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Dr. İlhami Soykan Barlas was born in the year 1977 in Istanbul Moda. He is graduated from Kadıköy Anadolu High School and Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He was awarded the title of General Surgery Specialist after completing his general surgery specialization in Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the year 2008. 

He went to Scotland 2 times in the years 2006-2007 and received advanced laparoscopic education. He awarded with ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey in the year 2009 for his contributions to the establishment of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Burn Center and for his related works. 

After completing his compulsory service at Kastamonu İnebolu State Hospital between the years 2009-2011, resigned from his duty at the state owned institutions, returned to Istanbul and started to work in private sector. He has been working as kidney transplant and general surgery specialist in Florence Nightingale group of hospitals since the year 2013. Since the year 2017, he has been serving as academic Doctor Lecturer in Faculty of Medicine of Demiroğlu Science University. He has more than 20 articles published in national and international journals in general surgery and kidney transplant and more than 30 proceedings that are submitted in national and international congresses. 

He also has been the book editor and chapter author on kidney transplant and he also has been chapter author in various surgery books. Dr Soykan Barlas has been awarded the title ‘General Surgery Associate Professor’ in the year 2020. Currently, he has been working within the organization of Medical Park Group of Hospitals .

 EXPERIENCES 

 İstanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 2003-2008 (Specialization Education ) 

 İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital 2009 

 İnebolu State Hospital 2009-2011 (Compulsory Service Duty) 

 Private Hospitalium Şişli Hospital 2012-2013 

 Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2013-2020 

 Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine Surgery Department Lecturer 2017- Present 

 İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2020- Present 

 Private Osmanoğlu Hospital Şişli 2020-2022 Medical Park Göztepe Hospital 2022- present.

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES 

1.Soykan Barlas,ArzuAkan,YavuzEryavuz,GirayYavuz,SedatKamalı,Gülçin Kamalı: PrimaryHydatidosis of thegluteusmuscle:Report of a caseandreview of theliterature. Ind JSurg.2016; 78(2): 161–162. 

2.Metin Kement, Hakan Ahmet Acar, İlhami Soykan Barlas, Nihat Aksakal, Cem Gezen, Uygar Düzci, Mustafa Öncel: Clinical evaluation of a temporaryfecalcontainmentdevicefornonsurgicalfecaldiversion in perinealburns. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal. 2011; 17(2): 123-127 

3.Bilgin Y, Hot S,BarlasIS,AkanA,Eryavuz Y:Short andlongtermresults of harmonicscalpelhemorrhoidectomyversusstaplerhemorrhoidopexy in treatment of hemorrhoidaldisease. Asian J Surg. 2015;38(4):214-9. 

4.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Sakaci T, Koc Y, Basturk T, Akin EB, Ecder T. NewOnsetDiabetesAfterKidneyTransplantationandPretransplantHypoma gnesemia.ProgTransplant. 2016 Mar;26(1):55-61. doi: 10.1177/1526924816633949. 

5.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Altunrende F, Akin EB, Ecder T. CalcifiedDouble J StentafterSequentialLiverandRenalTransplantationAssociatedtoprim aryOxalosis: Case Report. BANTAO journal, 2015;13(2), 97-99. 

6.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, KuskuCabuk F, Akin EB, Ecder T. A veryraretumor in a renaltransplantdonorcandidate: primarymesentericneuroendocrinetumor.InternationalJournal Of AdvancesIn Case Reports, 2015;2(4):244-249 

7.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Akin EB, Ecder T. Shouldtransplantureter be stentedroutinelyor not?EurRevMedPharmacolSci. 2014;18(23):3551-6. 

8.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Koc Y, Basturk T, Sakaci T, Akin EB, Ecder T. Theincidence of newonsetdiabetesaftertransplantationandrelatedfactors: Singlecenterexperience. Nefrologia, 2017;37(2):181-188. 

9.Akin EB, Aydogdu I, Barlas IS. Introducing RobotAssistedLaparoscopicDonorNephrectomyAfterExperienceInHandAssistedRetroperitoneoscopicApproach. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2221-222. 

10. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Sardogan C, Akin EB. IncisionalComplicationsandCosmetic Evaluation AfterHand-AssistedRetroperitoneoscopicDonorNephrectomy. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2215-2220. 

11. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Ecder T, Akin EB. HandAssistedNephretomyPredisposesIncisionalHerniationInObeseL ivingDonors. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2210-2214. 

12.Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, KocY, Barlas IS, Abouzahir S,Ecder ST, Akin EB. TheOutcome of DesensitizationTherapy in Immunologically High-risk KidneyTransplantation: Single-Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2268-2273 

13.GodeOguten E, Barlas IS, Akin EB. MentalDistressSymptomsand Life SatisfactionamongLivingKidneyDonors: FrequencyandAssociationwithSubjectiveEvaluations. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2232-2236 

14. Atan Ucar Z,Sinangil A, Koc Y, Barlas IS, AbouzahirS, Ecder T, Akin EB. TheClinicalPrognosis Of TheRenalRetransplantPatients: A Single Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2274- 2278. 

15. Barlas IS, Demir M, Akın EB. A single-center nineyearexperience in pediatrickidneytransplantation. Cumhuriyet MedicalJournal 2020; 42 (1), 126-135

Associate Professor Mehmet Mehdi Deniz specializes in bariatric surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on innovative techniques.

• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association (BMCD)
• Published research on laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with ileal transposition
• Over 10 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Prof. Kaptanoglu brings over 25 years of surgical expertise, including specialized training at Northwestern University’s Transplantation Center.

• Specializes in advanced bariatric techniques for obesity management
• Trained in transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery – rare dual expertise
• Member of the American Society for Transplantation
• Former Associate Professor at prestigious Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery with over three decades of experience. He trained at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts.

• Expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Works at Estexper Clinic

Associate Professor at Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital with extensive experience in general surgery and breast cancer treatment.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Specialized in breast cancer surgery and treatment
• Published multiple research articles on breast cancer and surgical outcomes
• Holds numerous certificates in breast cancer surgery and treatment

Specializes in obesity treatment with surgical and non-surgical options like gastric balloons and botox at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs endoscopic interventions for diagnosis and treatment

Dr. Demiriz is a member of multiple prestigious obesity surgery associations, including IFSO and the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association.

• Specialized in general surgery with over 16 years of experience
• Member of the National Society of Endoscopical Laparoscopic Surgery
• Graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Part of the Endocrine Surgery Association

Specialized in obesity surgery with training at Cleveland Clinic, one of the top centers globally. Dr. Kankaya brings international expertise to medical weight loss treatments.

• Over 10 years of surgical experience
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic's Endocrine and Metabolism Institute
• PhD holder in General Surgery from a major research hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association

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

• General Surgery Specialist with 28+ years of experience
• Expert in bariatric procedures using minimally invasive techniques
• Trained future surgeons as Lecturer at Kadir Has University
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Currently practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Specializes in obesity surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, performing advanced procedures like robotic-assisted gastric sleeve resection.

• Over 10 years of experience in obesity surgery
• Performs laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures
• Expert in gastric sleeve resection and mini-gastric bypass
• Associate Professor in General Surgery

Dr. Yasar Tuna brings 20+ years of gastroenterology expertise to obesity management at Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe and Akdeniz Universities – top Turkish medical schools
• Specializes in gastroenterology with a Ph.D. from Akdeniz University
• Works at Antalya's leading Organ Transplant Center
• Balances academic research with clinical practice

Dr. Tepebasi specializes in gastric balloon procedures at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss.

• Focuses on minimally invasive weight loss solutions
• Provides tailored diet plans and follow-up care
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive support

Over 20 years specializing in obesity treatments, Dr. Aydin brings deep expertise to Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in bariatric procedures
• Active member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Associate Professor at a leading private hospital in Istanbul
• Specializes in advanced surgical solutions for weight management

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published research on endoscopic intra-gastric botulinum toxin A for obesity treatment
• Expert in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with 3D imaging systems
• Certified by European Hernia Society for laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Editor of multiple books on minimally invasive and oncologic surgery

Dr. Tekelioglu brings 25+ years of surgical expertise, specializing in obesity treatments at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Extensive experience in general surgery, including weight loss procedures
• Performs both standard and specialized surgical interventions

Expert in weight loss programs and bariatric surgery nutrition at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – Dr. Serenay guides patients through personalized dietary plans.

• Specializes in nutrition for bariatric surgery patients
• Focuses on diabetes and cardiovascular disease dietary management
• Provides tailored programs for pregnancy and breastfeeding nutrition

Honor graduate from Hacettepe University – specializes in obesity-related nutrition with research on insulin resistance and hedonic eating behaviors.

• Completed Bariatric Nutrition and Innovations in Obesity courses
• Expert in post-bariatric surgery nutrition and chronic disease diets
• Worked at Hacettepe University Hospitals and Ekol Hospital
• Fluent in English for international patients

Performed over 200 gastric reduction operations – Dr. Kacar established the Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital.

• General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist since 1996
• Associate Professor-General Surgery with extensive international publications
• Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University
• Recipient of multiple awards for pioneering surgical techniques