Best Resection Of Gallbladder Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

The doctor graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2000 and completed residency in Internal Medicine at Ankara University by 2004, earning the title of Internist. With a prolific academic career, the doctor has contributed 19 international papers, 6 local papers, and presented at 25 local and international congresses. The doctor received the Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster Awards at the 7th International Gastrointestinal System Cancers Congress.

Specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures, the doctor focuses on treatments such as POEM for achalasia, ESD for early-stage gastrointestinal cancers, ERCP for bile duct treatment, Z-POEM for Zenker’s Diverticulum, and G-POEM for gastroparesis.

The doctor completed medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, followed by a Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, ranking in the top 3 in the minor examination. The doctor received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association to work at Mayo Clinic in the Hepatopancreatobiliary and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinics.

Upon returning to Turkey, the doctor co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and later established the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. The doctor has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, and numerous surgeries related to gallbladder, biliary tract diseases, and obesity-metabolic conditions.

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly qualified gastrointestinal surgery specialist who treats gallbladder conditions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in Gastroenterology Surgery at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Holds the rank of Professor of General Surgery – the highest academic title in Turkey
• Focuses on surgical disorders of the digestive system and liver
• Trained at Inonu University – a leading centre for complex abdominal surgery

The doctor is a renowned general and laparoscopic surgeon with extensive experience in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. Specializing in a wide range of laparoscopic surgical procedures, the doctor is particularly focused on bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgery.

Significant contributions have been made to medical research in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, emergency surgery, and gastrointestinal endoscopy, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.

The doctor holds a Bachelor's Degree from Karadeniz Technical University and a Medical Specialty in General Surgery from Istanbul University.

Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz is a senior general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with extensive background in surgical training and research.

• Held academic positions at Istanbul Medipol University department of general surgery
• Served as a specialist surgeon at major training and research hospitals
• Specialises in surgical interventions for biliary tract and gallbladder conditions
• Completed specialised doctorate training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas brings international laparoscopic expertise to gallbladder surgery, having completed advanced surgical training in Scotland.

• Awarded the title of General Surgery Associate Professor at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
• Extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive gallbladder removal
• Published over 20 articles in international journals focused on general surgery and surgical outcomes
• Academic Doctor Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of Demiroğlu Science University
• Recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Health for surgical contributions

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Professor Levent Kaptanoglu is a highly regarded surgical expert who completed a prestigious fellowship at Northwestern University Transplantation Centre. He currently provides specialist care at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery focusing on the gallbladder and liver
• Member of the American Society for Transplantation and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher in complex abdominal and general surgical procedures
• Active member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

Professor Aziz Kemal Emek is a senior surgical expert at Medical Park Antalya with a distinguished academic background in general surgery.

• Holds a Professorship from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the National Surgical Association focusing on advanced techniques
• Specialises in hepatobiliary procedures including gallbladder resection
• Active member of the Transplantation Organisations Coordination Association
• Completed specialist general surgery training at Ankara University

Associate Professor Osman Civil is a general surgery specialist at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's premier academic medical centres.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery and diseases of the digestive system
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association with a focus on surgical oncology
• Trained at Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society
• Expertise includes complex gallbladder and hepatobiliary interventions

Dr Hanifi Onalan specialises in minimally invasive gallbladder and bile duct surgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Performed over a decade of complex surgical work at Atlas University Medical Hospital
• Holds a Videoendoscopy Application Certificate for precise internal imaging
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder resection to support faster recovery
• Specialised training from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Broad expertise in gastrointestinal surgery, including bile duct and stomach procedures

The doctor graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1980 and earned the title of Internist from Çukurova University in 1985. Completing a Gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University in 1997, the doctor became an Associate Professor at Fırat University in 1989 and a Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University in 1998. With extensive participation in local and international congresses, the doctor has authored numerous papers, articles, and book chapters in both native and foreign languages. The doctor has worked at various institutions, including Private Camlica Medicana Hospital and Memorial Service Hospital.