Colectomy (large bowel resection) Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Levent Akgun Kazak serves as a senior specialist in colon and rectum surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He manages complex bowel conditions with a focus on gastrointestinal oncology.

• Specialises in colon and rectum surgeries for both cancer and benign disease
• Handles surgical treatment for stomach and small intestine disorders
• Expertise includes liver and gallbladder disease management
• Performs surgeries for abdominal wall and inguinal hernias
• Focuses on surgical interventions for thyroid and breast cancer

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a senior specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He holds a specific focus on complex gastrointestinal health and colorectal interventions.

• Active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Specialises in surgical management of large bowel disorders and malignancies
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's elite institutions
• Experienced in endocrine surgery and metabolic surgical techniques
• Registered specialist with the Turkish Surgical Society

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz serves as a senior specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He leads complex surgical cases within the General Surgery department.

• Held surgical roles at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Served as a specialist at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital
• Practised at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training Hospital
• Academic position at Istanbul Medipol University ensures evidence-based care
• Expertise includes colorectal procedures and gastrointestinal surgery

Professor Burhan Mayir is a senior surgeon at his namesake clinic in Antalya, specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancer surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• Performs gastrointestinal surgical procedures including large bowel resections for cancer as a primary focus
• Published over 60 articles in international refereed journals on surgical outcomes
• Presents research at major medical congresses to share expertise with other specialists
• Specialises in scarless and single-port techniques for various abdominal procedures
• Experienced in complex liver and spleen surgeries alongside colorectal work

Professor Muslum Tarkan focuses on surgical oncology and gastrointestinal procedures at Klinik Mavi, bringing senior expertise to complex bowel and stomach cases.

• Specialises in surgical interventions for both malignant and benign gastrointestinal conditions
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Trained at the Faculty of Medicine at Dicle University
• Focuses on implementing modern surgical techniques for stomach and bowel health

Professor Osman Civil is a general surgery specialist at Medipol University Hospital with deep ties to the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society.

• Active member of the Turkish Ostomy Surgery Society specialising in bowel management
• Affiliated with the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society for digestive disorders
• Trained at the prestigious Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical interventions for the colon, rectum, and gastrointestinal tract

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.