Best Incisional hernia repair surgeons: TOP 10 doctors

Dr Ahmed M. Ammar 

Consultant Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon

Lecturer of General and Laparoscopic Surgery 

Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

MB Bch, MSc Surgery, MD Surgery, MRCS England 

Member of the European Hernia Society 

Dr Ammar has a 10 year experience in practicing general and laparoscopic surgery. He is specialized in laparoscopic procedures involving laparoscopic repairs of different types of hernias, bariatric procedures, biliary procedures. 

Surgeries are performed in the best hospitals well known for its safety and hospitality standards, using the best laparoscopic instruments and setting. 

A lifelong follow up of our patients is always provided

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

Op. Dr. Merve Karlı has completed her medical education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Bakırköy. She received her specialist training at Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.

She has performed over 1000 operations in the fields of benign anorectal diseases, laparoscopic / open hernia surgery, breast diseases, trauma and emergency surgery. She has certifications on endoscopic procedures.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Breast Diseases
• Benign Anorectal Diseases
• Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery
• Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG Insertion)

• Surgical treatment: laparoscopic operations to remove all types of hernias (inguinal hernias, femoral hernias, umbilical hernias, postoperative ventral hernias, esophageal opening of the diaphragm and other types of abdominal wall hernias).

• Treatment of gallstone disease, removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy), stones in the ducts.

• Operative treatment for acute conditions (acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, perforating ulcer, perforation of a diverticulum, intestinal obstruction, purulent-septic diseases), all conditions of "acute abdomen".

• Treatment of oncological diseases of the stomach, intestines and other organs of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space.

• Treatment of varicose veins of the legs.

• Operative treatment of obesity (bariatric surgery) and metabolic dysfunction.

• Colitis, hemorrhoids, anal itching, fissures, constipation and diarrhea, anal sphincter weakness, anal sphincter incontinence due to rupture of the perineum after childbirth.

• Abdominal injuries.

• Perianal condylomas.

• Polypos.

• Proctitis, paraproctitis and others.

Education and Specialization

Republic University Faculty of Medicine

Republic University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Specialization - Expertise

Experience

Karabük Women's and Children's Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic (Specialist Doctor)

Karabük State Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic (Specialist Doctor)

Karabük University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery Department (University Lecturer)

Professional Memberships

Pediatric Surgery Association

Pediatric Urology Association

Courses and Certificates

Presentation Techniques Course, 2018 Istanbul

Neuromarketing Course, 2018 Istanbul

IMS Data Training Course, 2018 Istanbul

Incontinence Course, 2017 Antalya

Cerebral Palsy Children's Symposium, 2013, Karabük

Doubtful Genital Structure Meeting in Child, 2012, Karabük

Workshop International Hypospadias, 2012, Istanbul

Abdominal and Colorectal Surgery in Children, 2010, Istanbul

Current Approaches to Lower Urinary System Diseases Symposium, 2009, Kırıkkale

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Symposium in Children, 2009, Malatya

Basic Intensive Care Training Course, 2009, Sivas

Protective Child Health Nutrition and Alternative Medicine Applications Symposium, 2008, Kırıkkale

Newborn Resuscitation Program, 2007, Sivas

Thorax Course in Children, 2007, Çeşme

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

Experience 

• 2016 - 2017

İSTİNYE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• 2016 - 2017

Liv Hospital

• 2016 - 2017

Liv Hospital Ulus

• 2015 - 2016

Acıbadem Bodrum Hospital

• 2014 - 2015

Tatvan State Hospital

• 2013 - 2015

Tatvan State Hospital

• 2012 - 2013

CLEVELAND CLINIC

• 2007 - 2014

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Education 

• 2013

DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY

• 2013

Dokuz Eylül University, General Surgery

• 2007

AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• 2007

International Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

Title: The impact of sarcopenia on morbidity and long-term survival among patients with peritoneal metastases of colorectal origin treated with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a 10-year longitudinal analysis of a single-center experience.

• Authors: AĞALAR CİHAN, SÖKMEN SELMAN, ARSLAN ÖZŞAHİN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, ALTAY CANAN, BAŞARA AKIN IŞIL, CANDA ARAS EMRE, OBUZ FUNDA
• Journal: Techniques in Coloproctology
• Year: 2020
• Volume: 24(4)
• Pages: 301-308
• DOI: 10.1007/s10151-020-02159-z
• Publication Number: 6776368

Title: Randomized controlled trial of 8 weeks’ vs 12 weeks’ interval between neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer.

• Authors: Terzi Cem, Bingül Mustafa, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, ÖZTÜRK ERSİN, CANDA ARAS EMRE, IŞIK ÖZGEN, YILMAZLAR AHMET TUNCAY, OBUZ FUNDA, Görken Birkay, KURT MERAL, ÜNLÜ ŞADİYE MEHTAT, UĞRAŞ NESRİN, Kanat Özkan, ÖZTOP İLHAN
• Journal: Colorectal Disease
• Year: 2020
• Volume: 22(3)
• Pages: 279-288
• DOI: 10.1111/codi.14867
• Publication Number: 6012919

Title: The effect of fibrin glue in preventing staple-line leak after sleeve gastrectomy: an experimental study in rats.

• Authors: ÖZDENKAYA YAŞAR, OLMUŞÇELİK OKTAY, BASIM PELİN, SAKA BURCU, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM
• Journal: Acta Cirurgica Brasileira
• Year: 2019
• Volume: 34(8)
• Publication Number: 5242669

Title: Treatment of intraoperatively detected peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin with cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

• Authors: CANDA ARAS EMRE, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, YAVUZŞEN TUĞBA, Ozkardesler Sevda, Unlu Mehtat, OBUZ FUNDA, FÜZÜN MEHMET
• Journal: World Journal of Surgical Oncology
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 16(1)
• Pages: 70-74
• DOI: 10.1186/s12957-018-1369-7
• Publication Number: 4863133

Title: Magnetic resonance-based pelvimetry and tumor volumetry can predict surgical difficulty and oncologic outcome in locally advanced mid–low rectal cancer.

• Authors: Atasoy Gulsen, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Elibol Funda, SAĞOL ÖZGÜL, OBUZ FUNDA, SÖKMEN SELMAN
• Journal: Surgery Today
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 48(12)
• Pages: 1040-1051
• DOI: 10.1007/s00595-018-1690-3
• Publication Number: 4863005

Title: Is advanced age a hesitation for cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in colorectal cancer?

• Authors: Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Ozkardesler Sevda, DURAL CEMIL, OBUZ FUNDA, CANDA ARAS EMRE, GÖKTÜRK ÜMIT KELEŞTEN
• Journal: International Journal of Surgery
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 51
• Pages: 156-160
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.01.010
• Publication Number: 4855751

Contributions to Conferences:

Title: Outcome of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for colorectal cancer: A single-center experience.

• Authors: CANDA ARAS EMRE, Sokmen Selman, Terzi Cem, ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, OBUZ FUNDA
• Conference: European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) Congress
• Year: 2018
• Location: Budapest, Hungary

Title: Predictive factors for conversion to open surgery in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

• Authors: ARSLAN NACİYE ÇİĞDEM, Terzi Cem, Sokmen Selman, CANDA ARAS EMRE, OBUZ FUNDA
• Conference: European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Congress
• Year: 2017
• Location: Frankfurt, Germany