General Surgery Prof. Dr. Melih Paksoy
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About Prof. Dr. Melih Paksoy
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Prof. Dr. Melih Paksoy is a General Surgery specialist at Acibadem Fulya Hospital in İstanbul with 37+ years of experience.
He treats conditions including sportsman’s hernia, Spigelian hernia, suprasphincteric anal fistula, gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor, rectal prolapse, splenic cyst, rectal endometriosis, gastric lipoma, and intestinal obstruction, and performs hernia repair and laparoscopic procedures such as gastric tumor resection, mesh rectopexy, splenic cystectomy, and transgastric gastric lipoma resection. He consults in Turkish and…
Prof. Melih Paksoy is a board-certified general surgeon with a longstanding commitment to surgical excellence and patient-centered care. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2005 and has since developed deep expertise in abdominal and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, hernia repair, colorectal procedures, and senology. Since 2006 he has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, contributing to clinical practice, surgical education, and multidisciplinary care.
His work emphasizes evidence-based treatment, minimally invasive techniques when appropriate, and clear communication with patients and families. Active in the professional community, Prof. Paksoy is a member of multiple national societies, including: – Hernia Association – Turkish Medical Association – National Surgical Association – Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery – Breast Science (Senology) Association – Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association He continues to engage in continuing education, collaborative research, and mentorship of younger surgeons, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and patient quality of life.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2005Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine / Professor
- 1999Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 1995Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery
- 1983–1989Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2006Acibadem Health Group
- 1995–1999Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery / Specialist Doctor
- 1989–1995Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery / Assistant Doctor
Professional Memberships
- Hernia Association
- Turkish Medical Association
- National Surgical Association
- Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Breast Science (Senology) Association
- Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery Association
Selected Publications
- Sportsman’s hernia:the review of current diagnosis and treatment modalities Ulus Surgical Derg 2016;32(2):122-9 Paksoy M,Sekmen U
- An atypical etiology of suprasphincteric fistula:a forgotten surgical material. Case Report Med 2010;2010:189846 Paksoy M,Ozben V,Ayan F,Simsek A
- Laparoscopic resection of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor in the stomach Cerrahpaşa Tıp Dergsi 2008;39(1):33-37 Erzin Y,Karataş A,Paksoy M,Velibeyoğlu F,Doğusoy G,Tuncer M
- Spigelian hernias:a prospective analysis of baseline parameters and surgical outcome of 34 consecutive patients. Hernia 2006;10:326-330 Malazgirt M,Topgul K,Somken S,Ersin S,Turkcapar AG,Gok H,Gonullu N, Paksoy M, Ertem M
- Spigelian hernias:a prospective analysis of baseline parameters and surgical outcome of 34 consecutive patients. Hernia 2006;10:326-330 Malazgirt M, Topgul K, Somken S, Ersin S, Turkcapar AG, Gok H, Gonullu N, Paksoy M.
- Our rectal prolapse cases treated with laparoscopic mesh rectopexy. Paksoy M, Ertem M, Taskin M, Kayabasi B. Journal of Endoscopic Laparoscopic and Minimal Invasive Surgery 2006; 13: 24-28
- Laparoscopic splenic total cystectomy in a patient with elevated CA 19-9. JSLS 2006; 10(4): 507-510 Paksoy M, Karabıçak I, Kuşaslan R, Demiryas S, Ayan F, Ertem M.
- Laparoscopic splenic total cystectomy in a patient with elevated CA 19-9 JSLS 2006; 10(4): 507-510 Paksoy M, Karabıçak I, Kuşaslan R, Demiryas S, Ayan F, Ertem M
- Intestinal obstruction due to rectal endometriosis The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine 2005; 72: 404-408 Paksoy M, Karabıcak I, Ayan F, Aydogan F
- Laparoscopic transgastric resection of a gastric lipoma presenting as acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2005;15:163-165 Paksoy M, Böler DE, Baca B, Ertürk S, Kapan S, Bavunoglu I, Sirin F
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