Inguinal hernia Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr Umit Yigit is a specialist paediatric surgeon with over three decades of clinical expertise in treating congenital and acquired conditions in children.

• Specialises in paediatric inguinal hernia repair using both open and minimally invasive techniques
• Uses laparoscopic surgery to ensure smaller incisions and a quicker recovery for young patients
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul University – two of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Focuses on neonatal surgery for complex cases in newborns and infants
• Provides family-centred care for children ranging from infancy through to adolescence

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

Dr. Ozan Beytemur is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in bone healing research. Dr. Beytemur holds the TOTBİD-TOTEK Board Certification. He serves as a Professor at Health Sciences University.

• Specialize in bone tumors, pediatric trauma, and complex fracture management.
• Served as Chief Physician at Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center.
• Published over 400 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic Association's Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Division.

Professor Ertekin is a high-level surgical specialist at Biruni University Hospital, holding a national patent for his medical innovations.

• Specialises in gastroenterology surgery for complex abdominal wall and digestive tract repairs
• Uses endoscopic diagnostic treatments to identify internal issues with minimal invasion
• Serves as a Professor at Istanbul University, one of the region's premier medical schools
• Member of the International Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES)
• Awarded first prize by the Istanbul Surgical Association for his video-based surgical techniques

Dr Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a highly regarded general surgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey who specialises in both laparoscopic and open hernia repairs.

• Uses laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernias – small incisions mean less scarring and a faster return to daily life
• Expert in managing both routine and complex hernia repairs using modern surgical meshes
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Aegean Region Surgical Association
• Trained at Ege University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a specialist general surgeon at Medicana Bursa Hospital who focuses on keyhole techniques for hernia repair.

• Performs laparoscopic hernia surgery – using small incisions for less post-operative pain and faster return to work
• Completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Holds a PhD in physiology – providing deeper insight into how the body heals after surgical procedures
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine

Professor Ali Kagan Gokakin leverages high-level academic expertise as a Professor at Medicana International Ankara Hospital to perform precise inguinal hernia repairs.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair – uses tiny incisions for less post-op pain and faster return to work
• Expertise in managing complex hernias that cause significant pain during movement or coughing
• Former Associate Professor at the Science University Florence Nightingale Hospital organ transplant centre
• Trained at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on abdominal wall surgery and digestive health

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

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading specialist in hernia repair, holding a European Hernia Society certificate for advanced laparoscopic techniques performed on cadavers.

• Specialises in laparoscopic TAPP and TEP repairs, which use tiny incisions for faster recovery and less post-op pain.
• Extensive experience in mesh-free and fixation-free hernia closures to reduce long-term discomfort.
• Recognised expert in the field, having edited the definitive textbook 'Hernia Surgery' for academic publication.
• Published significant research on the accuracy of ultrasound for diagnosing inguinal hernias in adult patients.