Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Volkan Turunc serves as the Lead Specialist for the Kidney Transplant Centre and a Liver Transplant Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Holds dual expertise in both kidney and liver transplantation surgery
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster patient recovery times
• Member of the National Association of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
• Former faculty member at Bahcesehir University School of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Association of Reconstructive Microsurgery for complex tissue repair

Associate Professor Polat is a specialist surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with expertise in reproductive medicine and gynaecological surgery.

• Completed subspecialty training in reproductive medicine at the American Hospital IVF Unit
• Holds a Master of Clinical Trials from the University of London
• Specialises in surgical interventions for fertility and women's reproductive health
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his academic and clinical contributions

Dr. Sedat Karademir is a transplant surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He focuses on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation. He completed a clinical fellowship in organ transplantation at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Karademir has also conducted research with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program.

• Serves as the general surgery department coordinator at Anadolu Medical Center.
• Former head of Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital.
• Active member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.
• Performs Whipple surgery and robotic cholecystectomy for complex cases.

Professor Aytac is a highly decorated surgeon and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing world-class expertise from his tenure at the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases, including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease
• Performs complex abdominopelvic surgery and gastrointestinal cancer treatments
• Awarded the American College of Surgeons Research Forum best presentation prize
• Published 150+ scientific articles in major international medical journals

Professor Yardimci is a leader in gastroenterology surgery who trained at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States.

• Ranked first in Turkey's national gastroenterology surgery fellowship exam
• Specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Established dedicated surgical units for inflammatory bowel disease and organ transplants
• Former faculty member at Marmara University where he taught modern surgical techniques
• Focuses on obesity, metabolic, and complex digestive system procedures

Dr. Yoon Sik Kang is a general surgeon at Gibbeum Hospital in Seoul. He is the developer of the Kang Repair mesh-free hernia surgery. He has performed over 40,000 operations, including over 20,000 mesh-free repairs. Dr. Kang holds a Ph.D. from Seoul National University College of Medicine.

• Achieved a recurrence rate under 0.2% for his hernia repair technique.
• Ranked as the top proctology specialist by Dong-A Ilbo.
• Served as the former President of Daehang Hospital.
• Treated international patients from more than 50 countries.