Da Vinci gastroectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Oruç brings over 37 years of experience of surgical expertise, including specialized training in laparoscopic and robotic procedures at top international centers.

• Trained in hepatobiliary surgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Completed laparoscopic GI surgery training in Scotland and Austria
• Former Chief of General Surgery at multiple Turkish teaching hospitals
• Professor at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Alemdar specializes in Medical Oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in Medical Oncology at Akdeniz University
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Works with Da Vinci robotic system for precise surgeries
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Society

Ranked among Spain's top 5 digestive surgeons by Forbes and La Razón – Dr. Canales leads the Robotic Surgery Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional.

• Specializes in Da Vinci robotic procedures for complex gastric cases
• Over 30 years of experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery
• Head of General & Digestive Surgery Department since 2015
• Author of 70+ scientific publications on surgical techniques
• Teaches surgery at Complutense University of Madrid

Professor Selin Kapan brings 31 years of experience of expertise in general surgery, specializing in advanced procedures like Da Vinci gastrectomy at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Authored 50+ scientific publications on surgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty
• Specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive approaches

Dr. Cesar Levano Linares is a specialist in laparoscopic为主体，包括general and digestive system surgery with extensive training in Europe.

• PhD in Medicine and Surgery from Autonomous University of Madrid
• Specialized in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
• European Accreditation in Laparoscopic Surgery by EACCME
• Performs complex procedures like Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Serdar Kacar has performed over 200 gastric reduction surgeries and pioneered laparoscopic donor nephrectomy in Turkey – a leader in minimally invasive techniques.

• Associate Professor-General Surgery with 32 years of experience of experience
• Founded kidney transplant centers across multiple hospitals
• Published 50+ international research papers
• Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University
• Recipient of the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology

Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı is an accredited bariatric surgeon specializing in metabolic and weight-loss surgeries, with extensive experience in complex procedures.

• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital's Organ Transplant Clinic
• Participates in international training programs and conferences
• Part of the Clinics United team in Antalya since 2022

500+ successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques for GERD.

• 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery
• Member of SICOB and ACOI – leading Italian surgical societies
• Focuses on complex GERD cases and personalized treatment plans

Dr. Ayman specializes in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, with extensive training in gastric procedures at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Completed specialization in General Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Expert in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Advanced training in colorectal and abdominal wall surgery from top European institutions

Prof. Justyna Domienik-Karłowicz, MD, PhD, is a physician with many years of experience in the care of people with severe obesity, including bariatric patients. She provides care at every stage of treatment. This includes diagnosis, surgical qualification, postoperative care, and long-term support.

She is a recognized expert in obesity treatment. She trains physicians through training sessions and workshops on current methods. She often speaks at conferences of the Polish Cardiac Society and the Polish Society of Hypertension. She also takes part in meetings for people with obesity. Her work helps improve standards of bariatric care in Poland.

Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a general surgeon. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine (1998–2005). He completed his specialty training at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010).

He worked in general surgery as a research assistant at Firat University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010). He then served as a specialist physician at Ercis State Hospital (2011–2012). He later joined Dicle University Faculty of Medicine as an assistant professor (2012–2016) and associate professor (2016–2018).

He worked as an associate professor at Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital (2018–2020), Hospitalpark Darica Hospital (2020–2021), and Private Reyap Istanbul Hospital (2021–2024). Since 2024, he has been a professor at Private Pendik Bolge Hospital.

Dr. Borde has handled over 30,000 PET scans and 1,000 thyroid cancer patients at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 11 years of experience of experience in nuclear medicine
• Specializes in PET-CT scans and nuclear cardiology
• Proficient in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies
• Published papers in various medical journals

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).