Inguinal Hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Osman Civil is a general surgery specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, focusing on abdominal and intestinal repairs.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery including hernia repairs and bowel procedures
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association, maintaining high surgical standards
• Trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society
• Affiliated with Istanbul Medipol University, a leading Turkish medical institution

Dr. Yoon Shik Kang, M.D., Ph.D., is President and Founder of Gibbeum Hospital, Korea’s only surgical‑specialty general hospital. Dr. Kang is a pioneer in hernia and colorectal surgery. He has over 30 years of experience and has performed more than 40,000 operations, including over 20,000 mesh‑free hernia repairs. He was ranked the No. 1 proctology specialist by Dong‑A Ilbo. He received the 2016 Hanmi True Medical Award.

Dr. Kang developed the Kang Repair, a mesh‑free hernia surgery. It avoids synthetic mesh and foreign‑body risks. Reported recurrence is under 0.2%, and chronic pain is under 0.5%. The procedure uses local anesthesia and a small incision. Recovery is fast, and early travel is possible. It is often safer for older adults and patients with other conditions. Dr. Kang earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. in Medicine from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He was a colorectal research fellow at St. Mark’s (1993–1994). He has been an invited speaker at the Japanese Society of Coloproctology and a presenter at the 100th ASCRS. Patients have come from more than 56 countries.

Dr Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in laparoscopic day surgery, delivering fast recovery times for patients requiring hernia and soft tissue repairs.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine with medical education in English
• Performs minimally invasive hernia repairs at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
• Completed specialist surgical residency at Marmara University General Surgery Department
• Author of numerous surgical articles published in international medical journals

Dr Prasert Sujiipinyo has performed over 1,100 surgical procedures, making him a high-volume specialist for abdominal wall repairs at Intrarat Hospital.

• Specialises in general surgery focusing on the gastrointestinal tract and abdominal wall
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chiang Mai University
• Holds a Certificate of General Surgery from Rajavithi Hospital
• Personally evaluates every case to develop a tailored surgical treatment plan
• Experienced in managing both routine and complex surgical interventions

The doctor has been a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center since 2006, specializing in pancreatic cancer. He completed his medical education at Fırat University Medical Faculty and further specialized in general surgery at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar KEAH in Istanbul in 2003. With experience in various health centers and hospitals, he has also served as an assistant professor and assistant coordinator at Maltepe University Medical School. The doctor has participated in advanced courses, including the Cytoreductive Surgery & Hipec Course and the da Vinci Robotic Surgery Training Program.

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

Dr. Puttapong Serttikul, M.D., is a general surgeon. He completed his general surgery residency at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital in 2014. He earned his M.D. from Chulalongkorn University in 2007. He practices at Inthrarat Hospital (2025–present). He previously held general surgery posts at CGH Hospital (2021–2025) and Phra Phutthabat Hospital (2014–2021).

His clinical training includes GI endoscopy at Lopburi Cancer Hospital in 2015. He trained in ERCP at Rajavithi Hospital in 2016. He completed laparoscopic colorectal surgery training at Chulalongkorn University Hospital in 2018. He also completed ICD-10 coding training with the NHSO in 2015. He has served on the NHSO Region 4 Audit Committee since 2015.

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