Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu is a thoracic surgery practice in Adana, Türkiye. The clinic sits inside Acıbadem Adana Hospital in the Seyhan district. It focuses on surgical care for lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, and chest wall diseases. A professor of thoracic surgery founded the center in 2024. The medical team includes three specialist doctors. Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu trained at Istanbul University and Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital.
The practice favors minimally invasive techniques like VATS and robot-assisted surgery. These methods reduce pain and speed up recovery. Key procedures include lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for excessive sweating. Surgeons also perform complex esophageal reconstructions using gastric tube techniques. Patients typically stay in hospital for three to six days after surgery. International patients get English clinical information and quick coordination via WhatsApp.
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The practice favors minimally invasive techniques like VATS and robot-assisted surgery. These methods reduce pain and speed up recovery. Key procedures include lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for excessive sweating. Surgeons also perform complex esophageal reconstructions using gastric tube techniques. Patients typically stay in hospital for three to six days after surgery. International patients get English clinical information and quick coordination via WhatsApp.
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