Professor Kamil Yalçın Polat is a distinguished surgeon specializing in organ transplantation and general surgery, with a focus on liver cancer. With over 38 years of experience in the medical field, he has established a reputation for excellence, particularly in liver and kidney transplants.
Professor of Hematology & Internal Diseases
Career
- 2010 – Current, Professor of General Surgery and Head of the Organ Transplantation Department at Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital
- 2003 – 2010, Head of Ataturk University Organ Transplant Training, Research and Implementation Center
Education
- 1987 – 1991, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
- 1980- 1986, Atatürk University Medical Faculty,Medical School
At present, Professor Polat is affiliated with Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, where he continues to contribute significantly to the field of organ transplantation. He has also held leadership positions, including Head of the Organ Transplantation and General Surgery Center at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. Throughout his career, he has been involved in numerous national and international training sessions and courses, and he has published several research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Professor Kamil Yalçın Polat is a distinguished surgeon specializing in organ transplantation and general surgery, with a focus on liver cancer. With over 38 years of experience in the medical field, he has established a reputation for excellence, particularly in liver and kidney transplants.
Prof. Polat completed his medical education and general surgery specialization at Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in Turkey. His career has included significant roles at prominent institutions, such as the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mount Sinai Hospital in the USA, where he enhanced his expertise in general surgery and abdominal organ surgery and transplantation.
His professional memberships include the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association, the Turkish Surgical Association, and the Ministry of Health’s Scientific Board on Kidney Transplantation. His expertise and contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards and commendations.
Professor Polat’s extensive experience, coupled with his commitment to patient care and medical education, makes him a highly respected figure in the medical community, particularly in the field of organ transplantation
About Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital:
Professor Kamil Yalçın Polat, a prominent figure in organ transplantation and general surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, brings over 38 years of extensive medical expertise to his role. His specialization in liver cancer and proficiency in liver and kidney transplants have established him as a leading surgeon in this field. His distinguished career is marked by his scholarly contributions and participation in numerous national and international medical training sessions, positioning him as an eminent expert in the organ transplantation community.
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Publications
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Mayo Clinic surgeons perform first robotic-assisted kidney transplant
A robotic-assisted kidney transplant requires a smaller incision. It lowers the risk that patients will experience complications, such as an infection or hernia. Patients may also have less discomfort and a speedier recovery, potentially meaning less time in the hospital after surgery
