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Dr. Mesut Polat

Dr. Mesut Polat

Surgical Oncologist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

Mesut Polat is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

Specialises in:

Oral or Mouth CancerBrain Cancers- AstrocytomaLung CancerColorectal or Colon CancerOvarian Cancer

About Dr. Mesut Polat

Condition Treated by Dr. Mesut Polat

Some of the conditions surgical oncologist Mesut Polat treats are:

  • Oral or Mouth Cancer
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Lung Cancer
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Meningiomas
  • Skin Cancer
  • Ependymomas
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer

Some women require surgery to remove the entire breast through mastectomy. The surgeons remove the breast tissues including nipple and the skin and the tissues that have the chest muscles. You may opt for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Mesut Polat

There are different types of cancer and each of the types produces different symptoms. The signs can be normal, such as weight loss, fatigue, and unexplained pain. You do not need to remember all these signs, but we bring here the key ones to make you aware of. These symptoms are a sign of cancer and detecting it early can save your life. Although there may be different symptoms in different types of cancer, some general symptoms of cancer include:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Bone pain
  • Hoarseness
  • A new cough that doesn't go away
  • Chest pain
  • Losing weight without trying
  • Headache
  • Coughing up blood, even a small amount

Operating hours of Dr. Mesut Polat

Dr Mesut Polat is available for consultation from 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor’s clinic is closed on Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Mesut Polat

Dr Mesut Polat performs a wide variety of procedures for cancer treatment. Some of these are

  • Ovarian Cancer Treatment
  • Cervical Cancer Treatment

The surgeon assesses the condition of the patient before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The neurologist is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols. Minimally invasive surgery and open surgery are two ways of doing cancer surgery. In open surgery, a large incision is made to remove the tumor. In minimally invasive surgery, surgeons make a few small cuts to remove the tumor. The common techniques for minimally invasive surgery are laser surgery, cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery.

Qualification

  • IZMIR TEPECIK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL Obstetrics and Gynecology Training 2000 - 2004 , Izmir/Turkey

Work Experiences

  • DICLE UNIVERSITY TIP FACULTY Medical Doctor Training 1988 - 1994 , Diyarbakir/Turkey

Memberships (2)

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetric Society

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Procedures Performed

Adrenal Cancer Treatment
Cervical Cancer Treatment
Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
HIPEC
Lumpectomy
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Papillary Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Penile Cancer Treatment
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) Treatment
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
Vaginal Cancer Treatment
Vulvar Cancer Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Mesut Polat is a specialized Surgical Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Mesut Polat is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 32 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Surgical Oncologist

Surgical oncologists are specialists who have received training in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer through surgery. A surgical oncologist performs procedures like biopsy and surgery to remove cancerous tissues. A surgical oncologist performs surgeries to know which parts of the body cancer has spread. In order to diagnose cancer, a surgical oncologist might perform biopsies. After a biopsy, a surgical oncologist sends the samples to a pathologist. If cancer is detected, you may need to consult the surgical oncologist again to have the tumor removed. The surgical oncologist performs a staging surgery to determine a tumor’s size.

Surgical oncologists may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of cancer:

  • Physical Exam
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Cancer Screening
  • Biopsy
  • Imaging Tests

A biopsy is the most common procedure to diagnose most types of cancer. While other tests can only suggest if cancer is present, a biopsy can make an accurate diagnosis. During this process, the doctor removes a very small amount of tissues to observe under a microscope.

You may see a surgical oncologist in case you have abnormal growth or tumor. If your primary doctor suspects cancer, they will refer you to a surgical oncologist for diagnosis. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, a doctor will refer you to surgical oncologists for your cancer treatment. In the below-listed situations, you must seek assistance from a surgical oncologist:

  1. Unusual cancer like head or neck cancer.
  2. Complex cancer can spread to multiple body parts.
  3. Cancer recurrence
  4. Cancer that is difficult to treat
  5. For in-depth evaluation and treatment plan
  6. You want a second opinion about cancer diagnosis

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