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Feza Yarbug Karakayali

Feza Yarbug Karakayali

Organ Transplant

19+

Years of Experience

About Feza Yarbug Karakayali

<h4><strong>Experience</strong></h4><p><strong>1996 </strong>Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Çukurova University</p><p><strong>1998 – 2003</strong> Resident, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Ankara University</p><p><strong>2004</strong> General Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Başkent University</p><p><strong>2007</strong> Assistant Professor of General Surgery / Department of General Surgery, Başkent University</p><p><strong>2010</strong> Associate Professor of General Surgery / Department of General Surgery, Başkent University</p><p><strong>2010 </strong>Observer, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, U.S.A.</p><p><strong>2015 – To Date</strong> Professor, Department of General Surgery, Başkent University Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center.</p><p><strong>Awards</strong></p><p><strong>THIRD PRIZE, ORAL PRESENTATION, 17th TURKISH COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY CONGRESS, 2019</strong></p><p>Karakayalı F., Gökçe A., Karaca A., Seven M.</p><p>Subject; The effect of combining perineal levatorplasty with laparoscopic ventral rectopexy on outcomes in obstructive defecation syndrome secondary to rectocele and intussusceptions; prospective clinical study</p><p><strong>FIRST PRIZE, VIDEO PRESENTATION, TURKISH COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY CONGRESS, 2015</strong></p><p>Karakayalı F, Tezcaner T, Kırnap M, Moray G.</p><p>Subject: Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery Combined with SILS Port in Local Excision of Rectal Tumors</p><p><strong>SECOND PRIZE, SELECTED ORAL PRESENTATIONS, 19TH NATIONAL SURGERY CONGRESS, 2014</strong></p><p>Karakayalı F, Tezcaner T, Oktay B, Cenan S, Kırnap M, Moray G.</p><p>Subject: The Effect of Specimen Sampling Site on Outcomes in Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resections Performed for Rectal Tumors.</p><p><strong>BEST ORAL PRESENTATION SECOND PRIZE, 28th EUROPEAN FEDERATION CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2014</strong></p><p>Kırnap M, Ayvazoğlu SE, Karakayalı F, Moray G, Haberal M.</p><p>Subject: Incidence and management of isolated bile leakage after pancreatic resection</p><p><strong>BEST POSTER PRESENTATION SECOND PRIZE, 14th NATIONAL COLON AND RECTAL CONGRESS, 2013</strong></p><p>Tezcaner T, Arer İ, Karakayalı F, Akdur A, Moray G.</p><p>Subject: Conventional and Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Treatment of Acute Appendicitis</p><p><strong>BEST POSTER PRESENTATION FIRST PRIZE, 29TH NATIONAL RADIOLOGY CONGRESS, 2008</strong></p><p>Başaran C, Öztürk A, Dönmez FY, Karakayalı F, Haberal N and Çoşkun M.</p><p>Subject: Findings of multi-slice computed tomography and histopathological correlation in xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis</p><p><strong>YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD, 13th NATIONAL VASCULAR SURGERY CONGRESS, May 2007</strong></p><p>KarakayalıF, Hasırcı N, Akdur A, Haberal N, Tufan H, Başaran Ö, Sevmiş Ş, KızıltayA,Haberal M.</p><p>Subject: The evaluation of neointimal hyperplasia in Tranilast-coated synthetic vascular grafts; experimental study</p><p><strong>BEST POSTER PRESENTATION FIRST PRIZE, 13th NATIONAL VASCULAR SURGERY CONGRESS, May 2007</strong></p><p>KarakayalıF, Başaran C, Sevmiş Ş, Ekici Y, Harman A and Haberal M.</p><p>Subject: The effects of pre-operative imaging methods on maturation and fasting period in basilic vein transposition fistula created for hemodialysis; prospective clinical study</p><p><strong>SPECIAL AWARD BY TURKISH SOCIETY OF VASCULAR SURGERY, April 2002</strong></p><p>KarakayalıF, Hazinedaroğlu S, Sancak T, Duman N and Yerdel MA.</p><p>Subject: The use of central veins in fistulas created for dialysis; prospective clinical study</p><p> </p>

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Speciality

Organ TransplantGeneral Surgery

Language Spoken

EnglishTurkish

Awards

  • 2019 – Third Prize, Oral Presentation, 17th Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Congress
  • 2015 – First Prize, Video Presentation, Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Congress
  • 2014 – Second Prize, Selected Oral Presentations, 19th National Surgery Congress
  • 2014 – Best Oral Presentation Second Prize, 28th European Federation Congress (ICS)
  • 2013 – Best Poster Presentation Second Prize, 14th National Colon and Rectal Congress
  • 2008 – Best Poster Presentation First Prize, 29th National Radiology Congress
  • 2007 – Young Researcher Award, 13th National Vascular Surgery Congress
  • 2007 – Best Poster Presentation First Prize, 13th National Vascular Surgery Congress
  • 2002 – Special Award by Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery

Transplant surgeon

2015 – Present: Professor, Department of General Surgery, Başkent University Istanbul Hospital

2010: Associate Professor of General Surgery, Başkent University

2010: Observer, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, USA

2007: Assistant Professor of General Surgery, Başkent University

2004: General Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, Başkent University

1998 – 2003: Resident, Department of General Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine

All Procedures

Performed by Feza Yarbug Karakayali

Organ Transplant

Organ Transplant

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General Surgery

General Surgery

General surgery abroad covers hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, thyroidectomy, colorectal surgery, and abdominal procedures using minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques. These procedures address common surgical conditions with high precision, minimal scarring, and rapid recovery. General surgical costs vary greatly between countries. A [laparoscopic](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/laparoscopic-surgery) cholecystectomy that costs $15,000 to $25,000 at home may be available for $2,000 to $5,000 abroad at equally accredited hospitals with board-certified general surgeons performing high-volume, low-complication procedures. [Leading international surgical centers](https://curemeabroad.com/) offer shorter waiting times, advanced laparoscopic and robotic capabilities, and streamlined pre-operative and post-operative care. Patients consistently report receiving more attentive surgical planning and recovery support than they experienced at home. The surgeon's laparoscopic experience and the hospital's accreditation are the most important factors. Confirm the surgeon's annual procedure volume and complication rates. Following postoperative wound care instructions, activity restrictions, and dietary guidelines directly influences recovery speed and long-term outcomes.

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