Umbilical hernia repair Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Haciogu specializes in umbilical hernia repair at Klinik Mavi, combining clinical expertise with active research contributions.

• Member of Diabetes, Obesity, and Nutrition Association
• Affiliated with Obesity Research Association of Turkey
• Medical education from Osmangazi University

Dr. Nekay specializes in hernia repairs with a focus on minimally invasive techniques at Biruni University Hospital.

• 18 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's leading medical school
• Member of Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

Dr. Ammar specializes in laparoscopic hernia repairs with 12 years of experience of focused experience. Performs surgeries at top-tier hospitals with advanced laparoscopic instruments.

• Member of the European Hernia Society
• Expert in laparoscopic and bariatric procedures
• Lecturer of General and Laparoscopic Surgery at Cairo University
• Provides lifelong follow-up care for patients

Specializes in laparoscopic hernia repairs, including umbilical hernias, at Dievo Surgery Center.

• Performs minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery
• Treats various abdominal wall hernias
• Handles acute abdominal conditions

Dr. Esen has successfully performed thousands of procedures, focusing on body contouring and post-bariatric operations at Estetik International Istanbul.

• 10 years of experience of surgical experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Specializes in aesthetic and microsurgery techniques
• Trained at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Göztepe Hospital and Natural Clinic

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).

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.

Professor Cemalettin Ertekin brings over 44 years of experience of surgical expertise, currently leading at Istanbul University's Department of General Surgery.

• Specializes in pancreatico-biliary and gastroenterology surgeries
• Recipient of the National Scientific Patent Award 2017
• Member of ESTES – international trauma surgery society
• Published video paper awarded first prize in 2015

Dr. Mateusz Sala — specialist in general surgery (diploma 2024). He completed specialist training at MBNP Hospital in Wołomin and at Bielański Hospital. He gained experience in general surgery and coloproctology. He now practices at Bielański Hospital.

Focus: minimally invasive surgery, hernia surgery, and proctology. Procedures: hernia repair; hemorrhoid surgery and non-surgical therapy; treatment of anal fissures, perianal fistulas, and thrombosis; pilonidal cyst surgery; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; removal of anal and rectal polyps, skin lesions, and nodules; minor procedures.

Memberships: Colorectal Surgery Section and Hernia Section of the Polish Association of Surgeons. Examinations: anoscopy and rectoscopy.

Dr. Aleksandra Starosciak graduated from the Medical Academy in Warsaw. She has been a specialist in general surgery since 2009. She is training in surgical oncology. Since 2010, she has worked in the Department of Oncological Surgery at the Holy Family Hospital in Warsaw. She is a member of the Polish Society of Surgical Oncology. She attends scientific and training conferences in general surgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and breast ultrasound.

She performs breast surgery, including tumor removal, reconstruction, and mastectomy. She also performs soft‑tissue and minor procedures, such as removal of skin lesions and nodules. She performs endocrine surgery for malignant and benign thyroid lesions.

She diagnoses breast diseases. She performs ultrasound‑guided vacuum‑assisted (mammotome) breast biopsies. She also performs core needle and fine‑needle aspiration biopsies. She carries out thyroid biopsies and videodermoscopy of skin lesions.

Specializes in minimally invasive surgeries under ultrasound navigation – Dr. Dyrda performs precise hernial repairs to reduce recovery time.

• Candidate of Medical Sciences and highest category surgeon
• Co-author of 30+ scientific papers and 4 medical patents
• Expert in both laparoscopic and open hernia repair techniques
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound for personalized treatment planning