About Thymectomy

Thymus is a lymphoid gland located in the neck. The gland is primarily responsible for the generation of T-Lymphocytes in the body. These cells provide cell mediated immunity and have the potential to distinguish between self and non self cells. When the gland develops problems or cysts it is removed surgically.

Dr. Prof. Halil Alış

Surgeon | Sr. Consultant

M.D.

Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. (Prof.) Halil Alış is a highly experienced and skilled surgeon in Turkey with expertise in Colorectal surgery, and management of Obesity and Metabolic conditions. He completed his medical education and training from School of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University and then pursued specialization in surgery from Department of General Surgery in Istanbul School of Medicine of Istanbul University. He has worked as a Health Group Manager and Medical Practitioner in Dernekpazarı District of Trabzon before passing the Examination for Medical Speciality. 

Prof. Halil Alış then worked as a General Surgeon in the Clinic of Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and completed rotation in General Surgery Clinic of School of Medicine in Istanbul University. 

He became the Associate Professor of General Surgery in 2010 and undertook Management duties in Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital and in Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. He was the Head of Education and Administrative Affairs, at this hospital before taking the position of Medical Director and General Surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul Aydın University from 2017. 

He has performed renal transplantation on international patients. He also has a keen interest in diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, weight loss surgery, laparoscopy and robotic surgeries. Dr. Halil Alış has trained and completed advanced courses at premier medical institutions abroad. 

His expertise lies in all kinds of laparoscopic surgical procedures, especially bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeries as well as diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP. 

As a medical faculty, he is actively involved in training upcoming doctors in the field of General Surgery and Da Vinci Robotic system. Prof. Halil Alış has published several research papers in indexed journal (SCI and local journals) and authored chapters in 7 books. He has presented 86 papers in local conferences and over 180 papers presented at international conferences. He is a member of many national and international medical societies.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic surgical procedures
  • Bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeries
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic
  • Gastroscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • ERCP

Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal

Liver Transplant surgeon | Director

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology), ASTS Fellowship

Works at Max Hospital Vaishali
New Delhi, India

Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal is a highly reputed liver transplant surgeons in New Delhi who has an extensive clinical experience of over 20 years. He has performed many surgeries in the field of Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary and Gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Aggarwal has completed his medical education from the top institutes of the country, including Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He has obtained several advanced fellowship trainings from prestigious medical centers of the country and abroad, including Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Asan Medical Center, Seoul (South Korea), Hospital Beaujon, Paris (France), and ASTS Solid Organ Transplant, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York (USA). Dr. Aggarwal has worked at several reputed hospitals in New Delhi and is presently the Director of Liver transplant program at Max Hospital, Vaishali. He is a member of various renowned national and international medical societies including American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), Indian National Association for the study of Liver (INASL) and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), to name a few. He has published numerous papers in peer reviewed journals, and been an invited faculty at many conferences.

Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal is a highly reputed liver transplant surgeons in New Delhi who has an extensive clinical experience of over 20 years. He has performed many surgeries in the field of Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary and Gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Aggarwal has completed his medical education from the top institutes of the country, including Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He has obtained several advanced fellowship trainings from prestigious medical centers of the country and abroad, including Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Asan Medical Center, Seoul (South Korea), Hospital Beaujon, Paris (France), and ASTS Solid Organ Transplant, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York (USA).

Dr. Aggarwal has worked at several reputed hospitals in New Delhi and is presently the Director of Liver transplant program at Max Hospital, Vaishali. He is a member of various renowned national and international medical societies including American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), Indian National Association for the study of Liver (INASL) and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), to name a few. He has published numerous papers in peer reviewed journals, and been an invited faculty at many conferences.

Clinical Focus

  • Liver transplantation surgery
  • Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary

HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation | Senior Director & HOD

MBBS, MS (General Surgery)

Works at BLK Super Speciality Hospital
New Delhi, India

Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary is one of the most accomplished Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplantation surgeon in India. He has a rich experience of more than 18 years. Dr. Chaudhary and team has performed 1500+ Liver Transplants including Living Donor Liver Transplant, Cadaver Donor Liver Transplant, Swap Transplant, and Split Liver Transplant. Other than liver transplant, his areas of interest includes liver, pancreas and biliary diseases and minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic surgery).

Clinical Focus

  • Liver Transplant - Living Donor Liver Transplant, Cadaver Donor Liver Transplant,  Swap Transplant,  Split Liver Transplant
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Hepato Pancreas and Biliary Diseases

Awards

  • NewsX Health Excellence award presented by the Hon'ble Health Minister, Sh J.P. Nadda in the field of Surgical Gastro and Liver Transplant - December 2018
  • Times Healthcare Achiever's award - Rising star in Liver Transplant - November 2018.
  • Delhi Medical Association “Vishisht Chikitsa Award’’ - for outstanding contribution in the field of Liver Transplantation in India - 5th July 2015

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Dr. Ashish Vashistha

Surgeon | Head & Senior Consultant - General Surgery

MBBS, MS, FNBE (Minimal Access Surgery)

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
New Delhi, India
Dr. Vashistha is a renowned senior Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon in India with over 20 years of experience in Minimal Access Surgery.He is the Head of the "Department of Surgery" Max Health Care, Saket, New Delhi. He has made significant contributions to Bariatric and minimal access surgery by launching Bariatric program in Max Healthcare Saket, Bhatinda, Dehradun and Central India.He is a member of numerous prestigious organizations in India and Asia. He has also published several research papers in the field of minimal access surgery. He is the historical first Laparoscopic Surgeon duly accredited & Certified by National Board of Examination, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare New Delhi.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
  • Laparoscopic MiniGastric Bypass and Revision surgeries.

Dr. Prof. Metin Çakmakçı

General surgeon and surgical oncologist  | Breast Center Coordinator

MBBS, MS (General Surgery)

Istanbul, Turkey

Doctor (Prof.) Metin Çakmakçı is a highly reputed surgeon in Turkey with expertise in oncological surgeries and robotic surgery. He is a highly experienced surgeon who has been involved in management of cancer of breast and other body parts, various kinds of complex surgeries and the use of the latest surgical techniques. 

Dr. Metin Çakmakçı is presently the Board Member and Director of Medical Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He has worked at many top hospitals in Turkey, including the Acıbadem Healthcare Group (2000-2007), and Hacettepe University Main Hospital where he served as the Medical Director for 4 years. 

Having completed his medical degree from Hacettepe University in 1981, he further pursued specialization in General Surgery from the same university. He then became the Associate Professor in 1989 and subsequently withheld the position Professor in 1996.

Prof.Çakmakçı has a keen clinical interest in the areas of surgical infections, oncological surgeries of abdominal and thoracic region. He is as renowned for his research work, as for his outstanding work in the clinical practice. Dr. Metin has published over 100 articles, made 47 national and 50 international presentations. He has also written several Book Chapters in nationally and internationally known books. He has received 1 Research Prize - Tübitak. 

Apart from his many publications in peer reviewed journals, Dr. Prof. Çakmakçı is on the editorial board and is a member of the Board of Directors of many journals. 

He is a pioneer when it comes to patient safety throughout the country and has been chaired by the President of the first International Patient Safety Congress, Turkey - 2007. Along with this, Prof. Çakmakçı is also a member of Board of Director - TEID (Ethics and Reputation Society of Turkey). He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Physician Executives.

 

Clinical Focus

  • Surgical infections, oncological abdominal and thoracic surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Breast Cancer
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Robotic Surgery

Dr. Anshuman Kaushal

General & GI Surgeon | Academic Co-ordinator & Senior Consultant

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FNB- Minimal Access Surgery

Works at Artemis Hospital
New Delhi, India

Dr. Anshuman Kaushal is a leading Laparoscopic GI, Brariatric and Laser Surgeon in India with over 15 years of experience in the field. He is highly qualified with degrees and training in advance courses and fellowships from renowned medical institutions. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries with special focus on all types of Complex Hernia, Hepatobiliary, Laparoscopic GI & Colorectal and Weight loss surgeries (Sleeve/ Bypass). He is an expert in field of General surgeries, Oncosurgery, Laparoscopic GI and Bariatric surgeries. To his credit, his accomplishments include many firsts like being the first to receive postdoctoral fellowship training by National Board of Examination in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College. He is also the first one to have received the coveted Fellowship of International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (FCLS) from Society of Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons of India.

Clinical Focus

  • Bariatric Surgery (LABG, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, MGB)
  • Laparoscopic Single/ Reduced Port Surgeries
  • Inguinal, Incisional and Complex Ventral Hernias
  • Laparoscopic Surgery For Gall Stones, CBD Stones, Liver Cysts, Appendix, Varicocele
  • Management Of GERD, Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Colo-Rectal Surgeries
  • Laparoscopic GI Cancer Surgeries
  • Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery (Kidney, Spleen, Uterus)
  • Minimal Invasive Surgery For Piles (Stapler Hemorrhoidectomy, STARR, Rectal Prolapse)
  • Laparoscopic Acute Abdomen Surgeries (Obstruction, Perforation)
  • VAAFT- Anal Fistula Surgeries
  • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery For Lung Disease

Awards

  • First to have received postdoctoral fellowship training by National Board of Examination in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College.
  • Awarded the coveted Fellowship of American College of Surgeons. He was among the first to receive the prestigious Fellowship of International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (FCLS) from Society of Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons of India in 2012.

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Dr. Paritosh S Gupta

Bariatric Surgeon | Head - General Surgery, MAS and Bariatric Surgery

MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS

Works at Artemis Hospital
Gurgaon, India
Dr. Paritosh S Gupta is a Head of the Department, General, Min Access & Bariatric Surgery at Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurgaon, India. He is practicing in Delhi and NCR for past 15 years. With an exhaustive list, having more than 10,000 successful surgeries performed to his credit, he is considered as one of the best and experienced hands in his field. He is a graduate from Sh. M P Shah medical college, Jamnagar, Gujarat and Postgraduate MS (Gen Surgery) from same medical college.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic G I surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery and Laponco Surgery and Lap Urology work.

Dr. Pradeep Chowbey

Bariatric Surgeon | Joint Managing Director

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MNAMS, FIMSA, FAIS, FICS, FACS

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
New Delhi, India
Dr. Pradeep Chowbey is one of the best Laparoscopic surgeons of India and among the best few Bariatric surgeons of the world. He is highly qualified as a surgeon and throughout his career he has continuously honed his surgical skills. Highly eminent personalities like former President of India, K. R. Narayanan and His Holiness Dalai Lama preferred Dr. Chowbey for their surgical needs.

Clinical Focus

  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Upper GI Endoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Appedicectomy and Bowel resection
  • Hernia Surgery
  • Anorectal surgery (Division Minimally Invasive Proctology)
  • Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery
  • Endoscopic Neck Surgery
  • Hand-assisted Endoscopic Surgery
  • Thoracoscopic Surgery (Decortications, Lung-nodule excision, Thymectomy)

Awards

  • Awarded Padmashri by the President of India
  • Limca Book of Records in consecutive
  • Guinness Book of Records for most Minimal Access Surgery
  • Founder President Of Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
  • Doctor Of Science by Rani Durgawati Vishwvidyalaya, Jabalpur
  • Founding Designee Of International Centre Of Excellence
  • To see more awards visit: http://www.chowbey.com/award/

Dr. Sheela Prince

Specialist General, Laparoscopic, Robotic surgeon  | Specialist

MBBS, DNB, MS ,MRCS(UK), FMAS, FICRS, FAIS, FALS, FACS(USA), FRCS (England)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr Sheela prince is a post graduate from Govt: Medical college Trivandrum , Kerala , IndiaShe was trained in advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery by Prof Dr RK Mishra , World Laparoscopy hospital and Dr Praveen Bhatia , Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Delhi India.She served as a specialist General surgeon for six years in the department of General surgery in Rashid hospital Dubai , Dubai health Authority

Clinical Focus

  • Breast surgery
  • Anorectal Disease and Related surgeries 
  • Acute care surgeries 
  • Trauma surgeries 
  • Minimally Invasive and open Gastro Intestinal surgeries 
  • Minimally Invasive and open Abdominal wall Hernias 
  • Thyroid and Endocrine surgeries 

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Dr. Ayhan Dinckan

General Surgeon | Chief Director of Organ Transplant Centers

M.D.

Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Ayhan Dinckan is a highly acclaimed doctor who is reputed for his work on organ transplantation in Turkey. He has been a multi-organ transplant surgeon since 2007 and is credited with many achievements. He was the director of a program at the transplantation center when the first uterus and double fore-arm transplantations in Turkey was performed.Prof. Dinckan has been involved in over 5000 kidney transplantation operation since 2004 with the success rate of 98.3% graft survival and 99.1% patients' survival. He has performed  350 pediatric kidney transplantation operation, one of the biggest number and experience in pediatric surgery in both Turkey and European countries. In the living donor transplantation operation, all the donor kidneys have been removed by Trans-abdominal full laparoscopic method.Dr. Dinckan has been performed more than 750 living (80%) and cadaveric type (%20) livertransplantation surgeries, with the success rate of 91.7% patients' survival. He participated in the first successful pancreas transplantation in Turkey at Akdeniz University in 2004. Since then, Prof. Dinckan has performed 77 pancreas transplantation.In the case of multi-organ transplantation, he has been performed combined 14 liver and kidney transplantation, 2 heart and kidney and 74 pancreas and kidney operation.He has numerous international Publications, including 55 articles and 19 national publications articles. 

Clinical Focus

  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Pancreatic Transplantation
  • Heart Transplantation