Whipple surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Professor Muzaffer Al leads the General Surgery team at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on advanced laparoscopic and oncological cancer surgery.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic oncology at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in complex cancer resections using minimally invasive techniques
• Completed specialised training for laparoscopic antireflux and bariatric surgical procedures
• Focuses on oncological outcomes within the General Surgery Clinic

Professor Selin Kapan is a highly accomplished general surgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital who brings academic rigour to complex abdominal procedures. She specialises in hepato-pancreato-biliaries surgery, focusing on the intricate management of pancreatic and liver conditions.

• Member of the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Published over 50 scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals
• Former Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Hospital
• Holds advanced qualifications in Health Institutions Management and Philosophy

Professor Levent Akgun Kazak is a senior surgical specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex disorders of the digestive tract and hepatobiliary system.

• Specialises in liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic surgery
• Expertise in stomach and small intestine disease management
• Performs high-precision bowel and rectal surgical procedures
• Clinical focus includes both benign conditions and oncology
• Holds a professorship at a leading Turkish medical institution

Professor Jong Kyun Lee is a leading specialist at Samsung Medical Center, a hospital of presidential standards in Seoul. He focuses on complex pancreatobiliary disorders and abdominal oncology.

• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomies for pancreatic and bile duct cancers
• Trained at the University of California and Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Member of the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association specialising in advanced gallbladder research
• Expert in both surgical and non-surgical solutions for benign and malignant digestive diseases
• Active member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Professor Lee, Kyu Taek brings international expertise to Whipple surgery, having completed specialised medical training at the prestigious Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States.

• Specialises in oncological gastroenterology at the Samsung Medical Center
• Performs pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy for complex cancer cases
• Completed clinical training at Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital in Japan
• Served as a Professor of Gastroenterology training next-generation specialists
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

The doctor is an accomplished oncosurgeon with extensive experience in urology. As the Head of the Samsung Department of Urology, the doctor has led numerous innovative surgical procedures and contributed to significant advancements in the field. The doctor is recognized for expertise in minimally invasive techniques and has been instrumental in developing new protocols for cancer treatment. The doctor is highly regarded for a commitment to patient care and has received multiple accolades for contributions to medical research and education.

Specializations

Oncological Surgery

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Stomach Hernia Surgery

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

Dr. Mehmet Akif Aydin is an associate professor and general surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in bariatric surgery and surgical oncology. Dr. Aydin focuses on weight loss procedures like gastric sleeve and bypass. He also treats complex abdominal hernias and cancers of the breast and pancreas. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
• Sits on the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Performs laparoscopic repairs for inguinal, hiatal, and umbilical hernias.
• Treats endocrine conditions through procedures like thyroidectomy.