Yunus KANDEMİR, md

Dr. Yunus Kandemir is a highly experienced General Surgery Specialist with an extensive background in both elective and emergency surgical care. Over the course of his career, he has developed a strong reputation for combining precise surgical technique with a patient-centered approach focused on safety, comfort, and long-term outcomes.

With years of experience across tertiary training hospitals and private healthcare institutions, Dr. Top has performed a wide range of surgical procedures, including advanced minimally invasive and laparoscopic interventions. His clinical philosophy emphasizes evidence-based medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continuous professional development.

In recent years, Dr. Top has expanded his professional focus toward obesity and metabolic surgery, participating in advanced bariatric training programs and international congresses dedicated to modern weight-loss treatments and minimally invasive surgical solutions.

His approach centers on delivering personalized treatment strategies that improve not only surgical results but also overall quality of life.

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Medical Specialty

General Surgery

Medical Specialty – Dr. Yunus Kandemir

General Surgery

Subspecialty Interests

  • Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery
  • Endoscopic Obesity Treatments
  • Advanced Abdominal Surgery

Medical Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Istanbul University – Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Clinical Training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital – 2002

Residency Training – General Surgery
Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (Samatya) – 2007

During his residency, Dr. Top completed intensive training in emergency surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, endocrine surgery, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, establishing a strong technical foundation for advanced surgical practice.

Professional Experience

Throughout his medical career, Dr. Top has:

  • Performed a broad spectrum of elective and emergency surgical procedures
  • Managed complex abdominal and gastrointestinal surgical cases
  • Performed laparoscopic and open surgeries with modern surgical standards
  • Provided comprehensive preoperative evaluations and postoperative follow-up care
  • Worked within multidisciplinary teams including anesthesiology, internal medicine, and nutrition specialists

Previous Positions

  • Istanbul Training and Research Hospital – 2002–2007
  • Batman Regional State Hospital – 2008–2009
  • Batman German Hospital – 2010
  • GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital – 2011–2016
  • NB Kadıköy Hospital – 2017
  • Mehmet Toprak Hospital – 2017
  • Private Esencan Hospital – Present

Areas of Surgical Expertise

Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Advanced laparoscopic abdominal surgery
  • Reduced-incision procedures supporting faster recovery
  • Enhanced recovery protocols (ERAS principles)

General Surgical Procedures

  • Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
  • Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional)
  • Thyroid and endocrine surgery
  • Breast surgery
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Emergency abdominal surgery

Endoscopic Procedures

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic interventions
  • Endoscopic obesity treatments (where applicable)

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Expertise

Dr. Top has developed strong clinical expertise in obesity treatment and metabolic surgery, integrating surgical solutions with long-term metabolic health strategies.

Professional training and practice include:

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve) surgery training
  • Bariatric patient evaluation and surgical planning
  • Endoscopic gastric balloon placement and management training
  • Multidisciplinary obesity treatment protocols
  • Minimally invasive bariatric surgery techniques
  • Post-bariatric follow-up and long-term outcome management

His bariatric philosophy focuses on safe surgery combined with sustainable lifestyle transformation, aiming to improve both weight-related health conditions and overall patient wellbeing.

International Congresses & Scientific Participation

Dr. Top regularly participates in professional scientific activities to stay aligned with current surgical innovations:

  • International Congresses on Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery Workshops & Advanced Training Programs
  • Laparoscopic Surgery Masterclasses
  • National and International General Surgery Congresses
  • Live surgery workshops and multidisciplinary obesity meetings

Participation in these events allows him to integrate global surgical standards and evolving technologies into daily clinical practice.

Academic & Scientific Activities

  • Participation in scientific research programs (if applicable)
  • Peer-reviewed national and international publications (if applicable)
  • Oral and poster presentations in surgical congresses
  • Continuous education courses focused on advanced minimally invasive surgery

Professional Philosophy of Care

Dr. Top believes that successful surgery is not only about technical precision but also about trust, communication, and personalized treatment planning.

His treatment approach focuses on:

  • Careful patient selection and risk evaluation
  • Transparent communication before surgery
  • Evidence-based decision making
  • Minimally invasive solutions whenever possible
  • Long-term follow-up and sustainable health improvement

Professional Memberships

  • Turkish Surgical Association / https://www.tcd.org.tr/
  • National General Surgery Societies
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Scientific Communities
  • International minimally invasive surgery networks (if applicable)

Language Skills

  • English

Certifications & Advanced Training

  • Laparoscopic Surgery Certification
  • Advanced Life Support Certification
  • Bariatric Surgery Training Programs
  • Endoscopic Gastric Balloon Application Training
  • Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery Workshops