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Prof. Ediz Altinli

Prof. Ediz Altınlı

General & Colorectal Surgeon in Istanbul – Specialist in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery

Professor Dr. Ediz Altınlı is a highly respected general surgeon based in Istanbul, specializing in colorectal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, and gastrointestinal oncology.

With more than 30 years of surgical experience and international training, he is regarded as one of the leading figures in minimally invasive surgery in Turkey.

🌟 Areas of Expertise

  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery for Colon, Rectum, and Stomach Disorders
  • Colorectal Cancer Surgery
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
  • GI Motility Disorders (Esophageal and Intestinal)
  • Proctology and Anorectal Conditions
  • Oncologic Surgery of Digestive System
  • Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal)
     

🏥 Current Medical Centers

At Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, Prof. Altınlı plays a key role in several specialized surgical units:

  • Proctology Center
  • Robotic Surgery Center
  • Oncologic Surgery Department
  • Endocrine Surgery Unit
     

🎓 Education & Certifications

  • MD, Marmara University, Istanbul (1990)
  • General Surgery Specialization, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University (1997)
  • Certified in:
     
    • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Brussels
    • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy & Motility, Pisa & Istanbul
    • Robotic Surgery, IRCAD Strasbourg
    • Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC, ESSO
       

👨‍⚕️ Professional Experience

  • General Surgery Specialist, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2018–Present)
  • Director, Esophageal and Gastric Surgery Center, Florence Nightingale (2016–2017)
  • Head of General Surgery, Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital
  • Faculty Member, Istanbul Bilim University – Advanced Laparoscopy Educator
     

📚 Research, Publications & Awards

  • 38 publications in international medical journals
  • 91 national scientific articles
  • 64 international conference presentations
  • Awards:
     
    • EAES Karl Storz 1st Prize, 2008 (Stockholm)
    • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery 1st Prize, 2011
       
  • 8 book chapters and translations
     

🌍 Memberships

🌐 Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

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