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Dr. Koray Topgul

Dr. Koray Topgul

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Kocaeli, Turkey

33 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Koray Topgul

Conditons treated by Dr. Koray Topgul

General Laparoscopic Surgeon Koray Topgul treats the following conditions:

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

Though many digestive problems could be treated successfully with or medications or lifestyle changes, some conditions may require laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is a "minimally invasive" procedure commonly used to treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. For laparoscopic surgery, small incisions are made in the abdomen. The laparoscope instruments are inserted through these ports.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Koray Topgul

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

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

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. Koray Topgul

If you want to seek consultation from doctor Koray Topgul, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Koray Topgul

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Koray Topgul perform are given below:

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

Gallbladder removal has become very common these days. Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive procedure that involves making small incisions to remove a diseased or inflamed gallbladder. Laparoscopic removal is mostly preferred for gallbladder removal surgery. It is also known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Qualification

  • University - Medical Faculty of Mediterranean University, Antalya 1991
  • Specialist studies - General Surgery Department of Ankara Training and Research Hospital of the Ministry of Health, Ankara 1997

Work Experiences

  • Assistant Professor Studies - General Surgery Department of the Medical Faculty of Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun 2003
  • Associate Professor Studies - General Surgery Department of the Medical Faculty of Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun 2007
  • Professor studies - General Surgery Department of İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, İstanbul 2013

Memberships (21)

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgeons’ Society
  • Turkish HPB Surgery Society
  • Turkish Colon Rectum Surgery Society
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Society
  • Surgical Infection Society (Founding board member and web site supervisor)
  • Hernia Society
  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Society
  • Minimal Invasive Surgery Society
  • Clinical Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Soiety (KEPAN)
  • Samsun Breast Society Founding Member
  • ESSO (European Society of Surgical Oncology)
  • ESPEN (The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism)
  • Samsun Surgery Society Board Member
  • Associate Professor Repesentative-Faculty Committee and Faculty Board Membership (2008-2011)
  • Turkish Peritoneal Surface Cancers Group Member
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
  • European Hernia Society
  • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Surgical Infection Society Europe (SIS-E)

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Procedures Performed

Appendectomy
Hemicolectomy
HIPEC
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
Whipple's Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Koray Topgul 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. Koray Topgul is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 19 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to General Laparoscopic Surgeon

A General Laparoscopic Surgeon is a doctor who is trained in laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery/keyhole surgery, The surgeon evaluates the condition of the patient completely so that the actual condition can be identified and a treatment plan can be designed. A general surgeon has knowledge of the entire surgical process, from the evaluation to preparation, procedures, and post-operative care. The surgeon understands all the basic areas of surgery, including the abdomen and its content, surgical treatment of cancer. The surgeons have expertise in minimally invasive techniques.

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:

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

Always consult your doctor and let them know all your symptoms related to the abdomen. They may perform a few diagnostic tests so that the actual condition can be diagnosed. Post diagnosis the doctor determines the treatment plan that is best for you.

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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