Best Da Vinci Gastroectomy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

Dr. Sedat Karademir is a general surgeon focused on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation. Since 2024, he has been a general surgery specialist and department coordinator at Anadolu Medical Centre Hospital. He previously led Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital.

He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1979–1985). He completed his residency at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (1988–1993). He trained in organ transplantation as a clinical fellow at Rush-Presbyterian–St. Luke’s in Chicago (1994–1997). He also worked as a researcher with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program.

He served as associate professor and later professor of general surgery at Dokuz Eylul University. He was on the faculty of its Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgical Unit. His memberships include the Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish HPB Surgery Society, Liver Transplantation Society, IHPBA, and ELTR.

Professor Mehmet Guler is a leading surgical specialist at Medical Park Antalya who holds a Professorship from Istanbul Aydın University.

• Specialises in oncological surgery of the digestive system
• Recognised as an Associate Professor by the Interuniversity Council
• Completed his surgical residency at the prestigious Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Holds a Master of Health Law from Akdeniz University
• Serves as a senior academic and clinician in general surgery

Professor Halil Alis is a leading specialist in robotic surgery who has been training other surgeons in the use of the da Vinci system for over a decade.

• Specialises in da Vinci robotic and laparoscopic procedures for complex gastrointestinal tumours
• Serves as a robotic surgery trainer at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi
• International member of the International School of Surgical Oncology and SAGES
• Authored over 70 peer-reviewed papers on advanced surgical outcomes and oncology
• Fellowship trained at the Istanbul University School of Medicine

Assistant Professor Omer Bilgehan Poyrazoglu is a specialist general surgeon who completed advanced robotic surgery training in France and Turkey. He performs complex gastrointestinal procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals using the da Vinci robotic system.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialises in advanced laparoscopic and robotic gastrointestinal surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Turkish Medical Association
• Published researcher in international peer-reviewed journals for surgical outcomes

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Professor Aziz Kemal Emek is a high-level surgical specialist who held a professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He brings academic rigour to complex gastrointestinal procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialised in general surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the National Surgical Association focusing on advanced techniques
• Associated with the Transplantation Organisations Coordination Association for complex abdominal care
• Fellow of the Mediterranean Health Foundation for surgical excellence
• Expert in upper gastrointestinal surgery and oncological cases

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç is a senior surgical oncologist who gained specialist training in hepatobiliary and liver transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic lower gastrointestinal surgery at the Cushieri Skill Center in Scotland
• Serves as Professor at İstinye University in the Department of General Surgery
• Former Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Underwent specialised training in laparoscopic gastric procedures in Austria
• Expertise focuses on surgical oncology and minimally invasive gastrointestinal techniques

Professor Hanifi Onalan leads surgical interventions at Atlas University Hospital, bringing over two decades of refined surgical expertise to complex stomach procedures.

• Specialises in both laparoscopic and open surgical treatments for stomach and colon diseases
• Certified in videoendoscopy applications for precise internal diagnosis and treatment
• Performs advanced endoscopic interventions including gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

The doctor graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, with medical education in English. She completed her residency in the General Surgery Department at Marmara University. Her clinical focus includes the treatment of breast pain, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, pilonidal sinus, and lipomas. She employs advanced techniques such as laser and Longo hemorrhoid surgeries, as well as local laparoscopic day surgery for pilonidal sinus. The doctor has contributed to local and international medical journals and participated in numerous congresses.

Personal Information:

• Born in 1967.
• Completed primary education in Istanbul.
• Graduated from Pertevniyal High School in 1984.

Education & Training:

• Enrolled in Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1984, completing medical education in English and graduating in 1991.
• Started General Surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1991.
• Became a General Surgery Specialist in 1996 with a thesis on "The Effects of Inhibiting the Nitric Oxide Pathway in Radiation Enteritis."
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Professional Experience:

• 1996: Joined Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery staff doctor.
• 2002-2004: Served as a Lecturer and Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine.
• 2013: Transferred to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery specialist, where he continues to work.
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Medical Expertise & Achievements:

• Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and continues to perform such procedures.

Positions Held:

• 1991-1996: Research Assistant – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 1996-2012: General Surgery Specialist – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
• 2002-2004: Lecturer – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 2003-2004: Acting Head – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
• 2013-Present: General Surgery Specialist – Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Interests 
Robotic surgery,
Advanced laparoscopic surgery(Colorectal and GERD Surgery included),
Laparoscopic hernia surgery,
Breast and thyroid surgery,
Gastrointestinal surgery,
Anal region diseases,
Hepatobiliary surgery

Memberships: 

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Surgical Society

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgeon who specialises in complex gastrointestinal procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Holds a Professorship in General Surgery and manages advanced surgical cases
• Former Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association with a focus on upper digestive tract health
• Published over 50 scientific papers on surgical techniques in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic approaches for gastric conditions

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Education and Specialization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
• Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
• Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007

Experience

• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine  2004/2007
• Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology  2010/2011
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
• Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center

Professor Serdar Kacar is a pioneer in surgical care who performed Turkey's first small intestine transplant and introduced laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. He brings elite academic expertise to complex abdominal procedures at Odin Clinic.

• Awarded the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology in Berlin
• Authored sections in 12 medical books and edited two major scientific texts
• Published over 50 international papers on advanced surgical outcomes
• Trained in liver transplantation at the prestigious Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Erdem Can Yardimci is a specialist bariatric and metabolic surgeon who trained at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital. He focuses on keyhole surgical techniques to support faster recovery for patients undergoing major stomach procedures.

• Performed complex operations at Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital's specialised surgical units
• Highly skilled in metabolic and gastric procedures including gastrectomy and weight-loss surgery
• Participates in international surgical training programmes to stay current with laparoscopic advancements
• Practises at Clinics United in Antalya providing surgical care for international patients

Associate Professor Ogun Ersen is a certified surgical oncologist who ranked third in all of Turkey in the highly competitive minor medical specialisation exam.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Passed the board of the Turkish Surgical Society with high distinction
• Focuses on oncological gastrectomy and complex abdominal tumour removals
• Highly specialised in advanced surgical techniques for digestive system cancers

The doctor specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital from 2001 to 2006. Following this, the doctor served as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital until 2008, and then at Ordu State Hospital until 2013. In 2016, the doctor was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine. A notable achievement includes receiving the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement in 2015. The doctor is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Surgical Association and the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association.