Best Liver resection doctors in Turkey: TOP 23 doctors

Specializing in complex gastrointestinal cancers, Dr. Mustafa Solak trained at Hacettepe University and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Extensive experience with gastrointestinal cancer surgeries
• Educated at one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Assoc. Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker is a surgeon with expertise in pancreatic, gallbladder, liver, and stomach surgeries. He also specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, as well as kidney transplantation. He completed his medical and surgical training at Istanbul University. He ranked among the top three in the national minor specialty exam for gastroenterological surgery.

Dr. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries and more than 200 liver surgeries. He has also completed many gallbladder, biliary tract, obesity-metabolic procedures, and kidney transplants. He received training at the Mayo Clinic. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. There, he provided advanced training to surgical residents.

He is known for his research in aging and stem cell treatments. Dr. Peker has established gastroenterology surgery clinics at major hospitals. He is accredited by the Turkish HPB Association and has received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association.

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in general surgery with extensive training from Marmara University and Istanbul University.

• Graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine with education in English
• Completed residency at Marmara University's General Surgery Department
• Published articles in local and international journals
• Participated in numerous local and international congresses

Performed over 2000 hepatobiliary surgeries with 95% success rate – Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex liver procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Completed 1000 liver transplant surgeries with 90% success rate
• Professor at Medicalpark Hospital Complex Organ Transplantation Unit
• Former manager of Akdeniz University Hospital's Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit
• Trained at Başkent University and Dicle University

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and specializes in liver resection and digestive system surgery.

• Completed gastroenterology surgery training at Turkey's top hospital
• Formerly taught surgery at Marmara University Medical School
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Active in organ transplant and inflammatory bowel disease surgery

Dr. Kaptanoglu trained at Northwestern University's renowned Transplantation Center – one of the world's leading programs in liver surgery.

• 30+ years experience in general and hepatobiliary surgery
• Fellowship-trained in transplantation in the US
• Member of Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Holds associate professor positions at major Turkish medical schools

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

Over 4,500 liver transplants performed since 2004 – Prof. Yuzer specializes in hepatobiliary surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 38+ years of experience in general and hepatobiliary surgery
• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Focuses on liver and bile duct surgeries for nearly 20 years
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Published multiple research papers on liver-related conditions

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

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

• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University

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

Dr. Cevper Ersoz specializes in urological cancers and minimally invasive treatments, bringing extensive expertise to Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Associate Professor with over 18 years in urology
• Robotic and laparoscopic surgery expert
• Member of European Association of Urology
• 130+ national and international publications

Dr. Ersin Öztürk, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and an expert in General Surgery. His specialties include Surgical Oncology, Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Obesity Surgery, Hernia Surgery, and Proctology. He holds a Ph.D. in Physiology. Dr. Öztürk completed his residency at Uludağ University and later conducted advanced research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA.

He is currently a Professor at Medicana Bursa Hospital. Dr. Öztürk has also served as Assistant and Associate Professor at Uludağ University and as Professor at KTO Karatay University. He is known for his important work in surgical innovation and medical education in Turkey.

Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin is a skilled General Laparoscopic Surgeon. He specializes in advanced digestive surgeries such as inguinal hernia repair, hemicolectomy, appendectomy, laparoscopic gall bladder removal, and Whipple’s procedure. He has worked at top Turkish hospitals, including Gazi University, Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, and the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center.

Dr. Gokakin has treated complex conditions like pancreatic head cancer, cholecystitis, and complicated appendicitis. He is known for his work in minimally invasive surgery and liver transplantation. He currently practices at Medicana INT Hospital Ankara. His clinic hours are Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 5 pm.

Vahit Onur Gül graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Faculty in 1998. He became a general surgeon specialist in 2009 and a general surgery associate professor in 2020. He served as a military doctor in almost every city in our country. He received training in robotic surgery in the USA and microsurgery in Switzerland. He participated in many advanced laparoscopic surgery courses both domestically and internationally. He presented numerous oral and written papers at conferences and meetings both domestically and internationally. He has extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic colon, stomach, and rectal cancer surgery, thyroid and breast surgery. He is currently serving at Ankara Koru Hospital. His medical interests include:

Robotic Surgery

Obesity Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Breast Surgery

Endocrine (Thyroid-Goiter) Surgery

Oncologic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Anal Region Diseases

Hernia Surgery

Dr. Soykan Barlas is an Associate Professor of General Surgery with advanced training in laparoscopic techniques and extensive experience in liver resections.

• Specialized in General Surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland
• Authored over 20 articles on general surgery and kidney transplantation
• Currently serves as a lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University

Experienced in digestive and biliary tract surgeries – Dr. Onalan performs liver resections at Atlas University Hospital.

• Specializes in gallbladder and bile duct surgeries
• Performs both open and laparoscopic procedures
• Training includes advanced endoscopic interventions