Best Pancreatic cyst doctors in Istanbul: TOP 25 doctors

Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker specializes in pancreatic surgery, having performed over 400 pancreatic cancer surgeries. He trained at Mayo Clinic in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.

• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association for training at Mayo Clinic
• Expert in both surgical and endoscopic treatments for pancreatic and biliary tract diseases

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in general surgery with a focus on minimally invasive treatments for various conditions.

• Trained at Marmara University’s Department of General Surgery
• Author of articles published in international medical journals
• Experienced in laser and Longo hemorrhoid surgeries
• Regular participant in local and international medical congresses

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in advanced laparoscopic and hepatopancreatobiliary surgeries, ensuring minimally invasive solutions for complex cases at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expert in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including hernia and reflux procedures
• Fluent in Turkish, English, and German for comprehensive patient care
• Recipient of 9 awards for exceptional contributions to surgery

Dr. Halil Alis has performed 1,100+ laparoscopic procedures with a focus on pancreatic and gastrointestinal surgery.

• 32 years of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Specializes in hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease treatments
• Active international member of multiple surgical associations
• Published extensively on gastrointestinal surgery research

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı is a top specialist in obesity and metabolic surgery with notable experience in gastroenterological surgical procedures.

• Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplants at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
• Board-certified in Gastroenterology Surgery (digestive system surgery)
• Formerly served at Marmara University Pendik Research and Training Hospital

Dr. Yilmaz brings extensive experience in general surgery, currently practicing at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in general surgery with a doctorate from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Over 8 years of experience in state hospitals
• Member of the General Surgery department at Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Dr. Kaptanoglu specializes in pancreatic cysts, with advanced training from Northwestern University and extensive experience in general surgery.

• Over 25 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Northwestern University's Transplantation Center
• Member of the Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Former Associate Professor at prestigious Turkish hospitals

Specializes in gastrointestinal surgery with memberships in key surgical societies like the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society.

• Practices at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association
• Graduate of Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained at Tokyo University Hospital in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, working under experts M. Makuuchi and N. Kokudo.

• 30+ years of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with a Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Former academic faculty member at Doğuş University

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• Over 27 years of experience as a General Surgery Specialist
• Lecturer and former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University
• Expert in colorectal, gastrointestinal, and hepatobiliary surgeries
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Specialist in pediatric surgery with extensive training in abdominal and colorectal procedures for children.

• Lecturer at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology Associations
• Attended multiple specialized courses in pediatric care

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik brings over 40 years of expertise in pediatric surgery, specializing in complex pediatric cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialist in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Pediatric Urology
• Established and led the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Author of multiple authoritative books on pediatric surgery
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society
• Extensive experience in pediatric surgical research and education

Specialist in liver, bile duct, and pancreatic surgery – Dr. Emek focuses on minimally invasive techniques for complex cases.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in liver and pancreatic surgeries
• Expert in minimally invasive oncological procedures
• Performs both live and deceased donor liver transplants

With experience across multiple hospitals, Dr. Pelin Basim brings a broad perspective to pancreatic cyst cases at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Practiced general surgery at Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Gained emergency experience at Selimpaşa Emergency and Traumatology Hospital
• Worked at Basaksehir State Hospital focusing on surgical cases

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış specializes in urology with advanced training in laparoscopy and robotic urology at Heidelberg University.

• Over 100 articles published in national and international journals
• Board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Active in the European Association of Urology's Endourology working group
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology

Dr. Kinas specializes in pancreatic surgery, focusing on complex cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in pancreatic, bile duct, and oncological surgeries
• Performs advanced procedures for gastric and colon cancer
• Skilled in bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Specializes in breast and thyroid cancer surgeries

Dr. Muzaffer Al brings extensive training in advanced laparoscopic techniques, with specialized education from top Turkish medical institutions.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul University's Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in antireflux and bariatric laparoscopic procedures
• Additional training in oncological cancer surgery
• Board-certified general surgeon since 1998

Dr. Turgut Camkiran specializes in general surgery with over 20 years of experience, trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for pancreatic cysts
• Member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Attended National Surgery Congress and specialized courses
• Performed surgeries at multiple hospitals, including Hospitalpark Darıca

Dr. Sertkaya specializes in Andrology, focusing on male health and aesthetics. He founded Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center in 2022.

• Graduated from Gazi University Medical Faculty in 2008
• Completed urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Earned the title of 'FEBU' from the European Association of Urology
• Became Associate Professor of Urology in 2020

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Brief Curriculum Vitae 

I was born in Trabzon on 15.07.1969. After I attended Ismetpaşa Primary School and Cumhuriyet Secondary School, I was graduated from Trabzon High School. I had medical education and training in School of Medicine of Karadeniz Technical University from 1986 to 1992. I worked as medical practitioner in Alacahan subdistrict, Kangal District, Sivas City in 1992-1993 and in Sivas Police Headquarters to fulfill the conscription. I was assigned as Health Group Manager and Medical Practitioner in Dernekpazarı District of Trabzon in 1993-1994. I passed the Examination for Medical Specialty in 1995 and I had my residency training and education at Department of General Surgery in Istanbul School of Medicine of Istanbul University from 1995 to 2000. I was awarded the title of “General Surgeon” after I submitted the medical specialty thesis titled “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA” in 2001. After I worked at a privately owned hospital in 2000-2002, I started working in General Surgery Clinic of Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2003. I had rotation in General Surgery Clinic of School of Medicine in Istanbul University for 9 months in 2007. I was awarded the title “Associate Professor of General Surgery” in 2010. I undertook Management duties in Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital from November 2012 to December 2013 and in Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital from December 2013 to April 2015. I had been Head of Education and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery clinic at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital since 2010. I am Medical Director and General Surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul Aydın University as of 2017. 

I have intentionally dealt with renal transplantation during my residency education. After I was awarded the title “medical specialist”, I participated to diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, bariatric surgery, laparoscopy and robotic surgery educations abroad for short periods. I am intensively dealing with any and all laparoscopic surgical procedures (especially bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgery) and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound) in this clinic since 2003 and I also play the role of trainer. I do and train others about General Surgery procedures with Da Vinci Robotic system since 2010. 

I authored 74 papers that are published in SCI and SCI-e journals and 55 papers that are published in local journals, along with 7 book chapters and 86 papers presented in local congresses and 180 papers presented in international congresses. 

I am member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Turkish Association of Endoscopic – Laparoscopic Surgery, Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery, Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordination Association and Istanbul Surgical Association. I am also member of International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO), International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO), International Active Member of International Federation Surgical Obesity (IFSO). 

Date of Birth: July 15th, 1969 

Educational Status: 

Bachelor’s Degree School of Medicine Karadeniz Technical University 1992 

Medical Specialty Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine İstanbul University 2001 

Title of Medical Specialty Thesis (abstract is attached) and Supervisor: 

1. “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA”. February 2001 Supervisor: Prof. Uluğ Eldegez, M.D. 

General Surgeon Büyük Anadolu Hospital 2001-2003 

General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2003-2006 

General Surgeon Istanbul University Emergency Surgery Clinic, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine 2006-9 months 

General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006-2010 

Associate Professor of General Surgery Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010-…

Head of Training and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery Clinic Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010 - …

 Doctorate thesis / proficiency in art studies supervised: 

1. Ede, B., “Changes in Thyroid Hormones After Thyroid Surgery”, Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

2. Dodur B., “Factors Influencing Mortality and Morbidity in Gastrointestinal Bleeding” Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

Duties undertaken in Projects: 

1. “Enteral Stents for Colonic Obstructions (ESCO): Prospective, randomized European multisentric study, comparing enteral stent followed by elective surgery versus emergency surgical treatment in malignant colonic obstruction. “ European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Clinical Trial Center (CTC) Clinical Trial gov. Identifier: NCT00591695 

2. A phase III, randomized, double-blind, parallel group efficiency and safety study that compares safety and efficiency of oral dabigatran etexilate (150 mg BID) with warfarin (INR = 2.0-3.0) in semiannual treatment of acute symptomatic thromboembolism following initial treatment with a parenteral anticoagulant agent, which is approved for the relevant indication, minimum for five days – RECOVER II” Protocol code 1160.46

Editorialships: 

1. General Surgery Department, Advisory Board, Turkish Clinics Medical Sciences Journal, 2010 

2. “Global Journal of Surgery” Editorial Board 2010 

Scientific Organization Memberships: 

1. Turkish Surgical Association 

2. Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 

3. Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery 

4. Turkish Obesity Surgery Society 

5. Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association 

6. Istanbul Surgical Association 

7. International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). 

8. International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) 

9. International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO). 

10. International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO). 

11. International Active Member of International Fedaration Surgical Obesity (IFSO)