General Surgery Prof. Dr. V. Melih Kara
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About Prof. Dr. V. Melih Kara
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Prof. Dr. V. Melih Kara is a General Surgery specialist at Acibadem Dr.
Sinasi Can (Kadikoy) Hospital in İstanbul with 28+ years of experience. His clinical focus includes kidney transplantation and related complications, urethral stricture and cancer screening in kidney transplant patients, ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein catheterization, breast surgery and immediate implant-based reconstruction, acute mechanical intestinal obstruction, strangulated obturator hernia, encapsulated peritoneal sclerosis, and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. He consults in Turkish and English…
Prof. V. Melih Kara is a general surgeon with extensive clinical and academic experience. He completed his surgical training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2003 and has since practiced in high-standard healthcare settings. Since 2022 he has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where he provides patient-centered surgical care and contributes to multidisciplinary teams.
Prof. Kara is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Surgical Association, the Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, and the Emergency Trauma Association. His memberships reflect a commitment to advancing surgical practice, particularly in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery and trauma care. Known for a calm, precise approach in the operating room and strong collaboration with colleagues, Prof. Kara focuses on delivering safe, evidence-based treatment and improving patient outcomes through ongoing education and professional engagement.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2003Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
- 1997Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2022Acibadem Health Group
- 2021Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital / General Surgery Transplantation (Kidney) responsible
- 2020–2021Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital Kidney Transplant Unit Supervisor / Transplantation (Kidney) Supervisor
- 2016–2020Health Sciences University Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Transplantation Unit supervisor / Transplantation (Kidney) supervisor
- 2015–2016Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Transplantation Unit Supervisor / Transplantation (Kidney) supervisor
- 2012Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, I. General Surgery Clinic and Transplantation Unit / Associate Professor of General Surgery
- 2008Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, I. General Surgery Clinic and Transplantation Unit / General Surgery Specialist
- 2007–2008Cleveland Clinic General Surgery and Transplantation Center / Observer
- 2007–2008Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital I. General Surgery Clinic and Transplantation Unit / General Surgery Specialist
- 2006–2007Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Unit Chief Assistant / Temporary Assignment
- 2005–2006Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital I. General Surgery Clinic and Transplantation Unit / General Surgery Specialist
- 2004–2005Gölcük Military Hospital / Medical Ensign
- 2003–2004Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital I. General Surgery Clinic and Transplantation Unit / General Surgery Specialist
- 1998–2003Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital I. General Surgery Clinic and Transplantation Unit / Medical Residency Student
Professional Memberships
- National Surgical Association
- Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
- Emergency Trauma Association
Selected Publications
- Ultrasound Assisted Internal Jugular vein Catheterization Journal of Surgical Arts, 14(2): 48-55 (2021) A Dogan,V.M.Kara, H.M.Odabasi,
- Electronic Learning in Undergraduate Medical Education, Electronic Learning in Undergraduate Medical Education Experimed, 11(1): 45-8 (2021) B. Özçınar, A. Abbasov, A. Öztu?rk, F. Tutal, L.Ş. Tu?rker, N. Aksakal, M. Kara, Ö. Albuz, Y. Erbil,
- Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Delayed Graft Function in Deceased Donor Kid-ney Transplantation. Transplant Proc. 2019 May;51(4):1096-1100. Kara VM, B Basak, Canbakan M, Alpergun N
- D-Dimer and Carcinoembryonic Antigen Levels: Useful Indicators for Predicting the Tumor Stage and Postoperative Survival Gastroenterol Res Pract. 2016 Aug: 4295029. doi: 10.1155/2016/4295029. K Tekeşin, S Bayrak, V Esatoğlu, E Özdemir, L Özel, VM. Kara
- case of urinary tract infection caused by Raoultella planticola after a urodynamic study Braz J Infect Dis. 2016 Nov; 1413-8670(16)30512-8.] M Tuğcu, C Ruhi, AM Gokce, M Kara, S Aksaray
- Effects of Urethral Stricture on Allografts in Kidney Transplantation Transplant Proc. 2015 Jun;47(5):1336-9. AM Gökçe, C. Kaya, VM Kara, L Ozel, C Ruhi, MI Titiz
- Skin-Areola, Nipple Sparing, and Subcutaneous Mastectomy and Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Using a Titanium-Coated Polypropylene Mesh J Breast Health. 2015 Jul 1;11(3):141-143. Özel L, Kara VM, Sunamak O, Karagüllü H, Sagiroglu J, Ilhan O, Aker F
- Cancer Screening of Renal Transplant Patients Undergoing Long-Term Immunosuppressive Therapy Transplant Proc. 47(5):1413-7 (2015). T. Demir, L. Ozel, AM Gökçe, P. Ata, M. Kara, C. Eriş, E. Özdemir, MI. Titiz
- A rare cause of acute mechanical intestinal obstruction: A strangulated obsturator hernia North Clin. Istanbul 2(1), 69-72 (2015). D. Erdoğan, M. Gülmez, V.M. Kara, M.A. Uzun, O. Yücel
- A Rare Reason of Ileus in Renal Transplant Patients With Peritoneal Dialysis History: En-capsulated Peritoneal Sclerosis Exp Clin Transplant. 21(10): (2014). AM. Gökçe, L. Ozel, S. Ibişoğlu, P. Ata, G. Sahin, M. Gücün, VM. Kara, E. Ozdemir, MI. Titiz,
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★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“My keyhole surgery was handled with real skill and genuine care. I cannot thank Prof. Dr. Kara enough for the skill and kindness shown. I would happily travel here again for any treatment.”
“Choosing Acibadem for my pain control during surgery was the best decision I made. The expertise of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kara put my mind completely at ease. I would recommend this team to anyone.”
“I travelled from abroad for interventional radiology procedure and the whole experience was seamless. Prof. Dr. Kara inspired complete confidence from the first meeting. The whole experience was organised and reassuring.”
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