Сholecystectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Osman Civil is a general surgery specialist at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's premier academic medical centres. He focuses on gastrointestinal procedures including gallbladder removal and complex abdominal surgeries.

• Trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Affiliated with the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society
• Expertise in colon, rectum, and ostomy surgical techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society

Associate Professor Vahit Onur Gul is an expert in surgical precision, having completed specialised robotic surgery training in the USA and microsurgery in Switzerland.

• Specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder and hernia cases
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to support faster recovery and less scarring
• Associate Professor of General Surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital
• Completed advanced surgical training across international centres in Europe and America
• Regularly presents research on surgical outcomes at international medical conferences

Dr. Nihat Okcu is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of complex digestive conditions and liver diseases. Dr. Okcu has published over 20 academic papers on gastric cancer and endoscopic diagnosis. He serves at a hospital with a 95.4% healthcare quality score.

• Performs laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and small intestine resections.
• Expert in gastric polyps removal and duodenal polyp excision.
• Treats chronic conditions like cirrhosis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Provides diagnostic gastroscopy with biopsy and ultrasound-guided procedures.

Dr. Murat Kilic is a pediatric surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He treats childhood appendicitis, hernias, and congenital conditions like anal atresia. Dr. Kilic publishes research on childhood urinary tract infections and hemangioma treatments. He works at a university-affiliated center that treats 350,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in pediatric abdominal surgery and hernia repair.
• Performs neonatal procedures, supported by 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish Healthcare Quality Standards Certificate.
• Researches ultrasound diagnosis techniques for appendicitis in children.

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats musculoskeletal conditions, including bone injuries, joint fractures, and scoliosis. Dr. Cataltepe also focuses on orthopedic oncology and spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Treats complex conditions like hip dysplasia, meniscus tears, and coxarthrosis.
• Performs orthopedic procedures at a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for valgus deformity and hand surgery.
• Works at a hospital that treats 600,000 patients every year.

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with significant expertise in laparoscopic gallbladder procedures.

• Published specialised clinical research on enhancing patient recovery and comfort following elective cholecystectomy
• Completed advanced robotic colorectal surgery training at Stony Brook University in New York
• Awarded a laparoscopic hernia surgery certificate from the European Hernia Society in Dubai
• Serves as an editor for several medical textbooks focused on minimal invasive and oncological surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery