Da Vinci gastroectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç is a senior surgical oncologist who gained specialist training in hepatobiliary and liver transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA.

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic lower gastrointestinal surgery at the Cushieri Skill Center in Scotland
• Serves as Professor at İstinye University in the Department of General Surgery
• Former Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Underwent specialised training in laparoscopic gastric procedures in Austria
• Expertise focuses on surgical oncology and minimally invasive gastrointestinal techniques

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.

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgeon who specialises in complex gastrointestinal procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Holds a Professorship in General Surgery and manages advanced surgical cases
• Former Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association with a focus on upper digestive tract health
• Published over 50 scientific papers on surgical techniques in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic approaches for gastric conditions

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Professor Serdar Kacar is a pioneer in surgical care who performed Turkey's first small intestine transplant and introduced laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. He brings elite academic expertise to complex abdominal procedures at Odin Clinic.

• Awarded the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology in Berlin
• Authored sections in 12 medical books and edited two major scientific texts
• Published over 50 international papers on advanced surgical outcomes
• Trained in liver transplantation at the prestigious Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Erdem Can Yardimci is a specialist bariatric and metabolic surgeon who trained at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital. He focuses on keyhole surgical techniques to support faster recovery for patients undergoing major stomach procedures.

• Performed complex operations at Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital's specialised surgical units
• Highly skilled in metabolic and gastric procedures including gastrectomy and weight-loss surgery
• Participates in international surgical training programmes to stay current with laparoscopic advancements
• Practises at Clinics United in Antalya providing surgical care for international patients

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.