Distal pancreatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tail and body of the pancreas at the clinic of Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy in Ankara, Turkey. This surgery treats pancreatic tumors, cysts, and chronic pancreatitis through both laparoscopic and open methods. Prof. Dr. Soy is a highly qualified general surgeon who has published over 100 articles in international medical journals.
Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy performs the distal pancreatectomy using two main approaches. The laparoscopic method uses small incisions and a camera to guide the surgeon. The open method involves a larger incision and is often used for complex cases. The choice of technique depends on the location and size of the pancreatic lesion. In many instances, the surgeon may also remove the spleen during the same operation to help with the healing process. The surgery typically lasts between 4 and 8 hours depending on the complexity of the case.
Patients follow the ERAS protocol, which stands for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. This program reduces physical stress on the body during and after the operation. It helps patients start moving and eating sooner to speed up the healing time. By following these specific steps, the medical team aims to get patients back to their daily lives as safely as possible. The clinic provides coordination for international patients to make the travel and treatment process smooth.
Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy is a Professor of General Surgery specializing in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. This field focuses specifically on the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts. Prof. Dr. Soy is a member of the International College of Surgeons, reflecting her standing in the global medical community. Her extensive research background includes over 100 published scientific papers. This academic and clinical experience helps her manage both common and difficult pancreatic conditions.
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Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy is a private general surgery practice in Ankara, Turkey. The clinic treats conditions affecting the digestive system, breast, thyroid, and soft tissues. Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy leads the practice and performs all surgeries personally. The facility uses modern perioperative pathways to improve patient safety and recovery speed.
Dr. Soy is a Professor of General Surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience. She has authored nearly 100 articles in internationally indexed journals and received over 500 citations. She trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Başkent University. Her memberships include:
Her scientific output includes over 200 papers and chapters in medical textbooks in both Turkish and English.
The clinic treats a wide range of abdominal and digestive system diseases. Surgical plans are tailored based on diagnostic tests, clinical condition, and risk level. Specialists use Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols to reduce surgical stress. These include preoperative carbohydrate loading and multimodal analgesia for opioid-free pain control.
Proctology services cover diagnosis and treatment of anal region diseases. Options for hemorrhoid therapy include:
For anal fistula surgery, the choice between tract excision or seton technique depends on sphincter proximity. Laser surgery for fistulas typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. Patients who undergo minimally invasive laser treatments often return to daily activities within a few days.
The practice manages both benign and malignant breast conditions. For breast abscesses, the clinic uses ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle aspiration as the primary treatment. Most patients return to normal activities the same day. More complex multiloculated abscesses may need surgical drainage to empty multiple cavities.
Endocrine surgery focuses on thyroid disorders and papillary thyroid cancer. Dr. Soy favors modern decision-making, where thyroid lobectomy removes only the affected lobe for low-risk disease. This avoids unnecessary total thyroidectomy and reduces the need for radioactive iodine therapy. Guidelines are followed to avoid routine prophylactic lymph node dissection in low-risk cases.
The clinic relies on detailed physiological mapping to ensure treatment accuracy. For hiatal hernia and GERD, planning includes endoscopy, manometry, and 24-hour pH monitoring. These tests confirm the diagnosis before any surgery is considered. When surgery is needed, the clinic uses small-incision techniques to reduce recovery time.
The practice is equipped for various diagnostic assessments:
Surgeons perform laparoscopic and robotic procedures for hernias and gallbladder stones. Abdominal hernias, including inguinal and umbilical types, are repaired using both open and closed methods. Most umbilical hernia surgeries are day procedures. Patients are typically discharged a few hours after the operation.
Prof. Dr. Ebru Ayvazoğlu Soy treats patients traveling from abroad. She previously served as Director of an International Patient Department. The clinic coordinates care through an online appointment request process. Education materials help patients understand every pre-operative and post-operative step. Dr. Soy consults in five languages, including English, Russian, Arabic, and German. Follow-up care focuses on long-term lifestyle management to prevent recurrence of chronic conditions.
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