Pancreatic cyst 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.

Dr. Kotchakorn Stitstein is a dual-specialist in otolaryngology and facial reconstructive surgery at Intrarat Hospital. She holds a medical degree and ENT certification from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine. Dr. Stitstein completed subspecialty training in facial plastic surgery at Chulalongkorn University.

• Performs complex facial reconstructive and plastic procedures.
• Treats ENT conditions as a certified otolaryngologist.
• Practices at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO 9001:2015-certified facility in Bangkok.
• Combines surgical precision with aesthetic facial reconstruction techniques.

The doctor has extensive experience in general surgery, having worked at Taksim Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic from 2001 to 2006. This was followed by roles at Nigde State Hospital, Selimpaşa Emergency and Traumatology Hospital, and Basaksehir State Hospital, where the doctor honed skills in emergency medicine and traumatology. The doctor's career reflects a strong focus on surgical procedures and emergency medical care.

Professor Ertan Emek focuses on pancreatic surgery and minimally invasive oncology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, having trained at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery covering the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas
• Uses minimally invasive oncological surgery – smaller incisions for quicker recovery times
• Expert in complex abdominal procedures including liver and kidney transplantations
• Qualified at the prestigious Istanbul University Department of General Surgery
• Manages both benign and malignant conditions affecting the pancreatic system

Professor Cemaleddin Ertekin is a leading specialist in pancreatico-biliary surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on complex disorders of the pancreas and bile ducts.

• Performs endoscopic diagnostic treatment – uses tiny cameras for precise internal imaging and biopsies
• Professor at Istanbul University – teaches the next generation of general surgeons
• Expert in gastroenterology surgery – manages conditions involving the entire digestive tract
• Specialises in trauma and emergency surgery for critical abdominal cases

Professor Dibekoglu is a pioneer in surgical technology, having performed the first robotic-assisted general surgery operation in Turkey. He leads complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted surgery for precise management of complex abdominal growths
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for hepatobiliary cases to ensure smaller scars and less pain
• Former Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Trained at Istanbul University with a focus on gastrointestinal tract research

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.

Professor Alaettin Celik is a triple-specialist surgeon who founded the Paediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He leads complex surgical cases at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in general and paediatric surgery for complex abdominal and cystic conditions
• Trained as a registrar at the Hospital for Sick Children at the University of London
• Author of three major medical textbooks focused on neonatal and paediatric surgical techniques
• Active member of the Council of Children's Tumours for multidisciplinary case reviews