Best Liver resection doctors: TOP 48 doctors

Specializing in complex gastrointestinal cancers, Dr. Mustafa Solak trained at Hacettepe University and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Extensive experience with gastrointestinal cancer surgeries
• Educated at one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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.

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in general surgery with extensive training from Marmara University and Istanbul University.

• Graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine with education in English
• Completed residency at Marmara University's General Surgery Department
• Published articles in local and international journals
• Participated in numerous local and international congresses

Dr. Jaume Capdevila is a leading expert in digestive cancers, specializing in pancreatic and liver treatments at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specialized in Medical Oncology with extensive training in Europe
• Member of multiple prestigious oncology societies including ESMO and ASCO
• Co-founder of the Spanish Task Force Group for Orphan and Infrequent Tumors
• Fellowship in Endocrine Oncology at Uppsala University Hospital

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis and liver resection, trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center.

• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital (2015-2019)
• Multiple awards for surgical excellence and research

Performed over 2000 hepatobiliary surgeries with 95% success rate – Dr. Aliosmanoglu specializes in complex liver procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Completed 1000 liver transplant surgeries with 90% success rate
• Professor at Medicalpark Hospital Complex Organ Transplantation Unit
• Former manager of Akdeniz University Hospital's Liver-Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Unit
• Trained at Başkent University and Dicle University

3,500+ robotic surgeries performed, Dr. Tvaruzek is a certified Da Vinci expert leading the Robotic Surgery Center.

• Specializes in robotic liver resections
• Certified by Intuitive Surgical
• Head of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital
• Member of Association of Bariatric Surgery

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

Board-certified surgical oncologist Dr. Pastrana specializes in liver resections with training at top Mexican institutions.

• Practicing surgical oncology since 2020
• Teaches medicine at Universidad Anahauc
• Member of Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• Board certified till 2030 by Conacem

Over 3,000 liver resections performed – Prof. Aldrighetti pioneered minimally invasive techniques at San Raffaele's renowned program.

• 25+ years specializing in hepatobiliary surgery
• 900+ laparoscopic liver resections – among the highest volumes worldwide
• Scientific Director of Italy's leading minimally invasive liver surgery group
• Focuses on complex cases like cholangiocarcinoma and metastases

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

Dr. Emanuel Sporn is a specialist in surgery, abdominal surgery, and vascular surgery. He is internationally recognized for his work in hernia, breast cancer, and intestinal surgery. Dr. Sporn is known for developing minimally invasive surgical techniques. He made important research contributions while at the University of Missouri-Columbia in the U.S.

Dr. Sporn has over 20 years of experience and has treated thousands of patients. He runs two private offices in Vienna and performs surgeries in leading European clinics. He is accredited in general, visceral, and vascular surgery. Dr. Sporn is also a published author and a regular speaker at major medical conferences worldwide.

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.

Over 4,500 liver transplants performed since 2004 – Prof. Yuzer specializes in hepatobiliary surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 38+ years of experience in general and hepatobiliary surgery
• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Focuses on liver and bile duct surgeries for nearly 20 years
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Published multiple research papers on liver-related conditions

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

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

Professor Rifaat Safadi leads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center – a pioneer in immune modulation research for liver fibrosis.

• 30+ years specializing in liver disease treatment
• Trained with Professor Scott Friedman at Sinai School of Medicine
• Author of numerous articles on liver diseases
• Member of international liver study associations
• Editorial board member of Clinical Science journal

Dr. Surendra is a gastroenterologist specializing in liver health at Manipal Hospitals.

• Experienced in liver-related procedures and care
• Specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on liver conditions
• Works at Manipal Hospitals, known for advanced gastroenterology care

Specializes in liver resections and gastrointestinal tract surgeries at Bumrungrad International Hospital.

• Experienced surgeon in gastrointestinal tract treatments
• Skilled in complex liver resection procedures
• Works at a leading international hospital