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Vafi Atalay
22
years of experience

Vafi Atalay

  • Specialization: Colorectal surgeon
  • 22 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    Arabic, English, Turkish
  • Online consultations: available
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

    • Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
    • Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
    • Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
    • Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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LAPAROSCOPIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOP

$38,000
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LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL NEPHRECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE KIDNEY REMOVAL SURGERY

$16,000
$14,400
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"ROBOTIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOPED AN

$32,600
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LAPAROSCOPIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH THE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER Exclusively performed at Anadolu Medical Center Develope

$29,800
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per package

TOTAL GASTRECTOMY – COMPLETE STOMACH REMOVAL FOR GASTRIC CANCER TREATMENT

$21,125
$16,900
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per package

LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT HEMICOLECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE REMOVAL OF THE LEFT COLON

$17,600
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per package

LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT HEMICOLECTOMY – MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY FOR LEFT-SIDED COLON CANCER

$20,600
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per package

ROBOTIC ANTERIOR RESECTION WITH POSSIBLE WAFI PROCEDURE FOR RECTAL AND COLORECTAL CANCER EXCLUSIVELY PERFORMED AT Anadolu Medical Center DEVELOPED AN

$33,000
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per package

ROBOTIC RADICAL NEPHRECTOMY – ADVANCED MINIMALLY INVASIVE KIDNEY REMOVAL SURGERY

$24,000
$21,300
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per package
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Anonymous • Rectal cancer
United Kingdom
Nov 17, 2024
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Nothing was too much for them
The staff is very professional. All procedures were done with dignity and respect. The staff made sure i am comfortable and calm during the procedures. They helped me when i was anxious . Everything was explain in a plain language, so i can understand. Nothing was too much for them.We are looking forward to going back there and finish my treatment in the near fufture
Everything was to a high standards. The care, the equipment, the cleanliness everything was very good
Nothing to complain
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My personal assistant, Zahida, was absolutely brilliant . She was always on the other side of the line ready to answer my million questions, She organised all medical appointments and hotel. Even when we had to change everything in the last minute, due to a medical problems, Zahida rearranged everything very quickly and proffesional. Nothing was too much for her. It was pleassure to meet her in the hospital. Looking forward to meeting her in the near future.
Anonymous • Rectal cancer
Moldova
Dec 23, 2024
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Anonymous • Rectal cancer
Republic of Kosovo
Mar 13, 2022
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I am very pleased with all services
It was great,i am very pleased with all services,everything was like we spoke before ,i will go again
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Qualifications

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a gastrointestinal and oncological surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He invented the tube ileostomy technique, a surgical innovation that eliminates the need for secondary ostomy closure operations. He holds several national research prizes and has published 31 scientific articles in international medical journals.

Surgical Specialization and Innovations

Dr. Atalay treats complex pancreatic, liver, and esophageal cancers. He performs procedures such as robotic low anterior resection and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery. The specialist also conducts endoscopic diagnostics, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

The doctor developed a safe method for tube ileostomy to improve patient outcomes. This technique uses a specific tube material and intestinal support to replaces traditional bowel exteriorization. This allows for tube removal in an outpatient setting without further surgery. Research on his method appears in Colorectal Disease and Cureus.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Atalay treats a wide range of oncological and surgical conditions:

  • Colon, rectal, and stomach cancers at various stages
  • Liver metastases and adenocarcinoma
  • Inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and hiatal hernias
  • Hemorrhoids and gastric metaplasia

Academic and Research Achievements

The doctor contributes to surgical science through 31 published papers. He leads a multicenter study on his ileostomy method with New York University. His awards include:

  • 2020 – Gold Medal Award at the 5th Istanbul International Invention Fair
  • 2019 – Second Prize for Poster Presentation at the 17th National Congress of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • 2016 – First Prize for Oral Presentation at the 20th National Surgical Congress
  • 2015 – Aysun Ahmet Küçükel Medical Award for Best Scientific Research
  • 2009 – Best Research Award at the 5th Surgical Research Congress

Education and Training

  • 2004 – Bachelor of Medicine from Gazi University, Turkey
  • Specialization in General Surgery at Marmara University General Surgery Division

Professional Memberships

  • Turkish Surgical Society (TSS)
  • Palestinian Medical Association
  • International Oncology Association (IOA)

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