Prof. Dr. Mert Erkan

Prof. Mert Erkan is a Professor of General Surgery with a strong focus on hepatopancreatobiliary and minimally invasive pancreatic surgery. He was appointed Professor of General Surgery at Koç University in 2017 and joined Acibadem Health Group in 2021. His clinical and academic work centers on advanced pancreatic surgery, multidisciplinary care, and surgical research.

Professional affiliations span national and international societies, reflecting long-standing engagement in the field: – European Digestive Surgery (EDS), member since 2003 – European Pancreatic Club (EPC), member since 2003 – Deutscher Pankreas-Club (DPC), member since 2003 – International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA), member since 2001 – International Association of Pancreatology (IAP), member since 2003 – Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association, member since 1998; Board Member 2015–2017 – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie (DGAV), member 2007–2014 – Istanbul Medical Chamber, member 1995–2021 – Bursa Medical Chamber, member since 2021 He has served on multiple committees and working groups, including the IHPBA Scientific and Research Committee (2014–present), the IHPBA Program Committee (2015–2019), and as a founding member of the Pancreatic Terminology Committee in 2021. He is also involved with the European Consortium on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery. Prof. Erkan combines extensive surgical experience with active contributions to professional societies and collaborative research, advancing care and standards in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery.