Umbilical Hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Cemalettin Ertekin is a senior specialist at Biruni University Hospital with award-winning expertise in complex gastroenterology and emergency abdominal surgery.

• Holds a National Scientific Patent Award for তাঁর medical innovation
• Specialises in endoscopy and gastroenterology surgery for abdominal wall issues
• Won first prize for surgical video papers from the Istanbul Surgical Association
• Member of the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES)
• Professor at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's top medical schools

Associate Professor Selman Emiroglu is a senior general surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on laparoscopic techniques for abdominal repairs.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Serves as Associate Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Background in managing complex abdominal cases at major state and university hospitals
• Expertise in endoscopy for precise internal assessments before and after surgical procedures

Professor Ertan Emek leads the surgical team at Biruni University Hospital, bringing over a decade of expertise in complex abdominal and transplant surgery to hernia repair.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair – uses tiny incisions for less post-op pain and quicker return to work
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the International Liver Transplantation Society
• Focuses on abdominal wall reconstruction for larger or recurrent umbilical hernias

Dr Umit Yigit is a specialist paediatric surgeon with over three decades of hospital experience treating infants and children. She performs hernia repairs at Ümran Medical Centre using techniques tailored for young patients.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery including precise umbilical hernia repair in children
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Trained at Istanbul University – a leading medical institution in the region
• Expert in neonatal surgery for managing congenital conditions in newborns
• Provides family-centred care focused on reducing postoperative pain for adolescents

Dr Ufuk Onsal is a general surgery specialist at Izmir Private Can Hospital who focuses on keyhole techniques for abdominal wall repairs.

• Specialises in laparoscopic abdominal wall repairs for umbilical hernia – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Trained in clinical abdominal surgery anatomy at Ankara University
• Completed specialised training in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedures
• Practised at major Turkish medical centres including Izmir Bakircay University Training and Research Hospital

The doctor specializes in managing diseases of the colon, rectum, and stomach, with proficiency in endoscopic diagnostic and treatment procedures. The surgical practice includes a broad range of procedures beyond obesity and metabolic surgery, providing comprehensive care for patients.

Accredited with a national board with outstanding degrees in 2005 and 2016, the doctor is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Colorectal Surgery Association, and Minimally Invasive Surgery Association. The doctor completed an M.D. and residency in General Surgery at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey.

Professor Hakan Gok is a globally recognised specialist who holds the prestigious Fellowship of the European Board of Surgery in Abdominal Wall Surgery.

• Serves as a Board Member of the European Hernia Society
• Specialises in laparoscopic keyhole surgery – uses tiny incisions for less post-operative pain and faster recovery
• Member of the British Hernia Society and founding member of the Turkish Hernia Society
• Focuses his entire clinical practice exclusively on abdominal wall repairs and complex hernia management

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgical expert who completed prestigious colorectal and abdominal surgery training at the Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for less scarring and quicker recovery
• Expertise in abdominal wall repairs – manages complex cases using internal reinforcement techniques
• Performed advanced surgical practice at the University of Minnesota and the world-renowned Mayo Clinic
• Held senior teaching positions at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools for clinical training
• Published research in international medical journals on surgical outcomes and techniques

Professor Ali Kagan Gokakin is a specialist general surgeon at Medicana International Ankara Hospital with extensive experience in laparoscopic hernia repair.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Trained at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Centre in senior academic roles
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes managing complex abdominal wall issues and inguinal hernia repairs

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a highly qualified general surgeon at Medicana Bursa Hospital, holding a PhD in physiology alongside his surgical credentials.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia surgery – using small incisions for less scarring and quicker return to work
• Completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University – one of Turkey's established medical institutions
• Expert in surgical oncology and gastrointestinal procedures