Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak
- Specialization: General surgeon
- 29 years of experience
- Speaks:German, English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Batman, Bookimed
- Has published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and received 9 prizes for exceptional work in surgery.
Dr. Guner Cakmak is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. He specializes in laparoscopic, bariatric, and metabolic surgeries. Dr. Cakmak has published over 40 articles in international journals. He has received 9 prizes recognizing his surgical work. He performs complex procedures including metabolic surgery and Whipple procedures.
- Expert in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery and minimally invasive gastrointestinal techniques.
- Treats various hernias, reflux, and esophageal conditions using laparoscopy.
- Performs specialized surgeries for hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and fissures.
- Offers consultations in Turkish, English, and German.
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Doctor's services
- Stomach resection
- Gastric balloon
- Biliopancreatic diversion
- Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
- Metabolic surgery
- Gastroectomy
- Gastric bypass
- Post-bariatric plastic surgery
- Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Breast cancer surgery
- Lumpectomy
- Lung cancer surgery
- Whipple surgery
- Inguinal hernia surgery
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Circumcision
- Treatment of chronic pain after hernia surgery
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Qualifications
Specialization and Surgical Methods
Dr. Cakmak uses laparoscopic surgery to treat obesity and metabolic disorders. He performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion. The surgeon also performs stomach resection and gastrectomy for severe gastrointestinal issues. He uses minimally invasive methods to repair inguinal, umbilical, hiatal, and incisional hernias.
The doctor treats various conditions including:
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and fissures
- Esophageal and reflux disorders
- Pancreatic cysts and biliary conditions
- Breast and lung cancer via specialized surgical intervention
Academic Achievements and Recognition
Dr. Cakmak contributes to medical science with 16 national journal publications. He authored 20 technical notes and case reports. The surgeon received 9 professional awards for his work in the surgical field. His research activities focus on improving outcomes and techniques in general surgery.
Education and Career History
Dr. Cakmak earned his medical degree from Haydarpasa Numune Hospital in 1997. He serves as an Associate Professor in Turkey. The specialist works at Lokman Hekim University Istanbul Hospital. He provides medical care in Turkish, English, and German.
Surgical Procedures Performed
- Gastric sleeve and metabolic surgery
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Whipple surgery — a procedure to remove the head of the pancreas to treat tumors or cysts
- Breast cancer surgery and lumpectomy
- Appendectomy and stomach resection
- Myomectomy for uterine fibroid removal
- Post-bariatric plastic surgery
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