General Surgery Prof. Dr. Murat Gönenç
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About Prof. Dr. Murat Gönenç
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Prof. Dr. Murat Gönenç is a General Surgery specialist at Acibadem Kartal Hospital in İstanbul with more than 20 years of experience.
He focuses on pancreatic, liver, and biliary tract diseases, including acute calculous cholecystitis, acute appendicitis, hydatid liver disease, iatrogenic bile duct injuries, and breast microcalcifications, and performs procedures such as laparoscopic and open appendectomy, partial cystectomy for hydatid liver disease, and percutaneous endoscopic colostomy. He consults in Turkish and English…
Prof. Murat Gönenç is a professor and experienced surgeon specializing in hepatopancreatobiliary care and emergency surgery. He earned his professorship in 2020 and currently practices with Acibadem Health Group since 2025. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery, and the Turkish Surgical Association. Known for combining academic rigor with clinical expertise, he is committed to high-quality patient care, surgical innovation, and ongoing professional collaboration.
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Education
- 2020Professor Doctor
- 2015Löven University / Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Belgium / Observer Surgeon
- 2014Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor – Education Officer
- 2014Associate Professor Doctor
- 2013Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery / Specialist Doctor
- 2006Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery
- 2006Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina, U.S.A. / Visiting Surgeon
- 2000Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2025Acibadem Health Group
- 2019Department of Pancreatic, Liver and Biliary Tract Diseases, Acibadem Health Group / 2019
- 2009–2017Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
- 2008–2009Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
- 2006–2008Sinop Gerze State Hospital
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Society of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
- National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
- Turkish Surgical Association
Selected Publications
- Admission after the gold interval in acute calculous cholecystitis: Should we really cool it off? Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg (SCI-Exp) 2016 Jan 7. M.A.Bozkurt, M.Gonenc, K.D.Peker, H.Yirgin, H.Alis.
- Is laparoscopic appendectomy going to be standard procedure for acute appendicitis; a 5-year single center experience with 1,788 patients. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg M.A.Bozkurt, M.G.Unsal, S.Kapan, M.Gonenc, M.Dogan, M.U.Kalayci, H.Alis.
- A successful management of a giant mucinous ovarian tumor with intraoperative controlled fluid aspiration. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol (SCI-Exp) 2015 H.Guraslan, L.Yasar, M.Ekin, C.Kaya, H.Cengiz, M.Gonenc.
- S.Kapan, H.Alis.Prevention of postoperative bile leak in partial cystectomy for hydatid liver disease: tricks of the trade. J Gastrointest Surg (SCI-Exp) K.D.Peker, A.Y.Gumusoglu, H.Seyit, H.A.Kabuli, A.E.Salik, M.Gonenc
- Unusual clinical case: extraluminal manifestation of a tapeworm from the eviscerated midline incision in a post-surgery patient. J Infect Dev Ctries A.C.Dural, M.F.Celik, B.Temizgonul, M.G Unsal, C.Akarsu, M.Gonenc, M.U.Kalayci, H.Alis.
- Comparison of open and laparoscopic appendectomy in uncomplicated appendicitis: a prospective randomized clinical trial. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgical Journal (SCI-Exp) A.Kocataş, M.Gönenç, M.A.Bozkurt, M.Karabulut, E.Gemici, H.Alış.
- Factors affecting the sleep patterns of hospitalized patients in the early postoperative period. Bakırköy Medical Journal 2013 B.Ö.Özkaya, Z.Yüce, M.Gönenç, A.Gül, H.Alış.
- Diagnosis and treatment of iatrogenic bile duct injuries. Bakırköy Medical Journal M.Karabulut, K.Baş, M.Gönenç, A.C.Dural, O.Köneş, İ.Gök, H.Alış.
- A common dilemma in surgery: What should we do with microcalcifications in the breast? Bakırköy Medical Journal 2012 M.A.Bozkurt, M.Gönenç, E.Gemici, E.Öztürk, S.Kapan, H.Alış.
- A treatment option to keep in mind in high-risk and debilitated patients: Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy. Ulusal Cerrahi Dergisi M.Gönenç, O.Köneş, O.Z.Öner, M.A.Bozkurt, İ.Kahraman, H.Alış.
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