Best Distal Pancreatectomy doctors: TOP 51 doctors

Dr. Solak specializes in gastrointestinal cancers with training at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Handles complex cases including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Educated and worked at MD Anderson, a leader in cancer treatment
• Specializes in a wide range of oncological surgeries

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.

Pioneer in laparoscopic surgery with over 12,000 procedures – Dr. Ballesta specializes in minimally invasive techniques for pancreatic cancer at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 46 years of experience of clinical experience in digestive surgery
• Founder and Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center
• Performs surgeries with Da Vinci robotic assistance
• IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence for metabolic surgery
• International trainer for next-generation surgeons

Prof. Erhun Eyüboğlu specializes in surgical pancreatic cancer treatment, performing complex procedures like the Whipple. He trained at Johns Hopkins University.

• 44 years of experience of experience in cancer and obesity surgery
• Lecturer at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on advanced surgical techniques for pancreatic conditions

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – one of the world's top cancer hospitals – specializing in digestive system surgeries.

• Board-certified in gastroenterology surgery with 23 years of experience of experience
• Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Active in organ transplant and inflammatory bowel disease surgeries

Over 3,600 pancreatic surgeries performed – Prof. Falconi specializes in organ-preserving techniques at Ospedale San Raffaele.

• 30+ years of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Director of Pancreatic Surgery and Translational Unit
• Trained at top institutions in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden
• Published 330+ articles on pancreatic treatments
• Member of IHPBA, ENETS, IAP, and ESMO

Performed over 2000 hepatobiliary surgeries with 95% success rate – Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex abdominal procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Completed 1000+ liver transplantations with 90% success rate
• Professor at Medicalpark Hospital Complex Organ Transplantation Unit
• Managed Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Published research on pancreatic and hepatic damage protection

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic procedures, including distal pancreatectomy, with extensive research in pancreatic diseases.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Published extensively on hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including SAGES and EAES
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques, including distal pancreatectomy, with international training in Scotland.

• General Surgery Associate Professor with a focus on kidney and pancreas transplants
• Over 24 years of experience of experience in complex surgical procedures
• Author of numerous articles on general surgery and transplantation
• Recipient of the 'Certificate of Appreciation' from the Turkish Ministry of Health

Dr. Kaptanoglu trained at Northwestern University's Transplantation Center and specializes in complex abdominal surgeries.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Fellowship-trained in transplantation at Northwestern University
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations
• Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Osman Civil specializes in gastrointestinal surgery with a focus on pancreatic procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Extensive training in general surgery at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Active participant in national surgical congresses and societies

Prof. Thomas W Kraus has performed over 3,000 surgical interventions, specializing in pancreas and liver surgeries. He leads Nordwest Clinic's pancreatic treatment center, honored with multiple awards.

• Nationally recognized specialist in pancreatic surgery
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for better recovery
• Founder and Director of the German Society 'Art of Surgery'
• Trained at top centers like Johns Hopkins and Kyoto University

Dr. Xavier Centeno trains other surgeons in advanced colorectal techniques and holds ERAS-Society accreditation – ensuring faster recovery after surgery.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic's renowned colorectal surgery department
• 32 years of experience performing gastrointestinal surgeries at Teknon Medical Center
• Specializes in laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive procedures
• Active member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Specializes in medical oncology with a focus on pancreatic cancer treatments at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a leading medical institution in Turkey
• Works with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive cancer care

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel specializes in oncosurgery and proctology, with extensive experience in complex colorectal procedures at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Trained at Cleveland Clinic – a leader in colorectal surgery
• Board-certified oncosurgeon with expertise in rectal and colon cancer
• Head of Surgery Department at Istanbul Medipol University
• Recipient of multiple awards for surgical research and innovation
• Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons

Over 42 years of experience of surgical experience – Dr. Klauzner is a leading Whipple surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in colorectal, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery
• Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center
• One of Israel's top surgeons for complex pancreatic procedures

Prof. Klaus Kaczirek is a leading endocrine and oncologic surgeon, specializing in complex thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland surgeries with over 25 years of experience of experience.

• Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic endocrine surgery
• Published extensively on endocrine tumor biology and minimally invasive techniques
• Senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik and Medical University of Vienna

With over 32 years of experience of experience, Dr. Menahem Ben-haim is a leading surgeon for liver and pancreatic cancers at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in Whipple surgery among other procedures
• Focuses on gastrointestinal oncology cases
• Over 32 years of experience of surgical oncology experience

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over a decade of experience in oncology
• Worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Studied medicine at Selcuk University

Specialized in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers – Prof. Ersoz brings precision techniques to Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience of urology experience
• PhD in Urology from Bezmialem Vakif University
• Former Associate Professor at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Member of European Association of Urology
• 130+ national and international publications