Prof. Hakan Seyit

Assoc. Prof. Hakan Seyit, MD, is a highly acclaimed General Surgeon specializing in laparoscopic surgery, gastrointestinal system surgery, laparoscopic oncological surgery, obesity surgery, and robotic surgery. He graduated from Mersin University Faculty of Medicine and further specialized in General Surgery. Over his illustrious career, he has served in several prestigious hospitals and training institutions.

His certifications include specialized training in Endoscopic Applications, Microsurgery, Medical Surgical Endocrinology, and the Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Technology Console. Dr. Seyit is also an active International Member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) and holds memberships in numerous esteemed associations, including the Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Association of Colon and Rectum Surgery, and the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association.

He has authored numerous studies in international peer-reviewed journals, particularly focusing on bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and innovative laparoscopic techniques. Dr. Seyit has also presented at various global surgical conferences, solidifying his status as a thought leader in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.

• Bachelor of Medicine, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (1998)
• Specialty in General Surgery, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2005)

• Obesity and Morbid Obesity
• Gastrointestinal Diseases
• Hernias (Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional)
• Colorectal Cancer
• Gallbladder Diseases
• Liver Hydatid Disease
• Benign and Malignant Gastric Disorders
• Breast Diseases, including Granulomatous Mastitis

• Appendectomy
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Surgery
• Gastric Bypass Surgery
• Gastric Sleeve Surgery
• Hemorrhoids Surgery
• Hernia Repair Surgery
• Robotic Surgery for Colon and Rectal Diseases
• Endoscopic Procedures, including ERCP
• Colonoscopic Surgeries
• Bariatric Revision Surgeries
• Endoscopic Management of Fistulas and Leaks
• Surgical Management of Hydatid Liver Disease

• EAES: International Active Member, European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.
• TCD: Active Registered Member, Turkish Surgical Association (Türk Cerrahi Derneği).
• TKRCD: Active Member, Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (Türk Kolon ve Rektum Cerrahisi Derneği).
• ELCD: Active Member, National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association (Ulusal Endoskopik Laparoskopik Cerrahi Derneği).
• UTACD: Member, National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Derneği).

• Laparoscopic Bariatric Analgesia Landmark Study: Recognized for publishing a breakthrough clinical trial evaluating the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided bilateral high-volume recto-intercostal plane blocks for reducing post-operative pain following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
• Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Risk-Factor Registry: Published a high-volume retrospective multivariate analysis identifying patient-related and procedure-related risk factors associated with post-ERCP pancreatitis, contributing to improved risk stratification and clinical decision-making.