Umbilical hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Pekize Eker Balcioglu focuses on day-surgery techniques for abdominal wall and soft tissue repairs at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in laparoscopic day surgery – uses small incisions to help patients return home and recover faster
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading medical faculties for general surgical residency
• Completed medical education in English at Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University
• Authored multiple research articles on surgical outcomes in international medical journals

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment and complex gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Erdemir is an expert in the Whipple surgery and robotic surgical techniques. He practices at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Certified in the da Vinci robotic surgery system.
• Completed specialized training in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Former assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School.
• Performs surgeries for breast, stomach, and small intestine cancers.

Dr Prasert Sujiipinyo serves as a senior general surgeon at Intrarat Hospital, where he focuses on abdominal wall repairs and gastrointestinal health.

• Trained at Chiang Mai University – a premier medical school in Thailand
• Certified in general surgery by the Rajavithi Hospital medical faculty
• Specialises in gastrointestinal tract and endocrine system operations
• Performs open and laparoscopic repairs for complex abdominal wall issues
• Manages abdominal cases involving the liver and colon anatomy

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He holds the official plastic surgery expert title from the Ministry of Health of Turkey. Dr. Karacaoglan specializes in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries. He completed fellowships in the US and Turkey to refine his surgical techniques.

• Recognized as a top plastic surgeon by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines.
• Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Performs FUE hair transplants, rhinoplasty, and complex mommy makeovers.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul.

Dr Cengiz Dibekoglu is a pioneer in surgical technology, having performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small cuts for quicker healing and less scarring
• Former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Performs advanced robotic procedures at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Expertise includes gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery covering liver and gallbladder conditions

Dr. Puttapong Serttikul is a general surgeon at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in gastrointestinal endoscopy and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Dr. Serttikul is an active member of the NHSO Region 4 Audit Committee. He earned his medical degree from Chulalongkorn University.

• Completed clinical training in GI endoscopy at Lopburi Cancer Hospital.
• Trained in ERCP at Rajavithi Hospital and laparoscopic surgery at Chulalongkorn University.
• Treats umbilical, inguinal, hiatal, and incisional hernias.
• Performs appendectomies, gallbladder resections, and hemorrhoidectomies.

Professor Murat Cakar is a university-level lecturer specialising in paediatric surgery at Karabuk University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expert in abdominal and colorectal surgery for infants and children
• Trained in newborn resuscitation for safer surgical outcomes in young patients
• Member of the Paediatric Surgery Association and Paediatric Urology Association
• Specialised in enteral and parenteral nutrition for post-operative recovery support
• Focuses on paediatric intensive care and protective child health protocols

Professor Alaettin Celik is a highly esteemed specialist who founded the Paediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions.

• Triple-qualified in general surgery, paediatric surgery, and paediatric urology
• Trained at The Hospital for Sick Children at the University of London
• Author of several definitive textbooks on newborn and paediatric surgical techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Paediatric Surgery Society
• Contributes to clinical decisions at the Council of Children's Tumours

Dr. Cevper Ersoz is a urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers. Dr. Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He completed an observership in urologic surgery at the University of Michigan, USA.

• Author of over 130 national and international peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Treats benign prostate hyperplasia using HoLEP, TuLEP, and Rezum techniques.
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for stone diseases, including PCNL and URS.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses the da Vinci robotic system.

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç is a highly skilled surgeon who trained at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and across Europe. He serves as a Professor at İstinye University and brings high-level academic expertise to hernia repair.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery
• Trained in laparoscopic techniques at the Cushieri Skill Centre in Scotland
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Former Department Chief at major Training and Research Hospitals in Kocaeli and Antalya