Dr. Levhi Akin

Conditons treated by Dr. Levhi Akin

The conditions that the General Laparoscopic Surgeon Levhi Akin treats are listed below:

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

Laparoscopic surgery is a common procedure for the treatment of diseases like diverticulitis, gall bladder stones, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and liver problems, with the help of minimally invasive techniques, so ensuring speedy recovery of patients. The surgeon also performs various gastrointestinal surgery and related endoscopic procedures.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Levhi Akin

The conditions requiring laparoscopic surgery produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Some of these signs and symptoms include:

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

When the abdomen or pelvis is damaged, it affects different things, including digestion and metabolism. Conditions of the abdomen can lead to different symptoms.

Operating Hours of Dr. Levhi Akin

You can consult Dr Levhi Akin from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Levhi Akin

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Levhi Akin has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include:

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

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

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, which he started in 1979, in 1983.
• GATA Medical Faculty between 1983-1985.
• Military Medical Education in Ankara, GATA in 1985-1986.

Past Experiences

• Chief doctor in the 14th Mechanized Brigade between 1986 and 1989 in Kars.
• Between 1989-1993, as a General Surgery Service Specialist Student, he was at GATA H. Pasa Training Hospital, Istanbul.
• Between 1993-1995, he received the General Surgery Specialization at Girne Military Hospital, Cyprus.
• London, St. He worked as an Honorary Clinical Assistant at Mark's Hospital in 1995-1996.
• He received the title of Assistant Professor in 2000, Professor in 2007 and Professor in 2011 in Istanbul - GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, which he started in 1995, respectively.
• Between 2009 and 2011, he worked as the Emergency Chief in GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul.
• He served as the Head of the Department of Surgical Diseases and General Surgery Service Chief at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital between 2011 and 2013.
• Between 2011 and 2014, he worked as the Deputy Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul.
• Between 2013 and 2014, he worked as the Head of Department of Medical Sciences and Surgical Diseases Department at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital in Istanbul.