The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers (AFP, CEA, СА-19-9)
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- abdominal ultrasound
- CT/MRI abdomen
- preoperative care
- surgical resection of tumor nodes
- histologically and immunohistochemically
examination of removed tissue - symptomatic treatment
- cost of essential medicines
- nursing services
- stay in the hospital with a full board
- accommodation in a 2-bed room
- elaboration further recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Abdominal ultrasound (if available)
- MRI/CT scan of the abdomen (if available)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of General Surgery, Kidney and Liver Transplantation at the Medicana International Ankara Hospital offers the full range of general surgery and specializes in the surgical treatment of abdominal organs, such as stomach, duodenum, liver, gallbladder, small and large intestines, as well as in the treatment of abdominal and inguinal hernias, oncological diseases, laparoscopic gallbladder removal, thyroid removal and treatment of hemorrhoids. The department belongs to the international leaders in the field of kidney and liver transplantation. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Fahri Yetişir.
In addition to the surgical treatment of abdominal organs, the service range of the department includes endocrine (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal diseases), anorectal (hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, pilonidal cyst, etc.), hepatobiliary (diseases of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts) surgery. The most important focus of the department is hernia repair – hernioplasty. It offers high-quality medical services for the treatment of abdominal, inguinal and ventral hernias. When performing surgical procedures, laparoscopic methods are preferred.
Furthermore, the department is a recognized international Center for Kidney and Liver Transplantation. Thanks toa long experience, the cutting-edge medical technologies and active research activities, the department is distinguished by the highest level of development in transplantology. It successfully performs a large number of kidney and liver transplants every year. The exceptional experience of the department’s specialists allows them to undertake even the most complex clinical cases, therefore, patients from other countries often come to the department.
The department’s range of diagnostic and therapeutic options includes the following focuses:
- Gastrointestinal surgery (diseases of the stomach, small and large intestine)
- Endocrine surgery (diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands)
- Hernia repair (abdominal, inguinal and ventral hernias)
- Anorectal surgery (hemorrhoids, interventions on the small and large intestines)
- Hepatobiliary surgery (diseases of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts)
- Breast surgery (including in collaboration with the Department of Oncology)
- Surgical treatment of varicose veins
- Emergency surgery (acute appendicitis, perforated ulcer, acute cholecystitis, etc.)
- Kidney transplantation
- Liver transplantation
- Other diseases and treatment methods
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Experience
- 1992 - 1999 Study of Medicine, School of Medicine, Hacettepe University.
- 1999 - 2005 Residency Program in General Surgery, Dışkapı Education and Research Hospital, Ankara.
- 2005 - 2006 General Surgeon, Elazıg Military Hospital.
- 2006 - 2010 General Surgeon, Elazıg Harput County Hospital.
- 2010 - 2016 General Surgeon, Ankara Etlik Education and Research Hospital.
- 2013 - 2016 Specialization in Liver Transplantation, School of Medicine, Inönü University, Malatya.
- 2016 - 2017 Chief Physician of the Department of General Surgery, Minasera Aldan Hospital.
- 2017 Professor, Department of General Surgery, Kidney and Liver Transplantation at the Medicana International Ankara Hospital.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Turkish Surgical Society.
- Society of Endocrine Surgery.
- Society of Clinical Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition.
- Medical Society of Ankara.
- Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
- Turkish Society of Colorectal Surgery.
- Member of Board, Turkish Surgical Society.
- European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, ESPEN.
- Metabolic Surgery Society.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Medicana Health Group
About hospital
The Medicana International Ankara Hospital is one of the leading medical centers, which belongs to the largest medical network Medicana in Turkey. The hospital incorporates all specialties of the modern medicine under one roof. It particularly focuses on bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, CyberKnife treatment, nuclear medicine, kidney transplantation, liver transplantation and IVF services.
With a large total indoor space (about 20,000 sq. km), 215 beds, modern architecture, high-end technology and modern quality management system, the hospital treats both Turkish citizens and many international patients. Every year, more and more patients from Europe, Russia, Northern Africa and Middle East come to Ankara to receive modern medical treatment, which meets the strictest quality standards.
A particular clinical focus is cancer treatment. The hospital has at its disposal state-of-the-art medical technologies, including, multislice CT, PET-CT, MRI ultrasound, LINAC linear accelerators capable of making IMRT, conventional and interventional radiology, nuclear medicine imaging methods and radiation oncology, which allow the physicians of the hospital to provide comprehensive diagnostics and treatment of all oncological diseases.
The hospital has brought together the best medical academic staff in the field of kidney, liver and bone marrow transplantation, etc. All employees of the hospital are constantly looking for new, clinically proven treatments in order to ensure that each patient will receive the best and most appropriate treatment in Ankara.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Medicana International Ankara Hospital live in comfortable modern rooms designed in bright colors. A standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a shower, a toilet, and a TV set. There is internet access in the patient rooms. The hospital also provides VIP patient rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered a tasty, balanced three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. With appropriate indications, there may be provided a dietary or individual menu.
Further details
Standard rooms include: