Best Distal Pancreatectomy doctors: TOP 43 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

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

• 45 years 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.

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

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 15 years 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

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

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 15+ years of experience
• Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Active in organ transplant and inflammatory bowel disease surgeries

Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer specializes in pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancer surgery at Asklepios Hospital Barmbek.

• Senior Consultant of General and Abdominal Surgery
• Heads a Centre for Liver Diseases
• Expert in radioservice computer-navigated liver surgery
• Performs minimally invasive abdominal surgery
• Collaborates with oncology, gastroenterology, and radiology specialists

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

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

• Over 25 years 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

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

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 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

Dr. Klaus Kaczirek is a senior physician at the University Clinic for Surgery, Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in general and visceral surgery. He is known for his skill in hepatobiliopancreatic, oncological visceral, and endocrine surgery. His main focus is on complex operations involving the liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and endocrine organs.

Dr. Kaczirek holds board certifications in both general and visceral surgery. Since 2008, he has led the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas working group at the Austrian Society for Surgical Oncology. He is a member of the Austrian Society for Surgery, the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons, and other international surgical organizations. Dr. Kaczirek also reviews articles for leading medical journals and has helped advance surgical oncology and endocrine surgery.

Education and Experience

Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, born in Istanbul in 1978, graduated from Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School in 1996. He completed his medical education at Çapa Faculty of Medicine in 2002. Between 2002 and 2008, he received his specialization training at the Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Department of Urology, and obtained the title of Urology Specialist in February 2008. After working at Edremit Military Hospital between 2008 and 2009, he started working as a Urology specialist at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2009. In 2011, he underwent a 3-month Laparoscopy-Robotic Urology training at Heidelberg University Heillbronn Clinic. Between 2009 and 2014, he conducted numerous scientific research studies, especially in the field of endourology, and obtained the title of Associate Professor in September 2014. In 2017, he was elected as a board member of the Endourology Society and has been serving in this position since then. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in the Endourology working group of the European Association of Urology, Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU) Committee for a period of 2 years. In January 2021, he was appointed as a Professor at the Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology.After that started working at Şişli Memorial Hospital in 2022. Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, has more than 100 articles published in national and international journals.

• 1996 - 2002, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
• 2002 - 2008, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital/Istanbul, Specialization in Medicine
• 2014, Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professorship
• 2021, Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology, Professorship

Administrative Duties

• Editor of Endourology Bulletin
• Board Member of Endourology Society (Secretary General)

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• Turkish Andrology Association
• Eurasian Urooncology Association
• Turkish Medical Association

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 18 years 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

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

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

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