Conditions & Treatment Options

General Surgery & Oncological Surgery

Prof. Dr. Hakan Yanar — Professor, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Over 25 years of experience in gastrointestinal and oncological surgery — laparoscopic, robotic, and HIPEC procedures for domestic and international patients in Istanbul.

🏛 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
🤖 Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
🧪 HIPEC Certified
🌍 International Patients Welcome
📄 50+ International Publications

— Areas of Expertise —

Conditions & Treatments

Individual assessment and a personalized treatment plan using the most current surgical techniques for every condition.

Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery Istanbul
Oncological Surgery

Colon & Rectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer develops predominantly from adenomatous polyps. When detected early, it is highly curable with laparoscopic or robotic colectomy.

Symptoms
Change in bowel habitsRectal bleedingAbdominal painWeight lossFatigue
Treatment: Laparoscopic / robotic colectomy, HIPEC (when indicated), adjuvant chemotherapy
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Gastric Cancer Surgery Istanbul
Oncological Surgery

Gastric Cancer

H. pylori infection, high-salt diet, and smoking are the principal risk factors. Laparoscopic gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy achieves excellent outcomes in early-stage disease.

Symptoms
DysphagiaEpigastric painNausea / vomitingEarly satietyWeight loss
Treatment: Laparoscopic gastrectomy, HIPEC, perioperative chemotherapy (FLOT)
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Advanced Oncological Treatment

HIPEC

Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy administered simultaneously with cytoreductive surgery for cancers that have spread to the peritoneum. Prof. Dr. Yanar is HIPEC-certified.

Indications
Peritoneal metastasesAdvanced colorectal cancerGastric cancerPseudomyxoma peritonei
Method: Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) + heated chemotherapy (41–43°C, 60–90 min)
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Hemorrhoid Treatment Istanbul
Proctological Surgery

Hemorrhoids (Piles)

Hemorrhoidal disease affects approximately 75% of adults at some point. Grade I–II is managed conservatively; Grade III–IV requires laser hemorrhoidectomy or stapler hemorrhoidopexy.

Symptoms
Rectal bleedingPainItchingSwellingProlapse
Treatment: Conservative management, rubber band ligation, laser hemorrhoidectomy, stapler hemorrhoidopexy (PPH)
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Anal Fissure Treatment Istanbul
Proctological Surgery

Anal Fissure

A small tear in the anal canal mucosa causing severe pain and bright red bleeding during defecation. Chronic fissures require botulinum toxin injection or lateral internal sphincterotomy.

Symptoms
Pain on defecationRectal bleedingAnal spasmItching
Treatment: Topical creams, botulinum toxin injection, lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS)
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Hernia Surgery Istanbul
Laparoscopic Surgery

Inguinal & Umbilical Hernia

Protrusion of abdominal contents through a defect in the abdominal wall. Laparoscopic TEP/TAPP repair with mesh — same-day discharge in uncomplicated cases.

Symptoms
Groin bulgePainExertional discomfortNausea
Treatment: Laparoscopic TEP / TAPP repair with mesh — same-day discharge
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Pilonidal Sinus Surgery Istanbul
General Surgery

Pilonidal Sinus Disease

A chronic sacrococcygeal condition caused by hair penetration forming an infected sinus tract. Karydakis and Limberg flap techniques achieve a recurrence rate of only 3–7%.

Symptoms
PainSwellingDischargeFeverErythema
Treatment: Incision & drainage (acute), Karydakis flap, Limberg rhomboid flap
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Laparoscopic Surgery

Gallbladder Diseases

Gallstone disease and acute cholecystitis are among the most common indications for general surgery. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold-standard treatment with same-day discharge.

Symptoms
Right upper quadrant painNauseaPain after fatty mealsJaundice
Treatment: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy — typically same-day discharge
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Advanced Surgical Technology

Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery using small incisions and the da Vinci robotic platform. Three-dimensional vision, tremor-free precision, and faster recovery than open surgery.

Advantages
Less painShorter hospital stayFaster recoveryLess bleedingSmaller scars
Applications: Colon, rectal, gastric, gallbladder, hernia surgery and more
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— Surgical Techniques —

Advanced Surgical Technologies

Prof. Dr. Hakan Yanar applies the most current surgical technologies and techniques to deliver optimal outcomes for every patient.

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Robotic Surgery
Da Vinci system with 3D HD visualization, tremor-filtered 7-DoF instrument articulation. Particularly advantageous in the pelvis and confined anatomical spaces.
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Laparoscopic Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery through 3–5 small incisions. Same-day or 1–2 day discharge; return to normal activity within 1 week for most procedures.
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HIPEC
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy combined with cytoreductive surgery — for peritoneal surface malignancies. HIPEC-certified surgeon.
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Open Surgery
Conventional open surgery when indicated — for complex cases, emergencies, and situations where minimally invasive access is not appropriate.
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Endoscopy & ERCP
Upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for biliary tract disease.
Laser Treatment
Laser applications for hemorrhoids and anal fissure — minimally invasive, rapid healing, low recurrence rates.

International Patient Care

Prof. Dr. Hakan Yanar welcomes international patients from Russia, France, the Middle East, and across Europe at Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul. A multilingual team provides comprehensive support throughout the treatment process.

🇹🇷 Türkçe 🇬🇧 English 🇫🇷 Français 🇷🇺 Русский
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Liv Hospital Ulus, Beşiktaş / Istanbul
Centrally located, close to the airport — international standard hospital
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Medical Tourism Support
Appointment scheduling, airport transfer, accommodation, and translation coordination
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WhatsApp Contact
+90 530 171 58 14 — English, French, Russian

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