Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on laparoscopic abdominal procedures.

• Specialises in laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstone disease and acute inflammation
• Published significant research on improving patient comfort and recovery after gallbladder surgery
• Completed advanced surgical training at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing complex biliary conditions following gallbladder removal
• Experienced in minimally invasive techniques, including single-incision laparoscopic approaches

Professor Osman Aktas received advanced training in laparoscopic techniques in Germany and has been a specialist in endoscopic gallbladder surgery since 1995.

• Performs gallbladder resections using minimally invasive laparoscopic methods
• Former Chief Physician and Head of General Surgery at several major hospitals
• Specialises in managing complex cases like gastrointestinal tumours and obstructions
• Uses advanced techniques to reduce surgical complications and speed up recovery
• Offers surgical expertise in metabolic and oncological procedures at Avicenna Hospital

Dr Rafail Ibayev is a specialist surgeon at Erdem Hospital with a focus on laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder removal.

• Specialises in minimally invasive keyhole techniques for faster recovery
• Performs both laparoscopic and open surgical approaches for gallbladder diseases
• Expertise includes managing benign liver diseases and tumours alongside gallbladder care
• High-volume specialist across upper gastrointestinal and endocrine surgeries
• Experienced in complex digestive operations including stomach and intestinal procedures

Professor Burhan Mayir is a surgical expert specialising in advanced gastrointestinal procedures, including liver and gallbladder surgery. He is known for his research, with over 60 published articles in international journals.

• Focuses on gallbladder resection and general gastrointestinal surgical procedures
• Specialises in single-port techniques designed to reduce visible scarring
• Performs complex cancer surgery and metabolic-bariatric procedures
• Presented over 100 abstracts at major international medical congresses
• Provides senior surgical expertise for diverse gastrointestinal health needs

Education

Medical Doctor Education: Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2008, Istanbul/Turkey
General Surgery Residency: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2018, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Tokat Erba State Hospital, 2008-2012, Tokat/Turkey
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2012-2018, Istanbul/Turkey
Ağrı Doğubeyazıt State Hospital, 2018-2020, Ağrı/Turkey

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
Turkish Surgical Association

Professor Ertekin is a Professor of General Surgery at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in complex pancreatico-biliary and gastroenterology surgeries.

• Holds a prestigious National Scientific Patent Award for his surgical contributions
• Focuses on endoscopic diagnosis and treatment for biliary conditions
• International member of the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES)
• Recognised with the Istanbul Surgical Association Video Paper First Prize
• Member of the National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in the field of neurosurgery, with a focus on advanced surgical techniques for treating complex brain and spinal disorders. With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor has performed numerous successful surgeries, contributing significantly to the field through innovative approaches and patient-centered care.

Graduated from a prestigious medical school and completed rigorous residency and fellowship programs. The doctor is board-certified and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, sharing insights and advancements in neurosurgical procedures.

Dr Ufuk Onsal is a general surgery specialist at Izmir Private Can Hospital with advanced training in laparoscopic abdominal wall repairs from Dokuz Eylul University.

• Completed specialist surgical training at Duzce University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly skilled in laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder and abdominal surgeries
• Trained in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy by the Turkish Surgical Association
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Association contributing to national congresses
• Experienced across major Turkish training and research hospitals

Prof. M.D. Yusuf Serdar Sakin was born in Nevşehir in 1978. After completing his primary and secondary education in Ankara, he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2002.
Following his graduation, he served in Gole/Ardahan for two years. He started his internal medicine training at the Department of Internal Medicine, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine.
After completing his training, he worked as an internal medicine specialist in Ankara. A year later, he began additional training in the Department of Gastroenterology at Gülhane Faculty of Medicine and completed his training in 2014.
After graduation, Yusuf Serdar Sakin continued to work in the same department. He also received advanced endoscopy and Motility training at AMC Center in the Netherlands in 2017.
After obtaining the title of Associate Professor in 2017, he became a Professor in 2023.
He currently provides medical services to patients at Koru Ankara Hospital. His areas of medical interest include:

-Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
-Push enteroscopy
-Endoscopic mucosal resection
-High-resolution manometry
-pH/pH-impedance metry analysis
-Advanced endoscopic procedures (stenting, dilation, etc.)
-Gastrointestinal motility disorders
-Gastroesophageal reflux disease
-Inflammatory bowel diseases
-Advanced endoscopic procedures and pancreatitis.

The doctor is a leading general and oncological surgeon in Turkey with over 28 years of experience. Specializing in colorectal surgery, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries, as well as thyroid and breast diseases, the doctor has made significant contributions to the field.

Graduated with an MD from Ankara University, the doctor completed a specialization in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery and a residency at Ankara University Medical General Surgery Clinic. The doctor has held positions such as chief assistant and adjunct professor at Ankara University, and senior surgeon at various hospitals.

The doctor has also practiced colorectal surgery at St. Mark's Hospital, University of Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic, and published numerous articles on colon cancer.