Colectomy (large bowel resection) Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Cataltepe is a senior surgical specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who handles both gastrointestinal and endocrine procedures.

• Performs colectomy and rectal resection for bowel conditions
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise extends to thyroidectomies and complex hernia repairs
• Completed specialist training at Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Manages both oncological cases and degenerative surgical needs

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

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

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a highly accomplished general surgeon who completed specialised robotic colorectal surgery training at Stony Brook University in New York.

• Performs minimally invasive colectomy and emergency bowel resections as an Associate Professor at Medipol University Pendik Hospital
• Specialises in treating perforated colorectal cancers and complex sigmoid colonic volvulus
• Holds a laparoscopic hernia surgery certificate from the European Hernia Society
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery

Associate Professor Murat Kilic is a paediatric surgery specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on neonatal and childhood colorectal malformations.

• Specialises in paediatric colectomy and rectal resection for congenital bowel conditions
• Expertise in correcting complex physical malformations including anal atresia
• Former faculty member at Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine
• Researches paediatric surgical outcomes to improve diagnostic accuracy for young patients
• Highly skilled in managing acute abdominal issues and hernia repairs in children

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
• Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
• Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.

Professor Ali Kagan Gokakin is a senior laparoscopic specialist at Medicana International Ankara Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive bowel resections. He has achieved the rank of Professor, reflecting a career dedicated to complex gastrointestinal surgery and academic leadership.

• Specialises in hemicolectomies and laparoscopic techniques for bowel diseases
• Treats complex cases including colon cancer, severe diverticulitis, and Crohn's disease
• Completed advanced training at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Centre
• Served as a Professor and lead surgeon at major Turkish university medical faculties
• Expert in managing complications like abdominal bloating and bowel trauma