Incisional Hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Ertekin is a senior surgical expert at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex abdominal wall repairs and gastroenterology surgery.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul University, one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties
• Specialises in endoscopic diagnostic treatments and pancreatic-biliary surgery
• Won the National Scientific Patent Award for his surgical innovation
• Awarded first prize by the Istanbul Surgical Association for his video-based surgical techniques
• Active member of the National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Associate Professor Selman Emiroglu is a senior surgeon at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in laparoscopic techniques for abdominal wall repairs.

• Performs laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Holds an academic post at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Specialises in oncological surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstructions
• Trained at Marmara University, a top institution known for its English-language medical programme

Professor Hakan Gok is a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery specialising in abdominal wall surgery. He is one of the few surgeons globally with this dedicated hernia qualification.

• Performs minimally invasive and keyhole surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Serves as a Board Member of the European Hernia Society
• Directs the Hernia School as General Secretary for the Turkish Hernia Society
• Maintains active membership with the British Hernia Society
• Focuses his entire clinical practice exclusively on hernia repair and management

Associate Professor Vahit Onur Gul brings international expertise to hernia repair, having completed specialized robotic surgery training in the United States and microsurgery in Switzerland.

• Performs laparoscopic hernia surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in robotic-assisted repair for precise tissue handling and complex cases
• Associate Professor at Private Koru Ankara Hospital specializing in general surgery
• Completed laparoscopic surgery training across international medical centres
• Member of professional surgical societies focused on surgical techniques

Dr Ufuk Onsal specialises in laparoscopic abdominal wall repairs, performing keyhole surgery to fix incisional hernias with smaller incisions and faster recovery times.

• Trained in clinical anatomy for abdominal surgery at Ankara University
• Completed specialised training in laparoscopic abdominal wall repair at Dokuz Eylul University
• Skilled in percutaneous endoscopic procedures for minimally invasive abdominal access
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association with extensive training in ultrasound diagnostics
• Practises at Izmir Private Can Hospital following roles at major Turkish training hospitals

Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan was born in Ankara in 1971. After completing primary school in Gaziantep, he settled in Izmir and completed his secondary and high school education in Izmir. In the last years of his high school education, with his passion for white coats, he took the university exam and was accepted to Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who started his medical education at Ege University in 1988, graduated as a medical doctor in 1994 after an intensive and successful medical education. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who passed the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS) in 1997 and started his specialization training in the Department of General Surgery at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, took part in many successful operations until 2002 and had serious experience in the branch of general surgery. After his specialist training, Op. Dr. He was entitled to receive the title.

Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan has been working as a General Surgery Specialist since 2002. He has equipped his professional skills and abilities with technological developments by working in many public and private hospitals.

Professional Interests

Metabolic and Obesity Surgery

Gastric Botox

Reflux Surgery

Goiter Surgery

Breast Diseases

Intestinal Tumor Surgery

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery

Liver Cystic Diseases

Colon Cancer Surgery

Rectum Cancer Surgery

Perinal Fistula

Fissure and Hemorrhoidal Diseases

Pilonidal Sinus Surgeries

Soft Tissue Tumors

Diagnostic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy

Memberships to Scientific Organizations

Izmir Medical Chamber

Turkish Surgical Association

Aegean Region Surgical Association

Aegean Region Breast Diseases Association