Best Сholecystectomy Doctors Abroad

Forbes-ranked top surgeon with 30+ years leading Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional. Specializes in fast-recovery minimally invasive techniques.

• Expert in da Vinci robotic-assisted cholecystectomy
Performs complex abdominal reconstructions with precision
• Published 70+ papers on digestive surgery
• Author of widely-used surgical manual
• Top 5 General & Digestive Surgeons in Spain (2021-2024)

20+ years as Spain's endoscopic pioneer – Dr. Esteban Lopez-jamar leads Ruber Internacional's Digestive Endoscopy Unit, specializing in minimally invasive gallbladder procedures.

• Headed endoscopy units at two major Madrid hospitals
• Specializes in ecoendoscopy – diagnostic and therapeutic applications
• Trained internationally including Academic Medical Center Amsterdam
• Active in European multicenter endoscopic therapy studies

Dr. Cesar Levano Linares specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and has helped numerous patients at Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital.

• Holds a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid
• Performs laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures with proven expertise
• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Louis Pasteur University, Strasbourg
• Member of prestigious surgical associations with European accreditation

Dr. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Dr. Park Sundo is a specialist in gastrointestinal and general surgery at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes colorectal, proctology, breast, thyroid, laparoscopic, biliary, pancreatic, and pediatric surgery.

Key treatments include proctologic surgery, such as hemorrhoidectomy and care for hemorrhoids and anal fistula. He performs laparoscopic surgery for gallstones (cholelithiasis) and appendicitis. His oncology care covers gastric and colorectal cancer. He also performs hernia repair. Breast and thyroid care includes treatment of tumors and Mammotome biopsy. He treats varicose veins and severe burns. Pediatric surgery includes hernia repair and general pediatric procedures.

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Wlodzimierz Zych is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist. He treats liver and digestive diseases. His work includes cholestatic, autoimmune, and metabolic liver disorders. He also manages hemochromatosis, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Education and accreditation: MD, 1987, First Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy in Warsaw. PhD, 1994, CMKP. Specialist in internal medicine, 1996. Specialist in gastroenterology, 2004.

Experience: Started in 1988 as a Junior Assistant at the Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, CMKP. Served as Assistant Professor and Head of the Hepatology Subunit until 2013. From 1994 to 2015, affiliated with the Dept. of Oncological Gastroenterology, Oncology Centre in Warsaw.

Academic achievements: Lecturer and academic teacher. Author and co-author of many scientific papers and textbook chapters. Long-term participant in the Screening Program for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer.

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Experienced in over 48 years of general surgery practice, Prof. Camkiran specializes in laparoscopic techniques at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – Turkey's leading medical school
• Specialized in laparoscopic surgery with dedicated training courses
• Active member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Performs minimally invasive gallbladder removals for faster recovery

Specializes in complex abdominal surgeries like pancreatic and bile duct procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in cancer surgeries including gastric and colon cancer
• Performs bariatric and metabolic surgeries
• Skilled in thyroid cancer procedures

Dr. Kilic specializes in treating stomach and gallbladder diseases, including cholecystectomies, with a focus on comprehensive care.

• Expertise in oncological surgery boosts precision in gallbladder procedures
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Broad experience across various surgical specialties enhances patient safety
• Works at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, renowned for advanced surgical care

Specializes in gallbladder disease treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on minimally invasive surgical approaches.

• Expert in obesity and metabolic surgery techniques
• Experienced in oncological and breast disease surgeries
• Skilled in treating complex abdominal wall hernias

Specializes in liver and gallbladder surgeries – Dr. Kazak performs a high volume of cholecystectomies at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating gallbladder diseases and related conditions
• Skilled in both open and laparoscopic surgical techniques
• Also treats abdominal hernias and thyroid conditions

With over 6,200 treatments in his 26-year career, Dr. Cemal Kara brings deep expertise in laparoscopic surgery to Medical Park İzmir Hospital.

• Inventor of a patented laparoscopic surgical instrument
• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Association
• Specializes in both cosmetic and weight-loss procedures
• Member of multiple surgical associations including Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery

Dr. Bilgic specializes in gastroenterology with advanced training in ERCP and liver regeneration research. His expertise is backed by years of practice and academic contributions.

• Advanced Endoscopy Training at Anam Hospital, South Korea
• Specialized in Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology at İnönü University
• Published research on liver regeneration and sepsis effects
• Associate Professorship in Gastroenterology

Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery – Dr. Aydin brings advanced expertise to minimally invasive gallbladder removal at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialized in general surgery for over 37 years
• Holds professorship in general surgery at İnönü University
• Trained at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital for complex cases

Dr. Leal Villarreal specializes in minimally invasive treatments and surgeries with 18 years of experience in phlebology and lymphology.

• Certified in phlebology, lymphology, and orthopedics
• Skilled in venous vascular ultrasound for precise diagnostics
• Focused on comprehensive patient care with minimal invasiveness

Dr. Osman Aktas specializes in minimally invasive gallbladder surgery, with advanced training in laparoscopic techniques from Germany.

• Over 34 years of experience in laparoscopic procedures
• Expert in complex cases including gastrointestinal tumors
• Head of general surgery departments at multiple hospitals
• Performs modern treatments for anal diseases using laser therapy