Prof. Selin Kapan biography:

Prof. Selin Kapan is a General Surgeon with expertise in managing various surgical conditions, particularly breast cancer, thyroid disorders, and minimally invasive procedures. She has an extensive academic and professional background, having completed her medical education at Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, where she graduated with honors in 1994.

Areas of interest:

With a particular focus on oncological, endocrine, and minimally invasive surgical techniques, prof. Selin Kapan’s areas of interest include:

• Breast Diseases: Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various breast conditions, including benign and malignant disorders.
• Breast Cancer Surgery: Expertise in the surgical treatment of breast cancer, including breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy.
• Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases: Focused on the diagnosis and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid conditions, including benign and malignant diseases.
• Thyroid Cancer: Specializing in the treatment of thyroid cancer, including surgery, radioiodine therapy, and follow-up care.
• Anal Region Diseases: Expertise in the surgical management of conditions affecting the anal region, such as hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures.
• Laparoscopic Surgery: Specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries, which offer quicker recovery and reduced complications.
• Hernia Surgery: Expertise in the surgical treatment of hernias, including both open and laparoscopic techniques.

Professional experience:

• 1995: Served as a general practitioner at Giresun Aksu Health Center and Zonguldak Karaelmas Health Center.
• 1997: Began specialization in General Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• 2002: Earned the title of General Surgery Specialist.
• 2003: Joined Şişli Etfal Hospital and later Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.
• 2008: Promoted to Associate Professor of General Surgery.
• 2012: Served as the founding deputy chief of the General Surgery Clinic at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital.
• 2017: Appointed as a Professor at Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Hospital.
• 2019-2021: Worked as a General Surgery Specialist and Medical Coordinator at Istanbul Cerrahi Hospital.

Professional membership:

• Turkish Surgical Society (Türk Cerrahi Derneği)
• National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association (Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Derneği)
• Hernia Association (Fıtık Derneği)
• Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society (Türk Hepatopankreatobilier Cerrahi Derneği)
• Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association (Kök Hücre ve Hücresel Tedaviler Derneği)
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Association (Gastroözefajiyal Reflü Derneği)