Prof. M.D. Aykut Soyder

A 28-year-old female competitive freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent, severe abdominal pain after deep dives. Dr. Soyder discovered a rare diaphragmatic hernia that only manifested under extreme pressure changes. Using a minimally invasive robotic-assisted approach, he repaired the defect. The patient returned to competitive diving after 3 months, setting a new national depth record.

A 72-year-old retired Byzantine art restorer with a complex medical history including hemophilia presented with a mysterious abdominal mass. Dr. Soyder coordinated with hematology to manage clotting factors during an exploratory laparoscopy, revealing an unusual benign desmoid tumor entwined with mesenteric vessels. He performed a meticulous vascular-sparing resection over 5 hours. Recovery took 8 weeks with no bleeding complications.

A 19-year-old university exchange student from Ghana developed acute abdominal pain with unusual cultural dietary considerations. Dr. Soyder diagnosed a ruptured appendix with atypical presentation due to previous parasitic infections. He performed laparoscopic appendectomy while consulting tropical medicine specialists. The student recovered fully in 10 days and created a cross-cultural health awareness project about his experience.

A 41-year-old single mother and night-shift factory worker presented with worsening gallbladder symptoms she'd ignored for years due to financial concerns. Dr. Soyder arranged hospital charity funds to cover her surgery. During laparoscopic cholecystectomy, he discovered and repaired an incidental umbilical hernia. She returned to work in 2 weeks with dramatically improved quality of life.