Asst. Prof. Kağan Gökçe M.D.
Appointment
General SurgerySurgical Oncology
Biography
Completed pre-university education at Istanbul Bahçelievler Koza Primary School, followed by Istanbul Bahçelievler Anatolian High School. Graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2006. Worked as a general surgery resident at Istanbul Maltepe University General Surgery Department, becoming a general surgery specialist in 2013. Started subspecialty training in surgical oncology at Ankara University General Surgery Department Surgical Oncology Division in 2014 and became a surgical oncology subspecialist in 2016. Completed compulsory government service at the T.C. Ministry of Health Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital from 2016 to 2018. Served as a surgical oncology subspecialist at T.C. Ministry of Health Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Hospital from 2018 to 2020. Since March 2021, he has been working as a general surgery specialist and surgical oncology subspecialist at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.
Languages
English
German
Areas of Interest
Thyroid and Parathyroid Tumors and Cancers
Breast Tumors and Cancers
Stomach Cancer
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Pancreatic Tumors and Cancers
Liver and Bile Duct Cancers
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis (Ovarian, Stomach, Colon, Rectum, Peritoneum Origin) (HIPEC) (Intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy)
Malignant Melanoma (Isolated Limb Perfusion)
Sarcoma Surgery
Association Memberships
Turkish Surgical Association
Surgical Oncology Association
Istanbul Chamber of Physicians
Education
Education:
- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Surgical Oncology Department (2013-2016) - Surgical Oncologist.
- Istanbul Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Department (2008-2013) - General Surgeon.
- Istanbul Yeditepe University Neurosurgery Department (2007-2008) - Neurosurgery Assistant (2007-2008).
- Istanbul Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Thoracic Surgery Department (2006-2007) Chest Surgery Assistant.
- Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1999-2006) - Medical Doctor.
Work Experience:
- Istanbul Okan University General Surgery/Surgical Oncology Department, Asst. Prof. Surgical Oncology Specialist (2020-Ongoing)
- Mugla University Training and Research Hospital, Surgical Oncology Specialist (2018-2020).
- Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Surgical Oncology Specialist (2016-2018).
- Ankara University Surgical Oncology Department, Surgical Oncology Fellowship (2013-2016).
- Istanbul Maltepe University Department of General Surgery, General Surgery Assistant (2008-2013).
- Istanbul Yeditepe University Neurosurgery Department, Neurosurgery Assistant (2007-2008).
- Istanbul Kartal Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Thoracic Surgery Department, Chest Surgery Assistant (2006-2007).
SPECIALITY :
Surgical Oncology:
- Advanced Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery (For stomach, colon, rectal, pancreas cancers)
- Limb Sarcoma Cancer Surgery (Including Reconstruction and Grafting)
- Malignant Melanoma and Skin Cancer Surgery (Including Reconstruction and Grafting)
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (For All Types of Breast Cancer)
- Peritonectomy and HIPEC Operation for Carcinomatosis Peritonei (For Peritoneal, Gastrointestinal and Gynecological Cancers)
- Isolated extremity hyperthermic chemotherapy perfusion (For Skin and Soft Tissue Cancers)
- Neck dissection for thyroid and neck region cancers
- Esophageal cancer surgery
- Hepatectomy Procedures for Liver Cancers
- Interventional gastroscopy and colonoscopy for precancerous and cancerous lesions
- Palliative care and surgery for advanced cancer patients
General Surgery:
- Laparoscopic Anti Reflux and Obesity Surgery
- Laparoscopic routine surgical procedures (gall bladder, hernia surgeries, etc.)
- Liver Cyst Hydatid Surgery
- Surgical and Laser Treatment of Anorectal Region Diseases
- Videoscopic microsineusectomy for pilonidal sinüs
- Diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy
Approximately 1000 operations per year.
Membered Societies:
1. Turkish Surgical Association.
2. Turkish Surgical Oncology Association.
3. Turkish Medical Association.
4. İstanbul Medical Chamber.
5. Turkish Council of Higher Education.
Articles and Publication
A.1. Uğur Deveci, Manuk N. Manukyan, Abut Kebudi, Kağan Gökçe, Ahmet Midi, Mehmet Mahir Atasoy. Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast: Case Report. J Surg Arts: 2010;2: 22-27.
A.2. Manuk N Manukyan, Uğur Deveci, Abut Kebudi, Selçuk Şimşek, Rahmi Çubuk, Kağan Gökçe. General anesthesia versus deep and superficial sedation in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. J Surg Arts: 2012;5(2): 31-34.
A.3. Serkan Akbulut, Elife Aşut, Kağan Gökçe, Hakan Karataş. A rare cause of acute abdomen: Multifocal calcifying fibrous tumor. GMJ: 2018; 29: 350-351.
A.4. Cihan Aydın, Kağan Gökçe, Emrah Doğan, Havva Solak Özşeker. Massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to arteriovenous malformation of the ileum in a young adult patient. J Surg Arts: 2019;12(1): 15-18.
A.5. Serkan Akbulut, Özgür Külahçı, Kağan Gökçe. Dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans: A rare cause of giant breast mass. GMJ: 2019; 30: 63-64.
A.6. Kağan Gökçe, Cihan Aydın, EmrahDoğan, Serkan Akbulut. Giant serouscystadenofibroma orginating from the left ovary. J Surg Arts: 2019;12(2): 37-40.
A.7. Serkan Akbulut, Kağan Gökçe, Sancar Bayar, Ali Ekrem Ünal. Visualization and Preservation of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve by Hydrodissection. Med. J. Ankara Tr. Res. Hosp. 2021;54(2): 259-262.
A.8. Gökçe, K., Doğan, D., Akçay, A. S., Midi, A., & Karadayı, A. N. (2023). Adrenal Cystic Lymphangioma with Radiological, Clinical and Histopathological Findings, Case report. Turkish Journal of Internal Medicine, 5(4), 282-286.
A.9. AKBULUT, S., & GÖKÇE, K. (2023). Intestinal Obstruction. Turkiye Klinikleri General Surgery-Special Topics, 16(2), 43-48.
A.10. Doğan, D., Gökçe, K., & Dağaşan, M. S. (2023). Incidentally Detected Inferior Vena Cava Anomalies: 3 Case Reports: Inferior Vena Cava Anomalies. Medical Science and Discovery, 10(7), 504-508.
A.11. Gokce K, Akbulut S, Dogan D, et al. Acute abdomen due to jejunojejunostomy anastomosis leak after laparoscopic gastric bypass in the third month. Atlantic J Med Sci Res. 2023;3(4):166-9. DOI: 10.5455/atjmed.2023.04.029
A.12. Gokce, K., Dogan, D., Ilhan, F. M., & Midi, A. (2023). Giant Hydatid Cyst Originating from Psoas Muscle Extending to the Iliac Bone, Inguinal, and Femoral Canals: A Case Report and Current Literature Review.
A.13. Doğan, D., Gökçe, K., Kıvılcım, T., & Gürkan, A. (2024). Evaluation of donor candidates using Multi-Detector Computed Tomography angiography in preparation for renal transplantation. Acta Medica Nicomedia, 7(1), 127-135.
A.14. Gökçe, K., Doğan, D., & Üner, M. (2024). Neuroendocrine Tumor Developing in the Rectal Mesentery: A Case Who Had Surgery Due to Appendiceal Neuroendocrine Tumor 13 Years Ago. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, 9(3), 272-276.
A.15. Doğan, D., & Gökçe, K. (2024) The Effectiveness of Whole Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging Used in Health Screening Programs in Early Stage Cancer Diagnosis. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 10(3).
A.16. Şener Akçora D, Mavuş D, Şeker U, Yıldız G, Gökçe K. Histological Evaluation of Algan Hemostatic Agent’s effect in a Rat Experimental Spleen Injury Model. J. Exp. Clin. Med. December 2024;41(4):746-753.
A.17. Gökçe, K., Doğan, D., & Yazıcı, M. (2024). Intestinal intramural hematoma: A rare complication of Anticoagulation Therapy. Medical Science and Discovery, 11(4), 143–146. https://doi.org/10.36472/msd.v11i4.1131
A.18. Doğan, D., & Gökçe, K. (2024). Incidentally Detected Mesenteric Panniculitis in Thorax CT Scans: Single-Institution Experience. Acta Medica Nicomedia, 7(2), 154-160.
A.19. Gökçe, K., Doğan, D., Adil, N., & Midi, A. (2024). Grade 1, 2, and 3 Multifocal Type 1 Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumor In The Same Patient, Case Report. Medical Science and Discovery, 11(9), 282–288. https://doi.org/10.36472/msd.v11i9.1198
A.20. Gökçe, K., Özder, N., Ersoy, Ö. F., & Polat, C. (2024). Comparison of Starion Vessel Sealing System with Conventional Technique and Harmonic Focus Ultrasonic Scalpel in Total Thyroidectom. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences, 14(3), 217-223.
A.21. Gökçe K, Doğan D, Yazıcı M, Karadayı AN, Midi A. Recurrent malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the forearm: A rare soft tissue sarcoma: Recurrent malignant fibrous histiocytoma. J Surg Med [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 13 [cited 2025 Feb. 27];8(12):207-10. Available from: https://jsurgmed.com/article/view/7873
A.22. Şener Akçora D, Mavuş D, Miko M, Gökçe K. Comparison of hemostatic and acute histopathological effects of Algan Hemostatic Agent in experimental liver lobectomy model in rats. J Med Dent Invest. 2024;5:e240372. doi:10.5577/jomdi.e240372
A.23. Tiryaki, M. ., Demirel, Özlem U. ., Mohammadrezaloo, D. G. ., Gökçe, K. ., & Midi, A. (2025). Comparative Efficacy of Algan Hemostatic Agent Powder and Liquid Forms in Rat Tail Transection Model: A Controlled Experimental Study: Algan Hemostatic Agent Powder and Liquid . Medical Science and Discovery, 12(1), 16–22. https://doi.org/10.36472/msd.v12i1.1242
A.24. Gökçe Kağan, and Demet Doğan. "Surgical Oncology-Based Check-Up Program and Determining of Asymptomatic Pathologies." Eskisehir Medical Journal 6.1 (2025): 36-44.
A.25. Gökçe, K., Deveci, U., Manukyan, M. N., Midi, A., & Kebudi, A. (2025). Selective Axillary Lymph Node Dissection with Axillary Reverse Mapping. Is It Safe? Axillary Reverse Mapping. Medical Science and Discovery, 12(3), 76-81.
A.26. Açık, Hasan, Gülen Açık, and Kağan Gökçe. "The Effect of Hyperuricemia On Acute Renal Failure Due To Sepsis In Elderly Intensive Care Patients and The Relationship With Cancer." Eastern Journal of Medicine 30.2 (2025).
B.1. Manuk N Manukyan, Uğur Deveci, Oya Uygur Bayramiçli, Melih Özel, Abut Kebudi, Melda Oltulu, Kağan Gökçe. Is adrenalin injection necessary for colonoscopic polipectomy? Maltepe Medical Journal: 2011;3(2): 25-27.
B.2. Manuk N Manukyan, Uğur Deveci, Neşe Yener, Ahmet Midi, Sertan Kapaklı, Kağan Gökçe, Abut Kebudi. The need of medical therapy in asymptomatic, helicobacter pylori positive antral gastritis patients after a triple eradication therapy. Maltepe Medical Journal: 2011;3(3): 16-18.
B.3. Kağan Gökçe, Manuk N Manukyan, Uğur Deveci, M Sertan Kapaklı. Pain management with local anaesthetic infiltration after laparascopic cholecystectomy. Maltepe Medical Journal: 2017;9(3): 42- 45.
B.4. Kağan Gökçe, Mehmet Aslan, Serkan Akbulut. Allergic reaction against methylene blue in both of breasts after sentinel lymph node biopsy. Maltepe Medical Journal: 2017;9(3): 49-52.
B.5. Kağan Gökçe. Cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotheraphy treatment of colorectal orginated synchron peritoneal carcinomatosis. Maltepe Medical Journal: 2017;9(3): 57-61.
B.6. Kağan Gökçe, Havva Solak Özşeker,Cihan Aydın, Serkan Akbulut. Hyperplastic gastric polyp with foci of incomplete type intestinal metaplasia. Maltepe Medical Journal: 2018;10(2): 70-72.
B.7. Kağan Gökçe, Cenk Yazkan, Naki Bulut, Cihan Aydın, Emrah Doğan, Serkan Akbulut. Intestinal invagination due to Meckel’s diverticulum in an adult patient. Maltepe Medical Journal: 2018;10(3): 91-94.
B.8. Cihan Aydın, Kağan Gökçe, Emrah Doğan, Burak Can Depboylu. A Rare Cause of Duodenal Obstruction: Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome. Medical Journal of Mugla Sitki Kocman University. 2019;6(2): 108-110.
B.9. Cenk Yazkan, Kağan Gökçe, Cihan Aydın, Serkan Akbulut. Atypical located basal cell carcinoma. Maltepe Medical Journal: 2019;11(1): 20-22.
B.10. Kağan Gökçe, Cihan Aydın, Emrah Doğan, Serkan Yazman. Synchronous Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in Stomach Cancer Patient: Case Report. Medical Journal of Mugla Sitki Kocman University. 2019;6(3):156-159.
C.1. Deveci U, Manukyan M, Kebudi A, Oltulu M, Gokce K, Simsek S, Atasoy MM. Laparoscopic giant umbilical hernia repair and laparoscopic cholecystectomy in morbid obese patient: a case report. International congress of European Hernia Society, 2010, İstanbul, Turkey.
C.2. Gokce K, Akbulut S, Polat C. Acute Abdomen Due to Jejunojejunostomy Anastamosis Leak After Laparascopic Gastric Bypass at Third Month. 6. International Medicine and Health Sciences Researches Congress, 2021, Ankara, Turkey.
C.3. Gokce K, Akbulut S, Polat C. Ectopic Liver Tissue On the Gallbladder. 7. International Medicine and Health Sciences Researches Congress, 2021, Ankara, Turkey.
C.4. Gokce K. A Rare Congenital Anomaly of the Bile Duct: Gallbladder Agenesis. 10. İnternational Medicine and Health Sciences Researches Congress, 2022, Ankara, Turkey.
C.5. Gokce K., Dogan D. Recurrent Malign Fibroshistiocytoma of the Forearm: A rare soft tissue Sarcoma. 10. İnternational Medicine and Health Sciences Researches Congress, 2022, Ankara, Turkey.
C.6. Gokce K. Adrenal Cystic Lymphangioma with Radiological and Clinical Findings. 9th International Hippocrates Congress on Medical and Health Sciences. 2022, Ankara, Turkey.
C.7. Gokce K. Neuroendocrıne Tumor Metastasıs of Appendıx Origin Developed in the Pelvıs 13 Years Later. 5th International Congress of Medical Sciences and Multidisciplinary Approaches. 2022, Ankara, Turkey
D.1. K Gökçe, P Çağan, İ Sancaklı, R Demirhan, N Kıral, B Arman. The Role of Mediastinoscopy in Mediastinal Pathological Formations. 4. Turkish Thoracic Surgery Congress, 2007, Antalya, Turkey.
D.2. U Deveci, M Manukyan, A Kebudi, K Gökçe, A Midi, S Şimşek. Single Incision Trans Umbilical Laparoscopic (SILS) Appendectomy in a Morbid Obese Patient: a Case Report. 9. National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Congress, 2009, Antalya, Turkey.
D.3. M Manukyan, U Deveci, A Kebudi, K Gökçe, R Çubuk, M Atasoy, O Uygur Bayramiçli. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. 17. National Surgery Congress, 2010, Ankara, Turkey.
D.4. U. Deveci, M. Manukyan, A. Kebudi, F. Altıntoprak, K. Gökçe. Comparison of Single Incision Transumbilical Laparoscopic (SILS) Appendectomy and Multiport Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Prospective Randomized Study. 17. National Surgery Congress, 2010, Ankara, Turkey.
D.5. M Manukyan, U Deveci, M Özel, O Uygur Bayramiçli, M Oltulu, K Gökçe, A Kebudi. Is Adrenaline Injection Necessary in Colonoscopic Polypectomy? 13. National Colon and Rectum Surgery Congress, 2011, Antalya, Turkey.
D.6. U Deveci, F Altıntoprak, M Manukyan, N Yener, K Gökçe, A Midi, A Kebudi. Is Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM) Safe? Our Early Results. 11. National Breast Diseases Congress, 2011, Antalya, Turkey.
D.7. U. Deveci, N. Yener, M. Manukyan, A. Midi, K. Gökçe, A. Kebudi. Our Results of Sentinel Lymph Node Intraoperative Examination in Breast Cancer. 11. National Breast Diseases Congress, 2011, Antalya, Turkey.
D.8. U Deveci, N Yener, M Manukyan, K Gökçe, N Tasalı, A Midi, O Türken, L Çelik, A Kebudi. Metaplastic Carcinoma of the Breast. 11. National Breast Diseases Congress, 2011, Antalya.
D.9. M Manukyan, U Deveci, A Kebudi, R Çubuk, Tasalı, M M Atasoy, M S Kapaklı, K Gökçe. Magnetic Resonance and Endoscopic Cholangiopancreatography in Choledochal Stones. 18. National Surgery Congress, 2012, İzmir, Turkey.
D.10. AE Ünal, E Esen, M Süleymanov, S Akbulut, K Gökçe, A Ünal. Peritonitis Carcinomatosa; Cytoreduction and HIPEC Complications and Outcomes. 19. National Surgery Congress, 2014, Antalya, Turkey.
D.11. M Güner, Ş B Morkavuk, O Kalaycı, M Aslan, K Gökçe, AE Ünal. Concurrent (Synchronous) Bifocal Primary Gastric Cancer: a Case Report. 20. National Surgery Congress, 2016, Antalya, Turkey.
D.12. Ş B Morkavuk, M Güner, E Esen, K Gökçe, A Durhan, AE Ünal. Surgery for Malignant Melanoma Which is Located in the Axilla after Isolated Extremity Perfusion: a Case Report. 20. National surgery congress, 2016, Antalya, Turkey.
D.13. Ş B Morkavuk, M Güner, O Kalaycı, M Aslan, K Gökçe, S Demirci. Verrucous Carcinoma on the Background of Anogenital Buschke Loewenstein Tumor (Giant Condyloma Acuminata): a Case Report. 20. National Surgery Congress, 2016, Antalya, Turkey.
D.14. M Güner, A Durhan, Ş B Morkavuk, K Gökçe, E Esen, S Bayar. A Rare Complication That Can Be Seen in The Post-Operative Period: Methemoglobinemia. 20. National surgery congress, 2016, Antalya, Turkey.
D.15. U Deveci, K Gökçe, M S Kapaklı, S Mochtare, M N Manukyan, A Kebudi. Safety of Axillary Lymphatic Mapping in Patients with Breast Cancer. 9. Surgical Research Congress, 2017, Kocaeli, Turkey.
E.1. Coskun Polat and Kagan Gokce. Springer-Colon Polyps and Colorectal Cancer 2nd Edition-Chapter 27. Management of Colorectal Liver Metastases.
E.2. Coskun Polat and Kagan Gokce. Turkish Translation: Martin A. Makary, Peter B. Angood, and Mark L. Shapiro. Schwartz’ s Principles of Surgery 11th Edition. Chapter 12: Quality, Patient Safety, Assessments of Care, and Complications 2021.
E.3. Kağan Gökçe and Demet Doğan. Clinical and Radiological Approach to Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors. Current Debates in Health Sciences 5. 1st Edition-Chapter. 2022.
E.4. Kağan Gökçe and Demet Doğan. Current Approach to Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients. Current Debates in Health Sciences 6. 1st Edition-Chapter. 2022.
E.5. Kağan Gökçe and Demet Doğan. Clinical and Radiological Approach to Retroperitoneal Sarcomas. Overview of Medical and Health Sciences. 1st Edition-Chapter. 2022.
F.1. Kagan Gokce. Oncological Safety of Axillary Reverse Mapping in Breast Cancer Patients. Doctoral Thesis, 2013. http://openaccess.maltepe.edu.tr/.
Course, Congress and Symposium Participations
• Surgical Endoscopy Training Certificate. Turkish Surgery Association.
• Experimental Animals Use Certificate, Category-B/80 Hours. Ankara University.
• Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC Course. Turkish Society of Surgical Oncology.
• Ultrasound Course for Surgeons. Turkish Surgery Association.
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