Prof. M.D. Volkan Özben

A 28-year-old female professional freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent, severe abdominal pain after deep dives. Dr. Özben discovered a rare congenital diaphragmatic hernia that only became symptomatic under extreme pressure changes. He performed a minimally invasive robotic repair using a novel bio-absorbable mesh. The patient returned to competitive freediving within six months, setting a new national depth record.

A 72-year-old retired watchmaker with Parkinson's disease developed an incarcerated inguinal hernia. His tremors complicated standard surgical approaches. Dr. Özben collaborated with a neurologist to time the surgery during peak medication efficacy and used a specialized tension-free technique with nerve-sparing precision. The patient experienced no tremor exacerbation and resumed his intricate watch repairs.

A 7-year-old Syrian refugee boy, malnourished and nonverbal due to trauma, presented with a persistent umbilical fistula leaking intestinal contents. Dr. Özben arranged nutritional support first, then performed a delicate fistula resection. He communicated through a child psychologist and drawings. The healing wound became the first thing the boy ever pointed to, marking the beginning of his psychological recovery.

A 45-year-old long-haul truck driver with morbid obesity and sleep apnea needed complex gallbladder surgery. Dr. Özben implemented a pre-operative weight loss and CPAP compliance protocol. He performed a single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy, allowing the patient to return to his cab (with new healthy eating habits) in record time, preventing job loss.