Kemal Rasa

Dr. Kemal Raşa is a general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in surgical oncology and treats breast, thyroid, and pancreatic cancers. Raşa is the President of the Surgical Infection Society – Europe. He uses laparoscopic techniques and treats complex surgical infections.

Surgical Specialization and Expertise

Dr. Raşa performs procedures for malignant and benign conditions. He conducts breast cancer surgeries, thyroidectomies, and parathyroidectomies. The doctor also treats pancreatic tumors. Additionally, he provides surgical intervention for glucose metabolism disorders.

A significant portion of his practice involves laparoscopy. These minimally invasive methods allow for faster recovery and reduced complications. He also uses clinical microbiology and surgical infection protocols to improve patient safety during recovery.

Leadership and Academic Roles

The doctor treats infectious diseases within surgery. He held multiple leadership roles at the Surgical Infection Society – Europe (SIS-E), including President from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Raşa is the Secretary for the World Surgical Infection Society (WSIS).

He serves on several editorial boards to contribute to the medical community:

• Editorial Board Member of Surgical Infections
• Editors' Board Member of British Journal of Surgery (BJS)
• Editorial Board Member of Journal of Medical and Surgical Errors (JMESE)
• Founding member and President of the Turkish Surgical Infection Society
• Author of the National Surgical Infections Prevention Guide

Work Experience

• 2017–Present — General Surgeon, Anadolu Medical Center, Turkey
• 2014–2017 — General Surgeon, Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital, Turkey
• 2007–2014 — General Surgeon, Anadolu Medical Center, Turkey
• 2001–2007 — General Surgeon, Acıbadem Hospital, Turkey
• 1997–2001 — Chief Assistant and Specialist, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Education and Training

• 1990 — Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine — Medical Degree
• 1996 — Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine — General Surgery Residency
• 1996 — TÜBİTAK-supported thesis completion in surgical research

Professional Memberships

• Surgical Infection Society – North America (SIS-NA)
• European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
• World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES)
• Turkish Surgical Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• British Journal of Surgery Society Limited

Research and Publications

Dr. Raşa has authored over 65 international and national scientific publications. He has written chapters for medical textbooks and led research projects funded by TÜBİTAK. His research primarily focuses on sepsis response and endocrine surgery outcomes.