Umbilical hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Umit Yigit is a specialist paediatric surgeon with over three decades of hospital experience treating infants and children. She performs hernia repairs at Ümran Medical Centre using techniques tailored for young patients.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery including precise umbilical hernia repair in children
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Trained at Istanbul University – a leading medical institution in the region
• Expert in neonatal surgery for managing congenital conditions in newborns
• Provides family-centred care focused on reducing postoperative pain for adolescents

Professor Ertan Emek leads the surgical team at Biruni University Hospital, bringing over a decade of expertise in complex abdominal and transplant surgery to hernia repair.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair – uses tiny incisions for less post-op pain and quicker return to work
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the International Liver Transplantation Society
• Focuses on abdominal wall reconstruction for larger or recurrent umbilical hernias

Associate Professor Selman Emiroglu is a senior general surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on laparoscopic techniques for abdominal repairs.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Serves as Associate Professor at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Background in managing complex abdominal cases at major state and university hospitals
• Expertise in endoscopy for precise internal assessments before and after surgical procedures

The doctor is a highly experienced general surgery specialist with extensive clinical expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery, including stomach botox and gastric balloon applications. The doctor's professional background encompasses a wide range of surgical disciplines, with a focus on thyroid diseases, gallbladder and liver conditions, oncological surgery, breast diseases, and the treatment of anal region disorders.

With a medical education from Karadeniz Technical University and specialized training in general surgery from Mayıs University, the doctor has served in various state and private medical institutions. This clinical experience includes managing emergency services and providing specialized surgical care across multiple hospital settings.

Associate Professor Vahit Onur Gul brings international surgical expertise to Private Koru Ankara Hospital, having trained in robotic and laparoscopic techniques in the USA and Switzerland.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair – uses tiny incisions for less post-operative pain and faster return to work
• Recognised as an Associate Professor of General Surgery for his academic and clinical contributions
• Trained in robotic-assisted surgery for high-precision repairs in complex cases
• Completed specialised courses in laparoscopic methods to ensure minimally invasive patient outcomes