Best Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) doctors: TOP 26 doctors

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, with a focus on advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplantation at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012
• Active in teaching and training future surgeons
• Specializes in inflammatory bowel disease surgery

Dr. Aziz Kemal Emek brings extensive academic and clinical expertise in general surgery, specializing in advanced procedures like ESG at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Holds a professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in general surgery with a focus on innovative techniques
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations including the National Surgical Association

Pioneered the first Da Vinci robotic surgery in Turkey – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures
• Performs complex colorectal and hepatobiliary surgeries
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Prof. Selin Kapan brings over 25 years of surgical expertise to endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, with a strong academic background in general surgery.

• Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul Aydın University
• Published 50+ scientific papers on surgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Specialized in minimally invasive procedures for weight management

Op. Dr. Necdet Derici was born in Konya Beyşehir in March 1971. He completed his primary school in Beyşehir. Then, he moved to Konya, Ereğli for his secondary and high school education. He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Between 1995 and 1999, he worked as an assistant doctor at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. In his next career step, he joined Istanbul Training and Research Hospital as a General Surgery Specialist and worked from 2000 to 2009. He specialized in Endocrine Surgery (Goiter, Surreal, Parathyroid Surgery), Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopic Obesity, Colon Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Appendectomy, Hiatus Hernia, cholecystectomy), Gastrointestinal Surgery (Stomach Cancer and Ulcers, Colon Cancers, Bile duct Surgery) and Endoscopy.

In 2015, He worked with Dr. Bruno Dillemans on Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Belgium. In 2017, He worked with Dr. Phillipe Topart ve Dr Guillaume Becouarn on Obesity Surgery and Laparoscopy. He speaks advanced English and intermediate French. Necdet Derici is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association, Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, Asian Endocrine Surgery Association and International Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Association (IFSO). Also, He is married and has 3 children

Place and Birth Year of Birth: Manisa, 01.03.1971

Education: University, Istanbul University - Istanbul Medical Faculty,

High School: Cumhuriyet High School-Eregli

Work Experience: 1995-2009 - Istanbul Education Hospital

2009-2011- Avrasya Hospital

2011-2022 : Atakoy Hospital

Professional Interests: Gastric Surgery, Gastric Bypass , Gastric Baloon, Gastric Surgery Revision

Dr. Abdulkadir Bedirli completed his medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty in 1988. He became a General Surgeon in 1997 and was appointed as Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He became a Professor in 2010.

In 2011, Dr. Bedirli completed the Robotic Surgery Certification Program in Strasbourg and became a console surgeon. He performed his first robotic surgery in the Department of General Surgery at Gazi University in the same year. Since then, he has successfully applied robotic surgery to over 1500 patients, mostly for obesity, stomach cancer, and colon-rectum cancers.

In 2012, Dr. Bedirli became a Surgical Oncology Specialist and participated in training programs on Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in Paris-France in 2014 and in Lyon-France in 2016. In 2018, he completed the Gastric Cancer Master Class program at Severance Hospital in Seoul-South Korea, and in 2019, he participated in the Bariatric Redo Surgery training program in Bruges-Belgium.

Dr. Bedirli was awarded the F.A.C.S. (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) title by the American College of Surgeons in 2018. He has published 61 international and 47 national papers, presented 87 papers at international conferences and 68 papers at national conferences, contributed to 7 book chapters, and served as an editor for one book. Dr. Bedirli has an H-index of 18, with 1064 citations to his 72 publications.

Dr. Cenan Oktay was born in 1965 in Plovdiv-Bulgaria. He completed his primary school education in Istanbul in 1977. He completed his secondary and high school education at Istanbul Erkek High School, which provides education in German. He graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1984.

Due to his interest in surgery, he completed his General Surgery internship while he was a student, Heidelberg University Head of Surgery Clinics in Germany, Prof.Dr. ch. He did it with Herfarth.

He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine with his 3rd degree in 1990 and started his General Surgery specialization training at SSK Okmeydanı Training Hospital in Istanbul in September-1991. He prepared congress publications as well as clinical and experimental studies during his residency training.

In 1993, he received training on "Microsurgery Course" and "Valtrac" rings used in GIS anastomoses at Würtzburg University, Germany, and became the first user in Turkey and used them in his specialization thesis.

He became a General Surgery Specialist at SSK Okmeydanı Training Hospital in 1996. In the same year, I.U. He completed the "Surgical Gastroenterology Endoscopy Training Courses" at Istanbul Medical Faculty. Due to his interest in Liver and Bile Tract surgery, he graduated from Istanbul University for 4 months in 1999. He worked actively in the General Surgery Department of Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery. During this time, he continued clinical and experimental studies.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vahit Mutlu is a skilled general surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul with over 12 years of clinical and academic experience. His expertise covers bariatric, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and proctological surgeries. Dr. Mutlu has authored numerous scientific publications and actively contributes to medical research and education.

General Surgery 

Colorectal Surgery 

Obesity and Metabolic Surgery 

Medical Director 

Brief Curriculum Vitae 

I was born in Trabzon on 15.07.1969. After I attended Ismetpaşa Primary School and Cumhuriyet Secondary School, I was graduated from Trabzon High School. I had medical education and training in School of Medicine of Karadeniz Technical University from 1986 to 1992. I worked as medical practitioner in Alacahan subdistrict, Kangal District, Sivas City in 1992-1993 and in Sivas Police Headquarters to fulfill the conscription. I was assigned as Health Group Manager and Medical Practitioner in Dernekpazarı District of Trabzon in 1993-1994. I passed the Examination for Medical Specialty in 1995 and I had my residency training and education at Department of General Surgery in Istanbul School of Medicine of Istanbul University from 1995 to 2000. I was awarded the title of “General Surgeon” after I submitted the medical specialty thesis titled “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA” in 2001. After I worked at a privately owned hospital in 2000-2002, I started working in General Surgery Clinic of Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2003. I had rotation in General Surgery Clinic of School of Medicine in Istanbul University for 9 months in 2007. I was awarded the title “Associate Professor of General Surgery” in 2010. I undertook Management duties in Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital from November 2012 to December 2013 and in Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital from December 2013 to April 2015. I had been Head of Education and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery clinic at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital since 2010. I am Medical Director and General Surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul Aydın University as of 2017. 

I have intentionally dealt with renal transplantation during my residency education. After I was awarded the title “medical specialist”, I participated to diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, bariatric surgery, laparoscopy and robotic surgery educations abroad for short periods. I am intensively dealing with any and all laparoscopic surgical procedures (especially bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgery) and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound) in this clinic since 2003 and I also play the role of trainer. I do and train others about General Surgery procedures with Da Vinci Robotic system since 2010. 

I authored 74 papers that are published in SCI and SCI-e journals and 55 papers that are published in local journals, along with 7 book chapters and 86 papers presented in local congresses and 180 papers presented in international congresses. 

I am member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Turkish Association of Endoscopic – Laparoscopic Surgery, Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery, Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordination Association and Istanbul Surgical Association. I am also member of International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO), International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO), International Active Member of International Federation Surgical Obesity (IFSO). 

Date of Birth: July 15th, 1969 

Educational Status: 

Bachelor’s Degree School of Medicine Karadeniz Technical University 1992 

Medical Specialty Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine İstanbul University 2001 

Title of Medical Specialty Thesis (abstract is attached) and Supervisor: 

1. “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA”. February 2001 Supervisor: Prof. Uluğ Eldegez, M.D. 

General Surgeon Büyük Anadolu Hospital 2001-2003 

General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2003-2006 

General Surgeon Istanbul University Emergency Surgery Clinic, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine 2006-9 months 

General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006-2010 

Associate Professor of General Surgery Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010-…

Head of Training and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery Clinic Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010 - …

 Doctorate thesis / proficiency in art studies supervised: 

1. Ede, B., “Changes in Thyroid Hormones After Thyroid Surgery”, Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

2. Dodur B., “Factors Influencing Mortality and Morbidity in Gastrointestinal Bleeding” Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

Duties undertaken in Projects: 

1. “Enteral Stents for Colonic Obstructions (ESCO): Prospective, randomized European multisentric study, comparing enteral stent followed by elective surgery versus emergency surgical treatment in malignant colonic obstruction. “ European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Clinical Trial Center (CTC) Clinical Trial gov. Identifier: NCT00591695 

2. A phase III, randomized, double-blind, parallel group efficiency and safety study that compares safety and efficiency of oral dabigatran etexilate (150 mg BID) with warfarin (INR = 2.0-3.0) in semiannual treatment of acute symptomatic thromboembolism following initial treatment with a parenteral anticoagulant agent, which is approved for the relevant indication, minimum for five days – RECOVER II” Protocol code 1160.46

Editorialships: 

1. General Surgery Department, Advisory Board, Turkish Clinics Medical Sciences Journal, 2010 

2. “Global Journal of Surgery” Editorial Board 2010 

Scientific Organization Memberships: 

1. Turkish Surgical Association 

2. Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 

3. Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery 

4. Turkish Obesity Surgery Society 

5. Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association 

6. Istanbul Surgical Association 

7. International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). 

8. International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) 

9. International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO). 

10. International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO). 

11. International Active Member of International Fedaration Surgical Obesity (IFSO)

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas brings specialized expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques from his training in Scotland.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery and kidney transplants
• Academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University since 2017
• Published 20+ articles in national and international journals
• Performs minimally invasive surgeries including weight loss procedures

Assoc. Dr. Ali DURMUŞ was born in the Fevzipaşa township of İslahiye, Gaziantep. Because his father worked at Tekel, he started his education at Malatya Derme Primary School and completed it at Adıyaman Atatürk Primary School. When his father was appointed to Amasya Taşova district, he attended secondary school at Taşova Atatürk Secondary School. He finished high school at Gaziantep Kilis High School, ranking 3rd.

Since his uncle was in Çanakkale, he chose Çanakkale Education Institute as a university. Assoc. Prof. Dr. is a teacher. Ali Durmuş was appointed to Yukarı Tutak village in Ağrı's Diyadin district within the scope of compulsory service. After working as a teacher for a period, he took the university exam again.

He was accepted to Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, one of the two medical faculties that taught in English at that time. He completed one year of English preparation and 6 years of medical education without any loss. He was a member of the ski team and basketball team at the university, and also managed social events such as the annual medical ball.

He was assigned to Iskenderun State Hospital in compulsory service. Assoc. Prof. Dr., who served as the emergency manager. Ali Durmuş passed the General Surgery Department of Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the Medical Specialization Exam. Assoc. Prof. Dr. completed his specialization and became a specialist. Due to his success in his compulsory service, Ali Durmuş was appointed as assistant chief physician to the Oncology department at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

Later, he was appointed as a training officer in the Department of General Surgery and Gastroenterology. He helped develop laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, reflux, colon cancer, stomach cancer, etc.) in Turkey. Between 2002 and 2015, he trained dozens of assistants and helped them become general surgeons.

In 2015, he left his job in Okmeydanı and worked as Assistant Professor. He started working as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University.

Dr. M Altan Kaya is a skilled surgeon. He specializes in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, breast cancer surgery, and hemorrhoidectomy. He completed advanced training in minimally invasive surgery in Hamburg and Strasbourg. Dr. Kaya is dedicated to using the latest techniques to provide the best care for his patients.

He is a member of several respected surgical societies. These include the Turkish Surgical Association, the Society for Colorectal Tumor Surgery, and the European Society of Oncological Surgeons. Dr. Kaya has performed hundreds of complex surgeries. His work has helped improve patient outcomes and raise surgical standards in his field.

Education

İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi (ingilizce) 1995- 2002

Work Experience

Başbakanlık S.H.Ç.E.K. Genel Müdürlüğü Kurum Hekimliği (2003)

Erciyes Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi Uzmanlığı 2011

Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Temel ve İleri Düzey Endoskopik Girişimler Eğitimi 2011

İstanbul Hastanesi /Van 2011

Özel Malatya Hastanesi / Malatya2012

Bilgi Tıp Merkezi Keçiören /Ankara 2013

Özel Koru Sincan Hastanesi Sincan/Ankara 2013

Baş Tibb Mərkəzi /Baku Clinic Azerbaycan/Bakü 2013

Yüksek İhtisas Üniversitesi Özel Koru Ankara Hastanesi 2019

Özel Ankara Koru Hastanesi /Ankara 2019

Medical Interests

laparoscopic obesity
Laparoscopic abdominal and inguinal hernia repairs (with the latest techniques)

Postpartum laparascopic diastasis recti (the formation of a protrusion in the upper middle abdomen due to the separation of the muscles in the abdominal tissue) and abdominal hernias above the navel and and gobekustunde both diastasis recti repair and abdominal hernia repair from the skin with laparascopic scola method for the first time in Turkey laparascopic stomach hernia and antireflu surgery).  

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries, including cleaning the bile duct with trans-cystic choledochal irrigation in patients with bile sludge and stones less than 5mm in the bile duct, performed in the same session

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries in pregnant women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, i.e., after 12 weeks of pregnancy

Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pregnancy

Anal disorders, anal fissures, all types of internal and external hemorrhoid surgeries, anal fissure, and anal fistula surgeries

Thyroid surgeries and cancers, parathyroid surgeries and cancers

Breast diseases and breast cancer surgery

Oncological surgery; liver and gallbladder and bile duct surgeries, stomach cancer surgery, colon cancer surgery, and liver resections for metastatic liver tumors

Specializes in obesity treatment, including gastric balloon and surgical options. Dr. Onalan brings extensive experience in endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures.

• 16 years of surgical experience
• Expert in both endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious medical faculty
• Performs comprehensive care from diagnosis to treatment

Specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital, with advanced training from top institutions in Italy and Belgium.

• 15+ years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Expert in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass
• Active member of IFSO and S.I.C.OB.
• Skilled in both elective and emergency surgical settings

Accredited bariatric surgeon specializing in weight-loss surgery, Dr. Yardımcı brings years of expertise to Clinics United in Antalya.

• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in metabolic and bariatric procedures
• Formerly worked at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital
• Participates in international training programs

Dr. Sukcharoen specializes in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, with advanced training in dermatology and men's health.

• Board-certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)
• Holds a Master's in Dermatology from Chulabhorn International College
• Diploma in Clinical Sexology & Sexual Medicine
• Practices at Intrarat Hospital