Best Liver resection doctors in Istanbul: TOP 15 doctors

• Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in advanced liver resection techniques.
• Performs laparoscopic, robotic, and open hepatectomies for liver cancer.
• Utilizes parenchyma-sparing surgery, intraoperative ultrasound, and ablative therapies.
• International experience includes training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
• Holds certification in General Surgery with a focus on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) procedures.
• Member of renowned surgical societies with emphasis on oncologic surgery.
• Offers online consultations for global patients seeking liver resection expertise.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating diverse patient communication.

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has extensive experience in the medical field, specializing in Pancreatic Surgery, Gallbladder and Tracts Surgery, Liver Diseases Surgery, Stomach Diseases and Stomach Cancer Surgery, Obesity – Metabolic Surgery and Endoscopic Treatments, and Kidney Transplant. He has also done research into aging and stem cell treatments.

• Dr. Pakize Eker Balcioglu specializes in advanced Liver resection techniques.
• Performs minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted hepatectomies.
• Expertise in ablative therapies, partial hepatectomy, and living-donor liver transplantation.
• International practice includes training and collaboration with surgeons in Europe and the USA.
• Board-certified General Surgeon with a focus on hepatobiliary procedures.
• Member of renowned surgical societies with a focus on liver diseases and surgery.
• Consultations available in English and Turkish for international patients.

Experience

• 2020

Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

• 2019 - 2019

TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018 - 2018

İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

• 2018 - 2018

TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018

MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2009 - 2009

DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

• 2009 - 2009

10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

• 2008 - 2008

TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

• 2006 - 2012

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

Education 

• 2012

ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

• 2003

KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Education and Specialization

Republic University Faculty of Medicine

Republic University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Specialization - Expertise

Experience

Karabük Women's and Children's Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic (Specialist Doctor)

Karabük State Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic (Specialist Doctor)

Karabük University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery Department (University Lecturer)

Professional Memberships

Pediatric Surgery Association

Pediatric Urology Association

Courses and Certificates

Presentation Techniques Course, 2018 Istanbul

Neuromarketing Course, 2018 Istanbul

IMS Data Training Course, 2018 Istanbul

Incontinence Course, 2017 Antalya

Cerebral Palsy Children's Symposium, 2013, Karabük

Doubtful Genital Structure Meeting in Child, 2012, Karabük

Workshop International Hypospadias, 2012, Istanbul

Abdominal and Colorectal Surgery in Children, 2010, Istanbul

Current Approaches to Lower Urinary System Diseases Symposium, 2009, Kırıkkale

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Symposium in Children, 2009, Malatya

Basic Intensive Care Training Course, 2009, Sivas

Protective Child Health Nutrition and Alternative Medicine Applications Symposium, 2008, Kırıkkale

Newborn Resuscitation Program, 2007, Sivas

Thorax Course in Children, 2007, Çeşme

Professor of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery

Current Workplaces:

1 Izmir-Buca SSK Hospital

2 Ankara Training and Research Hospital

3 Başkent University

4 Uludağ University

5 Acıbadem University

Areas of Interest:

1 Pediatric and adult liver transplantation

2 Liver and bile duct tumors

3 Pancreatic tumors and acute, chronic pancreatitis

4 Transplant immunology

5 Kidney transplantation

Primary Treatments:

1 Liver transplantation from living and deceased donors in children and adults

2 Liver and bile duct resections

3 Pancreatic resections and pancreatic duct drainage surgery

4 Surgical treatments for neuroendocrine tumors

Education

1989 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

1984 Ankara Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Residency Training

Education and Career

2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

ASCO

ESMO

TTOD 

AVOD 

Publications

In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

Awards Received

EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

Areas of Expertise and Interest

• Urological Cancers (Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Stone diseases
• Benign prostate hyperplasia
• Minimally invasive prostate treatments (HoLEP, TuLEP, Rezum, TUR-P,..)
• Kidney Diseases
• Prostate Diseases
• Bladder Diseases
• Testis Diseases
• Sexual Dysfunctions - Infertility
• Infections

Education

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 2006
• PhD: Urology, Bezmialem Vakıf University, 2012

Professional and Observational Experience in Medicine

• Research Assistant, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, 10/2006 - 03/2007
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem Valide Sultan Foundation Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, 08/2007 - 10/2010
• Research Assistant, Bezmialem University, Department of Urology, 10/2010 - 08/2012
• Observer, University of Michigan, Department of Urology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 05/2011 - 06/2011
• Specialist, Idil State Hospital, Idil, Şırnak, 11/2012 - 08/2014
• Specialist, Giresun Dr. A. İlhan Özdemir State Hospital, Giresun, 09/2014 - 2015
• Associate Professor, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Department of Urology, 2015 - 2024
• Associate Professor, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, 2024 - Present

Awards Received

• Effects of Sildenafil Citrate and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on the Expression of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase, Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase, Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase, and Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 Alpha in Pulmonary Hypertension-Induced Rat Cavernous Tissues. Ilbey Y.Ö, Şimşek A, Özcan L, Cilli M, Polat E.C, Ersöz C, Somay A, Özbek E. 8th National Andrology Congress (International Participation), İzmir, Turkey, May 20-23. Congress Abstract Book; 22: SS-01 (2009). (Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award)
• Extraperitoneal (EXPERT-ONOL) Sacrocolpopexy in the Treatment of Advanced Uterovaginal and Vaginal Prolapse: Intermediate-Term Results. Önol Ş.Y, Armağan A, Tepeler A, Başıbüyük İ, Ersöz C, Erdem M.R. 22nd National Urology Congress (International Participation), Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, May 02-06. Congress Abstract Book, 369: V-021 (2012).

Certificates

• Prof. Cevper Ersöz has over 130 national and international publications.

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• European Society of Endourology

Education and Expertise

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Northwestern University, Transplantation Center

Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Experience

1992 to 1997 – Research Assistant at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

1998 to 2002 – Fellow at Northwestern University, Transplantation Unit

2003 to 2008 – Chief Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

2008 to 2011 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

2011 to 2013 – Associate Professor at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

2013 to 2018 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital


Professional Memberships

-Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie

-American Society for Transplantation

-Breast Surgery Association

-Trauma Association

-Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

-Colorectal Surgery Association

Education & Specialization

• 1994 to 2000 – Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine
• 2002 to 2006 – Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Specialization in General Surgery
• 2008 to 2010 – İstanbul Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital, Gastroenterology Surgery Sub-Specialization

Work Experience

• Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine
• Dicle University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Specialization in General Surgery
• Kahta State Hospital – General Surgery Specialist
• İstanbul Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital – Gastroenterology Surgery Sub-Specialist
• Çanakkale 18 Mart University, Department of General Surgery Faculty Member

Professional Memberships

• -Turkish Surgical Association
• -Gastroenterology Surgery Association

Scientific Publications

Scientific Publications

L-Carnitine has a protective effect on the colonic mucosa during abdominopelvic radiotherapy in rats – Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira

Preoperative local staging of colorectal cancer patients with MDCT – Hepato-gastroenterology

The effect of amifostine on bacterial translocation after radiation-induced acute enteritis – Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira

In Vitro Effects of Pantoprazole on Contractile Tone and Contraction Frequency of Rat Pyloric Sphincter – Latin American Journal of Pharmacy

Endovascular treatment of delayed hemorrhage developing after pancreaticoduodenectomy – Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift

Perianal Giant Condyloma Acuminatum (Buschke‐Löwenstein Tumor): A Case Report – Case Reports in Surgery

Management of flap dehiscence after Limberg procedure for recurrent pilonidal disease using NPWT – ABCD Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva

Isolated omental panniculitis: Two case reports and review of literature – European Journal of General Medicine

The Effect of Endobag Usage on Port Site Infection During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Benign pneumoperitoneum after diagnostic colonoscopy: Case Report – Turkish Journal of Colorectal Disease