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Dr. Yaşar Özdenkaya

General Surgeon, Liver Transplant Surgeon

Dr. Yaşar Özdenkaya

Associate Professor

24+ years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Medipol University Hospital, İstanbul - Turkey

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Yaşar Özdenkaya Specializes In

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    Liver Cancer Stomach Cancer Soft Tissue Sarcoma

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Yaşar Özdenkaya

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Liver Disease (Pre-Liver-Transplant Workup and Hepatobiliary Surgery)
    • Gallbladder Disease (Cholecystitis, Gallstones)
    • Hernias (Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional, Hiatal)
    • Obesity (Bariatric Surgery Indications)
    • Thyroid Disorders (Hyperthyroid, Hypothyroid, Thyroid Nodules)
    • Parathyroid Disorders
    • Stomach Cancer
    • Colon and Rectal Cancer
    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Breast Disease (including Breast-Conserving Surgery)
    • Spleen Disease (Laparoscopic Splenectomy)

    Sub-specialties

    • Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery: Pre-transplant evaluation, hepatobiliary resections, and surgical support of the liver transplant programme — a trusted liver transplant and general surgery specialist Istanbul Turkey for international patients seeking the best liver transplant doctor in India and abroad.
    • Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery: Minimally invasive surgical care across general, hepatobiliary, and endocrine domains.
    • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: Sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and metabolic procedures for obesity and type 2 diabetes management.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
    • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Gastric Bypass Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
    • Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
    • Breast-Conserving Surgery
    • Esophageal / Stomach / Colon Cancer Resection
    • Hepatobiliary Surgery (Liver Resection)
    • Pre-Liver-Transplant Surgical Evaluation
    • Robotic-Assisted General Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1997
    • MD General Surgery (Specialisation) — S.B. Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2003
    • Associate Professor (Doçent) — General Surgery

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialised training in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery
    • Specialised training in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
    • Specialised training in Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid, Parathyroid)
    • Specialised training in Hepatobiliary Surgery

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
    • Turkish Surgical Association — Member
    • Faculty Member — Medipol University Faculty of Medicine

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Medipol Mega University Hospital — Senior Consultant General Surgeon and Faculty Member, Istanbul, Turkey (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital — Consultant General Surgeon (Past)
    • Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital — Junior, Associate, and Visiting Consultant (Past)
    • Istanbul University — Visiting Consultant (Past)
    • Gokceada Iaseli Military Hospital — Junior Consultant (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Faculty Member — Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
    • Associate Professor (Doçent) — General Surgery

    Key Achievements

    • 19+ years of clinical experience in general and hepatobiliary surgery
    • Multiple SCI / SCI-e indexed publications and 45+ domestic publications
    • Senior surgical faculty at one of Turkey's busiest tertiary medical centres
    • Recognised expertise in laparoscopic, robotic, bariatric, and hepatobiliary surgery

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