Inguinal hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 3

As president of Lithuania's Minimally Invasive Surgery Audit Committee, Dr. Lipnickas actively shapes hernia surgery standards. He specializes in laparoscopic procedures at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Graduated from Vilnius University Hospital Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a residency in laparoscopic and abdominal surgery at Kaunas University Hospital
• Senior surgeon in the general surgery division of Vilnius University Hospital
• Member of both the European and Austrian Associations for Hernia
• Author of 24 scientific articles cited in the medical community

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol heads Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf, specializing in advanced gastrointestinal treatments.

• Director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center
• Expert in endoscopic and surgical weight loss procedures
• Uses latest diagnostic technologies for GI disorders
• Comprehensive approach to metabolic and cardiovascular conditions

Prof. Schenker combines specialized hernia surgery expertise with leadership in minimally invasive techniques at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Additional clinical specialization in minimally invasive and hernia surgery
• Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at Academic Hospital Solingen
• Member of the German Medical Association
• Introduced modern surgical methods at Solingen Clinic
• Expert in gastrointestinal oncology surgery with pancreatic focus

Dr. Arturo Martinez is a general surgeon at Hospital Cyntar Tijuana. He is recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as a Surgeon of Excellence. He specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery. Dr. Martinez has trained at the prestigious Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid.

• Board certified by the Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
• Maintains double certification from the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
• Works at Hospital Cyntar, a JCI-accredited facility in Mexico.
• Serves as an assistant professor at the Autonomous University of Baja California.

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.

Prof. Mehmet Tahir Oruç brings over 37 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in complex hernia repairs at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in hepatobiliary and liver transplantation at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Associate professorship at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in laparoscopic lower gastrointestinal surgery in Scotland

Dr. Alon Pikarsky brings over 39 years of experience of surgical expertise at Hadassah Medical Center, with a focus on colorectal and general surgery.

• Instructor in surgery since 1995, training future surgeons
• Board-certified in general surgery with extensive operative experience
• Director of surgical residency program guiding new specialists
• Senior lecturer at Hebrew University's School of Medicine
• Active member of multiple international surgical associations

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. Daniela Dobritoiu specializes in pediatric surgery, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for rapid recovery and minimal trauma.

• Extensive experience in congenital malformations and urological pathologies
• Skilled in thoracoscopic and laparoscopic interventions
• Author of several scientific papers presented at international conferences
• Active member of professional medical societies

Specialized in laparoscopic surgery with advanced training from Istanbul University – a leader in minimally invasive techniques.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric and oncological cancer surgery
• Performs minimally invasive hernia repairs for faster recovery

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. Cesar Levano Linares is a colorectal specialist at Fundación Jiménez Díaz in Madrid. He holds European Accreditation in Laparoscopic Surgery from EACCME. Dr. Levano Linares earned his PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He works at Centro PAD, recognized by Newsweek as a World's Best Smart Hospital.

• Specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and robotic low anterior resection.
• Obtained a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in France.
• Completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza.
• Treats complex conditions including incisional hernias, ulcerative colitis, and rectal prolapse.

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr. Park Sundo is a specialist in gastrointestinal and general surgery at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes colorectal, proctology, breast, thyroid, laparoscopic, biliary, pancreatic, and pediatric surgery.

Key treatments include proctologic surgery, such as hemorrhoidectomy and care for hemorrhoids and anal fistula. He performs laparoscopic surgery for gallstones (cholelithiasis) and appendicitis. His oncology care covers gastric and colorectal cancer. He also performs hernia repair. Breast and thyroid care includes treatment of tumors and Mammotome biopsy. He treats varicose veins and severe burns. Pediatric surgery includes hernia repair and general pediatric procedures.

Associate Professor at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital with 28 years of experience of surgical experience specializing in general surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Ministry of Health Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Surgical Society
• Specializes in bariatric, endocrine, and colorectal surgeries

Dr. Rafał Marszałek serves as Head of the General Surgery Department at Legionowo Hospital. This facility is affiliated with the Military Medical Institute in Poland. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery for bariatric, oncologic, and general conditions. Dr. Marszałek centers his practice on minimally invasive techniques to speed up recovery.

• Leads a department that performs a high annual volume of surgical procedures.
• Performs gastric sleeve and metabolic surgery for long-term weight loss.
• Treats inguinal and umbilical hernias using laparoscopic repair methods.
• Provides surgical treatment for thyroid, breast, and gallbladder diseases.