Incisional hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Levent Akgun Kazak is a specialist surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex abdominal wall reconstructions.

• Specialises in surgical treatment of abdominal wall hernias and inguinal repairs
• Manages stomach and small intestine diseases using modern surgical protocols
• Expertise includes liver, gallbladder, and anorectal surgical interventions
• Focuses on precise repairs to strengthen the abdominal wall and reduce recurrence

The doctor is a highly specialized surgeon with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic procedures. The clinical focus encompasses a wide range of cancer surgeries, including complex interventions for pancreatic, bile duct, gastric, colon, and thyroid malignancies, as well as specialized breast surgery.

In addition to oncology, the doctor is proficient in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing advanced surgical solutions for obesity and diabetes management. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address both malignant conditions and metabolic health disorders.

Associate Professor Cemal Kara is a distinguished surgical innovator who has performed over 6,200 procedures and holds a patent for his own laparoscopic surgical instrument.

• Specialises in laparoscopic repair – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Awarded a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
• Practises at Medical Park Izmir Hospital – part of a major JCI-accredited healthcare group
• Recognised for technical precision in minimally invasive surgical techniques

Professor Gokhan Yilmaz serves as a senior specialist at Medipol University – one of Turkey's leading medical and research institutions.

• Specialises in general surgery for abdominal wall repairs
• Former Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University department of surgery
• Trained at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in complex surgical cases
• Served at major public training hospitals for over eight years
• Manages surgical treatment for primary and recurrent hernias

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.

Professor Burhan Mayir is a senior academic surgeon specialising in complex gastrointestinal repairs at his dedicated clinic in Antalya.

• Performs hernia surgery alongside advanced oncological and bariatric procedures
• Published over 60 articles in international medical journals on surgical outcomes
• Presented 100+ research abstracts at global surgical congresses
• Provides senior expertise in both routine and complex abdominal wall reconstructions

Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış is a professor of urological surgery at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the Secretary General of the Endourology Society. Dr. Atış trained in robotic urology at the Heidelberg University Heilbronn Clinic. He specializes in genitourinary reconstruction and urological oncology.

• Published over 100 articles in international and peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
• Treats complex conditions including pediatric urolithiasis, urethral strictures, and Peyronie's disease.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Acıbadem, which utilizes the da Vinci robotic system.

Associate Professor Emir Nekay is a specialist general surgeon at Biruni University Hospital, which is a major academic centre in Istanbul.

• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery involving the liver and gallbladder systems
• Expert in trauma and emergency surgery for life-threatening abdominal cases
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association for peer-reviewed medical standards