{"id":2684,"date":"2025-07-06T06:20:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T06:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/hakkimda\/"},"modified":"2025-08-02T16:37:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T13:37:23","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gb-element-86016bca\"><section class=\"gb-container gb-container-3c70eca0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-7f17ab43\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-2af36eea\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2af36eea\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Prof-Dr-Oguzhan-Karatepe.webp\" alt=\"Prof Doktor O\u011fuzhan Karatepe\" class=\"wp-image-1255\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" 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href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Who_Is_Dr_Oguzhan_Karatepe_MD_Professor_of_Surgery\" >Who Is Dr. Oguzhan Karatepe, MD, Professor of Surgery?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Weight_Loss_Surgery\" >Weight Loss Surgery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Liver_Cancer\" >Liver Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Colon_Cancer\" >Colon Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Pancreatic_Cancer\" >Pancreatic Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Gallbladder_Cancer\" >Gallbladder Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Stomach_Gastric_Cancer\" >Stomach Gastric Cancer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#What_We_Specialize_In\" >What We Specialize In<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Bariatric_Surgery_Recognized_as_one_of_Turkeys_leading_experts_in_obesity_and_gastric_sleeve_surgery\" >Bariatric Surgery (Recognized as one of Turkey\u2019s leading experts in obesity and gastric sleeve surgery)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Pancreatic_Surgery_One_of_Turkeys_Top_Pancreatic_Surgeons\" >Pancreatic Surgery (One of Turkey&#8217;s Top Pancreatic Surgeons)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Advanced_Cancer_Surgery_Liver_Stomach_Intestines_Colon\" >Advanced Cancer Surgery (Liver, Stomach, Intestines, Colon)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#25\" >25+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#100\" >100+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#3500\" >3500+<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#My_Professional_Career_%E2%80%93_Experience\" >My Professional Career \u2013 Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Scientific_Association_Memberships\" >Scientific Association Memberships<\/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:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/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:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.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-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Where_is_Oguzhan_Karatepes_Clinic\" >Where is O\u011fuzhan Karatepe\u2019s Clinic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#What_Surgeries_Does_Oguzhan_Karatepe_Perform\" >What Surgeries Does O\u011fuzhan Karatepe Perform?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Are_There_Complaints_About_Oguzhan_Karatepe\" >Are There Complaints About O\u011fuzhan Karatepe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Educational_Background\" >Educational Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Is_Oguzhan_Karatepe_an_Obesity_Surgeon\" >Is O\u011fuzhan Karatepe an Obesity Surgeon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Is_Oguzhan_Karatepe_a_Pancreatic_Surgeon\" >Is O\u011fuzhan Karatepe a Pancreatic Surgeon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Is_Oguzhan_Karatepe_a_Liver_Surgeon\" >Is O\u011fuzhan Karatepe a Liver Surgeon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Is_Oguzhan_Karatepe_a_Stomach_Surgeon\" >Is O\u011fuzhan Karatepe a Stomach Surgeon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Is_Oguzhan_Karatepe_a_Colon_Large_Intestine_Surgeon\" >Is O\u011fuzhan Karatepe a Colon (Large Intestine) Surgeon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/about\/#Is_Oguzhan_Karatepe_a_Small_Intestine_Surgeon\" >Is O\u011fuzhan Karatepe a Small Intestine Surgeon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3d179ae1 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Dr_Oguzhan_Karatepe_MD_Professor_of_Surgery\"><\/span><strong>Who Is Dr. Oguzhan Karatepe, MD, Professor of Surgery<\/strong>?<br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Karatepe: One of Turkey\u2019s Leading General Surgeon Experts in <a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/bariatric-surgery\/\">Bariatrics<\/a>, Weight Loss and Cancer Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Karatepe is widely recognized as one of Turkey\u2019s top specialists in <strong>obesity surgery<\/strong>,<a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/bariatric-surgery\/\">bariatrics<\/a>, including <strong>gastric sleeve (tube stomach) surgery<\/strong>, <strong>gastric balloon<\/strong>,weight loss, and <strong>gastric bypass<\/strong>, as well as in complex treatments related to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/pancreatic-cancer\/\">pancreas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/liver-cancer\/\">liver<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/stomach-cancer\/\">stomach<\/a>, intestines, <a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/gallbladder-cancer\/\">gallbladder<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong>gastrointestinal cancers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in 1978, Prof. Dr. Karatepe graduated from <strong>Istanbul University, Cerrahpa\u015fa Faculty of Medicine<\/strong> in 1999. He completed his specialization in <strong>General Surgery<\/strong> at <strong>Istanbul Okmeydan\u0131 Training and Research Hospital<\/strong>, where he laid the foundation for a career focused on advanced surgical solutions and academic excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Karatepe: A Trusted Leader in Advanced Cancer and Obesity Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 25 years of surgical experience, <strong>Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Karatepe<\/strong> is widely regarded as one of <strong>Turkey\u2019s most respected and accomplished surgeons<\/strong>, particularly in the fields of <strong>advanced cancer surgery<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/weight-loss-surgery\/\">bariatric<\/a> (obesity) surgery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a highly skilled general surgeon, he is known for achieving outstanding outcomes even in the most complex cases, offering patients <strong>realistic hope and expert care<\/strong> when it matters most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>His approach is grounded in personalized, multidisciplinary care plans designed for each patient\u2019s unique condition.<\/strong> By integrating the latest medical technologies and evidence-based techniques, Prof. Dr. Karatepe consistently aims to achieve the highest possible benefit for his patients. <strong>Patient safety and optimal outcomes remain the core priorities of his surgical practice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-054117d8\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-581d8c59\">\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5517d9f9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss_Surgery\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/weight-loss-surgery\/\">Weight Loss Surgery<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-911e3055\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liver_Cancer\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/liver-cancer\/\">Liver Cancer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-de422b93\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colon_Cancer\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/colon-cancer\/\">Colon Cancer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a066c2c4\">\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-df132468\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pancreatic_Cancer\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/pancreatic-cancer\/\">Pancreatic Cancer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4211f035\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gallbladder_Cancer\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/gallbladder-cancer\/\">Gallbladder Cancer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ecd05600\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stomach_Gastric_Cancer\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/stomach-cancer\/\">Stomach Gastric Cancer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-a482545e smooth-scroll\" href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-arrow-right\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">   <path d=\"M1 8a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h11.793l-3.147-3.146a.5.5 0 0 1 .708-.708l4 4a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-4 4a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L13.293 8.5H1.5A.5.5 0 0 1 1 8z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"uzmanlik-alanlari-turkiyenin-en-iyi-cerrahi-tedavileri\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_We_Specialize_In\"><\/span>What We Specialize In<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Karatepe\u2019s surgical practice lies a consistent track record of success\u2014even in the most challenging and complex cases. He is widely recognized as a leading reference surgeon in Turkey across the following specialties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8a63b07e\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Contact &amp; WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905309173030&amp;text=Hello+Prof.+Dr.+Oguzhan+Karatepe%2C+I+am+reaching+out+via+oguzhankaratepe.com+to+kindly+request+information+regarding+your+procedures.+I+would+greatly+appreciate+any+details+you+could+provide.&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\">+90 530 917 30 30<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obezite-cerrahisi-turkiyenin-en-iyi-obezite-ve-tup-mide-doktoru\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bariatric_Surgery_Recognized_as_one_of_Turkeys_leading_experts_in_obesity_and_gastric_sleeve_surgery\"><\/span><strong>Bariatric Surgery<\/strong> (Recognized as one of Turkey\u2019s leading experts in obesity and gastric sleeve surgery)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Surgical treatment for obesity is one of the most effective methods for achieving lasting and healthy weight loss.<\/strong> Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Karatepe is recognized among Turkey\u2019s most successful bariatric surgeons. He is known for tailoring the most appropriate treatment approach for each patient, with low complication rates and high patient satisfaction. The treatments offered include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/gastric-sleeve-surgery\/\">Gastric Sleeve Surgery<\/a> ( <a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/weight-loss-surgery\/\">Weight Loss Surgery<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/gastric-sleeve-revision-surgery\/\">Gastric Sleeve Revision Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/gastric-bypass-surgery\/\">Gastric Bypass Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/gastric-bypass-surgery\/\">Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duodenal Switch Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/gastric-balloon\/\">Endoscopic Gastric Balloon Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And all up-to-date bariatric,weight loss surgery and metabolic surgery techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pankreas-cerrahisi-turkiyenin-en-iyi-pankreas-doktoru\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pancreatic_Surgery_One_of_Turkeys_Top_Pancreatic_Surgeons\"><\/span><strong>Pancreatic Surgery (One of Turkey&#8217;s Top Pancreatic Surgeons)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pancreatic diseases are among the areas that demand the highest level of surgical expertise and experience. Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe is one of Turkey\u2019s leading pancreatic cancer surgeons and performs even the most complex procedures, such as the Whipple procedure, with a high success rate. Comprehensive treatment options include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1306eefb\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Contact &amp; WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905309173030&amp;text=Hello+Prof.+Dr.+Oguzhan+Karatepe%2C+I+am+reaching+out+via+oguzhankaratepe.com+to+kindly+request+information+regarding+your+procedures.+I+would+greatly+appreciate+any+details+you+could+provide.&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\">+90 530 917 30 30<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/pancreatic-surgery\/\">Pancreatic Cancer Surgery<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/whipple-procedure\/\">Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Pancreatic Surgery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distal Pancreatectomy (Pancreatic Tail Surgery)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pancreatic Tumor Surgery (Including Neuroendocrine Tumors)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Pancreatectomy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pancreatic Cyst Surgery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And surgical interventions for all benign and malignant pancreatic diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ileri-duzey-kanser-cerrahisi-karaciger-mide-bagirsak\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Cancer_Surgery_Liver_Stomach_Intestines_Colon\"><\/span><strong>Advanced Cancer Surgery (Liver, Stomach, Intestines, Colon)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgery is the most crucial step in the treatment of digestive system cancers. Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe performs radical and effective surgeries on these organs with full adherence to oncological principles, aiming for complete tumor removal without leaving any residue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-66bf3fb4\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Contact &amp; WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905309173030&amp;text=Hello+Prof.+Dr.+Oguzhan+Karatepe%2C+I+am+reaching+out+via+oguzhankaratepe.com+to+kindly+request+information+regarding+your+procedures.+I+would+greatly+appreciate+any+details+you+could+provide.&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\">+90 530 917 30 30<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/liver-cancer\/\">Liver Surgery<\/a>: <\/strong>Surgical treatment of liver cancer and metastases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/stomach-cancer\/\">Stomach<\/a> Gastric Surgery: <\/strong>Total or partial gastrectomy procedures for stomach cancer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intestinal <a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/colon-cancer\/\">Colon<\/a> Surgery: <\/strong>Laparoscopic and open surgical treatments for colon and rectal cancers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oguzhankaratepe.com\/en\/gallbladder-cancer\/\">Gallbladder<\/a> and Bile Duct Surgery: <\/strong>Surgical interventions for gallbladder and bile duct cancers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-173c66c2 box-shadow\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8cd8f66e\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3d4b089e gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25\"><\/span>25+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-79c41031 gb-headline-text\">Years of Experience<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a13fef2e\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aa3548c4 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"100\"><\/span>100+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9f9e6803 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Scientific Academic Article<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ce90650f\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2ca330c9 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3500\"><\/span>3500+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d264e2fe gb-headline-text\">Happy Patients<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Professional_Career_%E2%80%93_Experience\"><\/span><strong>My Professional Career \u2013 Experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2025 :<\/strong> Ac\u0131badem Sa\u011fl\u0131k Grubu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024 :<\/strong> Medicana Sa\u011fl\u0131k Grubu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2018 &#8211; Currently:<\/strong> Karatepe Klinik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021 &#8211; 2022:<\/strong> Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Karaci\u011fer ve Pankreas Cerrahisi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2016 &#8211; 2021:<\/strong> \u0130stanbul Yeniy\u00fczy\u0131l \u00dcniversitesi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2014 &#8211; 2018:<\/strong> \u015ei\u015fli Memorial Hastanesi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2012 &#8211; 2014:<\/strong> Bezmialem Vak\u0131f \u00dcniversitesi (Hepatobilier Cerrahi Do\u00e7ent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2011 &#8211; 2012:<\/strong> Erasmus \u00dcniversitesi, Hollanda (Hepatobilier Cerrahi Fellow &#8211; Yan Dal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2008 &#8211; 2011:<\/strong> Okmeydan\u0131 E\u011fitim Hastanesi (Genel Cerrahi Ba\u015fasistan)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2007 &#8211; 2008:<\/strong> \u0130stanbul T\u0131p Fak\u00fcltesi (Periferik Damar Cerrahisi Fellow)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2004 &#8211; 2007:<\/strong> Okmeydan\u0131 E\u011fitim Hastanesi (Uzman Doktor, Genel Cerrah)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1999 &#8211; 2004:<\/strong> Okmeydan\u0131 E\u011fitim Hastanesi (Ara\u015ft\u0131rma G\u00f6revlisi, Cerrahi)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-afe84d83\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Contact &amp; WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905309173030&amp;text=Hello+Prof.+Dr.+Oguzhan+Karatepe%2C+I+am+reaching+out+via+oguzhankaratepe.com+to+kindly+request+information+regarding+your+procedures.+I+would+greatly+appreciate+any+details+you+could+provide.&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\">+90 530 917 30 30<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scientific_Association_Memberships\"><\/span><strong>Scientific Association Memberships<\/strong><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<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical Infection Society Europe (SIS-E)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Surgical Society (T\u00fcrk Cerrahi Derne\u011fi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Medical Association (T\u00fcrk Tabipler Birli\u011fi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association (T\u00fcrk Hepato Pankreato Bilier Cerrahi Derne\u011fi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (T\u00fcrk Kolon ve Rektum Cerrahisi Derne\u011fi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (Bariatrik ve Metabolik Cerrahi Derne\u011fi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery (Endoskopik ve Laparoskopik Cerrahi Derne\u011fi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Society of Minimal Invasive Surgery (Minimal \u0130nvaziv Cerrahi Derne\u011fi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Society (Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Derne\u011fi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hernia Society (F\u0131t\u0131k Derne\u011fi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Society (KEPAN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkish Peritoneal Surface Cancers Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical Infection Society (Founder and Board Member) (Cerrahi Enfeksiyon Derne\u011fi)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c6e86061\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Contact &amp; WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905309173030&amp;text=Hello+Prof.+Dr.+Oguzhan+Karatepe%2C+I+am+reaching+out+via+oguzhankaratepe.com+to+kindly+request+information+regarding+your+procedures.+I+would+greatly+appreciate+any+details+you+could+provide.&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\">+90 530 917 30 30<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sikca-sorulan-sorular-hakkimda-sss-detayli\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Is the Whipple procedure very risky? What is Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe\u2019s experience with it?<\/strong><br>A: The Whipple procedure is one of the most complex pancreatic surgeries and inherently carries risks. However, these risks are directly related to the surgeon\u2019s experience. Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe has performed this surgery hundreds of times with a high success rate and is recognized as one of Turkey\u2019s most experienced and skilled surgeons in this field. When performed at an experienced center, the chances of a successful outcome are maximized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What happens if I regain weight after sleeve gastrectomy? Do you perform revision surgeries?<\/strong><br>A: Yes. Weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy can have multiple causes. Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe carefully evaluates the underlying reasons. If necessary, he successfully performs revision surgeries such as conversion to sleeve gastrectomy revision or gastric bypass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: I was diagnosed with a pancreatic cyst. Should I have surgery immediately?<\/strong><br>A: Not all pancreatic cysts require urgent surgery. Factors such as cyst type, size, location, and cancer risk are important. Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe uses advanced imaging and his expertise to determine whether your cyst requires monitoring or surgical intervention, guiding you to the best treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Is laparoscopic (minimally invasive) pancreatic surgery suitable for all patients?<\/strong><br>A: Laparoscopic surgery offers advantages like less pain and faster recovery in suitable patients. However, tumor location, size, and involvement with surrounding vessels affect this decision. As one of Turkey\u2019s leading experts in minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe will choose the safest and most effective method for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 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><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe achieves high success rates in obesity surgeries like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, as well as in cancer surgeries of the pancreas, liver, stomach, colon, and intestines. Using minimally invasive techniques, he ensures faster recovery and a patient-centered approach. Graduating from one of Turkey\u2019s top medical schools, he is regarded as one of the country\u2019s best surgeons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Oguzhan_Karatepes_Clinic\"><\/span>Where is O\u011fuzhan Karatepe\u2019s Clinic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe practices at centrally located hospitals and clinics in Ni\u015fanta\u015f\u0131, Istanbul. He is a preferred specialist in obesity surgery in Istanbul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Surgeries_Does_Oguzhan_Karatepe_Perform\"><\/span>What Surgeries Does O\u011fuzhan Karatepe Perform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He performs sleeve gastrectomy, pancreatic surgery, liver surgery, gallbladder surgeries, stomach and intestinal surgeries, gastric bypass, and mini gastric bypass. He offers both laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Complaints_About_Oguzhan_Karatepe\"><\/span>Are There Complaints About O\u011fuzhan Karatepe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any surgeon, Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe has received rare complaints. However, overall patient satisfaction and success rates are very high. Complaints are generally based on personal experiences and the inherent risks of surgical procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Background\"><\/span>Educational Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Dr. O\u011fuzhan Karatepe graduated from Istanbul University, \u00c7apa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey\u2019s most respected medical schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Oguzhan_Karatepe_an_Obesity_Surgeon\"><\/span>Is O\u011fuzhan Karatepe an Obesity Surgeon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, he specializes in obesity surgery and successfully performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and other obesity-related operations. 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