Page 2 - Best Distal Pancreatectomy doctors: TOP 55 doctors

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atis specializes in urology with advanced training in laparoscopy and robotic surgery at Heidelberg University.

• Board-certified urologist with over 24 years of experience of experience
• Trained in robotic urology at Heidelberg University Heillbronn Clinic
• Published more than 100 articles in national and international journals
• Board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Active in the European Association of Urology's Young Academic Urologists Committee

Ranked among Spain's top 5 general surgeons, Dr. Canales leads the Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional.

• 30+ years specializing in minimally invasive digestive surgery
• Performs robotic-assisted procedures using the Da Vinci system
• Authored 70+ scientific publications on surgical techniques
• Named one of Forbes' Top 100 Doctors in Spain
• Teaches future surgeons as a professor at Complutense University

Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for distal pancreatectomy at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Istanbul University
• Expertise includes oncological cancer surgery

Prof. Selin Kapan specializes in complex abdominal surgeries including distal pancreatectomy, with extensive research published in leading surgical journals.

• Professor of General Surgery with over 31 years of experience of experience
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Authored more than 50 scientific publications on surgical techniques
• Performs minimally invasive procedures including laparoscopic pericystectomy

Head of Samsung Department of Urology – Dr. Choi specializes in complex oncological surgeries at Samsung Medical Center.

• Oncosurgeon with extensive experience in pancreatic procedures
• Leads a top-tier urology department in South Korea
• Focuses on precision surgical techniques for optimal outcomes

Professor Yoram Kluger specializes in oncosurgery at Rambam Medical Center.

• Experienced in surgical oncology with a focus on cancer-related procedures
• Holds an academic title of Professor
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Associate Professor at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital with extensive experience in general surgery, including distal pancreatectomies.

• Over 28 years of experience of surgical experience
• Member of the Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Specialized in complex abdominal surgeries
• Affiliated with Turkish Surgical Society

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

Professor Kyu Taek Lee specializes in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers at Samsung Medical Center.

• of gastroenterology experience
• Trained at Stanford University and Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital
• Member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Specializes in pancreatic and oncological surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex cancer cases.

• Expert in pancreatic, bile duct, and gastric cancer surgeries
• Performs bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in breast and colon cancer procedures
• Specializes in thyroid cancer and obesity surgeries

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is among the best gastroenterologists in South Korea and Asia, specializing in pancreatic and bile duct cancers.

• Specializes in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers
• Gastroenterologist at Samsung Medical Center
• Educated at Seoul National University and the University of California
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr. Dong Wook Choi trained at Seoul National University and specialized in pancreatic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.

• Fellowship in pancreatic surgery at University of Pittsburgh
• Member of the International Association of Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery
• Active in the Korean Pancreas Surgery Club

15,000+ surgical procedures performed – Dr. de Lacy specializes in minimally invasive techniques for gastrointestinal surgeries.

• Performs over 1,000 interventions annually using laparoscopic and robotic methods
• Pioneer of TaTME technique for rectal extraction
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• Lecturer on advanced laparoscopy techniques

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

• 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

Specializing in hepatobiliary surgeries, Dr. Nekay has been skilled in complex abdominal procedures through rigorous training at Istanbul University.

• 18 years of experience of surgical experience across various hospitals in Turkey
• Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University, a leading institution for surgical education
• Performs both emergency and elective surgeries

Performed over 500 successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures with minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques.

• 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University's Division of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery
• Member of SICOB and ACOI surgical societies
• Specializes in complex GERD cases and post-operative care