Lymphostasis Doctors Worldwide

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. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Dr. Tekelioglu has over 29 years of experience in general surgery, specializing in lymphostasis at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in general surgery with a focus on thyroid-related procedures
• Long-term affiliation with Florence Nightingale Hospital since 1997
• Completed military service at Sivas Military Hospital

Dr. Sertkaya specializes in Andrology, focusing on male health and aesthetics, with extensive experience in urology.

• Graduated from Gazi University Medical Faculty in 2008
• Completed urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Earned the title of 'FEBU' from the European Association of Urology
• Became Associate Professor of Urology in 2020
• Founded Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center in 2022

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a top plastic surgeon with over 33 years of experience, recognized by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines.

• Specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Awarded 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' by Turkey's Ministry of Health
• Member of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Breast Surgery Center in Portland, USA

Dr. Yilmaz brings extensive experience in general surgery, currently practicing at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in General Surgery with a doctorate from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Over 15 years of experience in state hospitals before joining Medipol

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz specializes in urological cancers and minimally invasive treatments at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological conditions
• PhD in Urology from Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Member of European Association of Urology and Turkish Urology Association
• Over 130 national and international publications
• Recipient of Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award

Dr. Emir Nekay specializes in lymphostasis with extensive training in general surgery. He practices at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed general surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Experienced in trauma and emergency surgery
• Active member of Turkish Surgical Association

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atis specializes in urology with over 100 published articles and extensive training in laparoscopy-robotic urology.

• Board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Trained at Heidelberg University Heillbronn Clinic for robotic urology
• Active in the European Association of Urology's Young Academic Urologists Committee
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology

Dr. Franklin Peña is a plastic surgeon in Santo Domingo. He has performed 3,000 procedures. He performs body contouring, breast surgery, and facial reconstruction at Plastimedic. Dr. Peña performs athletic liposculpture and post-bariatric surgery. He creates recovery plans to help patients return to their daily lives.

• International member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Member of the Dominican Society of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery (SODOCIPRE).
• Performs myoplasty and calf implant procedures.
• Offers virtual pre-evaluations for patients traveling for surgery.

Professor at Istanbul University with over 44 years in general surgery, specializing in lymphostasis care.

• Holds a National Scientific Patent Award for surgical innovation
• Member of ESTES – international trauma and emergency surgery society
• Expert in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment methods
• Leads at Biruni University Hospital with extensive academic background

Dr. Selman Emiroglu specializes in lymphostasis management with a focus on surgical interventions, ensuring precise and effective treatment.

• 12 years of experience in general surgery
• Associate Professor at Biruni University Hospital
• Expert in breast conserving and oncoplastic surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Ozan Beytemur is a professor at Health Sciences University, focusing on orthopedics and traumatology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in bone and soft tissue tumors
• Authored chapters on bone infections in medical textbooks
• Active member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Supervised multiple thesis projects on bone healing