Dr. İlker Kolbaş Reviews

A 28-year-old female professional freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax. Dr. Kolbaş performed video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

72-year-old retired fisherman from the Black Sea coast with advanced lung cancer and significant comorbidities. Dr. Kolbaş coordinated a multidisciplinary approach including neoadjuvant therapy followed by carefully planned lobectomy. The patient experienced prolonged but successful recovery with family-provided home care.

19-year-old university student from a low-income family who sustained multiple rib fractures and lung contusion in a bus accident. Dr. Kolbaş managed conservative treatment with advanced pain control techniques, avoiding surgery. The patient recovered fully with financial support from hospital's social services.

45-year-old Syrian refugee mother of four with undiagnosed giant mediastinal tumor. Dr. Kolbaş organized pro bono complex resection surgery involving cardiovascular surgeons. The tumor was successfully removed despite anatomical challenges, with community donations covering postoperative care.

61-year-old wealthy businessman with early-stage esophageal cancer who demanded the latest robotic surgery. Dr. Kolbaş performed robot-assisted esophagectomy with minimal invasion. The patient recovered rapidly but struggled with dietary adjustments despite premium private nursing.

34-year-old professional musician with benign tracheal stenosis from previous intubation. Dr. Kolbaş conducted precise tracheal resection and reconstruction. The patient regained normal vocal function after 6 months of specialized speech therapy.

8-year-old child from rural Anatolia with congenital lung malformation. Dr. Kolbaş coordinated with pediatric specialists for thoracoscopic resection. The surgery was successful, with the family staying in hospital-provided accommodation throughout treatment.

57-year-old former coal miner with severe emphysema requiring lung volume reduction surgery. Dr. Kolbaş implemented a staged bilateral approach with pulmonary rehabilitation between procedures. The patient showed gradual improvement over 9 months.

29-year-old pregnant woman in second trimester diagnosed with thymoma. Dr. Kolbaş timed the thymectomy perfectly between trimesters with obstetric team monitoring. Both mother and baby remained healthy throughout.

83-year-old Holocaust survivor with metastatic pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Kolbaş focused on palliative surgical interventions for symptom control. The patient's extended family participated actively in comfort care decisions.

41-year-old imam with chest wall sarcoma requiring extensive resection and reconstruction. Dr. Kolbaş collaborated with plastic surgeons for custom prosthesis implantation. The patient maintained religious practices throughout recovery with hospital accommodation.

23-year-old Olympic athlete candidate with recurrent pneumothoraces. Dr. Kolbaş performed awake thoracoscopy under local anesthesia to minimize recovery time. The patient returned to training in record time with modified technique.

66-year-old retired teacher with complex chest wall deformity from untreated childhood tuberculosis. Dr. Kolbaş performed corrective surgery improving respiratory function dramatically. The patient documented recovery through poetry shared with medical staff.

52-year-old restaurant owner with Boerhaave syndrome from delayed diagnosis. Dr. Kolbaş conducted emergency thoracic repair with innovative tissue reinforcement techniques. Recovery involved prolonged nutritional support but ultimately succeeded.

31-year-old transgender patient with chest wall contouring needs following gender affirmation surgery. Dr. Kolbaş provided specialized cosmetic thoracic modifications with sensitivity to unique anatomical considerations.