Stomach resection Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç is a senior surgical leader who completed advanced training in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery at the Cuschieri Skills Centre in Scotland.

• Specialises in oncological surgery with 10 years at a major oncology hospital
• Completed laparoscopic gastric training in Austria for minimally invasive protocols
• Trained in hepatobiliary surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA
• Former Chief of Clinic at several major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Member of the İstinye University faculty specialising in general surgery

Dr. Yasar Tuna is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in the treatment of complex digestive conditions and bariatric surgery. Dr. Tuna performs procedures at a facility that houses one of Turkey's premier organ transplant centers.

• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Endoscopy Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Professor Muzaffer Al has performed over 3,500 laparoscopic bariatric and metabolic procedures with a high success rate at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Completed advanced laparoscopic surgery training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in laparoscopic stomach resection for morbid obesity and oncological cancer cases
• Trained in antireflux surgical techniques to manage gastric complications
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopy to support faster recovery and smaller incisions
• Maintains a focus on bariatric and metabolic surgical interventions

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a senior surgical specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital with expertise in complex abdominal procedures.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Recognised by the Turkish Surgical Society for professional excellence
• Specialises in oncological and metabolic surgery of the digestive tract
• Fellow of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Professor Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu is a senior general surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in complex abdominal procedures research. He qualified from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Focuses on surgical interventions for endocrine and abdominal conditions
• Practises at a major multi-specialty hospital group in Istanbul
• Published academic research on hormone suppression following major surgical resections
• Trained at one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical faculties

Dr Volkan Kinas is a specialist in gastrointestinal oncology and metabolic surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He focuses on surgical interventions for gastric cancer and complex stomach resections.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for metabolic and digestive tract tumours
• Handles both malignant gastric cancer cases and bariatric revisions
• Performs surgery for pancreatic and bile duct conditions
• Provides surgical care for colorectal and thyroid cancers
• Practises at a major centre specialising in metabolic and cancer treatments

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a gastrointestinal surgery specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with high-level academic expertise in complex abdominal procedures.

• Holds a specialised fellowship in gastroenterology surgery from the Türkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Achieved the rank of Professor at İnönü University – an appointment reserved for top surgical educators
• Focuses on surgical oncology and complex digestive tract reconstructions
• Highly trained in general surgery with over two decades of technical experience

Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a surgical pioneer who performed over 200 gastric reduction operations at the Gazi Hospital Obesity Clinic.

• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for performing the first small intestine transplant in Turkey
• Established and led specialist surgical centres at Kent and Medicalpark Goztepe hospitals
• Published over 150 scientific papers across international and national medical journals
• Received the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology in Berlin

Professor Osman Aktas is a specialist general surgeon who completed advanced laparoscopic training in Germany. He leads the surgical team at Avicenna International Hospital with a focus on minimally invasive gastrointestinal oncology.

• Performs complex stomach resections and gastrointestinal tumour removals using laparoscopic methods
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery times and post-operative pain
• Former chief physician and head of general surgery at several major hospitals
• Experienced in the Whipple procedure and complex colorectal cancer resections
• Specialises in metabolic surgery for patients managing obesity and diabetes

Professor Gokhan Yilmaz is an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions for surgical training.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital
• Completed advanced surgical residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical oncology and metabolic procedures
• Previously served at major training and research hospitals in Sancaktepe and Zonguldak

Dr Rafail Ibayev specialises in both laparoscopic and open gastrointestinal surgery at Erdem Hospital. He handles a high volume of complex procedures for malignant and benign stomach conditions.

• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic stomach resections for faster recovery
• Specialises in treating tumours of the stomach, oesophagus, and small intestine
• Expertise in gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy for metabolic health
• Skilled in oncology-focused total and subtotal stomach removals
• Conducts diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy for accurate surgical planning

Dr. Alpaslan Terzi is a general surgeon at Private Yüzyıl Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity treatment. Dr. Terzi treats patients using gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures. He currently serves as a Professor at several medical institutions in the region.

• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endocrine Surgery Association.
• Maintains a 100% success rate across all weight loss surgery patients.
• Holds certificates in experimental cell culture and animal use for clinical research.
• Practices at the KalDer-accredited hospital serving 250,000 patients every year.

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.

Associate Professor Ali Durmus is a pioneer in the development of laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgery in Turkey. He leads specialised bariatric and oncological procedures at the Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic.

• Performed thousands of successful gastrointestinal operations since 2002
• Former Assistant Chief Physician of Oncology at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass using minimally invasive techniques
• Expert in complex surgeries for stomach cancer and oesophageal reflux
• Faculty member at Nisantasi University training the next generation of general surgeons

Dr Erdem Can Yardimci is an accredited surgeon who specialises in complex metabolic and bariatric procedures at Clinics United in Antalya.

• Trained at the prestigious Antalya Training and Research Hospital for surgical specialisation
• Previously served at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital within the Organ Transplant Clinic
• Gained significant elective surgery experience at Tokat Medical Park Hospital
• Focuses on safe stomach resection techniques through continuous international professional development

Professor Burhan Mayir specialises in scarless stomach procedures and advanced gastrointestinal oncology at his dedicated clinic in Antalya.

• Performs single-port sleeve gastrectomies and complex gastric bypass reconstructions
• Published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed journals on surgical techniques
• Expert in gastro-oesophageal reflux surgery and metabolic surgical interventions
• Handles oncological resections for cancers of the stomach, liver, and spleen
• Presents research on surgical outcomes at major international medical congresses

Dr. Oguzhan Ozturk is a gastroenterology specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won the national oral presentation prize from the Turkish Gastroenterology Association. Dr. Ozturk focuses on complex digestive conditions and liver research. He treats patients at a TEMOS-accredited university facility.

• Specializes in treating Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs stomach resections and endoscopic gastric polyp removals.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Liver Research.
• Served as the administrative responsible for a major gastroenterology clinic.

Surgeon, oncologist, specialist in the field of digestive system surgery and breast oncology.

25 years old

• Worked in clinics in the USA and Great Britain.
• Board Certified in Gastrointestinal Surgery by Johns Hopkins Institute, USA
• Certified as a specialist in laparoscopic surgery by the Port de Choisy Medical Center, France.
• Director of the American College of Surgeons for students from Turkey.