Incisional Hernia Doctors Worldwide

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 over 35 years of experience
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery and gastrointestinal procedures
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Cakar specializes in pediatric surgery with extensive training in abdominal and colorectal procedures – key for incisional hernia cases.

• Board-certified pediatric surgeon with years of clinical practice
• Trained in abdominal and colorectal surgery techniques
• Member of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology Associations
• University lecturer with academic contributions to pediatric surgery

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Çelik combines 49 years in surgery with specialized pediatric expertise, now treating patients at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• One of few specialists dual-trained in pediatric surgery and urology
• Founded the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Authoritative textbooks on pediatric surgical techniques
• Active in Children's Tumor Council weekly meetings

Dr. Emanuel Sporn specializes in joint reconstruction and minimally invasive surgery at Wiener Privatklinik, ensuring faster recovery and optimal outcomes.

• Decades of experience in orthopedics and trauma surgery
• Expert in arthroscopic and endoprosthetic surgery
• Focuses on hip, knee, and shoulder joint reconstruction
• Strong emphasis on rehabilitation and long-term mobility

Univ. Prof. Dr. Klaus Kaczirek is a leading Austrian endocrine and oncologic surgeon, recognized for his expertise in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland surgery.

• Over three decades of experience in endocrine and oncologic surgery
• Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery for endocrine tumors
• Published extensively on endocrine tumor biology and surgical outcomes

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Dr. Siripong Lakkhanawong is a specialist in plastic and general surgery at Somchai Clinic in Bangkok. He has treated over 25 years of medical cases with a focus on surgical safety. He performs a wide range of aesthetic procedures, including facial rejuvenation and body contouring. Dr. Lakkhanawong also holds expertise in family medicine to support overall patient health.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, deep plane facelifts, and breast augmentation surgeries.
• Performs complex body contouring like tummy tucks and 360 liposuction.
• Treats various surgical conditions, including hernias and salivary gland tumors.
• Works at Somchai Clinic, which serves 10,000 patients annually in Thailand.

Dr. Mateusz Sala — specialist in general surgery (diploma 2024). He completed specialist training at MBNP Hospital in Wołomin and at Bielański Hospital. He gained experience in general surgery and coloproctology. He now practices at Bielański Hospital.

Focus: minimally invasive surgery, hernia surgery, and proctology. Procedures: hernia repair; hemorrhoid surgery and non-surgical therapy; treatment of anal fissures, perianal fistulas, and thrombosis; pilonidal cyst surgery; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; removal of anal and rectal polyps, skin lesions, and nodules; minor procedures.

Memberships: Colorectal Surgery Section and Hernia Section of the Polish Association of Surgeons. Examinations: anoscopy and rectoscopy.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atilla Çelik is a general surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He focuses on surgical oncology, advanced laparoscopy, and oncoplastic breast surgery.

MD, Istanbul University (1988). General surgery residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital. Gastric Cancer Surgery fellowship at the National Cancer Center, Tokyo (2005). Associate Professor since 2011. Former Clinical Training Officer at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.

Clinical scope: oncoplastic breast surgery; immediate prepectoral reconstruction; sentinel node biopsy; laparoscopic gastric and colorectal cancer resections; advanced hernia repair; bariatric and metabolic surgery.

Awards: Karl Storz EAES Best Oral Presentation (2008, Stockholm). Certifications: Turkish Surgical Board Certification and Recertification (2003, 2018). Memberships: IGCA; Turkish Surgical Society; Surgical Oncology Association; ELCD; Istanbul Breast Society; Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association. He is a translator and co-editor of gastric cancer textbooks.

Prof. Oruç brings over 37 years of surgical expertise, specializing in complex abdominal procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in hepatobiliary surgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Specialized in laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal surgeries
• Former Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Holds professorship at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine

Specializing in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, Dr. Dobritoiu ensures rapid recovery with less trauma for young patients.

• Expert in thoracoscopic and laparoscopic techniques
• Extensive experience treating congenital malformations
• Author of multiple scientific papers on pediatric surgery
• Active member of professional medical societies

Dr. Ehsan Sotoudeh is a general surgeon and laparoscopic specialist at EDEN AESTHETICS in Dubai. He holds a specific license for regenerative medicine, including stem cell and exosome therapies. Dr. Sotoudeh combines surgical techniques with aesthetic medicine to treat conditions like hernias and keloid scars.

• Performs stem cell rejuvenation and NAD+ therapies for anti-aging and vitality.
• Treats umbilical, inguinal, and incisional hernias using laparoscopic methods.
• Provides stem cell hair treatments and exosome-based regenerative protocols.
• Works at a clinic that serves over 12,000 patients annually in Dubai.

Dr. Cesar Canales Bedoya ranks among the top 5 general and digestive surgeons in Spain. He leads the General and Digestive Surgery Department at Hospital Ruber Internacional. Dr. Canales specializes in laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgery for complex abdominal and oncologic cases.

• Completed his PhD with cum laude honors at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Winner of multiple national awards, including Forbes Top 100 Doctors.
• Author of over 70 scientific publications and the widely used Manual of Surgery.
• Served as the Head of Surgery for the multinational division in Bagram, Afghanistan.

Dr. Selin Kapan is a general surgery professor at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She specializes in gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair. Dr. Kapan has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers in international medical journals. Her research focuses on perianal fistulas and hepatic hydatid disease.

• Performs bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Expert in hernia repair using laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like salivary gland tumors and pilonidal disease.
• Is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Hernia Society.

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in laparoscopic surgery for incisional hernias, with advanced training from Istanbul University's renowned medical faculties.

• Board-certified with specialized training in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Extensive experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Received advanced oncological cancer surgery training

Dr. Aleksandra Starosciak graduated from the Medical Academy in Warsaw. She has been a specialist in general surgery since 2009. She is training in surgical oncology. Since 2010, she has worked in the Department of Oncological Surgery at the Holy Family Hospital in Warsaw. She is a member of the Polish Society of Surgical Oncology. She attends scientific and training conferences in general surgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and breast ultrasound.

She performs breast surgery, including tumor removal, reconstruction, and mastectomy. She also performs soft‑tissue and minor procedures, such as removal of skin lesions and nodules. She performs endocrine surgery for malignant and benign thyroid lesions.

She diagnoses breast diseases. She performs ultrasound‑guided vacuum‑assisted (mammotome) breast biopsies. She also performs core needle and fine‑needle aspiration biopsies. She carries out thyroid biopsies and videodermoscopy of skin lesions.

Dr. Yahya Ozel performs minimally invasive hernia repairs using advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques trained at Tokyo University Hospital.

• 31 years of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in complex abdominal hernia repairs
• Trained at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery division
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University

Dr. Volkan Kinas specializes in complex abdominal surgeries, including incisional hernia repairs, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in cancer surgery, pancreatic surgery, and bile duct surgery
• Performs bariatric metabolic surgeries and diabetes surgeries
• Skilled in oncological surgeries for breast, gastric, colon, and thyroid cancers

Dr. Zeynep Civelek is a general surgeon. She treats benign perianal diseases, including hemorrhoids (with laser), anal fissure, fistula, condyloma, and pilonidal disease, and performs rubber band ligation. She also manages breast disease and cancer, skin cancers, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and hernias. She worked full-time at Bayindir Levent Medical Center from 2010 to 2025. Earlier, she served at Şişli and Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospitals. She completed her general surgery training at SSK Okmeydanı from 2000 to 2006. She earned her MD from Marmara University, ranking 12th in her class. She also trained in GI surgery for inflammatory bowel disease at the University of Florence in August 2000.

Her research focuses on prognostic factors in breast and colorectal cancer. She wrote a melanoma thesis in 2006 and co-authored papers in Cancer (2005), Breast (2006, 2014), Annals of Surgical Oncology (2008), The Breast Journal (2011), ISRN Oncology (2011), Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology (2012), World Journal of Surgery (2013; 2,151 patients), International Journal of Surgery (2014), and Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer (2017).