Dr. Serdar Kaçar, a general surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, has over 12 years of experience in the field. Throughout his career, he has achieved numerous accolades, including the Young Researcher Award in 2002, the Young Investigator Award in 2003, and the SSK General Directorate Appreciation for pioneering the first intestinal transplant surgery in Turkey in 2003. With a specialization in obesity surgery, metabolic surgery, reflux-gastritis, gall bladder and biliary tract surgery, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, Dr. Kaçar has made significant contributions to the medical community. He has performed over 600 stomach reduction procedures and has been recognized for his groundbreaking work in Istanbul, such as performing laparoscopic donor nephrectomy and small bowel transplant. Additionally, Dr. Kaçar has an extensive publication record, with over 50 international publications, 100 national publications, and 12 chapters in books. He has also actively participated in both domestic and international scientific conferences. Dr. Kaçar’s special interests include stomach reduction procedures, breast surgery, gall bladder and biliary tract surgery, laparoscopic hernia surgery, obesity surgery, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, and thyroid and parathyroid surgery.