Cemalettin Ertekin
- Specialization: Colorectal surgeon
- 44 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
- Recipient of the National Scientific Patent Award in 2017 and Video Paper First Prize from the Istanbul Surgical Association in 2015.
Dr. Cemalettin Ertekin is a surgical oncologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Biruni University Hospital. He won the National Scientific Patent Award and the Istanbul Surgical Association first prize. Dr. Ertekin is a professor specifically focused on pancreatico-biliary and trauma surgery.
- Performs complex procedures including Whipple surgery, stomach resection, and pancreatectomy.
- Specializes in the endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.
- Treats pancreatic cysts, liver hemangiomas, and various types of abdominal hernias.
- Active member of the national Trauma and Emergency Surgery and Surgical associations.
Doctor's services
- Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
- Nephrectomy
- Stomach resection
- Resection of gallbladder
- Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- Wide excision of melanoma
- Mohs microsurgery
- Transurethral resection of the bladder
- Whipple surgery
- Lumpectomy
- Small intestine resection
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Lung cancer surgery
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Qualifications
Specialization & Approach
The surgeon treats pancreatico-biliary and colorectal conditions. He performs advanced procedures such as Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy. Ertekin uses endoscopic techniques for both diagnosis and treatment. He performs surgery for pancreatic cysts, liver hemangiomas, and various hernias.
Procedures Performed
- Whipple surgery for pancreatic disorders — a complex procedure to remove the head of the pancreas
- Stomach and small intestine resection
- Distal pancreatectomy — surgical removal of the tail or body of the pancreas
- Hemorrhoidectomy and anal atresia repair
- Umbilical, inguinal, and incisional hernia repair
- Wide excision of melanoma and Mohs microsurgery
- Hysterectomy and myomectomy
- Nephrectomy and lung cancer surgery
Work Experience
- 1999–Present – Professor of General Surgery, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
- 1993–1999 – Associate Professor, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
- 1993 – Specialist, Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Brigade
- 1985–1988 – Specialist, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- 1984–1985 – Assistant General Surgeon, Sisli Etfal Hospital
- 1982–1984 – Assistant, İncirli Health Center, Adana
Education & Training
- 1985–1988 – Specialty in General Surgery, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
- 1976–1982 – Medical Degree, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
Awards & Recognition
- 2017 – National Scientific Patent Award
- 2015 – Video Paper First Prize, Istanbul Surgical Association
Professional Memberships
- National Surgical Association
- National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
- European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES)
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