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Best Da Vinci gastroectomy doctors in Istanbul: TOP 7 doctors

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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

    • Completed fellowship at one of Turkey's top cancer institutes
    • Worked at prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US
    • Handles complex cases of various gastrointestinal cancers
    • Board-certified with extensive surgical oncology experience
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Pekize Eker Balcioglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in Da Vinci gastrectomy at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with a strong background in general surgery.

    • Graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine
    • Completed residency at Marmara University's General Surgery Department
    • Authored articles in local and international journals
    • Participated in numerous medical congresses
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Omer Bilgehan Poyrazoglu

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Specializes in robotic surgery with advanced training in France, Ankara, and Istanbul – performs Da Vinci gastrectomy with precision.

    • 20+ years in general and bariatric surgery
    • Member of IFSO and Turkish Surgical Society
    • Published in international peer-reviewed journals
    • Expertise in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery
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Cengiz Dibekoglu

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Performed the first Da Vinci robotic surgery in Turkey – Dr. Dibekoglu pioneers advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • General Surgery Specialist with over 25 years of experience
    • Former Lecturer and Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University
    • Specializes in colorectal, gastrointestinal, and hepatobiliary surgeries
    • Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Halil Alis

  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
  • General Surgery 

    Colorectal Surgery 

    Obesity and Metabolic Surgery 

    Medical Director 

     

    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)

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Hanifi Onalan

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Specializes in gallbladder, bile duct, and gastrointestinal surgeries – Dr. Onalan brings extensive expertise in minimally invasive techniques at Atlas University Hospital.

    • Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
    • Performs both open and laparoscopic hernia surgeries
    • Trained in endoscopic interventions like gastroscopy and colonoscopy
    • Works at one of Turkey's leading university hospitals
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Selin Kapan

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
  • Professor Selin Kapan brings 20+ years of expertise in general surgery, specializing in advanced procedures like Da Vinci gastrectomy at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

    • Authored 50+ scientific publications on surgical techniques
    • Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
    • Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty
    • Specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive approaches
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20 years of experienceGastrointestinal cancersTrained at Hacettepe Cancer Institute and MD Anderson – brings advanced techniques to complex GI cancer cases. Board-certified surgical oncologist.
Turkey
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24 years of experienceDa Vinci gastrectomySpecializes in Da Vinci gastrectomy with extensive general surgery training. Authored medical articles and participated in international congresses.
Turkey
from $100
22 years of experienceDa Vinci gastrectomyAdvanced training in robotic surgery with international experience. Member of IFSO & Turkish Surgical Society. Published researcher in surgical techniques.
Turkey
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35 years of experienceDa Vinci robotic surgeryPioneer in robotic surgery – performed Turkey's first Da Vinci procedure. Expert in advanced laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cases.
Turkey
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27 years of experienceMinimally invasive gastrointestinal surgerySpecializes in laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures for digestive system conditions. Performs advanced interventions like ERCP and PEG at a top university hospital.
Turkey
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31 years of experienceMinimally invasive gastrectomySpecializes in Da Vinci robotic surgery – a leader in laparoscopic techniques. Professor at Istanbul Aydın University with 50+ research publications.
Turkey
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