Best Colectomy (large bowel resection) doctors: TOP 78 doctors

Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – specializing in complex gastrointestinal procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
• Founder of a Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit in Turkey
• Specializes in pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancer surgeries
• Also skilled in obesity-metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments

Dr. Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

• Specialized in gastrointestinal cancers at a leading Turkish oncology center
• Additional training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US
• Experienced with complex cancer cases and surgical resections
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a distinguished colorectal and general surgeon practicing at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. With over 17 years of surgical experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery, HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Kartal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed his general surgery specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013). He served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University (2016-2020) before receiving his Associate Professor title in 2020. In 2021, he earned the prestigious FEBS-C certification from the European Society of Coloproctology and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Kartal has published over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology, and Turkish Surgical Association.

Dr. Sertkaya focuses on andrology at Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics, bringing specialized urology care to his patients.

• Urology specialist with over 18 years of experience of experience
• Fellowship-trained by leading andrology professors worldwide
• Holds the title of 'FEBU' from the European Association of Urology
• Associate Professor of Urology since 2020
• Performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals with advanced techniques

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in colectomy and other complex cancer surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center, with a focus on innovative treatments.

• Expert in Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for advanced cases
• Conducts clinical research on cancer treatment attitudes
• Offers a wide range of surgical and non-surgical cancer treatments
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in colectomy procedures at Galenia Hospital.

• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac
• Double board-certified by Conacem

Prof. Merimsky has dedicated over 41 years of experience to oncology, specializing in complex sarcoma cases at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Head of the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit
• ESMO Faculty Member for sarcoma treatment protocols
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• Published numerous papers on innovative cancer therapies

Professor Riccardo Rosati heads one of Italy's most recognized High Volume Centers for large bowel surgery, performing over 2,000 GI surgeries annually at San Raffaele.

• 41 years of experience of experience in digestive tract surgery
• Extensive expertise in minimally invasive and open colectomy techniques
• Head of GI Surgery Department at San Raffaele Research Hospital
• Author of 300+ scientific publications on surgical methods
• Member of The Society for Surgery of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery with extensive international recognition. His expertise includes advanced minimally invasive techniques for colectomy.

• Performs laparoscopic colectomies with precision and faster recovery times
• Active member of SAGES, EAES, and other leading surgical societies
• Published researcher in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases
• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned School of Medicine

General and Digestive System Surgeon. Focus on minimally invasive colorectal, proctologic, and abdominal wall surgery. Associate Head, Infanta Elena University Hospital (2021–). Associate Surgeon, Fundación Jiménez Díaz (2013–).

Accreditations: PhD in Surgery, summa cum laude (UAM). Certified in robotic surgery (Da Vinci X/Xi/5). Advanced training in laparoscopic general surgery (IRCAD, Strasbourg). Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery (Fundación Jiménez Díaz).

Achievements: Researcher (2013–). Author of a patent for an abdominal wall prosthetic implantation system (2021). Co‑author of the Rectal Obturator utility model (2021). Peer reviewer, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports (2024–). Thesis tutor (2023–). Publications in Cirugía Española, Experimental Biology and Medicine, Histology and Histopathology, and The American Journal of Surgery. Member of AEC, AECP, and ICOMEM.

Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, bringing academic expertise to colectomy procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in general surgery with a doctorate from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• 15 years of experience of experience at state hospitals before transitioning to academic medicine
• Focuses on both routine and complex bowel resection cases
• Currently practices at one of Istanbul's leading university hospitals

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic colectomy, with training from Scotland and over 24 years of experience of surgical experience.

• Associate professor in general surgery since 2020
• Author of 20+ articles on general surgery and kidney transplants
• Performs kidney and pancreas transplants at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Turkish Ministry of Health

Dr. Tvaruzek has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries, specializing in minimally invasive techniques at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robots
• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery in Czech Republic
• Specializes in prostatectomy, transoral surgeries, and bariatric procedures
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Prof. Kaptanoglu brings 34 years of experience of surgical expertise, including specialized training at Northwestern University's Transplantation Center.

• Trained in transplantation surgery at Northwestern University
• Member of the Colorectal Surgery Association
• Former Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in hepatobiliary and colorectal procedures

Dr. Civil is a member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society, specializing in colectomy procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including Turkish Ostomy Surgery Society
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in colon, rectum, and stomach diseases – Dr. Onalan performs colectomies at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Skilled in endoscopic interventions like colonoscopy

Pakize Eker Balcioglu specializes in general surgery with training at Marmara University – known for patient-centered approaches in colorectal procedures.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in English program
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for bowel resections
• Authored articles in both local and international medical journals

Dr. Jaume Capdevila specializes in digestive cancers with a prestigious fellowship in endocrine oncology from Uppsala University Hospital.

• 26 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Residency at Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital
• Active member of ESMO, EORTC, and ENETS
• Co-founder of the Spanish Task Force Group for Orphan and Infrequent Tumors

Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies trained at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in colorectal surgery and has led the surgery department at Teknon Medical Center since 1993.

• Specialized in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery at Hospital de Mutua de Terrassa
• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery in Strasbourg
• Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery after surgery protocols
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Specializes in peritoneal oncology and advanced abdominal surgeries at Centro Médico Teknon, with extensive experience in complex colectomies.

• Over 24 years of experience focused on peritoneal and abdominal cancers
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical oncology societies
• Conducts clinical trials in oncological surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques