Inguinal hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Muzaffer Al is a specialist in keyhole surgery – he completed advanced laparoscopic training at Turkey's prestigious Istanbul University medical schools.

• Performs laparoscopic hernia repair using tiny incisions for less post-op pain
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on minimally invasive methods that allow for quicker returns to work
• Uses modern surgical mesh techniques to reduce the risk of hernia recurrence
• Practises at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a major centre for surgical excellence

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç is a specialist surgeon who gained high-level technical skills at the Cushieri Skill Centre in Scotland. He focuses on keyhole techniques that allow for quicker healing and smaller scars.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery in Scotland and Austria for precise hernia repairs
• Performed research at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA
• Former Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery at İstinye University – one of Turkey's major medical schools

Professor Yahya Ozel is a gastrointestinal specialist who trained at Tokyo University Hospital under global leaders in complex abdominal surgery.

• Specialises in laparoscopic and robotic hernia repair – uses small incisions for less post-op pain and faster return to work
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate for high-standard surgical care
• Experienced in endoscopy and ERCP – uses nonsurgical camera techniques to diagnose abdominal issues
• Former academic at Doğuş University – helped train the next generation of general surgeons

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. Mehmet Akif Aydin is an associate professor and general surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in bariatric surgery and surgical oncology. Dr. Aydin focuses on weight loss procedures like gastric sleeve and bypass. He also treats complex abdominal hernias and cancers of the breast and pancreas. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
• Sits on the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Performs laparoscopic repairs for inguinal, hiatal, and umbilical hernias.
• Treats endocrine conditions through procedures like thyroidectomy.

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.