Pancreatic Cyst Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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

Professor Muzaffer Al leading the surgical team at Büyük Anadolu Hospital specialises in laparoscopic techniques for removing complex gastrointestinal growths.

• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – keyhole techniques that result in smaller scars and faster healing
• Focuses on bariatric and metabolic surgeries involving the digestive system
• Completed specialised training in metabolic and stomach-related surgical interventions

Prof. Ramazan Gökhan ATIŞ, M.D.

Languages: English

Urology

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Paediatric Urology
• Robotic Surgery
• Endourology
• Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
• Urological Oncology
• Urological Neurology
   

Education

• Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School, Istanbul – Graduated in 1996
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) – M.D., 2002
• Urology Residency, Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital – 2002–2008
• Laparoscopy and Robotic Urology Training, Heidelberg University, Heilbronn Clinic – 2011

Career

• Urology Specialist, Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital – 2009–2014
• Associate Professor Title Achieved – September 2014
• Executive Board Member, Endourology Society – Since 2017
• Member, European Association of Urology – Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU), Endourology Working Group – 2018–2020
• Professor of Urology, Istanbul Medeniyet University – Appointed in January 2021
• Urologist, Şişli Memorial Hospital – Since August 1, 2022
   

Born in 1978 in Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan ATIŞ completed his medical degree at Istanbul University’s Faculty of Medicine in 2002. He pursued his urology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital and became a certified urologist in February 2008. Following his military service at Edremit Military Hospital, he began working at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2009.

In 2011, he received training in laparoscopic and robotic urology at Heidelberg University’s Heilbronn Clinic. Between 2009 and 2014, he conducted numerous scientific studies, especially in the field of endourology, earning the title of Associate Professor in 2014.

Since 2017, he has served on the board of the Endourology Society. In 2018, he was selected to the European Association of Urology’s Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU) Endourology Working Group, actively serving for two years. In January 2021, he was appointed as a Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University. Since August 1, 2022, he has continued his clinical practice, initially at Şişli Memorial Hospital and currently at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital.

Prof. Selin Kapan has been a Professor of General Surgery since 2017. She is currently with Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery (2022–present). She previously worked at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as a Specialist and Associate Professor. She also served as Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital. In addition, she was Medical Coordinator and General Surgeon at Istanbul Surgery Hospital.

She has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Her research covers hernia repair, perianal fistula, pilonidal disease, hepatic hydatid disease, laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Her work has been published in journals such as Digestive Surgery, Hernia, Techniques in Coloproctology, and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Hernia Society, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, and the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association.

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

Professor Turgut Camkiran is a specialist general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with extensive background in laparoscopic techniques.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Active member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Member of the National Association of Surgery
• Participates regularly in National Surgery Congresses to stay updated on surgical protocols

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Experience 

2019 Medipol University Pendik Hospital 

2016 - 2019 Medical Park Hospital 

2015 - 2016 Derince Training and Research Hospital 

2014 - 2015 Yuzuncu Yıl University Faculty of Medicine 

2009 - 2014 Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital 

2007 - 2009 Yesilyurt No. 4 Emergency Health Services Station Education 

2014 Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery 

2007 Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine 

Publications 

1- COMPARISON OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY AND HISTOPATOLOGICAL RESULTS IN CHILDHOOD APPENDICITIS M Kilic HS Yalcin AS Calapoglu Rize Training and Research Hospital RTEU Faculty of Medicine 

2- Treatment of the Patient with Gluteal Ulcer and Infantile Hemangioma with Propranolol HS Yalcin, M Kilic Rize Training and Research Hospital Department of Pediatric Surgery 

3- USE OF HYACYST IN THE TREATMENT OF REPEAT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN M Kılıç [1], S Cakmak [1], I.S. Arda [2] [1] Rize Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, [2] RTEU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery 

4- PITBULL ATTACK: VIOLENCE OR IMPRUDENCE? Founder, M. Kilic, S. Cakmak, I.S. Arda. Rize University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Surger

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.

The doctor is a board-certified cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology. Specializes in complex coronary interventions and has performed over 5,000 successful procedures. Graduated from a top medical school and completed a fellowship in cardiology at a renowned institution. The doctor is an active member of several prestigious cardiology societies and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals. Recognized for contributions to advancing cardiac care and implementing innovative treatment protocols.

Education

Medical Doctor Education: Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2008, Istanbul/Turkey
General Surgery Residency: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2018, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Tokat Erba State Hospital, 2008-2012, Tokat/Turkey
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2012-2018, Istanbul/Turkey
Ağrı Doğubeyazıt State Hospital, 2018-2020, Ağrı/Turkey

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
Turkish Surgical Association

Professor Halil Erbis leads complex hepatobiliary cases at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on high-stakes pancreatic and liver surgeries.

• Completed a surgical clinical fellowship at the prestigious Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Specialises in oncological surgery for managing benign and malignant pancreatic growths
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Senior member of the Turkey Organ Transplant Organisations Coordination Association
• Treats bile duct and gallbladder diseases alongside pancreatic conditions