Ali Kagan Gokakin
- Specialization: Transplant surgeon
- 25 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Ankara, Medicana International Ankara Hospital
- Prof. Dr. Medicana INT Hospital ANKARA 2019-present
Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a general laparoscopic and transplant surgeon at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats complex digestive conditions and performs life-critical surgeries like liver transplants and the Whipple procedure. Dr. Gokakin completed his medical degree at Gazi University. He currently serves at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.
- Specializes in surgical treatments for colon cancer, Crohn's disease, and pancreatic cancer.
- Performs laparoscopic procedures including gallbladder removal and hernia repairs.
- Treats gastrointestinal disorders like hiatal hernias and chronic pancreatitis.
- Former associate professor at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center.
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Doctor's services
- Liver transplant
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Small intestine resection
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Colectomy (large bowel resection)
- Liver resection
- Inguinal hernia surgery
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Thyroidectomy
- Gastroectomy
- Resection of large intestine
- Resection of the esophagus
- Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Consultation with a surgeon
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Abdominal MRI
- CT of the chest
- Revision of MRI results
- Consultation with creation of treatment plan
- Online consultation with Surgeon
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Qualifications
Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in liver transplantation and complex digestive surgery. He is a Professor at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He treats pancreatic diseases and performs abdominal hernia repairs.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Gokakin utilizes laparoscopic techniques to promote minimally invasive recovery for his patients. He treats malignant conditions including pancreatic head cancer and colon cancer. His surgical expertise covers a broad range of abdominal and digestive procedures:
- Whipple procedure for pancreatic tumors — a complex operation that removes the head of the pancreas and parts of the digestive tract
- Laparoscopic gallbladder removal and appendectomy
- Inguinal, umbilical, and hiatal hernia repairs
- Hemicolectomy and large bowel resections
- Small intestine and esophagus resections
- Thyroidectomy and hemorrhoidectomy
Additionally, he treats chronic conditions like Crohn’s disease and severe diverticulitis. He also treats acute gallbladder inflammation and pancreatic cysts. He manages symptoms such as flatulence, constipation, abdominal bloating, and fever.
Work Experience
Dr. Gokakin held leadership and academic roles across several Turkish medical institutions:
- 2019–Present — Professor at Medicana International Ankara Hospital
- 2017–2019 — Associate Professor at Pamukkale University Liver Transplant Center
- 2014–2015 — Associate Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center
- 2014 — Associate Professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine
- 2013–2014 — Assistant Professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine
- 2011–2013 — Assistant Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
- 2010–2011 — Assistant Professor at Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GATA)
- 2007–2010 — General Surgeon at Develi State Hospital, Kayseri
Education and Training
- 2001 — Gazi University Faculty of Medicine — Medical Degree
- 2002–2007 — Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital — Residency in General Surgery
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