26 Best Rectal Resection Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He developed the tube ileostomy technique to eliminate the need for ostomy-closure surgery. This method was published in the journal Colorectal Disease. Dr. Atalay specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver cancers.

• Winner of the Gold Medal Award at the Istanbul International Invention Fair.
• Authored over 30 articles in national and international medical journals.
• Received the Best Scientific Research Award from several surgical congresses.
• Practices at a clinic affiliated with the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.

With over 24 years dedicated to proctology, Dr. Yasir Gozu specializes in non-surgical treatments for complex rectal conditions.

• Graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in General Surgery at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in non-surgical treatment of hemorrhoids, pilonidal sinus, and anal fissures
• Handles rectal prolapse and genital warts with minimally invasive approaches

Dr. Soykan Barlas brings advanced laparoscopic expertise to rectal resection, trained in Scotland and recognized by Turkey's Ministry of Health.

• Specialized in general surgery with over 24 years of experience
• Published more than 20 articles on general surgery and kidney transplants
• Associate Professor at Demiroğlu Science University
• Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Specializes in pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – over 400 procedures completed. Prof. Peker combines surgical expertise with research in aging and stem cells.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Performs advanced endoscopic treatments for obesity and metabolic disorders
• Member of the Turkish HPB Association

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in proctology and breast health. Dr. Balcioglu completed her medical education in English at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. She serves as a columnist for two medical journals. Her practice focuses on minimally invasive surgery for common surgical conditions.

• Performs laser and Longo surgeries for hemorrhoid treatment.
• Specializes in local laparoscopic day surgery for pilonidal sinus.
• Treats breast pain, anal fissures, lipomas, and various hernias.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, which is JCI-accredited for safety and quality.

Specialized in gastrointestinal cancers with a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and training at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Extensive experience with gastrointestinal cancer cases
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Residency completed at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

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

• Over 35 years of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in colorectal and gastrointestinal surgery
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Murat Cakar specializes in pediatric surgery with extensive training in abdominal and colorectal procedures for children.

• Expertise in pediatric urology and colorectal surgery
• Member of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology Associations
• University lecturer at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine

Over 49 years in pediatric surgery – Prof. Dr. Alaettin Çelik specializes in pediatric urology and complex procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Author of several pediatric surgery textbooks
• Founding chairman of Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at London's Hospital for Sick Children
• Specializes in pediatric urology and general surgery

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over 2016 years of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016

Prof. Selin Kapan brings over 31 years of surgical expertise to rectal resections, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul Aydın University
• Published extensively on digestive and hepatic surgeries
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Specializes in complex abdominal procedures

Specializes in oncological surgeries including colon cancer – Dr. Kinas brings focused expertise to rectal resection procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in cancer surgery with multiple specializations
• Performs pancreatic, bile duct, and gastric cancer surgeries
• Works at BAH International – a specialized surgical center

Dr. Yilmaz brings extensive surgical experience from multiple hospitals, now serving at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in General Surgery with a doctorate from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• 15 years at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital and 15 years at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital
• Previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at University of Michigan's urology department
• Over 130 national and international publications
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Expert in minimally invasive prostate treatments
• Award-winning researcher in urological fields

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.