Inguinal hernia surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Alaettin Celik is a triple-specialist in general surgery, paediatric surgery, and paediatric urology with 50 years of clinical experience. He founded the Paediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he trained a generation of surgeons.

• Holds specialist qualifications in General Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, and Paediatric Urology
• Former Head of Surgical Medical Sciences at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Published several textbooks on newborn and paediatric surgical techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Paediatric Surgery Society
• Currently leads paediatric surgical cases at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Chatchai Fonglertnukul, M.D., is a General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon (Medical License No. 43834). He is board-certified in General Surgery at Rajavithi Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery there.

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. Expertise: general surgery, advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, and bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.

Professor Selin Kapan is a leading general surgeon and a dedicated member of the Hernia Society, specialising in complex abdominal wall repairs. She teaches the next generation of specialists as a Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul Aydın University.

• Published specific research on hernia repair materials and comparative outcomes
• Served as the Educational and Administrative Supervisor at a major training and research hospital
• Authored over 50 scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals
• Experienced in both laparoscopic and open surgical techniques for inguinal repairs
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a senior specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He leads complex surgical cases within one of Turkey's largest medical networks.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in endocrine and colorectal procedures using minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and the Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Focuses on precise hernia repairs to help patients return to normal activity faster

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 Levent Akgun Kazak is a specialist general surgeon who focuses on abdominal wall repairs at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for both inguinal and abdominal wall hernias
• Performs operations for complex stomach and small intestine diseases
• Focuses on colon and rectum surgery at a major international hospital
• Provides surgical care for various anorectal conditions like haemorrhoids
• Broadly active in thyroid and breast cancer surgical treatments

Professor Tekelioglu is a senior general surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with over two decades of experience in complex abdominal procedures.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Specialises in general surgery at a leading JCI-accredited hospital group
• Practised at Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital for over twenty years
• Consults and performs procedures in English for international patients
• Experienced in both military and private hospital surgical environments

Dr Kadir Dicle is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals specialising in complex abdominal wall and inguinal hernia repairs.

• Treats both primary inguinal hernias and recurrent abdominal wall cases
• Focuses on oncological and metabolic surgery at a major hospital centre
• Uses surgical techniques designed for faster recovery and reduced recurrence
• Manages complex cases involving multiple gastrointestinal and anorectal conditions

Professor Turgut Camkiran focuses on laparoscopic surgery at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in minimally invasive techniques for abdominal wall repairs.

• Completed specialist general surgery training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic methods to promote faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association and the National Association of Surgery
• Regularly contributes to National Surgery Congresses on hernia and abdominal procedures

Professor Levhi Akin is a senior gastrointestinal specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus and a prestigious Member of the American College of Surgeons.

• Performs minimally invasive inguinal hernia repairs to support faster patient recovery
• Holds membership in the International Society of Surgery and the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Serves as an advisor for the Endoscopic-Laparoscopic and Minimal Invasive Surgery Journal
• Trained at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and GATA Medical Faculty
• Consults for international publications including the World Journal of Surgery