Best Rectal resection doctors: TOP 64 doctors

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Specializes in pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries – over 400 procedures completed. Prof. Peker combines surgical expertise with research in aging and stem cells.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic in Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
• Founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Performs advanced endoscopic treatments for obesity and metabolic disorders
• Member of the Turkish HPB Association

Specialized in gastrointestinal cancers with a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and training at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Extensive experience with gastrointestinal cancer cases
• Trained at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Residency completed at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

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. Pelles Sharon specializes in rectal resection at Sourasky Medical Center, with extensive experience in complex cancer surgeries.

• Performs advanced techniques like Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Contributes to clinical research on oncologic treatments
• Offers comprehensive cancer care including immunotherapy and targeted therapy

Dr. Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in rectal surgeries, ensuring precise and effective treatments.

• Board Certified by Conacem with extensive training in surgical oncology
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac, sharing expertise with future doctors
• Performed numerous rectal resections at Galenia Hospital

Prof. Merimsky leads the Unit for Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology at Sourasky Medical Center – a pioneer in sarcoma treatment with over 41 years of experience of focused expertise.

• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• ESMO faculty member for sarcoma treatment protocols
• Published extensive research on orthopedic oncology outcomes
• Head of Oncology Outpatient Clinic at Ichilov Hospital

Head of Gastrointestinal Surgery at San Raffaele – leads one of Italy's most recognized High Volume Centers for esophageal surgery. His department handles 2,000+ surgical cases annually.

• Specializes in minimally invasive and open surgery for digestive tract diseases
• Over 300 publications in gastrointestinal surgery
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including The American College of Surgeons
• National board certification to chair General Surgery Departments

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.

Dr. Yilmaz brings extensive surgical experience from multiple hospitals, now serving at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in General Surgery with a doctorate from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• 15 years of experience at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital and 15 years of experience at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital
• Previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

With over 24 years of experience dedicated to proctology, Dr. Yasir Gozu specializes in non-surgical treatments for complex rectal conditions.

• Graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in General Surgery at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in non-surgical treatment of hemorrhoids, pilonidal sinus, and anal fissures
• Handles rectal prolapse and genital warts with minimally invasive approaches

Dr. Soykan Barlas brings advanced laparoscopic expertise to rectal resection, trained in Scotland and recognized by Turkey's Ministry of Health.

• Specialized in general surgery with over 24 years of experience of experience
• Published more than 20 articles on general surgery and kidney transplants
• Associate Professor at Demiroğlu Science University
• Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

Performed over 2,000 hepatobiliary surgeries with a 95% success rate – Prof. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex abdominal procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• 23 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Led organ transplantation units at university hospitals
• Published research on liver and pancreatic damage
• Professor with academic roles at top Turkish medical schools

Dr. Tvaruzek has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries – one of Europe's highest-volume robotic rectal resection experts.

• Leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical – creators of the Da Vinci system
• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital
• Specializes in functional preservation during robotic procedures
• Member of Association of Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Civil specializes in rectal resection at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive training in gastrointestinal surgery.

• Member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Completed training at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Jaume Capdevila is a leading expert in digestive cancers, with specialized training in endocrine oncology. He practices at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Fellowship-trained at Uppsala University Hospital in endocrine oncology
• Member of multiple prestigious cancer research organizations including ESMO and ASCO
• Co-founder of the Spanish Task Force Group for Orphan and Infrequent Tumors
• Specialized in medical oncology at Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital

Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies trained at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in colorectal surgery and has been a leading specialist at Teknon Medical Center since 1993.

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery after surgery
• Member of American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Associate professor in urogynecoproctological physiotherapy

Specialist in advanced abdominal and pelvic cancers – Domenico Sabia performs peritoneal oncology surgeries at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 24 years of experience focused on peritoneal and oncological surgery
• Conducts clinical trials on advanced surgical techniques
• Speaker at international congresses on cancer surgery
• Member of 5 major surgical oncology organizations

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis and rectal resections at Centro Médico Teknon, trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker.

• Certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncology
• Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Multiple academic awards for surgical excellence

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

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in colorectal and gastrointestinal surgery
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital