Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Selin Kapan is a general surgery professor at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She specializes in gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair. Dr. Kapan has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers in international medical journals. Her research focuses on perianal fistulas and hepatic hydatid disease.

• Performs bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Expert in hernia repair using laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like salivary gland tumors and pilonidal disease.
• Is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Hernia Society.

Dr. Servet Tali is a bariatric surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 successful bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He specializes in weight loss procedures and metabolic management for diabetes. Dr. Tali consults with more than 1,000 patients annually.

• Performs Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Balloon procedures.
• Expert in transit bipartition and ileal interposition for diabetes treatment.
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at Central Hospital, which features da Vinci robotic surgical systems.

Associate Professor Erdem Can Yardimci is a bariatric surgeon who underwent rigorous surgical training at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

• Trained at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital within a specialised organ transplant clinic
• Maintains accreditation in metabolic and bariatric surgery for weight-loss procedures
• Completed extensive medical schooling at 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Attends international bariatric conferences to use the latest obesity surgery methods
• Currently leads weight-loss surgical cases at Clinics United in Antalya

Dr. Samed Gin is a general surgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey in İzmir. He completed a fellowship in liver and kidney transplantation in the USA. Dr. Gin focuses on bariatric procedures and complex abdominal surgery. He trained at Ege University, a top medical institution in Turkey.

• Completed a transplantation observership at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
• Performs gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon placements.
• Specializes in weight loss surgery and post-bariatric plastic surgery.
• Works at an ISO-certified facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Abdukadir Bedirli is a highly skilled bariatric surgeon who has successfully performed over 1,500 robotic and laparoscopic procedures. He leads the surgical team at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with a focus on metabolic and weight loss treatments.

• Awarded Title of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Completed specialized bariatric redo surgery training in Bruges, Belgium
• Certified console surgeon with advanced robotic surgery training from Strasbourg
• Published over 60 international papers on surgical oncology and bariatric outcomes
• Holds a Gastric Cancer Master Class certification from Severance Hospital in Seoul

Associate Professor Ali Durmus is a specialist training officer who helped pioneer laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgery protocols currently used in Turkey.

• Performs endoscopic and laparoscopic weight loss procedures including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician of Oncology at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Faculty member at Nişantaşı University where he teaches future surgical specialists
• Specialised in gastroenterology and general surgery at Okmeydanı's prestigious training centre

Professor Mehdi D is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Clinic Wise who focuses on tailored weight loss solutions for complex patient cases.

• Specialises in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures
• Focuses on revisional surgeries for patients needing follow-up care
• Uses a patient-centred approach to customise every surgical plan
• Expertise includes managing obesity-related health challenges through surgical intervention
• Provides intensive post-operative education to support sustainable lifestyle changes

Professor M Altan Kaya trained at elite centres in Germany and France to master minimally invasive surgical techniques for obesity treatment.

• Completed advanced training at the IRCAD France and Ethicon Hamburg centres
• Focuses on keyhole and endoscopic methods that reduce recovery time
• Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Former student at the prestigious Ankara University School of Medicine
• Practices at Risus Clinic Istanbul using modern gastric reduction methods

Dr. Cenan Oktay is a general surgeon at Asyaesthetic Clinic in Istanbul. He is the first doctor in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Oktay specialises in weight loss procedures like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. He practices at a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.

• Completed surgical training at Heidelberg University in Germany.
• Certified in surgical gastroenterology endoscopy by Istanbul Medical Faculty.
• Uses endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and gastric botox for obesity treatment.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish Medical Association accreditation.

Dr Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a highly skilled General Surgery Specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with over two decades of surgical experience. He focuses on metabolic and obesity surgery, using minimally invasive methods to help patients achieve weight goals.

• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder and hernia repairs
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association, ensuring high standards of care
• Proficient in diagnostic endoscopy and colonoscopy for thorough patient screening
• Skilled in complex gastrointestinal surgery, including colorectal and reflux procedures

Dr Ismail Biri is a pioneer in surgical circles, being the first surgeon in Turkey to perform the laparoscopic SCOLA method for abdominal wall repairs.

• Holds specialist certification in basic and advanced endoscopic interventions from Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Focuses on laparoscopic obesity procedures and metabolic surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex abdominal wall reconstructions and oncological gastrointestinal surgery

Op Dr Necdet Derici is a highly focused gastric specialist who refined his laparoscopic skills alongside leading bariatric experts in Belgium and France.

• Specialises in gastric surgery revision and minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Trained in advanced gastric bypass methods under Dr Bruno Dillemans in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association and the Asian Endocrine Surgery Association