Umbilical hernia Doctors in test — Page 5

Associate Professor in General Surgery with extensive experience in laparoscopic techniques – Dr. Emiroglu performs advanced hernia repairs at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specializes in laparoscopic and oncoplastic surgical techniques
• Over 12 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Member of multiple surgical societies focusing on minimally invasive approaches

Dr. Emek brings extensive surgical expertise from Istanbul University and multiple prestigious hospitals, specializing in complex abdominal procedures.

• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned General Surgery department
• Specializes in hepatopancreatobiliary surgeries
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and ILTS
• Performs procedures at Biruni University Hospital

Dr Theodoros Piperos, MD, is a General Surgeon at IASYS Clinic in Vyronas, Athens. He has over 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his specialty training in General Surgery in 2014 at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He performs the full range of general surgical procedures. His expertise includes laparoscopic surgery, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and breast, thyroid, and colorectal surgery. He also provides surgical management for obstetric and gynecological cases. He is a lecturer in the postgraduate Applied Neuroanatomy programme at the University of Athens. Languages: Greek, English.

Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools – with decades of experience in general surgery.

• Specializes in pancreatico-biliary and gastroenterology surgery
• Member of National Surgical Association and ESTES
• Recipient of National Scientific Patent Award 2017
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital

Dr. Umit Yigit brings 36 years of experience of pediatric surgery experience, specializing in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.

• Specialized in pediatric surgery at Istanbul University
• Expert in neonatal and gastrointestinal surgeries
• Uses laparoscopic methods for reduced post-op pain
• Fluent in English for international patients

Dr. Ufuk Onsal specializes in abdominal surgeries, including laparoscopic techniques, and has trained in advanced procedures like abdominal wall repairs.

• Completed general surgery specialization at Duzce University
• Trained in laparoscopic abdominal wall repairs at Dokuz Eylul University
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Currently practices at Izmir Private Can Hospital

Dr. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Dr. Ciftdogan specializes in laparoscopic and open hernia surgery, bringing over 32 years of experience of surgical expertise to each case.

• Board-certified general surgeon since 2002
• Performs both laparoscopic and traditional hernia repair techniques
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association
• Works at Can Hospitals Turkey

With over 37 years of experience of experience in general surgery, Dr. Irfan Karalar specializes in umbilical hernia procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Former Chief Physician at Private Balkan Hospital, leading the General Surgery department
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association, staying current with best practices

Dr. Yüksel specializes in minimally invasive surgeries, including umbilical hernia repairs, using advanced endoscopic techniques at Medistanbul Hospital.

• Board-certified in general surgery with national awards for excellence
• Member of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Association
• Extensive experience in colorectal and stomach procedures
• Uses cutting-edge endoscopic diagnostic and treatment methods

Dr. Mateusz Sala — specialist in general surgery (diploma 2024). He completed specialist training at MBNP Hospital in Wołomin and at Bielański Hospital. He gained experience in general surgery and coloproctology. He now practices at Bielański Hospital.

Focus: minimally invasive surgery, hernia surgery, and proctology. Procedures: hernia repair; hemorrhoid surgery and non-surgical therapy; treatment of anal fissures, perianal fistulas, and thrombosis; pilonidal cyst surgery; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; removal of anal and rectal polyps, skin lesions, and nodules; minor procedures.

Memberships: Colorectal Surgery Section and Hernia Section of the Polish Association of Surgeons. Examinations: anoscopy and rectoscopy.

Dr. Aleksandra Starosciak graduated from the Medical Academy in Warsaw. She has been a specialist in general surgery since 2009. She is training in surgical oncology. Since 2010, she has worked in the Department of Oncological Surgery at the Holy Family Hospital in Warsaw. She is a member of the Polish Society of Surgical Oncology. She attends scientific and training conferences in general surgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and breast ultrasound.

She performs breast surgery, including tumor removal, reconstruction, and mastectomy. She also performs soft‑tissue and minor procedures, such as removal of skin lesions and nodules. She performs endocrine surgery for malignant and benign thyroid lesions.

She diagnoses breast diseases. She performs ultrasound‑guided vacuum‑assisted (mammotome) breast biopsies. She also performs core needle and fine‑needle aspiration biopsies. She carries out thyroid biopsies and videodermoscopy of skin lesions.

Hakan Gok is a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in Abdominal Wall Surgery, specializing in hernia treatments since 2000.

• Expert in minimally invasive and laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Board Member of the European Hernia Society
• Founding Member and Treasurer of the Turkish Hernia Society
• Over 32 years of experience of experience in hernia surgery