Cemalettin Ertekin

Cemalettin Ertekin is a general surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He received the National Scientific Patent Award in 2017 for his medical contributions. Ertekin treats gastrointestinal diseases, surgical oncology, and complex trauma.

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)