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Kivanc Derya Peker

Surgical oncologist, Gastrointestinal surgeon, General surgeon

20 years of experience

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has extensive experience in the medical field, specializing in Pancreatic Surgery, Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery, Liver Diseases Surgery, Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery, Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments, and Kidney Transplant. He has also done research into aging and stem cell treatments.

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Turkey, Istanbul

Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker completed his medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa). After his major specialization, he got his Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization from the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic of Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital by entering the top 3 in the minor examination.

 

During his sub-branch assistantship, he received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association and worked at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinic. After returning to Turkey, He was one of the founders of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Peker provided Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery training to general surgery residents and gastroenterology surgery residents in this hospital, which is accepted as a training unit by the Turkish HPB Association.

 

On the other hand; In order to learn stem cells, cancer biology, cellular properties of obesity and aging, he did his doctorate and thesis on aging at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa), Department of Medical Biology. Then, he moved to Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital to establish the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic.

 

Especially in his career; He is interested in Pancreatic Diseases and Surgery, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases Surgery, Liver Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery. Peker has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, many surgeries related to gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, obesity – metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments, and kidney transplants so far. He is also interested in aging and stem cell treatments.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery
  • Liver Diseases Surgery
  • Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments
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Sep 29, 2023
Rhinoplasty (nose job)

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Oct 6, 2024
Cochlear implant placement

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Dec 10, 2024
Tonsillectomy

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Mihaela Topor
Jul 14, 2023
Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)

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Feb 5, 2024
Gastric bypass

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Hanan
Feb 2, 2024
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Wonderful reception at the airport. The hospital’s appointments are punctual and the translators are very good. They take care of the patient and meet his needs. I am very happy and I hope that the re... Read more

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Аl'bina Левченко
Nov 13, 2023
PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTA)

Excellent transfer, even from the bus station, hotel included in the price, almost like a separate apartment, very smiling and always helpful staff, excellent translator, clinic administrator. Liked e... Read more

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Oksana
Nov 4, 2023
Infectionist consultation

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June McHenry
Oct 28, 2023
Gastric balloon

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Аймурад
Oct 16, 2023
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate

I am very grateful for the help provided by Dr. Sabri Chakiroglu, Hisar hospital coordinator Gulshirin Byashimova and translator Myahri Saltyk!