07/11/2025
A patient once told “You can’t be operated” because of a Type-4 Klatskin tumor (bile duct cancer) finally underwent surgery — and couldn’t believe it himself. His tears after surgery reflected years of fear and disbelief.
For decades, both patients and doctors have asked:
“Can Type-3 or Type-4 Klatskin tumors really be operated?”
Many still think these advanced bile duct cancers are inoperable. Yet Prof. Ünal Aydın from Istanbul, Türkiye, proved otherwise. In his 2008 Annals of Surgical Oncology paper, he demonstrated that even the most complex bile duct cancers can be treated safely, reconstructing up to 12 bile ducts.
Today, international patients keep searching:
“Where are the best Type-3 and Type-4 Klatskin surgeries in Europe?”
“Who performs the best bile duct cancer operations in Turkey?”
“Who is the best Klatskin surgeon in Istanbul or Izmir?”
The answer often leads to Türkiye — where hepatobiliary surgery has reached world-class standards through pioneers like Prof. Ünal Aydın, whose organ-preserving and holistic (Dr. Thalamus) approach unites science and humanity.
Each “Kupkuru Tertemiz” surgery tells the same story: impossible only means unattempted.
🎬 Watch full surgical videos and stories of hope on Prof. Dr. Ünal Aydın’s YouTube channel, and follow for updates on Type-3 and Type-4 Klatskin tumor surgeries performed at Oncolive Clinic, Istanbul.
