Best Da Vinci gastroectomy doctors in Istanbul: TOP 10 doctors

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a distinguished colorectal and general surgeon practicing at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. With over 17 years of surgical experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery, HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Kartal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed his general surgery specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013). He served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University (2016-2020) before receiving his Associate Professor title in 2020. In 2021, he earned the prestigious FEBS-C certification from the European Society of Coloproctology and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Kartal has published over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology, and Turkish Surgical Association.

Dr. Sedat Karademir is a general surgeon focused on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation. Since 2024, he has been a general surgery specialist and department coordinator at Anadolu Medical Centre Hospital. He previously led Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital.

He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1979–1985). He completed his residency at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (1988–1993). He trained in organ transplantation as a clinical fellow at Rush-Presbyterian–St. Luke’s in Chicago (1994–1997). He also worked as a researcher with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program.

He served as associate professor and later professor of general surgery at Dokuz Eylul University. He was on the faculty of its Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgical Unit. His memberships include the Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish HPB Surgery Society, Liver Transplantation Society, IHPBA, and ELTR.

Dr. Halil Alis has been performing Da Vinci robotic surgeries since 2010, specializing in gastrointestinal procedures at Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Trained in bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgeries internationally
• Published 74 papers in SCI and SCI-e journals
• Member of prestigious societies including SAGES and EAES

Specializes in robotic surgery with advanced training in France, Ankara, and Istanbul – performs Da Vinci gastrectomy with precision.

• 22 years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Member of IFSO and Turkish Surgical Society
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expertise in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery

Specializes in gallbladder, bile duct, and gastrointestinal surgeries – Dr. Onalan brings extensive expertise in minimally invasive techniques at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience 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

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

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 35 years of experience 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

Professor Selin Kapan brings 31 years of experience 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