Best Colectomy (large bowel resection) doctors in Istanbul: TOP 27 doctors

Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – specializing in complex gastrointestinal procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
• Founder of a Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit in Turkey
• Specializes in pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancer surgeries
• Also skilled in obesity-metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments

Dr. Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Specialized in gastrointestinal cancers at a leading Turkish oncology center
• Additional training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US
• Experienced with complex cancer cases and surgical resections
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medicine Faculty in 2007 and completed a specialization in surgery at Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital in 2013. Further advancing their expertise, they joined the General Surgery Clinic at Istanbul Okan University in 2020.

With extensive experience in various medical institutions, the doctor has worked at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Siverek State Hospital, and Anadolu Medical Center. They are a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Society of Coloproctology and the Turkish Surgical Society.

The doctor holds numerous certifications, such as the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate and has completed advanced courses in endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases.

Dr. Sertkaya focuses on andrology at Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics, bringing specialized urology care to his patients.

• Urology specialist with over 18 years of experience of experience
• Fellowship-trained by leading andrology professors worldwide
• Holds the title of 'FEBU' from the European Association of Urology
• Associate Professor of Urology since 2020
• Performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals with advanced techniques

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery with extensive international recognition. His expertise includes advanced minimally invasive techniques for colectomy.

• Performs laparoscopic colectomies with precision and faster recovery times
• Active member of SAGES, EAES, and other leading surgical societies
• Published researcher in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases
• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned School of Medicine

Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, bringing academic expertise to colectomy procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in general surgery with a doctorate from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• 15 years of experience of experience at state hospitals before transitioning to academic medicine
• Focuses on both routine and complex bowel resection cases
• Currently practices at one of Istanbul's leading university hospitals

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic colectomy, with training from Scotland and over 24 years of experience of surgical experience.

• Associate professor in general surgery since 2020
• Author of 20+ articles on general surgery and kidney transplants
• Performs kidney and pancreas transplants at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health

Prof. Kaptanoglu brings 34 years of experience of surgical expertise, including specialized training at Northwestern University's Transplantation Center.

• Trained in transplantation surgery at Northwestern University
• Member of the Colorectal Surgery Association
• Former Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in hepatobiliary and colorectal procedures

Dr. Civil is a member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society, specializing in colectomy procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including Turkish Ostomy Surgery Society
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in colon, rectum, and stomach diseases – Dr. Onalan performs colectomies at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Skilled in endoscopic interventions like colonoscopy

Pakize Eker Balcioglu specializes in general surgery with training at Marmara University – known for patient-centered approaches in colorectal procedures.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in English program
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for bowel resections
• Authored articles in both local and international medical journals

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

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in colorectal surgery, a key area for colectomy
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Former Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik brings decades of surgical expertise with a focus on pediatric and general surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Pediatric Urology
• Authored key textbooks including 'Pediatric Surgery Book' and 'Newborn Surgery'
• Founded and led the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive clinical research with numerous published articles
• Active participant in Council of Children's Tumors

Specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, Dr. Ozatli is an Associate Professor with over a decade of oncology experience at top Turkish hospitals.

• Associate Professor since 2016
• Treats breast, lung and gastrointestinal cancers
• Works at Istinye Liv University Hospital
• Trained at Selcuk University Medical School

Professor Selin Kapan combines extensive academic credentials with hands-on surgical expertise – 31 years of experience shaping bowel surgery protocols.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published 50+ papers on surgical techniques including colectomy outcomes
• Member of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Specializes in minimally invasive approaches for complex cases

Dr. Camkiran specializes in colectomy procedures with extensive training in laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach for faster recovery.

• Over 48 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Attended National Surgery Congress and laparoscopic courses

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in colectomy at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, with extensive experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques.

• Trained in general surgery at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfü Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Published multiple research papers on colorectal surgery outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery
• Certified in laparoscopic hernia surgery by the European Hernia Society

Dr. Murat Kilic brings extensive experience in pediatric surgery, with a focus on complex cases at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in pediatric surgical procedures, including colectomy
• Published research on childhood appendicitis and urinary tract infections
• Worked at multiple leading hospitals in Turkey
• Member of the medical faculty at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe brings over a decade of surgical experience, specializing in colectomy procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed training at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Practiced at multiple private hospitals in Istanbul

Specializes in colon and rectum surgery – Dr. Kilic focuses on complex gastrointestinal procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in oncological surgery for colorectal cases
• Performs advanced treatments for anorectal diseases
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for bowel resections