Feza Yarbuğ Karakayalı

As the newly elected president of @TKRCD_ I would like to thank all my mentors and colleagues who have supported me and stood by me during this process. We will work as a team not only as board members but also with all our members to carry our association forward.

🇹🇷 ATAMIZIN HUZURUNDA BULUŞUYORUZ! Türk Kolon ve Rektum Cerrahisi Derneği olarak, 24 Ocak 2026 Cumartesi günü saat 11.00’de Atamızın huzurunda, Anıtkabir’de bir araya geliyoruz. Çelenk sunma töreni 🌺, saygı duruşu, Anıtkabir Özel Defteri’nin imzalanması ve Anıtkabir Müzesi ziyareti ile gerçekleşecek bu anlamlı buluşmada; tüm üyelerimizi aramızda görmekten onur duyarız. #TKRCD #AtamızınHuzurunda

Endoskopik Submukozal Diseksiyon (ESD) mi, Transanal Endoskopik Cerrahi (TEC) mi? Rektal neoplazilerde hangi teknik daha iyi? Bu soruya yanıt arayan TKRCD ESTER Prospektif Gözlemsel Kohort Çalışmasına verilerinizle katılmaya davet ediyoruz. 👉 Bilimsel katkınız, kanıta dayalı karar süreçleri için büyük önem taşımaktadır. Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) or Transanal Endoscopic Surgery (TES)? Which technique provides better outcomes for rectal neoplasia? Through the TSCRS ESTER prospective observational cohort study we invite you to participate and contribute with your clinical data. 👉 Your contribution is essential to generating high-quality evidence to guide clinical practice. #ESTERTrial #ESD #TES #RectalNeoplasia #ColorectalSurgery #TSCRS

🔥🥂🎉 We proudly held the opening of the new Turkish Society of Colorectal Surgery Center together with our Honorary President #KemalAlemdaroğlu, founding professors, board members, and society members. A meaningful milestone for our society and for #colorectal #surgery in Türkiye 🇹🇷 We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the opening of the new #TKRCD #TSCRS Center—especially our President, Professor @FezaYarbug, and our Board member, Professor Metin Keskin. Their dedication and leadership made this milestone possible 🙏

Türk Kolon ve Rektum Cerrahisi Derneği yeni dernek merkezimizin açılışı gerçekleştirilmiştir. Açılışımıza katılım sağlayarak bizleri onurlandıran tüm üyelerimize ve değerli konuklarımıza teşekkür ederiz.

How can surgical societies shape and support our careers? #TKRCD #SurgicalSociety

What Should We Do in Hereditary Polyposis Syndromes? Dr. Toni Seppälä will share his experiences with us in a virtual class event moderated by Dr. Ahmet Rencüzoğulları. Panelists Dr. Osman Bozbıyık Dr. Fevzi Cengiz Dr. Özgen Işık Dr. Nuri Okkabaz Dr. Yusuf Sevim 🗓 August 18, 2025, Monday ⏰ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM 📌 Online Live Broadcast tv.tkrcd.org.tr Don't miss this important educational opportunity! #TSCRS #VirtualAcademy #virtualclass

A big thank you to all our faculty and participants for an outstanding Peritoneal Malignancy Course, filled with live surgeries, hands-on sessions, and case discussions. An honor to welcome Dr. Paul Sugarbaker — a true pioneer in the field! #tkrcd

📢 Join us for the Pelvic Floor Disorders Board Webinar, hosted by the TSCRS Pelvic Floor Disorders Group! We’re bringing together experts to tackle the challenges of diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders. This multidisciplinary board will discuss real-world cases to make informed decisions on diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management. Have a case you’d like to present or insights to share? We’d love to hear from you! 🗓 Thursday, June 26, 2025 ⏰ 20:30-22:00 (GMT+3) 👨‍⚕ Moderators: Sezai Leventoğlu, MD; Timuçin Erol, MD 🗣 Panelists: Ayça F. Gültekin, MD; Cenk Yaşa, MD; Funda Güngör Uğurlucan, MD; Nalan Çapan, MD; Mustafa N. Özmen, MD; Sevtap Arslan Sarıkaya, MD; Wafi Atalay, MD; Büşra İnal, PT 📩 Submit cases for discussion: pelviktaban@tkrcd.org.tr 📌 Register:tv.tkrcd.org.tr/pelvik-taban-h… Let’s collaborate to advance best practices in pelvic floor surgery. What is the most common challenge you face in managing pelvic floor disorders? Share your thoughts or a case you’d like to discuss in the comments! 👇 #TSCRS #PelvicFloorDisorders #TurkishSocietyofColonandRectalSurgery

We are deeply saddened by the untimely loss of Neil Smart, editor of Colorectal Disease and a valued friend of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Neil generously supported our society through his visits to Türkiye and his unwavering commitment to advancing science and collaboration. His contributions left a meaningful impact on our community. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and the entire colorectal surgery world. He will be remembered with great respect and gratitude. May he rest in peace.

@turkdiscolrect @TKRCD_ @tkrcd2025 Can you recognize the turkish item that will now protect me every day From Getting a bullet into my heart? Also keeps me near Of my dear turkish friends @cihangirakyol @SezaiLeventoglu @FezaYarbug @faycagultekin @DrErmanAytac @drmustafaoncel and the rest 💯💯💯

“Ey büyük Atatürk, açtığın yolda, gösterdiğin hedefe durmadan yürüyeceğimize ant içeriz!” Türk hekimleri senin izinde, bilimin ve çağdaşlığın yolunda yürümeye devam ediyor! 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 #19Mayıs #Atatürk #GençlikVeSporBayramı #TSCRS2025 #TürkHekimleri #MilliBirlik #Atamİzindeyiz

🇹🇷 TKRCD ailesi olarak bu anlamlı günü büyük bir coşku ve gururla kutladık!🇹🇷 Atamızın izinde, onun bize açtığı yolda ilerlerken; Bilimin, emeğin ve iyiliğin yanında olacağımıza, Gençliğe ve ülkemize layık olmaya çalışacağımıza bir kez daha tüm kalbimizle söz veriyoruz.♥️ #19Mayıs #Atatürk #GençlikVeSporBayramı #TSCRS2025 #TKRCD #MilliBirlik #CoşkuDolu #CerrahlarAtatürkünİzinde 🎉🇹🇷🧠

TSCRS 2025 has come to an end! 5 incredible days filled with science, collaboration, and meaningful connections. Thank you to all our participants! We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting… \#TSCRS2025 #ColorectalSurgery #ThankYou #SeeYouSoon #ScienceUnites 📚🤝🌍✨ @nlavellaneda @AlaaEl_Hussuna @ZimNl @PeterCh12345 @EmreGorgunMD

The scientific program at TSCRS 2025 continues with an outstanding panel on advanced rectal cancer surgery. On 17 May 2025, from 14:30 to 16:00 in Hall A, Prof. Richard Lawrence Whelan and Prof. İ. Ethem Geçim will moderate: Panel: Rectal Cancer – 2 🏥 Leading experts will address critical topics, including: Ideal TME from oncological and functional perspectives The future of APR TaTME and local recurrence Timing of stoma closure Surgery for recurrent rectal cancer: myth or reality Distinguished panelists: Amjad Parvaiz, Bilgi Baca, Patricia Sylla, Mustafa Öncel, Frank Frizelle. A session full of high-level discussions and latest updates in rectal cancer treatment. We look forward to welcoming all colleagues. #TSCRS2025 #RectalCancer #ColorectalSurgery #SurgicalOncology

Get ready for the future! 🚀🤖✨ At TSCRS 2025, we proudly present a groundbreaking session: President’s Address 🎙 🗓 17 May 2025 | 🕦 11:30-12:00 | 📍 Hall A Moderated by Prof. İ. Ethem Geçim, featuring an inspiring talk by Prof. Feza Yarbuğ Karakayalı: "The Art of Surgery and Artificial Intelligence: When Surgeons Are Replaced by 0s and 1s" 🧠💻⚙ Discover how AI is reshaping the future of surgery and challenging what we thought was impossible! 🛠🧬 Join us at the frontier where tradition meets innovation! 🌍🚀 #TSCRS2025 #ArtificialIntelligence #Surgery #Innovation #FutureOfMedicine @IEGecim

We are honored to announce another distinguished session at the TSCRS 2025 Congress. On 17 May 2025, at 11:00–11:30 in Hall A, Prof. Dursun Buğra will chair a keynote conference delivered by the esteemed colorectal surgeon Dr. Marty Weiser. The lecture, titled "Is 'Watch and Wait' a Valid Strategy?", will explore one of the most debated topics in modern rectal cancer management, providing invaluable insights from one of the world’s leading experts. We cordially invite all participants to join this prestigious session and engage with the forefront of evidence-based surgical practice. #TSCRS2025 #ColorectalSurgery #RectalCancer #MedicalCongress #SurgicalOncology

After two powerful conferences, we move forward at TSCRS 2025 with a top-level scientific panel! Join us on 17 May 2025 at in Hall A for: Panel: Rectal Cancer – 1 Moderated by distinguished experts, Prof. Adil Baykan and Prof. Bilgi Baca, this session will cover the latest breakthroughs and future perspectives in rectal cancer treatment. Topics include: 🧲 Innovations in MRI imaging 🧬 Advances in Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) 🛡 Tailored therapies for locally advanced disease 🚫 Strategies avoiding radiotherapy 🧪 The emerging role of immunotherapy Featuring an exceptional panel of renowned speakers sharing cutting-edge knowledge and experience. Stay ahead of the future of rectal cancer management with us! 🚀 #TSCRS2025 #RectalCancer #ColorectalSurgery #MedicalInnovation #FutureofSurgery

Happy to see @Neil_J_Smart 😍

📢 Join us for the Pelvic Floor Disorders Board Webinar, hosted by the TSCRS Pelvic Floor Disorders Group! We’re bringing together experts to tackle the challenges of diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders. This multidisciplinary board will discuss real-world cases to make informed decisions on diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management. Have a case you’d like to present or insights to share? We’d love to hear from you! 🗓 Monday, April 21, 2025 ⏰ 21:00 (GMT+3) 👨‍⚕ Moderators: Neriman Şengül, MD; Serkan Zenger, MD 🗣 Panelists: Ayça F. Gültekin, MD; Fatih Yaşar, MD; Çiğdem Arslan, MD; Tayfun Bişgin, MD; İsmail Cem Eray, MD; Adem Bayraktar, MD 📩 Submit cases for discussion: pelviktaban@tkrcd.org.tr 📌 Register: tv.tkrcd.org.tr Let’s collaborate to advance best practices in pelvic floor surgery. What is the most common challenge you face in managing pelvic floor disorders? Share your thoughts or a case you’d like to discuss in the comments! 👇 #TSCRS #PelvicFloorDisorders #TurkishSocietyofColonandRectalSurgery

Bowel Cancer Awareness in Women 👩 Colorectal cancer affects women, too! 🔹 1 in 18 women will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime. 🔹 Listen to your body! Pay attention to any unusual changes. 🔹 Early diagnosis saves lives! Prioritize your health—schedule regular check-ups! #WomensHealth #EarlyDetection #BowelCancer