General Surgery Evaluation for Gallbladder, Liver and Pancreatic Disease in Antalya
Gallbladder and liver surgery covers a wide spectrum of conditions including gallstones, acute and chronic cholecystitis, gallbladder polyps, common bile duct stones, jaundice, liver cysts, hydatid disease and liver masses. In Antalya, Dr. Gökhan ATEŞ evaluates each patient considering symptoms, blood tests, ultrasound, MRCP, CT or MRI findings and overall health status. The aim is an accurate diagnosis, avoiding unnecessary surgery and — when indicated — planning a laparoscopic or multidisciplinary treatment at the appropriate time.
Conditions Evaluated
Patient information on the topics below. The treatment decision is always made individually based on the patient's clinical picture.
May cause right upper abdominal pain after fatty meals, bloating, nausea, and pain radiating to the back or right shoulder.
Minimally invasive (keyhole) approach for suitable patients, performed through small incisions.
Prolonged pain, fever, nausea and vomiting; may require urgent evaluation.
Follow-up or surgery is planned based on polyp size, growth rate and risk factors.
Can present with jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, fever and abdominal pain.
Simple cysts are usually followed up; large, painful or complicated cysts may require treatment.
Also known as dog tapeworm cyst; surgical, medical and percutaneous options are evaluated individually.
USG, CT, MRI and blood tests are used for further evaluation to distinguish benign from malignant lesions.
Pancreatic Diseases
The pancreas shares its anatomy closely with the bile ducts; gallstone-related pancreatitis is the most common expression of that relationship. Patient information on the topics below.
May start with severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back and nausea; early assessment and identifying the cause matter.
Often found incidentally on imaging. Surveillance or surgical evaluation is planned according to cyst type, size and features.
Diagnosis and treatment decisions are made together with imaging, endoscopic assessment and a multidisciplinary team.
Patient Journey
Symptoms, previous surgeries, medications, comorbidities and existing investigations are reviewed.
Blood tests, liver function tests, bilirubin, amylase/lipase, ultrasound, MRCP, CT or MRI may be required.
Observation, medical therapy, ERCP, laparoscopic surgery or a multidisciplinary plan is tailored to the patient.
When appropriate, laparoscopic surgery is planned with discharge guidance, nutrition recommendations and a follow-up schedule.
Laparoscopic Approach
In suitable patients, gallbladder surgery is planned with the laparoscopic (keyhole) technique. Conversion to open surgery may become necessary in case of dense adhesions or unexpected findings; the decision during surgery always prioritises patient safety.
About the surgery →Diagnostic Process
- Examination and history
- Blood tests, liver function tests
- Abdominal ultrasound
- MRCP, CT or MRI when indicated
- ERCP if an interventional procedure is required
About the Doctor
Dr. Gökhan ATEŞ is a General Surgeon practising in Antalya at Özel Antalya Medicalpark Hospital. His areas of clinical focus include general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, gallbladder and liver surgery, hernia surgery, proctology and colorectal surgery, and bariatric/metabolic surgery. He completed his medical degree at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (Samsun) and his general surgery residency at Atatürk University (Erzurum). In 2016 he completed advanced training in ERCP and EUS in Germany.
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The information on this page is provided for general patient education only and does not replace diagnosis, treatment or any surgical decision. An assessment appropriate for you can only be made after a clinical examination and the necessary investigations.