Inguinal hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Puttapong Serttikul is a general surgeon at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in gastrointestinal endoscopy and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Dr. Serttikul is an active member of the NHSO Region 4 Audit Committee. He earned his medical degree from Chulalongkorn University.

• Completed clinical training in GI endoscopy at Lopburi Cancer Hospital.
• Trained in ERCP at Rajavithi Hospital and laparoscopic surgery at Chulalongkorn University.
• Treats umbilical, inguinal, hiatal, and incisional hernias.
• Performs appendectomies, gallbladder resections, and hemorrhoidectomies.

Associate Professor Cengiz Dibekoglu performed Turkey's very first robotic general surgery operation and leads the surgical team at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia surgery using keyhole techniques for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in robotic-assisted procedures using the Da Vinci system for high precision
• Former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Professor Halil Alis is a leading specialist in laparoscopic gurgical procedures and has performed over 1,100 successful operations throughout his career.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair using keyhole surgery for faster recovery and less scarring
• International active member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
• Expert in gastrointestinal endoscopy for precise internal viewing of the abdominal wall
• Active member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Researches emergency surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes in complex cases

Dr Murat Cakar is a dedicated specialist surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals focusing on paediatric abdominal and colorectal procedures.

• Specialises in paediatric surgery for infants and children
• Member of the Paediatric Surgery Association
• Trained in newborn resuscitation for safer surgical outcomes
• Completed specialised training in paediatric abdominal and colorectal surgery
• Member of the Paediatric Urology Association

Professor Alaettin Celik is a triple-certified specialist who founded the Paediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul University – training a generation of surgeons in complex repairs.

• Trained at The Hospital for Sick Children in London – a global leader in paediatric care
• Expertise in neonatal and paediatric surgery for hernia repairs in infants
• Board-certified in general surgery, paediatric surgery, and paediatric urology
• Author of prominent textbooks on newborn and paediatric surgical techniques
• Active member of the Children's Tumour Council at Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr Ahmet Alptekein is a specialist paediatric surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on surgical care for children and newborns.

• Specialises in laparoscopic interventions for hernia repair using small incisions for faster recovery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Expert in paediatric urology and neonatal surgery for complex newborn cases
• Experienced in robotic-assisted surgery which allows for high precision in delicate paediatric procedures
• Performs endoscopy and cystoscopy for clear internal imaging without large surgical cuts