Cholelithiasis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Dr Volkan Kinas is a specialist surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on complex bile duct and pancreatic procedures.

• Performs bile duct surgery to treat gallbladder stones and biliary pathway obstructions
• Specialises in oncological surgery for metabolic and digestive tract conditions
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and smaller surgical scars
• Manages abdominal cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major regional surgical centre

Professor Tülin Kendir Koçak is a senior gastroenterologist at Emsey Hospital who specialises in managing complex gallstone-related biliary issues through non-surgical techniques.

• Performed thousands of endoscopic procedures at Haydarpaşa Numune Training Hospital
• Uses percutaneous drainage – a needle-based method to drain abdominal buildup without major surgery
• Expert in gastrointestinal stricture dilatation – uses balloons or bougies to open narrow passages
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty – one of the region's elite medical institutions

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic is a specialist gastroenterologist who completed advanced endoscopy training at the world-renowned Anam Hospital in South Korea.

• Trained in ERCP at the Olympus Training Centre in Hamburg for non-surgical gallstone removal
• Specialises in interventional gastroenterology to treat complex bile duct obstructions
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at the Turgut Ozal Medical Centre
• Active researcher in liver regeneration and organ recovery protocols
• Fellowship-trained in South Korea and Germany using the latest endoscopic techniques

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly qualified gastrointestinal surgery specialist who leads the surgical team at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Holds the title of Professor at Inonu University – a major medical training institution
• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery involving the gallbladder, liver, and bile ducts
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for gallbladder removal with lower risk of infection
• Expertise in managing complex surgical cases within the digestive system

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from Chiang Mai University. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from Mahidol University, a top-tier Thai institution. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in treating complex liver conditions like chronic Hepatitis B and C.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and gastric polyps removal.
• Manages autoimmune digestive disorders, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Offers diagnostic screenings like gastroscopy with biopsy and transnasal endoscopy.

Professor Ali Solmaz is a lead gastrointestinal surgeon at Erdem Hospital with high-level expertise in laparoscopic gallbladder removal. He focuses on minimally invasive surgery to reduce recovery times and post-operative discomfort.

• Maintains a seat on the Editorial Board of the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association (ELCD)
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contributions to surgical research

Dr. Jaydeep Palep is a bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He was among the first in India trained in various gastric bypass techniques in the US. Dr. Palep specialty focus includes weight loss surgeries and Type II Diabetes resolution. He utilizes robotic techniques for stomach, duodenum, and biliopancreatic procedures.

• Achieved a 90% resolution rate for Type II Diabetes without medication in patients.
• Maintains a 99% safety rate for minimally invasive and robotic weight loss surgeries.
• Performs innovative sleeve gastrectomy with duodeno-jejunal bypass for vegetarian patients.
• Works in a department certified as a center of excellence by the International Excellence Foundation.

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is an award-winning gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. He served as the Administrative Responsible for the Gastroenterology Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic procedures to manage gallstones and bile duct blockages
• Recipient of multiple national awards for research from the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Member of the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society and the Turkish Association of Liver Research
• Trained at Medeniyet University in gastroenterology and internal medicine

Dr. Meryem Keceli Basaran is an Associate Professor and pediatric gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. She specializes in digestion, hepatology, and nutrition for children. Dr. Basaran is a member of ESPGHAN, the European authority on pediatric gastroenterology. She manages gastrointestinal food allergies and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. She works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in care before and after liver transplantation.
• Treats irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Expert in managing chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, and faecal incontinence.
• Performs specialized diagnostic colonoscopies and gastroscopies with biopsy.