Best Resection Of Gallbladder Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas brings international laparoscopic expertise to gallbladder surgery, having completed advanced surgical training in Scotland.

• Awarded the title of General Surgery Associate Professor at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
• Extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive gallbladder removal
• Published over 20 articles in international journals focused on general surgery and surgical outcomes
• Academic Doctor Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of Demiroğlu Science University
• Recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Health for surgical contributions

Dr. Mete Akin is a gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Akin is an Associate Professor with academic background from Akdeniz University. He chairs the Endoscopic Ultrasound Working Group.

• Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and Da Vinci robotic gastrectomy.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions using stem cell therapies.
• Expert in bariatric procedures including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Turkish Liver Research Association.

Professor Levent Kaptanoglu is a highly regarded surgical expert who completed a prestigious fellowship at Northwestern University Transplantation Centre. He currently provides specialist care at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery focusing on the gallbladder and liver
• Member of the American Society for Transplantation and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher in complex abdominal and general surgical procedures
• Active member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

Dr Hanifi Onalan specialises in minimally invasive gallbladder and bile duct surgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Performed over a decade of complex surgical work at Atlas University Medical Hospital
• Holds a Videoendoscopy Application Certificate for precise internal imaging
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder resection to support faster recovery
• Specialised training from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Broad expertise in gastrointestinal surgery, including bile duct and stomach procedures

Professor Aziz Kemal Emek is a senior surgical expert at Medical Park Antalya with a distinguished academic background in general surgery.

• Holds a Professorship from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the National Surgical Association focusing on advanced techniques
• Specialises in hepatobiliary procedures including gallbladder resection
• Active member of the Transplantation Organisations Coordination Association
• Completed specialist general surgery training at Ankara University

Dr Tarik Akar is a dual-specialised gastroenterologist and surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who specialises in advanced endosurgical techniques for complex digestive disorders.

• Performs gallbladder removal alongside advanced biliary treatments like ERCP
• Expertise in treating cholelithiasis and bile duct obstructions
• Winner of the Best Verbal Presentation Award at the International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress
• Published 25+ scientific papers on gastrointestinal treatments and outcomes
• Highly skilled in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and diagnostic gastroscopy

Dr. Kivanc Derya Peker is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. Dr. Peker completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He treats complex cancers of the liver, pancreas, and stomach.

• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries to date.
• Completed over 200 liver surgeries and numerous kidney transplants.
• Ranked in the top 3 during his national gastroenterology surgery minor examination.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which serves 500,000 patients annually.

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a senior gastrointestinal specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who combines advanced surgical skills with internal medicine expertise.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University – one of Turkey's established medical departments
• Performs gallbladder resections using laparoscopic techniques to help patients recover faster
• Fellowship trained in gastroenterology at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Published multiple research papers on gastrointestinal treatments in international medical journals
• Held senior clinical roles at several major Turkish medical centres including Memorial Service Hospital