Inguinal hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Associate Professor Vahit Onur Gul combines robotic surgery training from the USA with a military background to provide precise surgical care at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair using small incisions for less post-operative pain
• Trained in microsurgery in Switzerland for delicate tissue handling and reconstruction
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor – a senior academic title for surgical experts
• Completed multiple international courses in laparoscopic techniques for complex abdominal wall repairs
• Uses robotic-assisted technology to improve accuracy and speed up patient recovery times

Professor Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is a specialist surgeon at Medistanbul Hospital with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for abdominal wall repairs.

• Holds a double national board certification for surgical excellence
• Member of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Association
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Trained in general surgery at Erciyes University Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Surgery Association

Professor Hakan Gok is a certified Fellow of the European Board of Surgery specialising exclusively in abdominal wall repairs at Hernia Istanbul Clinic.

• Focuses entirely on hernia treatment using minimally invasive keyhole techniques for faster recovery times
• Serves as a Board Member of the European Hernia Society
• Holds membership with the British Hernia Society following decades of surgery in Istanbul
• Acts as General Secretary of the Hernia School for the Turkish Hernia Society
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery which results in smaller scars and less post-operative pain

The doctor is a board-certified cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology. Specializes in complex coronary interventions and has performed over 5,000 successful procedures. Graduated from a top medical school and completed a fellowship in cardiology at a renowned institution. The doctor is an active member of several prestigious cardiology societies and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals. Recognized for contributions to advancing cardiac care and implementing innovative treatment protocols.

Dr Ufuk Onsal is a general surgery specialist at Can Hospitals with training in laparoscopic abdominal wall repairs – a technique for fixing hernias through small incisions.

• Uses laparoscopic repair methods to ensure faster recovery times and less post-operative pain
• Completed clinical anatomy training for abdominal surgery at Ankara University
• Formerly practised at Izmir Bakircay University Çigli Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for complex abdominal wall repairs

The doctor is a highly experienced general surgery specialist with extensive clinical expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery, including stomach botox and gastric balloon applications. The doctor's professional background encompasses a wide range of surgical disciplines, with a focus on thyroid diseases, gallbladder and liver conditions, oncological surgery, breast diseases, and the treatment of anal region disorders.

With a medical education from Karadeniz Technical University and specialized training in general surgery from Mayıs University, the doctor has served in various state and private medical institutions. This clinical experience includes managing emergency services and providing specialized surgical care across multiple hospital settings.