Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Na Young Bae is a leading robotics and laparoscopic surgeon at Seoul Miz Hospital with international academic foundations from UC Berkeley.

• Specialises in minimally invasive robotic myomectomy for fibroid removal
• Appointed as Assistant Clinical Professor at Korea University Guro Hospital
• Full Member of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy
• Expert in treating menstrual and ovulation disorders in unmarried women
• Focuses on uterine preservation using advanced endoscopic techniques

Professor Meryem Eken is a specialist surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe who focus on preserving fertility through minimally invasive fibroid removal.

• Appointed as Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs laparoscopic myomectomies to reduce recovery time and scarring
• Specialises in treating uterine polyps and septums for improved pregnancy outcomes
• Won first prize from the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
• Published 30+ peer-reviewed articles on gynaecological surgery and IVF

Professor Tolga Tasci is a specialist in gynecological oncology surgery with training from two of London's major NHS cancer units. He focuses on complex abdominal and pelvic health at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Completed clinical observer roles at the Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre and Barts Health NHS Trust in the UK
• Specialises in gynecological oncology surgery for both benign and malignant cases
• Board-certified specialist in both Gynecology and Obstetrics
• Member of the Gynecological Endoscopy Association
• Expert in surgical management of uterine conditions at a major research hospital

Dr Sule Yildirim Kopuk completed specialized surgical training at the Nezhat Medical Center in Atlanta – a world-leading facility for minimally invasive reproductive surgery.

• Trained at Yale University School of Medicine in maternal-fetal medicine
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for removing fibroids while preserving fertility
• Expertise in managing complex reproductive health cases at Acıbadem Maslak IVF Centre
• Focuses on keyhole surgery to reduce recovery time and scarring
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Op. Dr. Kevser Arkan, MD, is a gynecologic oncology surgery subspecialist (OB/GYN) at OPTIMED Health Group in Çorlu and Çerkezköy. She has worked there since 2026. She provides care in English and Turkish.

Her clinical focus is the surgical management of ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers. She performs complex pelvic procedures, including radical hysterectomy, lymphadenectomy with sentinel lymph node mapping, and tumor debulking. She offers minimally invasive surgery, including vNOTES (scarless/izsiz laparoskopi), laparoscopy, laparotomy, and hysteroscopy. She also performs urogynecologic reconstruction, including sacrocolpopexy. She manages high‑risk obstetrics.

Credentials: MD, Gaziantep University (2016). OB/GYN residency, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2016–2021). Gynecologic Oncology Surgery fellowship, Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025). Experience: Diyarbakır Maternity & Children’s Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology Clinic (2022–2025). Adıyaman Kahta State Hospital (2021–2022). Giresun Alucra TSM (2016).

Academic work: In 2025, she published peer‑reviewed studies on sentinel node mapping in vNOTES endometrial cancer staging and on outcomes of vNOTES versus laparoscopy. She also reported on pelvic organ prolapse and sexual function, GTN folate regimens, and vNOTES‑assisted sacrocolpopexy. Her articles appeared in journals such as BMC Surgery, Scientific Reports, Journal of Clinical Medicine, and Ginekologia Polska.

Dr. Ye Ji Lee is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. She specializes in minimally invasive treatments for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Dr. Lee completed her clinical training at Seoul National University Hospital. She treats international patients and holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences.

• Utilizes artificial intelligence in electrocardiogram analysis to detect peripartum cardiomyopathy.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Volunteers with Doctors Without Borders to support global women's health.
• Works at Seoul Miz Hospital, a facility performing 10,000+ treatments for gynecological conditions.

Associate Professor Doga Seckin holds advanced European board certifications in laparoscopic and endometriosis surgery from IRCAD in France.

• Specialises in laparoscopic myomectomy to remove fibroids while preserving the uterus
• Member of the European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy
• Expert in hysteroscopic operations for fibroids located inside the uterine cavity
• Former Assistant Professor at Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
• Handles complex cases involving coexisting conditions like endometriosis or ovarian cysts

Assistant Professor Alper Sismanoglu is a surgical specialist at Arti IVF Clinic who focuses on gynaecological endoscopy and reproductive health. He combines senior academic expertise with a deep background in infertility surgery.

• Lecturer at Istanbul Altınbas University Medical Faculty – one of Turkey's private medical schools
• Specialises in gynaecological endoscopy for minimally invasive surgical outcomes
• Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
• Published over 20 research papers in international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Dr. Gokhan Yilmaz is a general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in colorectal, gastrointestinal, and bariatric surgery. Dr. Yilmaz previously served as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University. He trained at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, a top Turkish medical institution.

• Performs complex procedures like gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon.
• Treats conditions including inguinal hernias, pancreatic cysts, and fibrocystic breast disease.
• Conducted surgical research and trained new surgeons as a university faculty member.
• Works at a facility that earned 95.4 out of 96.4 points for healthcare quality.

Dr. Emir Nekay is a general and gastrointestinal surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in surgical oncology, breast surgery, and colorectal procedures. Dr. Nekay completed his medical training and surgical residency at Istanbul University. He treats complex conditions such as pancreatic cysts, inguinal hernias, and hemorrhoids.

• Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association and Turkish Surgical Association.
• Performs specialized procedures including cholecystectomy, nephrectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
• Treats patients at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.
• Active member of the Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association.

Associate Professor Alper Karalok is a specialist in gynecological surgery who completed a robotic surgery fellowship at the prestigious Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York.

• Performs advanced robotic myomectomy using the da Vinci surgical system
• Specialises in pinhole surgery to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Serves as an Associate Professor at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul
• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for complex gynaecological cases

Professor Hamdullah Sozen is a double-certified specialist in both obstetrics and gynaecological oncology at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specialises in endoscopic gynaecological surgery using minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
• Completed advanced subspecialty training at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Active member of the Minimal Invasive Gynaecological Association
• Focuses on uterine-sparing procedures for benign and oncological conditions