Pancreatic Cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Avni Can Karaca is a surgical specialist in complex digestive system diseases at Medical Point International Hospital.

• Trained in oncological surgery at the Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori in Milan
• Performed liver and pancreatic resections – precise surgical removal of diseased tissue
• Specialises in bile duct reconstructions to restore digestive flow after surgery
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society and Turkish Surgical Association
• Former founding lecturer at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine

Professor Turgut Camkiran is a specialist general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with extensive background in laparoscopic techniques.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Active member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Member of the National Association of Surgery
• Participates regularly in National Surgery Congresses to stay updated on surgical protocols

Professor Alaettin Celik is a triple-specialist surgeon who founded the Paediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He leads complex surgical cases at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in general and paediatric surgery for complex abdominal and cystic conditions
• Trained as a registrar at the Hospital for Sick Children at the University of London
• Author of three major medical textbooks focused on neonatal and paediatric surgical techniques
• Active member of the Council of Children's Tumours for multidisciplinary case reviews

Dr. Siripong Lakkhanawong, MD, is a specialist in Family Medicine, General Surgery, and Plastic Surgery. He has more than 25 years of medical experience.

He provides patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on safety and professional standards. His work centers on general and plastic surgery. His goal is to achieve consistent, long-lasting surgical outcomes.

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin leads general surgery at Medical Park Bahcelievler – a major hospital network in Turkey. He specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, focusing on complex abdominal procedures and endocrine disorders.

• Performed surgeries for 15+ years within the Medical Park system
• Expert in bariatric and metabolic surgery for metabolic-related conditions
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited facility

Specializations

Oncological Surgery

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Stomach Hernia Surgery

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, specialising in minimally invasive abdominal procedures. He holds international certification in laparoscopic surgery from the European Hernia Society.

• Performs laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy – a complex technique that removes pancreatic cysts while saving the spleen and its blood vessels.
• Trained in robotic-assisted surgery at Stony Brook University in New York.
• Expertise in managing acute biliary pancreatitis and complex gastrointestinal tumours.
• Serves as an editor for professional textbooks on oncological and minimal invasive surgery.

Specializations

Liver and Gallbladder Diseases Surgery

Treatment and Surgery of Stomach and Small Intestine Diseases

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Treatment and Surgery of Anorectal Diseases (Hemorrhoids etc.)

Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Thyroid Diseases and Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Specializations

Obesity Surgery

Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Treatment of Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernias

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Experience 

2019 Medipol University Pendik Hospital 

2016 - 2019 Medical Park Hospital 

2015 - 2016 Derince Training and Research Hospital 

2014 - 2015 Yuzuncu Yıl University Faculty of Medicine 

2009 - 2014 Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital 

2007 - 2009 Yesilyurt No. 4 Emergency Health Services Station Education 

2014 Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery 

2007 Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine 

Publications 

1- COMPARISON OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY AND HISTOPATOLOGICAL RESULTS IN CHILDHOOD APPENDICITIS M Kilic HS Yalcin AS Calapoglu Rize Training and Research Hospital RTEU Faculty of Medicine 

2- Treatment of the Patient with Gluteal Ulcer and Infantile Hemangioma with Propranolol HS Yalcin, M Kilic Rize Training and Research Hospital Department of Pediatric Surgery 

3- USE OF HYACYST IN THE TREATMENT OF REPEAT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN M Kılıç [1], S Cakmak [1], I.S. Arda [2] [1] Rize Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, [2] RTEU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery 

4- PITBULL ATTACK: VIOLENCE OR IMPRUDENCE? Founder, M. Kilic, S. Cakmak, I.S. Arda. Rize University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Surger

The doctor is a highly accomplished surgeon with credentials from Erciyes and Fırat Universities. With experience from Sevgi and Dünyam Hospitals, the doctor has achieved 1st place in the Turkish Surgery Association Board Exam. The doctor has published numerous national scientific publications and specializes in General Surgery, with a focus on conditions such as Gluteal Abscess, Breast Cancer, Polyps, Reflux, and Colon Cancer.