Best Inguinal Hernia Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

Op. Dr. Merve Karlı has completed her medical education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Bakırköy. She received her specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.

She has performed over 1000 operations in the fields of benign anorectal diseases, laparoscopic / open hernia surgery, breast diseases, trauma and emergency surgery. She has certifications on endoscopic procedures.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Breast Diseases
• Benign Anorectal Diseases
• Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery
• Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG Insertion)

Professor Samet Yardimci is a triple-specialist surgeon who ranked first in Turkey's prestigious surgical subspecialty entrance exam.

• Specialises in gastroenterology surgery, focusing on complex digestive system repairs
• Completed advanced surgical training at the MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Houston
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Former faculty member at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• Lead surgeon at his own specialised clinic in Istanbul

Dr. Suebpong Angchoun (Dr. Beer) is a urologist and men’s health specialist. He founded Eternity Clinic and is its medical director. He also directs the Urology Center at Bangkok Hospital Phuket. His practice focuses on minimally invasive (endoscopic) urology and male sexual health.

Education and accreditations: M.D. (2003), Prince of Songkla University. Diploma, Thai Board of General Surgery (2008). Diploma, Thai Board of Urology (2011), Prince of Songkla University. Clinical focus: erectile dysfunction, testosterone replacement therapy, kidney stones, and prostate health.

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas is a highly skilled general surgeon who completed advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland to master minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery, which allows for smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Serves as an academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive expertise in managing incisional herniation and complex surgical repairs
• Published over 20 scientific articles in international medical journals on surgical outcomes
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Ministry of Health for his clinical contributions

Professor Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu is a senior surgical expert at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex with a track record of high-success complex abdominal procedures.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary and general surgery with a focus on organ-preserving techniques
• Former Head of the Liver and Kidney Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Published extensive research on preventing intra-abdominal adhesions to improve post-operative recovery
• Maintains high success ratios across thousands of complex abdominal and transplantation surgeries
• Recognised as a Professor at one of Turkey's leading private medical groups

Associate Professor Osman Civil is a specialist general surgeon at Medipol University Hospital with expertise in complex abdominal wall and gastrointestinal procedures.

• Holds a specialised degree from the prestigious Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Expert in managing diverse abdominal conditions requiring high-level surgical intervention

Professor Hanifi Onalan specialises in both laparoscopic and open hernia repairs at Atlas University Medical Hospital in Istanbul.

• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for groin and umbilical hernias
• Qualified in videoendoscopy through specialised training at Dr Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Expertise includes managing complex cases such as perianal fistula and wound hernias
• Practises at Atlas University Hospital – a leading academic and clinical research centre

Professor Yoon Sik Kang is the pioneer of the Kang Repair, a specialised mesh-free technique for hernia surgery with a remarkable 0.2% recurrence rate. He has performed over 20,000 of these mesh-free procedures at Gibbeum Hospital.

• Developed a unique repair method that avoids synthetic plastic mesh and chronic pain
• Completed a surgical research fellowship at the world-renowned St Mark's Hospital in London
• Uses local anaesthesia to ensure safer outcomes for elderly patients and those with health conditions
• Presents research internationally, including at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Clinical Consultant for the Department of Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital

The doctor graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, with medical education in English. She completed her residency in the General Surgery Department at Marmara University. Her clinical focus includes the treatment of breast pain, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, pilonidal sinus, and lipomas. She employs advanced techniques such as laser and Longo hemorrhoid surgeries, as well as local laparoscopic day surgery for pilonidal sinus. The doctor has contributed to local and international medical journals and participated in numerous congresses.

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.