Consultation with a surgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Jong Kyun Lee is a gastroenterologist at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He focuses on pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers. Dr. Lee serves as a professor and treats complex conditions like pancreatitis and gallstones. He completed medical training at Seoul National University and the University of California.

• Performs specialized procedures including Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.
• Member of the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association and the Society of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin is a transplant surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in kidney transplants and general surgery. Dr. Aydin previously led the Johns Hopkins Kidney Transplant Center. He also served as the head of organ transplantation at Çamlıca Medicana Hospital.

• Authored over 35 scientific papers on organ transplantation.
• Former Head of the Organ Transplantation Department at Pamukkale University.
• Member of the Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordinators Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the Da Vinci robotic system.

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.

Dr. Murat Dayangac is the director of the Center for Organ Transplantation at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He specializes in liver transplantation and the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr. Dayangac completed a fellowship as a visiting surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in the USA. He works at JCI-accredited Medipol Hospital, one of the largest medical centers in Turkey.

• Authored over 70 scientific articles on cirrhosis and liver cancer.
• Former Head of the Surgery Department at Istanbul Bilim University.
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society.
• Holds certifications from the European Society for Organ Transplantation.

Dr. Yasar Ozdenkaya is a general surgeon specializing in obesity treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He performs bariatric procedures using the da Vinci robotic system. This robot helps improve surgical precision. Dr. Ozdenkaya treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Performs robotic stomach resection and laparoscopic gastric sleeve procedures.
• Provides weight loss solutions including gastric balloon and mini-gastric bypass.
• Practices at a hospital that treats over 1,200 patients daily.
• Expert in bariatric surgery with established practice in Turkish medical centers.

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.

Dr. Adil Baykan is a general and oncological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He is a senior professor on the faculty of medicine at Ankara University. Dr. Baykan specializes in colorectal surgery and laparoscopic techniques for cancer treatment. He completed surgical training at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in colorectal surgery at St. Mark's Hospital in London.
• Treats colon cancer, thyroid diseases, and breast conditions like fibrocystic disease.
• Performs complex procedures including colectomy, esophagectomy, and stomach resection.
• Published numerous articles on colon cancer in international medical journals.

Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a general laparoscopic and transplant surgeon at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex digestive conditions and performs life-critical surgeries like liver transplants and the Whipple procedure. Dr. Gokakin completed his medical degree at Gazi University. He currently serves at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Specializes in surgical treatments for colon cancer, Crohn's disease, and pancreatic cancer.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures including gallbladder removal and hernia repairs.
• Treats gastrointestinal disorders like hiatal hernias and chronic pancreatitis.
• Former associate professor at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center.

Dr. Ersin Ozturk is a Professor of General Surgery at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He specializes in surgical oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, and obesity surgery. Dr. Ozturk completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic's Department of Colorectal Surgery. He also holds a Ph.D. in Physiology.

• Performs laparoscopic procedures for colorectal, stomach, and pancreatic cancers.
• Expert in bariatric operations, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Treats proctological conditions such as hemorrhoids and anal atresia.
• Serves at Medicana Bursa Hospital, a regional reference center for oncology.

The doctor holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.

Dr. Mohammed Rela is a specialist in liver transplants and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. He has performed over 4,000 liver transplant procedures. Dr. Rela holds a Guinness World Record for transplanting a liver into a 5-day-old infant. He works at the Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre in Chennai.

• Maintains a success rate of up to 95% for liver transplant surgeries.
• Pioneered split liver transplantation in India for two recipients from one donor.
• Author of over 500 scientific publications in transplant surgery.
• Founder of his namesake facility equipped with robotic surgical systems.