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BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Ayhan Dinckan is a reputed General Surgeon in Turkey. He has over 16 years of experience as a General Surgeon. Dr. Ayhan Dinckan’s primary treatment and procedures include adult and pediatric kidney-pancreas transplant, liver transplant, hepatopancreatobillary surgery. Dr. Ayhan Dinckan graduated from the prestigious Akdeniz University, Turkey. Currently, he is the Chief of Transplantation center & consultant surgeon at the Istinye University Medical Faculty Liv Hospital. He is also a Faculty member at the Istinye University. 

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Dinckan has extensive experience in Transplantation surgeries. Dr. Ayhan Dinckan has performed over 5000 kidney transplantation operations since 2004. He supervised the First uterus and double fore-arm transplantations in Turkey. Dr. Ayan Dinckan is credited with much research and has published several papers. He is a member of the Turkey Medical Association.

Conditions Treated by Dr Ayhan Dinckan

Let us have a look at the number of conditions treated by Dr. Ayhan Dinckan.

  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Hemochromatosis. Biliary Atresia
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Kidney Stones
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Wilson's Disease
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Failure
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Chronic Infection
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Liver Failure
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Shrunken Kidney

Your kidneys can be affected from infections including hepatitis, tuberculosis and bone infections because of which you end up needing a kidney transplant. You might need to get a kidney transplant if you have cancer now or had it in the recent past. Are you suffering from liver disease or cardiovascular disease? Then it is a possibility that you could have to get a kidney transplant.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Ayhan Dinckan

Let us have a look at the signs and symptoms because of which kidneys end up losing 90% of ability to filter then the person has end stage kidney disease and will need a kidney transplant.

  • Shortness of Breath
  • Nausea
  • Decreased Urine Output (although occasionally urine output remains normal)
  • Fatigue
  • Confusion
  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Seizures or Coma (in severe cases)
  • Chest Pain or Pressure
  • Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure
  • Fluid Retention (causing swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet)
  • Weakness

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) or what is known as Kidney failure is a big sign for you to get a kidney transplant. Patients who have been diabetic for a pretty long time might end up having this disease. Also, it is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) that has become a leading cause of irreversible damage being done to the kidneys.

Operating Hours of Dr Ayhan Dinckan

10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday are the doctor's operating hours. You can be up and about from the surgery in a day or two and reach home in one week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Ayhan Dinckan

We bring to you the names of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Ayhan Dinckan.:

  • Liver transplant
  • Kidney Transplant

Of the types of kidney transplants, the cadaveric renal transplant and living donor kidney transplant is so differentiated owing to the nature of the donor whether deceased or alive respectively. A preemptive kidney transplant actually preempts the need for dialysis to come in at all. Getting regular and timely checkups done is a way of knowing if your kidney transplant is a success and your body has accepted the new organ.

Qualification

  • Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz
  • University Faculty of Medicine, General
  • Surgical Specialization Akdeniz University Organ Transplantation Center,
  • Multiorgan Transplant Surgery Education

Past Experiences

  • Transplantation surgeon - Akdeniz University, Organ Transplantation Center (kidney, pancreas, liver and combined organ transplant program) 2004-2007.
  • Assistant director of transplantation program - Akdeniz University Organ Transplantation Center, 2007-2011.
  • Director of Transplantation Center - Akdeniz University Organ Transplantation Center, 2011-2015.
  • Head of Prof. Dr. Tuncer Karpuzogu Organ Transplantation Institute 2011-2015.
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (6)

  • A variety of books translation and writing more than 55 articles published abroad, more than 20 domestic articles.
  • ADCK4-Associated Glomerulopathy Causes Adolescence-Onset FSGS.
  • A retrospective analysis of pregnancy outcomes after kidney transplantation in a single center.
  • Liver transplantation from a live donor to a patient with maple syrup urine disease: Two case reports.
  • Effect of age on the outcome of renal transplantation: A single-center experience.
  • Pediatric Liver Transplantation: Our Experiences.

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Liver transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many years of experience does MD Ayhan Dinckan have being a general surgeon in Turkey?

Dr. Ayhan Dinckan has 16 years of experience as a general surgeon in Turkey.

What are the primary treatments and surgeries does MD Ayhan Dinckan as a general surgeon?

Dr. Ayhan Dinckan’s primary treatments and procedures include adult and pediatric kidney-pancreas transplant, liver transplant, hepatopancreatobillary surgery.

Does MD Ayhan Dinckan provide Online Consultation?

Yes, Dr. Ayhan Dinckan provides online consultation via MediGence.

How much does it cost to consult online with MD Ayhan Dinckan?

It costs USD 210 to consult the expert, General Surgeon.

What associations is MD Ayhan Dinckan part of?

Dr. Ayhan Dinckan is part of the Turkey Medical Association.

When do you need to see a general surgeon such as MD Ayhan Dinckan?

We need to consult a general surgeon such as Dr. Dinckan for queries regarding the surgical procedures, transplantation protocol, hepatopancreatobillary surgery.

How to connect with MD Ayhan Dinckan for Online Consultation through MediGence?

The expert general surgeon from Turkey can be easily consulted online by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your query. An appointment for a consultation with the expert will be scheduled. After the payment via PayPal, the Online Teleconsultation will connect the expert and the patient through a live F2F session.

What area of specialization does Dr. Ayhan Dinckan have?

Dr. Ayhan Dinckan is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

Does Dr. Ayhan Dinckan offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?

Yes. Dr. Ayhan Dinckan offers telemedicine via MediGence. Top Transplant Surgeon in Turkey like Dr. Ayhan Dinckan are offering second opinions and video consultations at the click of a button. One can clear all their queries before opting to travel abroad for treatment with the power of Online Doctor Consultation.

What is the process of scheduling a Telemedicine call with Dr. Ayhan Dinckan?

To avail a Telemedicine call with Dr. Ayhan Dinckan, the interested candidate should:

  • Search Dr. Ayhan Dinckan on the MediGence website search bar
  • Click the video icon against his profile
  • Select an appropriate date
  • Register on the website
  • Upload necessary documents
  • Make the payment via secured payment gateway of Paypal
  • Join the video call by clicking the link received over email on decided date and time
How many years of experience does Dr. Ayhan Dinckan have?

Dr. Ayhan Dinckan is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 18 Years years of experience.

What is the consulting fee of Dr. Ayhan Dinckan?

The consultation fees of Transplant Surgeon in Turkey like Dr. Ayhan Dinckan starts from USD 190

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

It is when you need your diseased kidney or kidneys removed and replaced with a healthy kidney that you visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon. The surgery, the recovery and rehabilitation, the surgeon is involved throughout. It is the work of the surgeon to recommend tests and prescribe the medicines as well. The surgeon is the most important component of the core team which is inclusive of nurses, technicians and nephrologist.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

In order to check if you are the right candidate for a kidney transplant, there are some tests that need to be done such as:

  • Urine Output Measurements
  • Imaging Tests
  • Removing a sample of Kidney Tissue for Testing
  • Urine Tests
  • HLA Testing
  • Blood Tests
  • Donor-Special Blood Tests

We bring to you some more tests that could be required in the process of kidney transplant.:

  1. Blood tests
  2. Chest X-ray
  3. chocardiogram
  4. Electrocardiogram
  5. Cardiac stress test
  6. Cancer screening
  7. Colonoscopy
  8. Gynecological examination
  9. Prostate exam
  10. Dental evaluation

The right frequency and timing of the tests is important so that the transplant goes efficiently and the kidneys are well accepted. The heart tests such as the Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and the cardiac stress test are immensely important to know the heart strength.

When should you go to see a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

Any symptoms that indicate a kidney failure are a good reason for you to a kidney transplant done. You can avoid the condition of going on the dialysis at all by getting a kidney transplant to preempt this situation. They also help you with post transplant checkups to see whether your body is accepting the transplanted kidney well. The decision to get a transplant or not is also done in consultation with the surgeon.