{"id":6995,"date":"2025-09-17T09:06:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T06:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/hakkimda\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T23:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T20:30:22","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"gb-element-5fe6b3ba\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-88eda406\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pancreatic_Liver_Stomach_Intestinal_and_Biliary_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Pancreatic, Liver, Stomach, Intestinal and Biliary Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe is a highly experienced general and gastrointestinal surgeon in Turkey with more than 25 years of experience, specializing in pancreatic, liver, stomach, intestinal and biliary surgery, advanced cancer surgery, bariatric surgery and sleeve gastrectomy. With extensive experience in complex surgical cases, he provides individualized treatment planning based on current medical knowledge and a multidisciplinary approach.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u0130\u00e7indekiler<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Pancreatic_Liver_Stomach_Intestinal_and_Biliary_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >Pancreatic, Liver, Stomach, Intestinal and Biliary Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Who_Is_Prof_Dr_Oguzhan_Karatepe\" >Who Is Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Pancreatic_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >Pancreatic Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Pancreatic_Treatments_and_Surgical_Procedures\" >Pancreatic Treatments and Surgical Procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Liver_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >Liver Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Liver_Treatments_and_Surgical_Procedures\" >Liver Treatments and Surgical Procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Intestinal_and_Colorectal_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >Intestinal and Colorectal Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Intestinal_and_Colorectal_Treatments\" >Intestinal and Colorectal Treatments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Stomach_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >Stomach Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Stomach_Treatments_and_Surgical_Procedures\" >Stomach Treatments and Surgical Procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Biliary_and_Gallbladder_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >Biliary and Gallbladder Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Gallbladder_and_Bile_Duct_Procedures\" >Gallbladder and Bile Duct Procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Cancer_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >Cancer Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Cancer_Surgery_and_Treatment\" >Cancer Surgery and Treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Minimally_Invasive_and_Laparoscopic_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Laparoscopic_and_Minimally_Invasive_Procedures\" >Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#General_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >General Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#General_Surgical_Procedures\" >General Surgical Procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Breast_Cancer_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >Breast Cancer Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Breast_Cancer_Treatments_and_Surgical_Procedures\" >Breast Cancer Treatments and Surgical Procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Hiatal_and_Inguinal_Hernia_Surgeon_in_Turkey\" >Hiatal and Inguinal Hernia Surgeon in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Hernia_Treatments_and_Surgical_Procedures\" >Hernia Treatments and Surgical Procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Professional_Experience_and_Academic_Background\" >Professional Experience and Academic Background<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Professional_Experience\" >Professional Experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Scientific_Background_and_International_Professional_Memberships\" >Scientific Background and International Professional Memberships<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Professional_and_Scientific_Society_Memberships\" >Professional and Scientific Society Memberships<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Why_Choose_Prof_Dr_Oguzhan_Karatepe\" >Why Choose Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/en\/about\/#Schedule_Your_Consultation_Now_with_Dr_Karatepe\" >Schedule Your Consultation Now with Dr. Karatepe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. Karatepe is particularly recognized for his experience in pancreatic cancer surgery and the Whipple procedure. He has performed a high number of consecutive Whipple procedures for pancreatic cancer and treats patients from Turkey and other countries who are seeking experienced surgical care in Istanbul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patient safety, careful surgical planning, the appropriate use of modern medical technologies and ethical medical practice are central to his approach. For patients with complex or advanced surgical conditions, treatment is planned according to the individual diagnosis, overall health and clinical findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of surgical treatment is not only to address the underlying disease but also to preserve or improve the patient&#8217;s quality of life whenever medically appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-28d1cbbf\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" class=\"gb-media-17d0c086\" src=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/prof-dr-oguzhan-karatepe-1.webp\" alt=\"O\u011fuzhan Karatepe\u2019nin portre foto\u011fraf\u0131\" title=\"Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe Kimdir?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/prof-dr-oguzhan-karatepe-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/prof-dr-oguzhan-karatepe-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/prof-dr-oguzhan-karatepe-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/prof-dr-oguzhan-karatepe-1-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-2100fc77\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-2d0f690c\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Prof_Dr_Oguzhan_Karatepe\"><\/span>Who Is Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1721CiXTstc?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pancreatic Surgeon: Who Is Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pancreatic_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Pancreatic Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe specializes in pancreatic surgery, including the surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer, pancreatic tumors and pancreatic cysts. Treatment options are evaluated according to the patient&#8217;s diagnosis, tumor location, disease stage and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pancreatic_Treatments_and_Surgical_Procedures\"><\/span>Pancreatic Treatments and Surgical Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/pankreas-kanseri-tedavi\/\">Pancreatic cancer surgery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/whipple-ameliyati-doktoru\/\">Whipple procedure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/pankreas-cerrahisi\/\">Pancreatic cyst and tumor treatment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/rehber\/pankreas-iltihabi\/\">Pancreatitis treatment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endoscopic procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pancreatic surgery for selected benign and malignant conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liver_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Liver Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe has specialized experience in liver surgery and hepatobiliary surgery, including the surgical treatment of liver tumors and other complex liver conditions. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve surgery, biopsy, medical treatment or a multidisciplinary cancer treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liver_Treatments_and_Surgical_Procedures\"><\/span>Liver Treatments and Surgical Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/karaciger-cerrahisi\/\">Liver cancer surgery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver cyst treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver biopsy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver tumor removal surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hepatobiliary surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intestinal_and_Colorectal_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Intestinal and Colorectal Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgical treatment of intestinal diseases requires detailed evaluation of the affected area and the underlying condition. Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe provides surgical treatment for conditions involving the colon, small intestine and rectum, including intestinal tumors and colorectal cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intestinal_and_Colorectal_Treatments\"><\/span>Intestinal and Colorectal Treatments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Colon cancer surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small intestine tumor surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treatment of intestinal obstruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colon and rectal surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endoscopic polyp removal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgery for selected intestinal diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stomach_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Stomach Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe provides surgical treatment for a range of stomach conditions, including stomach cancer and other diseases requiring surgical intervention. Treatment is planned according to the patient&#8217;s diagnosis and clinical findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His surgical expertise also includes bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy for patients who are medically suitable for obesity surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stomach_Treatments_and_Surgical_Procedures\"><\/span>Stomach Treatments and Surgical Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stomach cancer surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeve gastrectomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bariatric surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gastritis and ulcer treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflux surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endoscopic stomach procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biliary_and_Gallbladder_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Biliary and Gallbladder Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe provides surgical treatment for gallbladder and bile duct diseases using laparoscopic and open surgical techniques when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gallbladder surgery and bile duct surgery are planned according to the patient&#8217;s condition, diagnosis and surgical requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gallbladder_and_Bile_Duct_Procedures\"><\/span>Gallbladder and Bile Duct Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gallbladder surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gallstone treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bile duct surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open gallbladder surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgery for selected biliary diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Cancer Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe specializes in general surgery and oncological surgery, particularly for cancers involving the pancreas, liver, stomach, colon and other parts of the digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cancer treatment is evaluated through a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Depending on the type and stage of cancer, treatment may include surgery, medical oncology, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or a combination of treatment methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer_Surgery_and_Treatment\"><\/span>Cancer Surgery and Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pancreatic cancer surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver cancer surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colon and intestinal cancer surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stomach cancer surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced cancer surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oncological surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimally_Invasive_and_Laparoscopic_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minimally invasive surgery uses smaller surgical incisions in selected procedures and may offer benefits such as reduced postoperative discomfort, shorter hospital stays and a faster return to daily activities compared with some open procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe has experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques. The most appropriate surgical method is determined according to the patient&#8217;s diagnosis, anatomy and medical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laparoscopic_and_Minimally_Invasive_Procedures\"><\/span>Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laparoscopic hernia repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laparoscopic appendectomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laparoscopic colon surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laparoscopic stomach surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whipple procedure for pancreatic head cancer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robotic surgery procedures<\/strong> for selected pancreatic, stomach, colon and hernia cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>General Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe provides a broad range of general surgical procedures, with particular experience in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, oncological and bariatric surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Surgical_Procedures\"><\/span>General Surgical Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pancreatic surgery, including Whipple procedure, tumor and cyst surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver surgery for tumors, cysts and selected liver conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gallbladder surgery, including laparoscopic and open procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stomach surgery, including cancer surgery, sleeve gastrectomy and reflux surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intestinal surgery for cancer, obstruction and polyps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appendectomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hernia surgery, including inguinal, umbilical and hiatal hernia surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hemorrhoid surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anal fissure surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pilonidal sinus surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thyroid and goiter surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast cancer and breast tumor surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oncological surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_Cancer_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Breast Cancer Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer may require a combination of imaging, biopsy, surgery and other cancer treatments. Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe provides surgical treatment options for breast cancer, including breast-conserving and oncoplastic surgical procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_Cancer_Treatments_and_Surgical_Procedures\"><\/span>Breast Cancer Treatments and Surgical Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breast cancer surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast-conserving surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mastectomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentinel lymph node biopsy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconstructive breast surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oncoplastic breast surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiatal_and_Inguinal_Hernia_Surgeon_in_Turkey\"><\/span>Hiatal and Inguinal Hernia Surgeon in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe provides surgical treatment for different types of hernias using open and laparoscopic techniques. The appropriate surgical method depends on the type, size and location of the hernia and the patient&#8217;s overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hernia_Treatments_and_Surgical_Procedures\"><\/span>Hernia Treatments and Surgical Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inguinal hernia surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Umbilical hernia surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiatal hernia surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Epigastric hernia surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laparoscopic hernia repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open hernia repair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Experience_and_Academic_Background\"><\/span>Professional Experience and Academic Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe has more than 25 years of professional experience in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery and oncological surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His professional career began at leading training and research hospitals in Turkey and continued internationally with fellowship training in hepatobiliary surgery at Erasmus University in the Netherlands, focusing on liver, pancreas and bile duct surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside his clinical practice, Prof. Dr. Karatepe has maintained an active academic career. He has held academic positions as an associate professor and professor and has contributed to the education and training of medical students and surgical residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was also among the founding members of the Surgical Infections Association, contributing to professional development within the field of surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Experience\"><\/span>Professional Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2025:<\/strong> Ac\u0131badem Healthcare Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024:<\/strong> Medicana Healthcare Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2018 \u2013 Present:<\/strong> Karatepe Clinic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021 \u2013 2022:<\/strong> Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Liver and Pancreatic Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2016 \u2013 2021:<\/strong> Istanbul Yeni Y\u00fczy\u0131l University, Professor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2014 \u2013 2018:<\/strong> \u015ei\u015fli Memorial Hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2012 \u2013 2014:<\/strong> Bezmialem Vak\u0131f University, Associate Professor of Hepatobiliary Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2011 \u2013 2012:<\/strong> Erasmus University, Netherlands, Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2008 \u2013 2011:<\/strong> Okmeydan\u0131 Training and Research Hospital, Chief Surgical Resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2007 \u2013 2008:<\/strong> Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Peripheral Vascular Surgery Fellow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1999 \u2013 2007:<\/strong> Okmeydan\u0131 Training and Research Hospital, Surgical Specialist and Research Assistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scientific_Background_and_International_Professional_Memberships\"><\/span>Scientific Background and International Professional Memberships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuous medical education and active participation in the international surgical community are important parts of Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe&#8217;s professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is a member of internationally recognized surgical organizations, including the American College of Surgeons (ACS), International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) and European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through professional and scientific organizations, he follows developments in surgical techniques, cancer surgery and treatment approaches in his areas of specialization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_and_Scientific_Society_Memberships\"><\/span>Professional and Scientific Society Memberships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>American College of Surgeons (ACS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>European Hernia Society (EHS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Society of Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical Infections Association \u2013 Founding Member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other national and international professional organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Prof_Dr_Oguzhan_Karatepe\"><\/span>Why Choose Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing a surgeon for a complex surgical condition is an important decision. Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe has more than 25 years of experience in general surgery, pancreatic surgery, liver surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, cancer surgery and bariatric surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His clinical approach focuses on detailed patient evaluation, individualized treatment planning, surgical safety and the appropriate use of modern surgical techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For patients traveling to Istanbul from other parts of Turkey or from abroad, the treatment process can be planned according to the diagnosis, required examinations and surgical needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section>\n<div class=\"gb-element-35e977ba\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-0a94dab1\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" class=\"gb-media-bef8726a\" src=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/oguzhan-karatepe-hakkimizda.webp\" alt=\"Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe\u2019nin estetik ve obezite cerrahisi alan\u0131ndaki profesyonel portresi\" title=\"Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe Estetik ve Obezite Cerrahisi Uzman\u0131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/oguzhan-karatepe-hakkimizda.webp 1000w, https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/oguzhan-karatepe-hakkimizda-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/oguzhan-karatepe-hakkimizda-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/karatepeklinik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/oguzhan-karatepe-hakkimizda-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-8b277fe8\">\n<p class=\"gb-text-8a2b711c\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 36.7 3\"><path fill=\"CurrentColor\" d=\"M0 0h36.7v3H0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-text\">Book an Appointment<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_Your_Consultation_Now_with_Dr_Karatepe\"><\/span><strong><strong>Schedule Your Consultation Now with Dr. Karatepe<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regain your health quickly with expert surgical solutions in<strong> gastric sleeve<\/strong>, <strong>bariatric surgery<\/strong>, and <strong>weight loss surgery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easily book your appointment via <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong>, contact form, or email. 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