Prof. Mustafa Oncel biography:

Prof. Mustafa Oncel is a distinguished specialist in General and Oncological Surgery, currently practicing at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. He has over 26 years of experience in the medical field, with a focus on colorectal and general surgical procedures. 

Prof. Mustafa Oncel successfully completed his undergraduate education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and received the title of Medical Doctor. He completed his specialization at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and became a General Surgery Specialist.

Professional Experience:

Prof. Mustafa Oncel has extensive experience in the field of General and Oncological Surgery, focusing on:

• Diagnosis and treatment of various cancers.
• Surgical interventions related to cancerous and non-cancerous conditions.
• Patient care and management in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Areas of Expertise:

• Colorectal Cancer: Comprehensive management and treatment planning.
• Gastrointestinal Cancers: Specialized care for cancers of the digestive system.
• Laparoscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive surgical techniques.
• Hernia Surgery: Treatment of various types of hernias.
• Endocrine Surgery: Management of thyroid and parathyroid conditions.

Certifications and Fellowships:

• 2007: Qualified as a Colorectal Surgeon by the European Board of Coloproctology.
• 2008: Validated as an International Fellow by the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.
• 2009: Certified as an Oncological Surgeon by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

Publications and Research:

Prof. Oncel has authored over 70 articles in national and international journals and books, covering topics such as:

• The effect of fibrin glue on the intensity of colonic anastomosis.
• Risk factors for early postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing radical surgery for colorectal cancer.
• Ramadan fasting in patients with a stoma: A prospective study of quality of life and nutritional status.
• The role of group education on quality of life in patients with a stoma.
• Laparoscopic and conventional resections for low rectal cancers: A retrospective analysis.

Professional Memberships:

• Turkish Society of Trauma.
• Turkish Society Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery.
• American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.
• Turkish Society of Colorectal Surgery.
• European Society of Coloproctology.
• Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

Languages Spoken:

• Turkish
• English