Incisional hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Murat Cakar is a pediatric surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He is a university lecturer and an expert in pediatric urology and surgery. Dr. Cakar treats complex children's conditions at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

• Specializes in hernia repair, appendectomy, and circumcision for children.
• Performs pediatric tumor resections for nephroblastoma and medulloblastoma cases.
• Member of the Pediatric Surgery Association and the Pediatric Urology Association.
• Certified in newborn resuscitation and pediatric intensive care training.

Professor Alaettin Celik is the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and a specialist in managing complex abdominal wall repairs.

• Trained at The Hospital for Sick Children at the University of London
• Quadruple-specialised in General Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, and Paediatric Urology
• Published three major medical textbooks on surgical techniques and newborn care
• Leads surgical teams at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Fellowship-trained in the United Kingdom with international clinical research experience

Professor Yahya Ozel is a leading general surgeon who completed intensive fellowship training at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan. He focuses on restoring abdominal strength through laparoscopic and robotic techniques for hernia repair.

• Specialises in minimally invasive hernia repair to reduce post-op pain and infection risk
• Trained in advanced hepatobiliary surgery under global experts at Tokyo University
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high standards in surgical endoscopy
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University teaching surgical techniques to new doctors
• Expert in robotic-assisted surgery for precise repair of complex abdominal wall defects

Professor Muzaffer Al is a highly regarded specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with training in both laparoscopic and oncological surgery. He focuses on keyhole techniques to repair complex abdominal issues with high precision.

• Trained at Istanbul University in laparoscopic surgery – focusing on minimally invasive techniques for less scarring
• Completed advanced training in oncological surgery for managing hernia repairs in cancer patients
• Expertise in laparoscopic antireflux surgery – a procedure that often coincides with abdominal wall repairs
• Educated at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine and KTÜ Farabi Hospital

Dr. Selin Kapan is a general surgery professor at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She specializes in gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair. Dr. Kapan has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers in international medical journals. Her research focuses on perianal fistulas and hepatic hydatid disease.

• Performs bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Expert in hernia repair using laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like salivary gland tumors and pilonidal disease.
• Is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Hernia Society.

Dr. Siripong Lakkhanawong is a specialist in plastic and general surgery at Somchai Clinic in Bangkok. He has treated over 25 years of medical cases with a focus on surgical safety. He performs a wide range of aesthetic procedures, including facial rejuvenation and body contouring. Dr. Lakkhanawong also holds expertise in family medicine to support overall patient health.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, deep plane facelifts, and breast augmentation surgeries.
• Performs complex body contouring like tummy tucks and 360 liposuction.
• Treats various surgical conditions, including hernias and salivary gland tumors.
• Works at Somchai Clinic, which serves 10,000 patients annually in Thailand.

Dr. Park Sundo is a specialist in gastrointestinal and general surgery at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes colorectal, proctology, breast, thyroid, laparoscopic, biliary, pancreatic, and pediatric surgery.

Key treatments include proctologic surgery, such as hemorrhoidectomy and care for hemorrhoids and anal fistula. He performs laparoscopic surgery for gallstones (cholelithiasis) and appendicitis. His oncology care covers gastric and colorectal cancer. He also performs hernia repair. Breast and thyroid care includes treatment of tumors and Mammotome biopsy. He treats varicose veins and severe burns. Pediatric surgery includes hernia repair and general pediatric procedures.