Aydın Alper

Dr. Aydın Alper is an eminent general surgeon with over 40 years of experience in hepatobiliary surgery, pancreatic surgery, and liver transplants. He completed his MD in 1981 at Istanbul University, where he also specialized in general surgery.

Dr. Alper has performed liver transplant surgeries and specializes in hepatobiliary surgery, addressing complex conditions such as liver diseases, pancreatic cancers, and hydatid cysts. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, utilizing minimally invasive techniques to perform liver, pancreatic, and biliary tree surgeries. His expertise in treating injuries of the biliary tree and pancreatic disorders is highly regarded.

Dr. Alper is an active member of both the Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery and the Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery, reflecting his commitment to advancing surgical practices in Turkey and beyond. His contributions to liver and pancreatic surgery, along with his leadership in laparoscopic surgery, have helped improve patient outcomes and revolutionized surgical approaches in these fields.

Dr. Alper has been involved in several research initiatives focused on liver transplants, pancreatic diseases, and endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical techniques. His research has improved the success rates of liver transplant surgeries, with advancements in post-transplant care and management of liver failure. Dr. Alper has also contributed to studies on hydatid cysts and their surgical treatment, which have shaped modern approaches to managing these parasitic infections.

He has presented his research findings at numerous national and international conferences and has published extensively in leading medical journals, including The Journal of Hepatology and Surgical Endoscopy.

• Excellence in Hepatobiliary Surgery – Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery (2015)

• Top Specialist in Pancreatic Surgery – Awarded by the Turkish Medical Association (2017)

• Innovations in Laparoscopic Surgery – Awarded by the European Society of Gastrointestinal Surgery (2019)

• Lifetime Achievement Award in Liver Transplant – Awarded by the International Liver Transplant Society (2020)

Dr. Alper has authored several significant publications, particularly in the areas of liver transplants, pancreatic surgery, and laparoscopic techniques. One of his major publications, "Advancements in Laparoscopic Pancreatic Surgery: Reducing Recovery Time and Complications," was published in Surgical Endoscopy (2018). This paper discussed the latest advancements in minimally invasive approaches to pancreatic surgeries, including pancreatic resection and pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure).

Additionally, Dr. Alper has written extensively on the management of hydatid cysts and their surgical treatment in liver surgery. His work continues to influence surgical practices and improve patient outcomes.