Pancreatic cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

Associate Professor Avni Can Karaca is a surgical specialist in complex digestive system diseases at Medical Point International Hospital.

• Trained in oncological surgery at the Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori in Milan
• Performed liver and pancreatic resections – precise surgical removal of diseased tissue
• Specialises in bile duct reconstructions to restore digestive flow after surgery
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society and Turkish Surgical Association
• Former founding lecturer at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine

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.

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin leads general surgery at Medical Park Bahcelievler – a major hospital network in Turkey. He specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, focusing on complex abdominal procedures and endocrine disorders.

• Performed surgeries for 15+ years within the Medical Park system
• Expert in bariatric and metabolic surgery for metabolic-related conditions
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited facility

Specializations

Obesity Surgery

Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Treatment of Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernias

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, specialising in minimally invasive abdominal procedures. He holds international certification in laparoscopic surgery from the European Hernia Society.

• Performs laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy – a complex technique that removes pancreatic cysts while saving the spleen and its blood vessels.
• Trained in robotic-assisted surgery at Stony Brook University in New York.
• Expertise in managing acute biliary pancreatitis and complex gastrointestinal tumours.
• Serves as an editor for professional textbooks on oncological and minimal invasive surgery.

Dr. Murat Kilic is a pediatric surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He treats childhood appendicitis, hernias, and congenital conditions like anal atresia. Dr. Kilic publishes research on childhood urinary tract infections and hemangioma treatments. He works at a university-affiliated center that treats 350,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in pediatric abdominal surgery and hernia repair.
• Performs neonatal procedures, supported by 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish Healthcare Quality Standards Certificate.
• Researches ultrasound diagnosis techniques for appendicitis in children.

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Specializations

Oncological Surgery

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Stomach Hernia Surgery

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

Specializations

Liver and Gallbladder Diseases Surgery

Treatment and Surgery of Stomach and Small Intestine Diseases

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Treatment and Surgery of Anorectal Diseases (Hemorrhoids etc.)

Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Thyroid Diseases and Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

The doctor is a highly accomplished surgeon with credentials from Erciyes and Fırat Universities. With experience from Sevgi and Dünyam Hospitals, the doctor has achieved 1st place in the Turkish Surgery Association Board Exam. The doctor has published numerous national scientific publications and specializes in General Surgery, with a focus on conditions such as Gluteal Abscess, Breast Cancer, Polyps, Reflux, and Colon Cancer.

Dr. Kanit Wittayavanichai is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at MAXi Cosmetic Surgery in Bangkok. He is a medical professor at Thammasat University with over 25 years of practice. Dr. Wittayavanichai is well known globally for facial rejuvenation and gender affirmation procedures. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 5,000 patients annually.

• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
• Specializes in male-to-female sex reassignment surgery and facial feminization.
• Expert in complex surgeries including facelifts, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation.