General Surgery Prof. Dr. Volkan Özben
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About Prof. Dr. Volkan Özben
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Prof. Dr. Volkan Özben is a General Surgery specialist at Acibadem Maslak Hospital in İstanbul with 23+ years of experience.
He treats colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions including obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, duodenal and small bowel perforation, gastrointestinal stromal tumor, and internal hernia, and performs procedures such as laparoscopic colorectal surgery, single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy, duodenal perforation repair, MRI-guided radioguided occult lesion localization, and radioguided lymph node biopsy for breast lesions and axillary lymphadenopathy. He…
Prof. Volkan Özben is a general surgeon with a strong focus on minimally invasive and colorectal surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 2010 and began his professional career serving with Acibadem Health Group in 2012. His clinical interests include endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques, colorectal disease management, and advancing surgical care through evidence-based practice.
He is an active member of professional societies that reflect his commitment to surgical excellence and continuing education, including the Turkish Surgical Association, the Turkish Medical Association (Istanbul Medical Chamber), the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Society. Known for combining technical skill with patient-centered care, Prof. Özben participates in multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, modern surgical treatment and to mentor the next generation of surgeons.
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Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2010Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine General Surgery
- 2003Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2012Acibadem Health Group
- 2012Cleveland Clinic, Digestive Diseases Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA / Clinical Observership (Turkish Surgical Association Prof. Dr. Feza Remzi Scholarship)
- 2010–2012Sürmene State Hospital General Surgery Clinic
- 2006High Barnet Hospital, Emergency Department, London, England / Clinical Observership
- 2003St. Thomas Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, London, England / Visiting Residency
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Surgical Association
- Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Medical Chamber
- Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Society
Selected Publications
- Radio-guided occult lesion localization (ROLL) for breast lesions under computer-aided MRI guidance (MRI-guided ROLL) The first experience and initial results. Br J Radiol 2012;85:395-402. Yilmaz MH, Kilic F, Icten GE, Aydogan F, Ozben V, Halac M, Olgun DC, Gazioglu E, Celik V, Uras C, Altug ZA.
- An alternative sutureless repair technique with amelogenin for duodenal perforation. Acta Chir Belg 2012;112:121-5. Karatas A, Ozben V, Aytac E, Karaca FC, Salihoglu S, Uzun H, Erdamar S, Ulualp K.
- Radio-guided lymph node biopsy for the diagnosis of axillary lymphadenopathy Nucl Med Commun 2011;32:233-7. 3. Ozben V, Aydogan F, Atasoy D, Ferahman F, Esen G, Yilmaz MH, Halac M, Uras C.
- Application of laparoscopy in the management of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2010;20:89-92. Ertem M, Ozben V, Ozveri E, Yilmaz S.
- A case of gastrointestinal stromal tumor presenting with small bowel perforation and internal hernia. Turk J Gastroenterol 2010;21:470-1. Ozben V, Carkman S, Atasoy D, Dogusoy G, Eyuboglu E.
- The use of tacker and arthroscopy cannules in SILS cholecystectomy. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2010;20:551-4. Ertem M, Ozben V, Yilmaz S, Ozveri E.
- Effect of corticosteroid dose and duration of administration on colonic anastomosis. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2010;16:2162-7. 1. Baca B, Ozben V, Boler DE, Onur E, Hamzaoglu I, Karahasanoglu T, Erdamar S, Atukeren P, Dirican A.
- Radioguided occult lesion localization (ROLL) for non-palpable breast cancer: a comparison between day-before and same-day protocols Breast 2010;19:226-30 5. Aydogan F, Ozben V, Celik V, Uras C, Tahan G, Gazioglu E, Cengiz A, Ferahman M, Cercel A, Yilmaz MH, Hallac M, Unal H.
- Analysis of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in high-risk patients. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2009;19:397-40 2. Salihoglu Z, Baca B, Koksal S, Hamzaoglu IH, Karahasanoglu T, Avci S, Ozben V.
- Nodular fasciitis of the breast previously misdiagnosed as breast carcinoma. Breast Care (Basel) 2009;4:401-2. Ozben V, Aydogan F, Karaca FC, Ilvan S, Uras C.
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