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Assoc. Prof. Cihan Comba

Gynecologic oncologist

4.8

5 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: more than 17 years

Languages: English

Funda Bulut

Verified review

Hysterectomy (uterus removal)

On March 9 I had surgery to remove my uterus. It is only the third day after the operation, but everything went very successfully. Many thanks to the doctor. Very glad that I turned to him on recommendation.

14/03/2026

Emel Bakırcı

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Uterine fibroids, laparoscopic surgery

Very happy that I met such a doctor. For several years I was monitored for uterine fibroids. Over time, severe pain and bleeding outside the cycle appeared. Before that, I had consulted several doctors who told me that fibroids 8.5–9 cm in size could only be removed by open surgery.
The doctor offered a closed method without incisions and punctures. Already the next day I was able to get back on my feet. Later, after the pathology results, I also had ovarian surgery using the same method, and the recovery was again very quick. Now I feel good and am endlessly grateful for such attentive and modern treatment.

11/09/2025

Selin Yılmaz

Verified review

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pregnancy

I came in for a follow-up consultation. After studying the test results, the doctor said that getting pregnant would be practically impossible due to PCOS, and then clarified that it is not impossible, just more difficult compared to other women.
I believed those words and stopped using contraception just once. While waiting for my period, I found out that I was already 7 weeks pregnant. I am still happy about this now, but after the consultation I was left without a sense of confidence and trust.

12/09/2025

Ozan Öztürk

Verified review

Uterine cancer, uterus removal by V-NOTES method

I want to share the treatment story of my 64-year-old mother. Over the years she has had about ten abdominal operations, including hernia operations and the placement of a large mesh. After the diagnosis of "uterine cancer", in different clinics they only talked about open surgery with high risks.
Only this doctor offered the modern V-NOTES method. As a result, instead of a difficult open operation, the affected area was removed in a minimally invasive way, and already the next day she walked on her own and felt well. Despite the fear due to the large number of past operations, the doctor with his attitude and professionalism helped to go through this period much more calmly.

28/03/2025

Özlem Arslan

Verified review

Hysterectomy (uterus removal)

He is one of the most competent specialists in the field of gynecological oncology. Despite the complexity of the operations, the doctor confidently handles even severe cases thanks to his experience and knowledge.
Very attentive, punctual and always answers questions in detail. I had a complex hysterectomy, and the recovery was as easy as possible and without severe pain. I fully entrusted him with my health and can sincerely recommend him.

14/12/2022

Gynecologic oncologist

Clinical experience: more than 17 years

Associate Professor Cihan Comba is an obstetrician-gynecologist and gynecologic oncologist specializing in surgical treatment of tumors of the female reproductive system. He treats cervical and endometrial cancer, ovarian tumors, vulvar and vaginal cancer, peritoneal cancer, and precancerous cervical lesions.

Dr. Comba performs laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and vNOTES procedures through natural orifices. He uses sentinel lymph node biopsy in selected gynecologic cancers. He performs cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC, or heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy, for advanced abdominal tumors.

He co-authored a published technique combining vNOTES with total retroperitoneal sentinel lymph node biopsy in endometrial cancer. Another publication describes the Comba–Ozdemir technique for videoendoscopic sentinel lymph node detection in vulvar cancer.

After graduating from Ege University in 2009, he ranked among the top 100 physicians in the TUS medical specialty examination. From 2016 to 2019, he trained in gynecologic oncology at an ESGO-accredited clinic. In 2019, he completed an observer fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States. He became an associate professor in 2022 and is a member of ESGO, TJOD, and TRSGO.

Conditions treated by Dr. Cihan Comba

cervical and endometrial cancer;
ovarian cancer and other ovarian tumors;
vulvar, vaginal, and peritoneal tumors;
precancerous cervical lesions;
uterine fibroids and endometriosis;
cases requiring minimally invasive surgery or a second opinion;
assessment for sentinel lymph node biopsy or HIPEC.

Since August 2021, he has worked at the Department of Gynecologic Oncology of Istanbul Aydin University and VM Medical Park Florya.

Why patients choose Dr. Cihan Comba

Focused expertise in gynecologic oncology
Experience in laparoscopic, robotic, and vNOTES surgery
Observer fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Co-author of two published surgical techniques

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Achievements and Awards

Associate Professor of Gynecologic Oncology since 2022

Top 100 result in the TUS examination

Performs cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC

Observer fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Co-author of vNOTES sentinel biopsy technique

Co-author of Comba–Ozdemir technique

Member of ESGO, TJOD, and TRSGO

Over 35 scientific works and congress presentations

About Associate Professor Cihan Comba

Specialization

Obstetrics and gynecology
Gynecologic oncology
Cervical and endometrial cancer
Ovarian, vulvar, vaginal, and peritoneal cancer
Laparoscopic and robotic surgery
vNOTES procedures
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
HIPEC — heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy
Uterine fibroids and endometriosis

Education

2003–2009 — Faculty of Medicine, Ege University
2009–2014 — Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul University, Capa Faculty of Medicine
2016–2019 — Gynecologic Oncology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital; the training clinic was ESGO-accredited
2019 — Observer Fellowship, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA

Clinical Experience

2014–2016 — Obstetrician-gynecologist, Sorgun State Hospital
2016–2019 — Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Bakirkoy Hospital
2019–2021 — Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Haseki Sultangazi Hospital
Since August 2021 — Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Istanbul Aydin University and VM Medical Park Florya
2022 — appointed Associate Professor

Scientific Activity

35 publications indexed in PubMed
Research on vNOTES, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery
Publications on sentinel lymph nodes in endometrial and vulvar cancer
Co-author of vNOTES sentinel biopsy and Comba–Ozdemir techniques
Research on ovarian cancer, HPV, and cervical disease
Studies of reproductive health and ovarian reserve
Publications in International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Journal of Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, and Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Professional Memberships

European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (TJOD)
Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology (TRSGO)

Clinic where the doctor sees patients

VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

4.7

40 reviews

Turkey, Istanbul

VM Medical Park Florya is a multidisciplinary university hospital in Istanbul affiliated with Istanbul Aydin University.

Its gynecologic oncology department performs laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and other complex procedures. Imaging, pathology diagnostics, and consultations with related specialists support treatment planning.

Published 08.05.2026, Updated 10.08.2026