Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 12

Dr Muzaffer Al is a leading specialist in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Çapa and Cerrahpaşa medical faculties
• Specialises in laparoscopic oncological cancer surgery and bariatric procedures
• Performs minimally invasive thyroidectomies and hernia repairs using small incisions
• Uses advanced laparoscopic techniques for intestinal resections and pancreatic procedures

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior academic surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has authored over 50 scientific publications on surgical techniques and patient outcomes.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery – using smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Focuses on complex hernia repairs, thyroidectomies, and bowel resections
• Member of the Hernia Society and the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr Turgut Camkiran is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Active member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association and the National Association of Surgery
• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, and intestinal resections
• Uses small-incision techniques to help patients recover faster with less scarring

Professor Eyibilen is a senior surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Turkey. He specialises in intricate head and neck surgeries and the treatment of complex head and neck cancers.

• Performs microsurgery for precision treatment of head and neck diseases
• Uses endoscopic sinus surgery – a minimally invasive approach through the nose
• Operates on salivary gland disorders and diseases
• Treats hearing loss and chronic ear conditions through surgical intervention
• Expert in managing vertigo and chronic dizziness issues

Dr Gokhan Kutlar focuses on delicate ear microsurgery and head and neck cancer treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Specialises in hearing restoration using cochlear implants to bypass damaged parts of the ear
• Performs endoscopic sinus surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small cameras for faster recovery
• Treats head and neck cancers using precise surgical techniques to remove tumours
• Manages complex balance disorders and vertigo through specialised clinical and surgical care
• Uses microsurgery for salivary gland diseases to protect surrounding nerves

Dr Volkan Kinas is a board-certified surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in high-risk gastrointestinal and oncological procedures.

• Performs minimally invasive techniques for colon and liver conditions to speed up patient recovery
• Specialises in complex surgeries for pancreatic, bile duct, and gastric cancers
• Manages metabolic conditions through advanced bariatric and diabetes surgeries
• Expert in difficult abdominal repairs, including incisional and inguinal hernia procedures

Dr Davut Tepe specialises in endoscopic and microscopic middle ear surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He performs precise cochlear implant placements for both adult and paediatric patients.

• Expert in corrective ear surgery including protruding ear correction
• Uses the plasma-evaporation method for removing tonsils and adenoids
• Performs sleep apnea and snoring surgery to improve breathing
• Specialises in aesthetic and functional rhinoplasty (nose surgery)
• Focuses on precise microscopic techniques for middle ear repairs

Dr Kadir Dicle is a board-certified surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on complex abdominal and oncological procedures.

• Specialises in obesity and metabolic surgery for weight loss and endocrine health
• Performs minimally invasive gallbladder and hernia repairs for faster recovery
• Expert in oncological surgery, including colectomies and small intestine resections
• Treats complex anorectal conditions using stapled haemorrhoidectomy and rubber band ligation