-biliary surgery
• Won the National Scientific Patent Award for his surgical innovation
• Awarded first prize by the Istanbul Surgical Association for his video-based surgical techniques
• Active member of the National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Associate Professor Vahit Onur Gul brings international expertise to hernia repair, having completed specialized robotic surgery training in the United States and microsurgery in Switzerland.

• Performs laparoscopic hernia surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in robotic-assisted repair for precise tissue handling and complex cases
• Associate Professor at Private Koru Ankara Hospital specializing in general surgery
• Completed laparoscopic surgery training across international medical centres
• Member of professional surgical societies focused on surgical techniques

Professor Hakan Gok is a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery specialising in abdominal wall surgery. He is one of the few surgeons globally with this dedicated hernia qualification.

• Performs minimally invasive and keyhole surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Serves as a Board Member of the European Hernia Society
• Directs the Hernia School as General Secretary for the Turkish Hernia Society
• Maintains active membership with the British Hernia Society
• Focuses his entire clinical practice exclusively on hernia repair and management

Dr Ufuk Onsal specialises in laparoscopic abdominal wall repairs, performing keyhole surgery to fix incisional hernias with smaller incisions and faster recovery times.

• Trained in clinical anatomy for abdominal surgery at Ankara University
• Completed specialised training in laparoscopic abdominal wall repair at Dokuz Eylul University
• Skilled in percutaneous endoscopic procedures for minimally invasive abdominal access
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association with extensive training in ultrasound diagnostics
• Practises at Izmir Private Can Hospital following roles at major Turkish training hospitals

Dr. Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a general surgery specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey in Izmir. He specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Dr. Ciftdogan earned his medical degree from Ege University. He completed surgical training at Celal Bayar University. He has practiced general surgery since 2002 at both public and private institutions.

• Performs laparoscopic procedures for gallbladder issues and hernia repair.
• Treats colon cancer, rectal tumors, and intestinal diseases.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber.
• Works at Can Hospitals, a center seeing over 300,000 patients every year.