Best Inguinal hernia surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 24 doctors

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Abdulcabbar Kartal
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • 650+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. is a highly experienced surgeon with a specialization from Istanbul University and experience from various hospitals in Turkey. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has completed various courses and certifications in the field of surgery.

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Pekize Eker Balcioglu
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • Pakize EKER BALCIOĞLU, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency training at the General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Marmara University. She has authored articles in local and international journals and has fields of medical interest in breast pain, hemorrhoid treatments, anal fissure treatments, pilonidal sinus treatments, and lipomas. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital.

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Osman Civil
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 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

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Levhi Akın
  • 4.5 Good 221 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Levhi Akın is a general laparoscopic surgeon with over 33 years of experience. He specializes in colorectal, bariatric, and robotic surgery. He is proficient in multiple operations, including removal of colon cancer, enucleation of tumor on pancreas, inguinal hernia surgery, pancreatic cancer surgery, and cholecystectomy.
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  • 4.3 Good 87 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medicana Atasehir Hospital
  • Professor Fatih Ağalar is a multi-discipline specialist in surgical treatment of stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, cancer of the intestine, thyroid cancer, and breast cancer. He is an expert in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, robotic surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction and has earned 6 national and international awards in the field of oncological research. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is certified in general, gastrointestinal visceral surgery, robotic surgery, mammoplasty, and senology. He has presented over 150 invited lectures and panel discussions in his area of interest.
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Unal Sabanci
  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medicana Atasehir Hospital
  • Dr. X is an experienced general surgeon specializing in endocrine surgery, breast disease surgery, hemorrhoid and fissure treatment, laparoscopic surgery, and obesity surgery. He graduated from Gulhane Military School of Medicine in 1985 and completed his residency in 1992. He has had experience working as a general surgeon in various hospitals between 1992-2017.
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Ali Kagan Gokakin
  • New
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Medicana International Ankara Hospital
  • Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon with extensive experience in treating a range of digestive conditions such as Pancreatic Head Cancer, Cholecystitis, Inguinal Hernia, and more. He specializes in Inguinal Hernia Repair, Hemicolectomy, Appendectomy, Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal, and Whipples Procedure. He is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday).
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Merve Karli
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • Op. Dr. Merve Karlı has completed her medical education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Bakırköy. She received her specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.

    She has performed over 1000 operations in the fields of benign anorectal diseases, laparoscopic / open hernia surgery, breast diseases, trauma and emergency surgery. She has certifications on endoscopic procedures.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • Breast Diseases
    • Benign Anorectal Diseases
    • Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery
    • Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG Insertion)
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Cigdem Arslan
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience 

    • 2016 - 2017

    İSTİNYE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    • 2016 - 2017

    Liv Hospital

    • 2016 - 2017

    Liv Hospital Ulus

    • 2015 - 2016

    Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital

    • 2014 - 2015

    Tatvan State Hospital

    • 2013 - 2015

    Tatvan State Hospital

    • 2012 - 2013

    CLEVELAND CLINIC

    • 2007 - 2014

    Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

    Education 

    • 2013

    DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY

    • 2013

    Dokuz Eylül University, General Surgery

    • 2007

    AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    • 2007

    International Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

    Title: The impact of sarcopenia on morbidity and long-term survival among patients with peritoneal metastases of colorectal origin treated with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a 10-year longitudinal analysis of a single-center experience.

    • Authors: AĞALAR CİHAN, SÖKMEN SELMAN, ARSLAN ÖZŞAHİN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, ALTAY CANAN, BAŞARA AKIN IŞIL, CANDA ARAS EMRE, OBUZ FUNDA
    • Journal: Techniques in Coloproctology
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 24(4)
    • Pages: 301-308
    • DOI: 10.1007/s10151-020-02159-z
    • Publication Number: 6776368

    Title: Randomized controlled trial of 8 weeks’ vs 12 weeks’ interval between neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer.

    • Authors: Terzi Cem, Bingül Mustafa, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, ÖZTÜRK ERSİN, CANDA ARAS EMRE, IŞIK ÖZGEN, YILMAZLAR AHMET TUNCAY, OBUZ FUNDA, Görken Birkay, KURT MERAL, ÜNLÜ ŞADİYE MEHTAT, UĞRAŞ NESRİN, Kanat Özkan, ÖZTOP İLHAN
    • Journal: Colorectal Disease
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 22(3)
    • Pages: 279-288
    • DOI: 10.1111/codi.14867
    • Publication Number: 6012919

    Title: The effect of fibrin glue in preventing staple-line leak after sleeve gastrectomy: an experimental study in rats.

    • Authors: ÖZDENKAYA YAŞAR, OLMUŞÇELİK OKTAY, BASIM PELİN, SAKA BURCU, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM
    • Journal: Acta Cirurgica Brasileira
    • Year: 2019
    • Volume: 34(8)
    • Publication Number: 5242669

    Title: Treatment of intraoperatively detected peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin with cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

    • Authors: CANDA ARAS EMRE, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, YAVUZŞEN TUĞBA, Ozkardesler Sevda, Unlu Mehtat, OBUZ FUNDA, FÜZÜN MEHMET
    • Journal: World Journal of Surgical Oncology
    • Year: 2018
    • Volume: 16(1)
    • Pages: 70-74
    • DOI: 10.1186/s12957-018-1369-7
    • Publication Number: 4863133

    Title: Magnetic resonance-based pelvimetry and tumor volumetry can predict surgical difficulty and oncologic outcome in locally advanced mid–low rectal cancer.

    • Authors: Atasoy Gulsen, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Elibol Funda, SAĞOL ÖZGÜL, OBUZ FUNDA, SÖKMEN SELMAN
    • Journal: Surgery Today
    • Year: 2018
    • Volume: 48(12)
    • Pages: 1040-1051
    • DOI: 10.1007/s00595-018-1690-3
    • Publication Number: 4863005

    Title: Is advanced age a hesitation for cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in colorectal cancer?

    • Authors: Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Ozkardesler Sevda, DURAL CEMIL, OBUZ FUNDA, CANDA ARAS EMRE, GÖKTÜRK ÜMIT KELEŞTEN
    • Journal: International Journal of Surgery
    • Year: 2018
    • Volume: 51
    • Pages: 156-160
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.01.010
    • Publication Number: 4855751

    Contributions to Conferences:

    Title: Outcome of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for colorectal cancer: A single-center experience.

    • Authors: CANDA ARAS EMRE, Sokmen Selman, Terzi Cem, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, OBUZ FUNDA
    • Conference: European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) Congress
    • Year: 2018
    • Location: Budapest, Hungary

    Title: Predictive factors for conversion to open surgery in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

    • Authors: ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, CANDA ARAS EMRE, OBUZ FUNDA
    • Conference: European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Congress
    • Year: 2017
    • Location: Frankfurt, Germany
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Aziz Cataltepe
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2017
    Private Nisa Hospital

    2011 - 2017
    Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

    2007 - 2011
    Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

    Education

    2005
    Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

    2005
    Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

    2000
    İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

    2000
    İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

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Turgut Camkiran
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Experience

     

    Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital

    Çarşamba State Hospital (1987-2004)

    Arapgir State Hospital

    Incirli Hospital (1983-1985)

     

    Education

     

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Specialization

     

    Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

     

    National Surgery Congress

    Laparoscopic Surgery Course and Congresses

     

    Professional Memberships

     

    Laparoscopic Surgery Association

    National Association of Surgery

    Turkish Medical Association

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Mustafa Sahin
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • 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

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Erol Kilic
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Oncological Surgery

    Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery

    Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

    Stomach Hernia Surgery

    Colon and Rectum Surgery

    Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

    Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

    Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Kadir Dicle
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Obesity Surgery

    Metabolic Surgery

    Oncological Surgery

    Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

    Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

    Treatment of Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernias

    Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

    Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Levent Akgun Kazak
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Liver and Gallbladder Diseases Surgery

    Treatment and Surgery of Stomach and Small Intestine Diseases

    Colon and Rectum Surgery

    Treatment and Surgery of Anorectal Diseases (Hemorrhoids etc.)

    Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias

    Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    Thyroid Diseases and Surgery

    Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Sedat Ocak
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Obesity Surgery

    Metabolic Surgery (Type 2 Diabetes Surgery)

    Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

    Laparoscopic Reflux Surgery

    Laparoscopic Appendectomy

    Thyroid and Breast Surgery

    Colon and Rectum Surgery

    Stomach Surgery

    Hemorrhoid Surgeries

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Kursat Karadayi
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
    • AREAS OF INTEREST
    • Abdominal lining cancers
    • Gastric cancer
    • Colon rectum cancer
    • pancreatic cancer
    • breast cancer diseases
    • Thyroid cancer diseases
    • Liver gallbladder surgery
    • Laparoscopic cancer surgery

     

    • Education
    • 1993 Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization
    • 2007 Ankara University Surgical Oncology Sub-branch Specialization

     

    • Experience
    • 1995-2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Res.Asst.
    • 2001-2002 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Lecturer
    • 2002-April 2004 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Assoc. Prof.
    • 2004- October 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Training
    • October 2006 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor
    • January 2012 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Professor

     

    • Memberships in Scientific Organizations
    • Surgical Oncology Association, Turkish Surgical Association
    • Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association
    • National Vascular Surgery Association, Turkish Medical Association
    • Refereeing in Scientific Journals
    • Turkish Journal of Surgery
    • Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
    • Cumhuriyet Medical Journal  
    • Dicle Medical Journal

     

    • Awards
    • Best Research Award (E19)
    • Surgical Oncology Congress (Istanbul, 2003)
    • Poster 3rd Place Award (E7)
    • Poster 1st Place Award (E51)
    • Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition
    • Congress (Istanbul, 2000)
    • TÜSAD (Çeşme 2012)
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    • Education and Training:
    • Medical Degree: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
    • Specialization in General Surgery: Completed residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000.
    • Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology: Advanced training in Surgical Oncology at Ankara University from 2004 to 2007.

     

    • Professional Experience:
    • Academic Roles: Served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and research from 2001 to 2004.
    • Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he provides expert surgical oncology and general surgery services.

     

    • Areas of Expertise:
    • Cancer Surgery: Specializes in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers, with extensive experience in managing complex oncological cases.
    • General Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions such as gallstones, hernias, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
    • Advanced Surgical Techniques: Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring better outcomes and quicker recovery for patients.

     

    • Achievements and Recognition:
    • Published Research: Authored numerous articles in prestigious medical journals, contributing to advancements in surgical oncology.
    • Professional Awards: Recipient of the Best Research Award at the Surgical Oncology Congress in Istanbul (2003) and a Poster Award for his contributions to cancer research.

     

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Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu
  • New
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • PERSONAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 18.08.1968

    Place of Birth: Konya – Cihanbeyli

    Higher Education: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (1991)

    Specialization: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

    Specialization Graduation Thesis: Comparison of L-thyroxine Bromocriptine in Relation to

    TSH Suppression After Total Thyroidectomy (19.02.1997)

    Military Service: Sivas Military Hospital (1999-2000)

    Foreign Language: English

     

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    - May 15, 1997-1999 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

    - July 1999 – September 2000 – Sivas Military Hospital

    - Since October 2000 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

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Hanifi Onalan
  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine Hospital
  • 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)

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