About
Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Çakır – General Surgery Specialist
Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Çakır is an exceptional general surgeon and Professor recognized internationally for world-record surgical innovations and life-saving organ transplantation expertise. With 21 years of experience, he has performed thousands of operations and trained numerous surgeons. He founded the Antalya Transplant Center and was awarded Doctor of the Year in 2018. His world-first innovations include awake 8-organ cancer surgery and robotic natural-orifice surgery.
Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Çakır - World-Record Surgeon
Prof. Dr. Tuğrul Çakır is an exceptional general surgeon and Professor recognized internationally for world-record surgical innovations and life-saving organ transplantation expertise. Born in Antalya on September 12, 1980, he graduated from Meram Medical Faculty in Konya (1998-2004) and completed his general surgery specialty at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (2004-2009).
Professional Journey
After completing his education, Dr. Çakır served 2 years of mandatory service in Şanlıurfa Siverek. In 2010, he became Chief Physician at Gazipaşa District State Hospital, receiving an Outstanding Service Award. He then served as Organ Transplant Responsible Director at Antalya Training & Research Hospital for 9 years, founding the Antalya Liver & Kidney Transplant Center.
Specialized Services
- General Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Organ Transplantation including Liver and Kidney Transplant
- Liver Surgery
- Pancreas Surgery
- Stomach Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Thyroid Surgery
Achievements and Innovations
Dr. Çakır has achieved world-record innovations, including being 11th in the world for innovative liver transplant techniques, 2nd in the world for robotic rectal cancer surgery via natural orifices, and 1st in the world for awake cancer surgery removing 8 organs. He was named Antalya Top 10 Most Successful Doctors in 2017 and Doctor of the Year in 2018. With over 20 years of public service, he has performed thousands of operations and trained numerous surgeons before retiring in 2022 to establish private practice.
Educational Background
- High School - Antalya Religious High School, 1997
- Medical Degree - Meram Tıp Fakültesi, Konya, 1998-2004
- General Surgery Specialty - Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, 2004-2009
- Advanced Training - Malatya İnönü University Liver Transplant Institute, 2 years
- Associate Professor - General Surgery, 2017
- Professor - General Surgery, 2024
Professional Achievements
- Born: September 12, 1980 in Antalya
- 2010: Chief Physician (Başhekim) - Gazipaşa District State Hospital - Outstanding Service Award from District Governor's Office
- 9 years: Organ Transplant Responsible Director - Antalya Training & Research Hospital (Liver & Kidney Transplant)
- Founded: Antalya Liver & Kidney Transplant Center
- WORLD-RECORD INNOVATIONS: 11th in world, 5th in Turkey - Innovative liver transplant vascular connection technique for liver failure patients
- WORLD FIRST: 2nd in world, 1st in Turkey - Robotic rectal cancer surgery via natural orifices (vagina & anus) without abdominal incision
- WORLD FIRST: 1st in world & Turkey - Awake cancer surgery with spinal anesthesia only - removed 8 organs while conversing with patient
- Innovative Technique: Kidney transplant to groin - saved patient from lifelong dialysis
- 2017: Antalya Top 10 Most Successful Doctors
- 2018: Antalya Doctor of the Year Award
- 20 years: Public service - thousands of operations performed
- Trained: Numerous surgeons
- Multiple: Scientific publications
- 2022: Retired from public service to establish private practice
- Personal: Married with 3 children
- Cancer Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Kidney Transplantation
- Liver Surgery
- Liver Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Pancreas Surgery
- Stomach Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Thyroid Surgery
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- 🇩🇪 German
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