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Dr. Ali Sahin

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 23 years experience

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Ali Sahin, 1997 Istanbul Universitesi Istanbul Tip Fakultesi Genel Cerrahi, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. Ali Sahin areas of expertise include Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection.

Work Experiences

  • 2006 Acibadem Saglik Grubu
  • 1998 - 2006 International Hospital / Genel Cerrahi Uzmani
  • 1997 - 1998 Ozel Esenler Omur Hastanesi / Kurucu Kadro
  • 1997 - 2002 Umit Milli Futbol Takimi / Sorumlu Doktor
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Dr. Ahmet Okus

, Turkey, Konya

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

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Ahmet Okus, Medical School - Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, 1997, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Ahmet Okus areas of expertise include Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Complicated Acute Appendicitis.

Work Experiences

  • Ordu Ikizce Senbolluk Town Health CenterKaraman
  • Yıl State Hospital
  • Amasya Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin State Hospital
  • Konya Training and Research Hospital
  • Mevlana University
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Dr. Fatih Taskesen

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 23 years experience

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Fatih Taskesen, ANKARA NUMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL General Surgery Specialist Training, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. Fatih Taskesen areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases.

Work Experiences

  • General Surgery Specialist - DICLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY, 2015 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist - ISTANBUL SISLI FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL, 2012 - 2013, Istanbul/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist - DICLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY, 2011 - 2015, Diyarbakır/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist - DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 2008 - 2008, Diyarbakır/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist Training - ANKARA NUMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 2002 - 2008, Ankara/Turkey
  • Practioner Physician - BINGÖL DÜZAGAÇ Community Clinic, 2001 - 2002, Bingöl/Turkey
  • Practioner Physician - KAGIZMAN PUBLIC HOSPITAL, 2000 - 2001, Kars/Turkey
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Dr. Kerim Guzel

, Turkey, Samsun

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

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Kerim Guzel, Medical School - Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine,1999, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Kerim Guzel areas of expertise include Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Chronic Pancreatitis, Complicated Acute Appendicitis.

Work Experiences

  • Artvin Yusufeli State Hospital, 1999
  • Carsamba State Hospital, 2004-2010
  • Near East University Cyprus Lecturer, 2018
  • Samsun Buyuk Anadolu Hospital, 2010-2019
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Dr. Salih Boluk

, Turkey, Kocaeli

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 13 years experience

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Salih Boluk, 1999-2005: Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has 13 years of professional experience. Salih Boluk areas of expertise include Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles, Chronic Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder).

Work Experiences

  • 2006-2007: Bitlis, Bolukyazı Health Center, General Practitioner
  • 2008-2014: Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Surgical Endoscopy Unit
  • 2008-2014: Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training Research Hospital, General Surgery Specialist Training
  • 2014: General Surgery Specialist at the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Cankırı State Hospital
  • 2014: General Surgery Specialist at the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Istanbul Sultanbeyli Tacirler Egitim Vakfı State Hospital
  • 2017: TR Ministry of Health University of Sciences Fatih Sultan Mehmet Education Research Hospital
  • 2018-2019: Private Gebze Konak Hospital
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Dr. Baris Bayraktar

, Turkey, Kocaeli

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 18 years experience

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Baris Bayraktar, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Baris Bayraktar areas of expertise include Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Morbid Obesity, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma.

Work Experiences

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
  • Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
  • Medical Park Fatih Hospital
  • Private Yalova Hospital
  • Konak Hospital
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Dr. Hakan Teoman Yanar

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 24 years experience

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Hakan Teoman Yanar, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty (1988-1994), is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 24 years of professional experience. Hakan Teoman Yanar areas of expertise include Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection.

Work Experiences

  • Professor Doctor, Istanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2014 -2017)
  • Fellow of the European Board of Surgery - Emergency Surgery (FEBS EmSurg) Honorary Diploma (2017)
  • Stony Brook Medicine Cadaver Training Event in Colon and Rectal Surgery, New York, USA (2016) (Instructor)
  • Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2011)
  • Associate Professor Doctor, Istanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2008-2014)
  • USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2006-2007)
  • World Congress on Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (HIPEC course) Berlin, Germany (2012)
  • Chief Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (2001-2008)
  • Istanbul Surgery Hospital - American Hospital (2000-2001)
  • Assistant Doctor Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (1996-2000)
  • Isparta, Dedeçam Martyr Ramazan Karaca Health Center (1995-1996)
  • University Hospital, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA (1994)
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Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruc

, Turkey, Antalya

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 30 years experience

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Mehmet Tahir Oruc, 1983 - 1989: Ankara University Medical Faculty - Medical Education, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Mehmet Tahir Oruc areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder).

Work Experiences

  • 1989 - 1990 - Ardanuç Central Health Center, Artvin - Practitioner
  • 1990 - 1995 - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 2nd Surgery Clinic - Assistant
  • 1995 - 1998 - Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital - Specialist
  • 1995 - 1996 - 600 Bed Air Hospital, Guzelyali, Izmir - Tabip Aste lieutenant
  • 1998 - 2005 - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic - Specialist
  • 2002 - September - December - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Division of Hepatobilliary and Liver Transplantation, USA.
  • 2002 - 2005 - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic - Specialist
  • 2005 - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic - Associate Professor
  • 2005 - 2006 - Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 4th Surgery Clinic - Assistant Chief
  • 2006 - 2008 - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 7th Surgery Clinic - Assistant Chief
  • 2009 - 2012 - Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic - Clinical Chief
  • 2012 - 2019 - Antalya Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic - Chief of Clinic
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Dr. Tuncer Babur

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

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Tuncer Babur, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty General Surgery, 1998, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Tuncer Babur areas of expertise include Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Morbid Obesity, Pancreatic Head Cancer.

Work Experiences

  • SSK Kartal Hospital, 2007
  • Acibadem Healthcare Group, 2005
  • Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital / General Surgery Specialist, 2001-2007
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Dr. Baris Gurcu

, Turkey, Fethiye

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 11 years experience

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Baris Gurcu, Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2001, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 11 years of professional experience. Baris Gurcu areas of expertise include Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis.

Work Experiences

  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician at Kagızman State Hospital, 2008-2009
  • General Surgery Specialist at Private Lokman Hekim Hospital, Since 2014
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Dr. Fehim Diker

, Turkey, Canakkale

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 45 years experience

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Fehim Diker, 1970 - 1978 - Filibe Faculty of Medicine, Bulgaria, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Canakkale, Turkey. The doctor has 45 years of professional experience. Fehim Diker areas of expertise include Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection, Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases.

Work Experiences

  • 1990 - 2007 - Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Canakkale SSK Hospital
  • 2007 - 2015 - Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Canakkale State Hospital
  • 2015 - Present - Private Canakkale Anadolu Hospital
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Dr. Bekir Saricik

, Turkey, Elazig

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 18 years experience

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Bekir Saricik, Selcuk University Medical Faculty, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Elazig, Turkey. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Bekir Saricik areas of expertise include Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma.

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Medical Park Elazig Hospital
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Dr. Hasan Erdem

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

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Hasan Erdem, 1996-2002 at the Istanbul Medical School of Istanbul University., is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Hasan Erdem areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • Dr. Hasan Erdem was assigned to Government Hospital where he performed his obligatory services to the State between 2009-20011. After completing the obligatory services, he worked as chief assistant in General Surgery at the Training and Research Hospital of Istanbul where he performed studies on Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery.
  • In 2016, Dr. Hasan Erdem established a private clinic in Istanbul where he currently works.
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Dr. Erkan Aksoy

, Turkey, Ordu

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 17 years experience

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Erkan Aksoy, 1996 -Tarsus Cengiz Topel High School , is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Ordu, Turkey. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Erkan Aksoy areas of expertise include Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection.

Work Experiences

  • 2005 - 2007 - Midyat/Senkoy Health Center
  • 2014 - 2016 - Midyaya State Hospital, General Surgery Specialist
  • 2016 - 2017 - Fatsa State Hospital, General Surgery Specialist
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Dr. Erdinc Kasarci

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 25 years experience

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Erdinc Kasarci, Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Erdinc Kasarci areas of expertise include Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis.

Work Experiences

  • Firat University Faculty of Medicine
  • Elazig SSK Hospital
  • Eyup State Hospital
  • Safak Hospital
  • Anatolia Health Center
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA Baltimore
  • Md Anderson Hospital, USA Houston
  • Sloan Kettering, USA Houston Sloan Kettering
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Who is a General Surgeon?

General surgeons are doctors who specialize in surgical procedures to treat conditions related to various body parts. A general surgeon is part of a surgical team that includes nurses, an anesthesiologist, and surgical technicians. A general surgeon has specialized knowledge of different surgical processes, from the initial evaluation through preparation and post-operative management.

A general surgeon understands all the below-given basic areas of surgery:

  • The endocrine system
  • Surgical management of traumatic injuries
  • Care of critically ill patients with surgical needs
  • The digestive tract
  • Surgical treatment of cancer
  • The abdomen and its contents
  • The skin and soft tissues, such as the breasts
  • The head and neck
  • The blood vessels, heart

Today, most general surgeons are familiar with minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy. Laparoscopic surgeries make use of much smaller tools, including small cameras that allow the surgeon to see what is going on inside the body. These specialized instruments will help the surgeon make much smaller cuts than they could with conventional procedures.

General surgeons have a broad knowledge of different diseases and conditions. They will tell you whether you require surgery and what kind of surgery would be best for you. As general surgeon treats a variety of conditions, they need to meet unique needs.

What are the qualifications of a General Surgeon?

Anyone interested in becoming a general surgeon needs to go through a long period of medical education for acquiring board certification and licensure. After completing 10+2 with PCB, a candidate can continue your further studies towards becoming a general surgeon.

These doctors have special training in the field of general surgery. They have to earn an MBBS degree before focusing on their specialty area.

After obtaining an MBBS degree, the next step is to pursue the PG course, MS, which is one of the most popular PG courses after MBBS. This degree makes you eligible for practicing as a general surgeon. A surgeon's residency program includes at least 48 weeks of full-time work with patients.

Some of the specialization areas for a prospective general surgeon are:

  • General surgery
  • Gynecologic oncology
  • Ophthalmic
  • Orthopedic
  • Pediatric
  • Urology
  • Colon and rectal
  • Cardiothoracic
  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics
  • Neurological
What conditions do General Surgeons treat?

General surgeons provide medical as well as surgical care. They focus on injuries and conditions affecting the breasts, abdomen, digestive system, skin, and endocrine system. They also evaluate imaging tests, lab tests, and biopsies as part of delivering care. Surgeons treat people of all ages, with a wide range of conditions.

Here are some common conditions they treat:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Gallbladder Inflammation and Ggeneral surgeontones
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Diseases: gastroesophageal reflux disease, liver cirrhosis, ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease
  • Hernia, cancer
  • Thyroid disorders: thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and non-cancerous thyroid tumors, cysts, or nodules
  • Varicose veins
What diagnostic tests are required by General Surgeon?

Many general surgeons recommend routine laboratory tests before admission to the hospital, or before some outpatient procedures, to identify exact problems that may complicate surgery if not detected and treated early. A general surgeon may tell you to get the below tests done to identify your condition and design a treatment plan accordingly.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Chest X-rays
  • Urinalysis
  • White blood count
  • CT scan, MRI scan
  • Ultrasound
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
  • Endoscopy
  • Biopsy
  • Coloscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colposcopy
  • Echocardiogram
When should you visit a General Surgeon?

Your doctor/general physician may refer you to a general surgeon depending on the diagnostic reports and the complexity of your condition. General physicians and other doctors work very closely with general surgeons in case the treatment plan requires an invasive approach. It may be because the medications are not working and there’s a disease that needs to be removed surgically by a general surgeon.

Below are some symptoms which suggest that you need to consult a general surgeon to discuss your problem and get treatment options.

  • Skin lesions
  • Breast lumps
  • Consistent pain in the abdomen
  • Gallbladder disease or ggeneral surgeontone
  • Hernia
  • Intestinal obstruction or perforation
  • Gastrointestinal problem
  • Inflammation in internal organs
  • Uncontrolled internal bleeding
  • Appendicitis
  • Gunshot wound
What can you expect from your first visit with a General Surgeon?

When you visit with a general surgeon, they will thoroughly evaluate your health in order to make sure that surgery is the right option for you. The surgeon will also explain the procedure and answer your queries about the procedure.

Your first visit with a surgeon typically is a consultation designed to assess your medical history and tests, review how the problem may be affecting you, and completely examine you to collect the necessary information that will help in deciding the next steps together. Sometimes, we might need more information like additional tests and discussions with your PCP to ensure that all of the medical issues have been addressed.

Your general surgeon will tell you how to get ready for the operation, including:

  • If you need to take any medications
  • If you need to take any tests
  • Whether you have to avoid drinking or eating before the procedure

The surgeon will tell you what to expect during your recovery. If your surgery needs a hospital stay, they will tell you how long you could expect to stay in the hospital and what you will require once you are discharged.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a General Surgeon?

Some common procedures performed by a general surgeon include:

  • Laparoscopic / Open Appendicectomy
  • Minimal Invasive Haemrrhoidectomy (Stapled hemorrhoidectomy)
  • Laparoscopic / Open Cholecystectomy
  • Surgery for Gynaecomastia
  • Modified Radical Mastectomy
  • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
  • Appendectomy
  • Cesarean section
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hysterectomy
  • Inguinal hernia repairs
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Breast Biopsy, Core
  • Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpetomy
  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hemorrhoids (Advanced)
  • Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Lung Surgery
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vinus Closure

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Top General Surgeon in Turkey

About General Surgeon

A general surgeon is a doctor specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient including pre-operative, operative, and post-operative management of patient care. Surgery requires knowledge, training and experience of human anatomy, emergency and intensive care, immunology, metabolism, nutrition, pathology, physiology, shock and resuscitation and wound healing. Some of the general surgeons perform laparoscopic surgery (a surgical technique in which short tubes are inserted into the abdomen), and they are known as laparoscopic surgeons (explained below).

General surgeon is trained to provide surgical care to the patient which includes examining the patient and his medical reports, diagnosing the disorder or condition requiring surgery, pre-operative, operative and post-operative management of the patient care, and the surgical treatment of the:

  • Alimentary tract (esophagus and related organs)
  • Abdomen and its contents
  • Breast, skin, and soft tissue
  • Endocrine system

Procedures Performed by General Surgeon in Turkey

  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Breast Biopsy, Core
  • Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpetomy
  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hemorrhoids (Advanced)
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Lung Surgery
  • Sclerotherapy and Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Ultrasound
  • Varicose Veins
  • VINUS Closure

Top General Surgeons in Turkey

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Halil CoskunLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Zafer FerahkoseBayindir Healthcare Group, Ankara
Dr. Erkan AksoyMedical Park Ordu Hospital, Ordu
Dr. Orhan CelenMedical Park Gebze Hospital, Kocaeli
Dr. Ahmet Serdar KaracaBaskent University Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Seda DemetgulMedical Park Ordu Hospital, Ordu
Dr. Kemal DolayLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Nihat PolatMedical Park Ordu Hospital, Ordu

Top General Surgery Experts in Turkey Hospitals

About Laparoscopic Surgeon

A general laparoscopic surgeon is a doctor specialized in performing laparoscopic surgeries. Laparoscopic surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, is a surgical procedure performed through a small incision, made for the surgery, and passing a small tube with a video camera to the body cavity to look inside the body and pinpoint the area of operation.

General surgeons are trained to operate on the:

  • Alimentary tract i.e. esophagus and related organs
  • Abdomen and parts constituting it
  • Breast, skin and soft tissue
  • Endocrine system

In addition to that, general surgeons are trained and experienced in providing patient care before, during, and after surgery, including:

  • Surgical critical care
  • Surgical oncology
  • Trauma

When should you consider visiting a Laparoscopic Surgeon?

There are various reason that your physician might ask you to visit a laparoscopic surgery, some of them includes:

  • Need to undergo the procedure but want to avoid major risks associated with traditional open surgery.
  • Treatment requiring only simple procedures.
  • Having an existing medical condition that make an open surgery risky
  • Require a diagnostic examination of the internal organs and/or a biopsy

What are some of the problems diagnosed and treated with Laparoscopy?

Laparoscopy is used to diagnose and treat many problems including:

  • Female infertility
  • Problems of the female reproductive system
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Adhesions
  • Diseases of the urinary system
  • Cancers of the internal organs
  • Ascites
  • Hernia

Procedures Performed by General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey

  • Removal of diseased organs such as the gallbladder or appendix
  • Removal or repair of diseased parts of the colon or stomach (digestive system)
  • Removal or repair of the bladder, ureters, or kidneys (urinary system)
  • Removal or repair of women's reproductive organs, such as the uterus or fallopian tubes
  • Tubal ligation
  • Removal of a kidney in a living donor
  • Weight-reduction procedures, such as gastric bypass
  • Repair of a hernia
  • View the liver and pancreas for the presence of cancer tumors
  • View the abdomen for signs of disease that has been difficult to diagnose (exploratory surgery)
  • View a tumor in the abdomen
  • Check the source of abdominal pain or removal of scar tissue
  • Look for the source of internal bleeding or fluid build-up if the patient has a normal blood pressure
  • View injury following trauma or an accident
  • Some of the gastrointestinal procedures performed by laparoscopy are Proctosigmoidectomy, Right colectomy, Total abdominal colectomy, Proctocolectomy and Abdominoperineal resection
  • Some of the gynecological procedures performed by laparoscopy are Ovarian cyst removal, Tubal ligation, Hysterectomy, Myomectomy and Laparoscopic removal of endometriosis
  • Some of the urological procedures performed by laparoscopy are Nephrectomy, Renal cyst removal, Renal biopsy, Pyeloplasty, Ureteropyeloscopy and Adrenalectomy

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