Best Stomach resection doctors: TOP 86 doctors

Dr. Tarik Akar specializes in advanced endoscopic treatments for gastrointestinal cancers, with 19 international papers and multiple awards.

• Expert in ESD for early-stage esophageal, gastric, and colon cancers
• Performs POEM for achalasia and G-POEM for gastroparesis
• Published extensively on gastrointestinal system cancers
• Best Verbal Presentation and Best Poster Award winner

Dr. Vahit Mutluu brings extensive experience in stomach resection at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, one of Istanbul's leading medical centers.

• Practices general surgery since 2013 with focus on abdominal procedures
• Research background from Ondokuz Mayis University's surgery department
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• Handles both routine and complex stomach resection cases

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a distinguished colorectal and general surgeon practicing at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. With over 17 years of surgical experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery, HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Kartal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed his general surgery specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013). He served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University (2016-2020) before receiving his Associate Professor title in 2020. In 2021, he earned the prestigious FEBS-C certification from the European Society of Coloproctology and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Kartal has published over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology, and Turkish Surgical Association.

Dr. Vafi Atalay is an experienced oncological and general surgeon with 17 years in the field. He specializes in pancreatic, colon, rectal, and liver surgeries. He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr. Atalay has published 31 articles in national and international journals, making valuable contributions to medical literature.

He received the first prize at the 20th Congress Research Paper Competition. He also won the Best Research Award at the 5th Surgeon Research Congress. Dr. Atalay is a member of TSS, the Palestinian Medical Association, and IOA. His active involvement in these organizations shows his dedication to professional growth and surgical excellence.

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including stomach resections, at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for better patient outcomes
• Published 43+ articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Fluent in Turkish, English, and German for comprehensive patient care

Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery, with a focus on transforming lives through advanced surgical solutions.

• Over 10 years of experience of experience in bariatric surgery
• Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
• Specializes in obesity-related conditions like diabetes and hypertension
• Offers personalized care with a focus on patient goals

Dr. Sedat Karademir is a general surgeon focused on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation. Since 2024, he has been a general surgery specialist and department coordinator at Anadolu Medical Centre Hospital. He previously led Organ Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Ankara Güven Hospital.

He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1979–1985). He completed his residency at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (1988–1993). He trained in organ transplantation as a clinical fellow at Rush-Presbyterian–St. Luke’s in Chicago (1994–1997). He also worked as a researcher with the UCLA Liver Transplant Program.

He served as associate professor and later professor of general surgery at Dokuz Eylul University. He was on the faculty of its Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgical Unit. His memberships include the Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish HPB Surgery Society, Liver Transplantation Society, IHPBA, and ELTR.

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 34 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in stomach resections at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in general surgery with extensive training at top Turkish institutions
• Holds professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
• Completed specialized residencies at Ankara Numune and Başkent University
• Additional master's degree in health law for comprehensive patient care

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı is a leading specialist in gastroenterological surgery, with advanced training at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in general surgery and gastroenterology surgery
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for stomach surgeries
• Formerly trained at Turkey's top gastroenterology surgery program
• Active in educating future surgeons and developing new surgical units

Prof. Aydin brings over 37 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in stomach resections at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
• Associate Professor and later full Professor in General Surgery
• Specialized education from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with over 25 years of experience of experience in stomach-related procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
• Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
• Extensive research and clinical practice in internal medicine

Prof. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, performing stomach resections with minimally invasive techniques that often mean faster recovery times.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Published extensively on gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery techniques
• Active member of multiple international surgical societies including SAGES and IFSO
• Specializes in complex gastrointestinal procedures with metabolic focus

Prof. Mehmet Tahir Oruç specializes in stomach resection with 37 years of experience of surgical experience, including advanced training at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• Trained in hepatobiliary and liver transplantation in the USA
• Completed specialized laparoscopic gastric band training in Austria
• Former Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Professor at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Emek brings academic rigor to stomach resections, with training from Ankara University and professorship at Akdeniz University.

• Specialized in general surgery with extensive academic background
• Member of National Surgical Association and other prestigious groups
• Associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Active in transplantation and surgical coordination

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic and robotic stomach resections, with extensive experience in gastrointestinal surgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in Da Vinci Robotic system for precise surgical procedures
• Published 74 papers in SCI and SCI-e journals
• Member of multiple international surgical associations including SAGES and EAES

General and Digestive System Surgeon. Focus on minimally invasive colorectal, proctologic, and abdominal wall surgery. Associate Head, Infanta Elena University Hospital (2021–). Associate Surgeon, Fundación Jiménez Díaz (2013–).

Accreditations: PhD in Surgery, summa cum laude (UAM). Certified in robotic surgery (Da Vinci X/Xi/5). Advanced training in laparoscopic general surgery (IRCAD, Strasbourg). Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery (Fundación Jiménez Díaz).

Achievements: Researcher (2013–). Author of a patent for an abdominal wall prosthetic implantation system (2021). Co‑author of the Rectal Obturator utility model (2021). Peer reviewer, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports (2024–). Thesis tutor (2023–). Publications in Cirugía Española, Experimental Biology and Medicine, Histology and Histopathology, and The American Journal of Surgery. Member of AEC, AECP, and ICOMEM.

Dr. Yılmaz brings a decade of surgical experience to stomach resections, currently serving at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified general surgery specialist
• Holds a doctorate in general surgery from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• 15 years of experience experience at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Performs over 1,000 GI and metabolic surgeries annually – Dr. Copaescu leads Ponderas Academic Hospital's Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.

• Specializes in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures
• Pioneered advanced techniques like SILS and NOTES in Romania
• Director of Bucharest Surgical Training Institute
• Associated professor at two prestigious medical universities

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for stomach resection, trained in Scotland and with extensive experience in complex surgeries.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in general surgery and kidney transplants
• Published more than 20 articles in national and international journals
• Associate professor at Demiroğlu Science University
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Florence Nightingale Hospital and Medical Park

Dr. Tvaruzek has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries, including stomach resections, using the Da Vinci system at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical – makers of the Da Vinci robot
• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery in the Czech Republic
• Specializes in complex procedures like prostatectomy and bariatric surgeries
• Member of the Association of Bariatric Surgery