Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 15

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

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. Bekar specializes in thoracic surgery with extensive experience in lung cancer and complex chest conditions. Performs a wide range of procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Expertise in surgical treatments for lung cancer and bronchiectasis
• Skilled in managing pleural effusion and diaphragm conditions
• Member of Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery and other key professional groups
• Specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques

Associate Professor at Medical Park Bahçelievler with 28 years of experience in complex abdominal and colorectal surgeries.

• Specializes in hernia repairs – both open and minimally invasive techniques
• Member of Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Focuses on bariatric, endocrine, and metabolic procedures

Dr. Bretcha Boix is a senior surgeon specializing in minimally invasive cancer surgery and HIPEC at Quironsalud Torrevieja.

• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic techniques for digestive cancers
• Performs cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC for peritoneal carcinomatosis
• Author of 48+ publications with over 1,100 citations
• Mentors upcoming surgeons in advanced oncologic procedures
• Associate Professor at Saint Anthony Catholic University

Prof. Klepetko leads Vienna General Hospital's Thoracic Surgery division, performing 100+ lung transplants annually. His team handled Niki Lauda's high-profile transplant.

• Specializes in lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and complex thoracic procedures
• Founded one of the world's largest lung transplant programs
• Former president of the European Association for Cardio Thoracic Surgery
• Recipient of Austria's Grand Decoration of Honor for medical achievements

Dr. Schoppmann leads Vienna's Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit and has authored 240+ specialized articles on surgical oncology.

• Head of Upper-GI-Service at Medical University of Vienna
• General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology
• Specializes in complex gastric and esophageal cases
• Associate Professor for Surgery with extensive research contributions

Dr. Kaczirek specializes in complex hepatobiliopancreatic and oncological visceral surgeries at Vienna General Hospital (AKH).

• Senior physician with 27 years of experience of experience in general and visceral surgery
• Expert in liver, pancreas, and endocrine surgeries
• Member of multiple surgical societies including the European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Habilitation and teaching license in surgery
• Published reviewer for several medical journals