Kivanc Derya Peker
- Specialization: Surgical oncologist
- 22 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Prof. Kivanc Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, combining surgical expertise with a deep understanding of cellular biology.
- Completed advanced training at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
- Founder of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
- Specializes in pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancer surgeries
- Holds a doctorate in Medical Biology focusing on aging and stem cells
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Radical Total Gastrectomy with Splenectomy by Surgeon with 600+ Procedures
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy at JCI-Accredited Center Treating 500,000+ Patients Annually
Whipple Procedure by Pancreatic Surgeon with 400+ Cancer Surgeries — 10-Night Package
Subtotal Gastrectomy by Surgeon with 900+ Gastrointestinal Procedures
Hemicolectomy with Advanced Laparoscopic Technique by Surgeon with 1,000+ Procedures
Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy by Surgeon with 1,000+ Colorectal Surgeries
Segmental Colectomy by Surgeon with 400+ Gastric Surgeries at JCI Hospital
Subtotal Colectomy at JCI-Accredited Hospital with 6-Night Recovery Stay
Laparoscopic Rectal Resection by Mayo Clinic-Trained Surgeon with 900+ Cases
Rectal Resection by Mayo Clinic-Trained Surgeon at JCI-Accredited Hospital
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Doctor's services
- Removal of colon cancer
- Stomach cancer surgery
- Colectomy (large bowel resection)
- Lipoma Removal
- Liver resection
- Rectal resection
- Resection of gallbladder
- Pancreatic cancer surgery
- Whipple surgery
- Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- PET/CT
- Colonoscopy
- Liver biopsy
- Pancreas biopsy
- PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE)
- MRI of one area
- Biopsy
- CT (computer tomography)
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Qualifications
Clinical Specialization and Surgical Expertise
Dr. Peker treats the digestive system and associated organs. He provides care for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, liver cancer, and gastric malignancies. His surgical practice includes the Whipple procedure, liver resections, and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). This technique delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery. The specialist also performs obesity-metabolic surgeries and endoscopic treatments.
Conditions Treated
- Pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancers
- Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases
- Colon and rectal malignancies
- Obesity and metabolic disorders
- Liver hemangiomas and pancreatic cysts
Professional Achievements and Volumes
Dr. Peker established two medical units in Turkey during his career. He founded the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. His surgical record includes around 1,000 major operations. These encompass kidney transplants, colectomies, and biliary tract reconstructions. He ranked in the top 3 during his minor specialization examination.
Work Experience
- Gastrointestinal Surgeon – Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, Istanbul
- Founder of Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic – Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
- Co-founder of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Unit – Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
- Training Physician – Turkish HPB Association certified training unit
Education and International Training
- Medical Degree – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa)
- General Surgery Specialization – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
- Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization – Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Hospital
- Visiting Surgeon – Mayo Clinic (USA), Hepatopancreatobiliary and Obesity–Metabolic Clinics
- PhD in Medical Biology – Istanbul University, focusing on stem cells and aging
Research and Scientific Focus
Dr. Peker researches cancer biology and cellular properties of obesity. He completed a doctoral thesis focused on the biology of aging. His academic interests include the development of stem cell treatments for metabolic diseases. Additionally, he provided training to surgical residents in hepatopancreatobiliary techniques for several years.
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Surgery Association
- Turkish HPB Association
- Turkish Medical Association (TMA)
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