Umbilical hernia Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. 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.

Specialist in pediatric surgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques for children's surgical conditions, including umbilical hernia.

• Extensive experience in conventional and laparoscopic procedures
• Focuses on rapid recovery and minimal trauma for young patients
• Active member of professional medical societies
• Author of scientific papers presented at international conferences

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.

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin specializes in umbilical hernia repair at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital with over 28 years of surgical experience.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive hernia expertise
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Bariatric Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs both open and minimally invasive hernia repairs

Dr. Kapuller is a senior pediatric surgeon specializing in minimally invasive techniques. He performs complex pediatric surgeries at Hadassah Medical Center, a leading university hospital.

• Senior pediatric surgeon with decades of experience
• Specializes in neonatal and minimally invasive surgery
• Trained in advanced minimally invasive pediatric surgery in Berlin
• Author of 17 scientific articles and textbook chapters
• Member of multiple European and Israeli surgical societies

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. 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).

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.

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.

Dr. Kazak specializes in surgical treatment of abdominal wall hernias, including umbilical hernias, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in liver, gallbladder, and gastrointestinal surgeries
• Performs hernia repairs with modern surgical techniques
• Treats a wide range of abdominal conditions
• Skilled in both diagnosis and surgical intervention

Dr. Kadir Dicle specializes in treating inguinal and abdominal wall hernias, including umbilical hernias, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Specializes in hernia treatment among other surgical fields
• Expertise in metabolic and oncological surgery
• Skilled in both traditional and modern surgical techniques

Dr. Kilic specializes in stomach hernia surgery and other complex abdominal procedures at BAH International.

• Expert in oncological surgery and anorectal diseases
• Skilled in treating gallbladder and stomach diseases
• Specializes in obesity and diabetes surgical treatments

Dr. Kinas specializes in a wide range of surgeries, including hernia procedures, with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic surgeries.

• Performs surgeries for various cancers, including gastric and colon
• Specialized in bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Works at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a leading surgical center

Turgut Camkiran brings decades of surgical experience, specializing in umbilical hernia procedures with a focus on laparoscopic techniques.

• Over 48 years in general surgery with extensive hernia repair experience
• Specialized in laparoscopic surgery, reducing recovery times for patients
• Active member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine