Page 2 - Best Colectomy (large bowel resection) doctors: TOP 82 doctors

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

Prof. Schenker leads the first certified colorectal cancer center in Germany, pioneering minimally invasive colectomy techniques at Academic Hospital Solingen.

• 19 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal and oncological surgery
• Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at Academic Hospital Solingen
• Expert in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive techniques
• Coordinates Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)
• Membership in German Medical Association

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis, working with Teknon Oncology Institute's Carcinomatosis Surgical Group.

• Certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center
• Member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and American College of Surgeons
• Associate Professor roles at Virginia Commonwealth and Georgetown Universities
• Multiple awards for surgical excellence and research

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

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in colorectal surgery, a key area for colectomy
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Former Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University

Chief Physician at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center – Phd Viola Fox specializes in advanced treatments for tumor diseases.

• Expert in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Qualified specialist in genetics
• Active in molecular biology research for cancer treatments
• Member of German and American oncology societies

Dr. Greenberg heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center – a top specialist in colectomy procedures.

• 35 years of experience of experience in abdominal surgery
• Expert in both open and minimally invasive techniques
• Specializes in Whipple surgery alongside colectomies
• Leads a dedicated colorectal surgery team

Director of the Colon and Rectum Surgery Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – specializes in complex colorectal procedures.

• Head of the General Surgery Division with extensive leadership in colorectal care
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic bowel resections for cancer and IBD
• Specializes in restorative surgeries for familial polyposis and ulcerative colitis
• Unit is a leader in diagnostic and therapeutic colorectal procedures

Prof. Dr. Alaettin Celik brings decades of surgical expertise with a focus on pediatric and general surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Pediatric Urology
• Authored key textbooks including 'Pediatric Surgery Book' and 'Newborn Surgery'
• Founded and led the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive clinical research with numerous published articles
• Active participant in Council of Children's Tumors

Dr. Goldman leads the Proctology Department at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals for abdominal surgery.

• 42 years of experience of surgical experience
• Deputy Head of Surgery at Ichilov Hospital
• Member of European Society of Coloproctology
• Specializes in complex abdominal procedures

Professor Michele Reni brings 38 years of experience of oncology expertise, specializing in complex gastrointestinal cancers at San Raffaele Hospital.

• Director of the Pancreas Center at San Raffaele
• Coordinated Italian guidelines for pancreatic cancer treatment
• Published 180+ research papers on cancer therapies
• Leads clinical trials for metastatic pancreatic cancer

Dr. Igor Suhotnik is a senior pediatric surgeon with 36 years of experience of experience, specializing in colectomy procedures at Dana Dweck Children's Hospital.

• Visiting professor at Tel Aviv University
• Member of European Association of Pediatric Surgeons
• Trained at Chernivtsi Medical University
• Fellow of American College of Surgeons

Dr. Joseph Klauzner is one of Israel's top Whipple surgeons with 42 years of experience of experience. He currently leads as Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in colorectal, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery
• Highly experienced in complex procedures like the Whipple
• Part of Sourasky – one of Israel's leading medical centers

Specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, Dr. Ozatli is an Associate Professor with over a decade of oncology experience at top Turkish hospitals.

• Associate Professor since 2016
• Treats breast, lung and gastrointestinal cancers
• Works at Istinye Liv University Hospital
• Trained at Selcuk University Medical School

Dr. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University, a leading institution in Turkey.

• Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in hospital settings
• Worked at Akdeniz University Hospital for multiple years
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Professor Selin Kapan combines extensive academic credentials with hands-on surgical expertise – 31 years of experience shaping bowel surgery protocols.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Published 50+ papers on surgical techniques including colectomy outcomes
• Member of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Specializes in minimally invasive approaches for complex cases

Dr. Canales leads the Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional – ranked among Spain's top 5 digestive surgeons.

• 30+ years specializing in minimally invasive colectomy techniques
• Performs robotic-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci system
• Forbes-listed as one of Spain's best doctors (2024)
• Published 70+ papers on digestive surgery outcomes
• Professor at Complutense University training future surgeons

Dr. Alon Pikarsky specializes in colorectal surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, with decades of experience in surgical education and practice.

• Israel Board Certified in General Surgery since 1998
• Director of Medical Students Program since 1997
• Residency Program Director – Department of Surgery since 2000
• Member of various surgical associations since 1998

Dr. Mansfeld specializes in laparoscopic colectomies, offering minimally invasive solutions for complex colorectal conditions. As Senior Consultant at Asklepios Hospital Wandsbek, he leads a dedicated gastrointestinal surgery team.

• Expert in keyhole surgery for colon and rectal cancer
• Specializes in complex abdominal wall reconstructions
• Member of the European Board of Surgeons
• Leads a certified Hernia Center

Dr. Camkiran specializes in colectomy procedures with extensive training in laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach for faster recovery.

• Over 48 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Attended National Surgery Congress and laparoscopic courses