Specialist Surgeon Doctor Rafail Ibayev

Dr. Rafail Ibayev is a specialist in advanced gastrointestinal and metabolic surgery at Erdem Hospital in Istanbul. He performs both laparoscopic and open techniques for diseases of the digestive tract. He treats patients needing surgical weight loss and oncological care.

Advanced Surgical Specialization

Dr. Ibayev uses minimally invasive surgery to help patients achieve faster recovery and minimal scarring. He treats gastrointestinal issues, including malignant and benign stomach and intestinal tumors. Additionally, he performs endocrine and breast surgeries using oncoplastic techniques.

Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Procedures

He performs laparoscopic and open procedures for:

• Stomach resection for tumors
• Small and large intestine surgeries
• Rectal disease operations
• Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
• Hernia repair and appendectomy
• Anti-reflux (GERD) procedures
• Splenectomy

Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

• Sleeve gastrectomy surgery
• Gastric bypass procedures
• Placement and removal of gastric balloons
• Endoscopic placement of stomach feeding tubes

Conditions and Diagnostics

Dr. Ibayev treats a broad spectrum of digestive and endocrine disorders. He treats obesity, gastric ulcers, and inflammatory conditions like pancreatitis. He also manages thyroid nodules and cancers of the liver and esophagus. This treatment planning involves diagnostic tools such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and abdominal MRI.

Proctology and Breast Health

• Treatment of perianal fissures, fistulas, and abscesses
• Management of pilonidal sinus and hemorrhoids
• Surgery for benign and malignant breast tumors
• Thyroid surgery for benign diseases and tumors

Professional Background

Dr. Ibayev has practiced since 2019 at Erdem Hospital. This private medical center treats 200,000 patients annually. The facility adheres to Turkish health standards. He works within a multi-specialty team to provide oncological and metabolic care.