Best Colectomy (large bowel resection) doctors: TOP 61 doctors

Prof. Kaptanoglu brings 26+ years 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. 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. Kıvanç Derya Peker is a surgeon with expertise in pancreatic, gallbladder, liver, and stomach surgeries. He also specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, as well as kidney transplantation. He completed his medical and surgical training at Istanbul University. He ranked among the top three in the national minor specialty exam for gastroenterological surgery.

Dr. Peker has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries and more than 200 liver surgeries. He has also completed many gallbladder, biliary tract, obesity-metabolic procedures, and kidney transplants. He received training at the Mayo Clinic. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. There, he provided advanced training to surgical residents.

He is known for his research in aging and stem cell treatments. Dr. Peker has established gastroenterology surgery clinics at major hospitals. He is accredited by the Turkish HPB Association and has received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association.

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.

• 15+ years 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. 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

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

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

Dr. Gokhan Yilmaz is an experienced general surgeon with nearly 20 years in medical practice. He is known for his skill in complex surgical procedures. He earned his Master’s Degree from Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Doctorate in General Surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, one of Turkey’s leading institutions.

Dr. Yilmaz worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years. He then served at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. In these roles, he managed a wide range of surgical cases. He also served as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, where he trained future surgeons and contributed to research.

Dr. Yilmaz is currently part of the General Surgery Department at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He provides advanced treatments and high-quality patient care. His experience in state hospitals, research centers, and universities highlights his dedication to surgical excellence and patient safety.

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.

• 35+ years 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. 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

Experience

• 2020

Istanbul Medipol University General Surgery Clinic

• 2019 - 2019

TURKISH COLON AND RECTUM SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018 - 2018

İNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY

• 2018 - 2018

TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2018

MALATYA GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY SOCIETY

• 2009 - 2009

DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

• 2009 - 2009

10th NATIONAL BREAST DISEASES CONGRESS

• 2008 - 2008

TURKISH SURGICAL ASSOCIATION

• 2006 - 2012

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant

Education 

• 2012

ISTANBUL KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY

• 2003

KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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

• Over 15 years 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 27 years 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

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

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

• Over 20 years 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