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Dr. Cenan Oktay

Dr. Cenan Oktay

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English

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About Dr. Cenan Oktay

Conditons treated by Dr. Cenan Oktay

Here is a list of some of the conditions the General Laparoscopic Surgeon Cenan Oktay treats:

  • Complicated Acute Appendicitis
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
  • Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder)
  • Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma
  • Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection
  • Inguinal Hernia (in Groin)
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
  • Pancreatic Head Cancer

Laparoscopic surgery is the best treatment option for many digestive problems even when these could be treated successfully with or medications or lifestyle changes. The General Laparoscopic Surgeon performs “minimally invasive” surgery to treat various digestive conditions. Laparoscopic surgery is preferred for the treatment of diseases like diverticulitis, gall bladder stones, and ulcerative colitis.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Cenan Oktay

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, consult a General Laparoscopic Surgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions:

  • Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in your abdomen
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Flatulence
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Low-grade fever that may worsen as the illness progresses
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Back pain between your shoulder blades
  • Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements
  • Abdominal bloating

The symptoms are caused by a disorder that affects the abdomen or pelvis and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions.

Operating Hours of Dr. Cenan Oktay

Doctor Cenan Oktay is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Cenan Oktay

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Cenan Oktay perform are given below:

  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Appendectomy
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal may the best option to get rid of gallbladder complications. There are many advantages of laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, such as smaller incision, less pain than after open surgery, and quicker recovery compared to open surgery.

Qualification

  • Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
  • General Surgery Residency Training - SSK Okmeydani Training Hospital, Istanbul

Work Experiences

  • General Surgery USA Liver and Biliary Surgery Unit
  • General Surgery Specialist at SB Okmeydan Training Hospital
  • SB Haseki EAH District Polyclinic

Certifications (5)

  • "Inter-Surgeon Training" certificate of achievement in Heidelberg-Germany General Surgery Department.
  • Certificate of "Microsurgery" course in Würzburg-Germany General Surgery Department
  • Certificate of achievement in the "Diagnostic and Therapy in Gastrointestinal Disorders" course in the General Surgery Department of Würzburg-Germany.
  • Certificate of success for the "Mammography + Ultrasonography" course organized by the National Breast Diseases Congress.
  • Istanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery Gastroentorology Endoscopy Training Course

Memberships (4)

  • Member of the National Surgery Association
  • Member of National Traumatology Association
  • Member of Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Member of International Liver and Biliary Surgery Association

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Procedures Performed

Appendectomy
Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
Hemicolectomy
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Cenan Oktay is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Cenan Oktay is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 30 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to General Laparoscopic Surgeon

A doctor who is trained in laparoscopic surgery is called a general Laparoscopic Surgeon. Laparoscopy is a type of operation performed in the abdomen and pelvis using several small incisions with the help of a camera. The doctor also uses a laparoscope for diagnosis or therapeutic interventions with some small cuts in the abdomen. There are many other works that a General Laparoscopic Surgeon handles like monitoring general health problems that generally a general physician addresses. They also perform diagnostic tests to find out the underlying conditions. Some other conditions that a gynecologist can treat are Cholecystitis, Hernias, and Appendicitis.

The tests required before and during the consultation by a General Laparoscopic Surgeon are listed belowA General Laparoscopic Surgeon performs the below-given tests to diagnose underlying conditions:

  • CT scan Abdomen
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • Skrotal Doppler
  • Urine Tests
  • Physical Exam
  • Ingunial Ultrasound
  • Blood Tests

There are various types of conditions related to the abdomen and pelvis. Every condition has different symptoms and signs. A person may not have the same set of signs for a condition and the severity of symptoms might also differ. You need to see a gynecologist if you have persistent symptoms. The doctor will perform some tests to detect the condition and plan the treatment as per the test report.

Your general physician will refer you to a general laparoscopic surgeon if they suspect a condition that may require surgical treatment. The specialist will perform a series of diagnostic tests to detect the actual cause of the disease and will design a treatment plan accordingly. An individual needs to consult a General Laparoscopic Surgeon in case of the below situations:

  1. Reduced appetite and weight loss
  2. Persistent change in your bowel habits
  3. Nausea and vomiting.
  4. Fever.
  5. Abdominal tenderness
  6. Loss of appetite
  7. Abdominal pain and cramping.
  8. Blood in your stool.

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