Our Founder
Prof. Dr. Bilgi Baca is the founder and visionary behind BB Global Health. With over two decades of experience in general surgery, he established our organization with the mission to provide world-class medical care and connect patients with the finest medical professionals. As a professor at Acıbadem University and practicing surgeon at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital in Istanbul, he continues to lead by example in surgical excellence.
Prof. Dr. Bilgi Baca – Full Academic Biography
🩺 Professional Summary
Prof. Dr. Bilgi Baca is an internationally recognized expert in advanced gastrointestinal, colorectal, and robotic surgery. With over two decades of clinical and academic experience, he currently serves as a full professor at Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University in Istanbul and practices at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital – one of Türkiye’s leading private healthcare institutions. His practice spans a wide range of minimally invasive surgical procedures with particular focus on robotic surgery and oncological surgery including esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, hepatobiliary, thyroid and breast cancer surgery, pelvic surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstructions.
He is among the pioneers of robotic surgery in Türkiye, and one of the key opinion leaders shaping the development of advanced surgical techniques in Europe and the Middle East.
🧠 Academic Background & Appointments
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Full Professor of Surgery – Acıbadem University, Department of Surgical Sciences (Since 2015)
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Associate Professor: Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Department of General Surgery (2009)
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General Surgery Residency: Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Department of General Surgery (2003)
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Medical Degree: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1996)
🌍 International Experience
Between 2009 and 2010, Prof. Dr. Baca served as a research fellow at the Department of Colorectal Surgery, University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, where he further enhanced his expertise in minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery and clinical research.
🌍 Global Engagement
- Regularly invited speaker and faculty at major international surgical congresses including ASCRS, SAGES, ESCP, ISUCRS, and the Turkish Surgical Society.
- Actively involved in global collaborative research initiatives such as COVIDSurg, COLOR trials, and Delphi consensus projects.
- Lead educator in upper GI, colorectal, and robotic surgery for medical students and general surgery residents.
- Serves as principal investigator and co-author in numerous SCI-indexed publications and international clinical guidelines.
- Fluent in English and Turkish; regularly treats international patients from the United States, Gulf countries, and Europe.
🧪 Research & Scientific Contributions
Prof. Baca has authored and co-authored over 80 high-impact, peer-reviewed publications indexed in SCI, SSCI, and Scopus, focusing on:
- Minimally invasive and robotic colorectal cancer surgery
- Total mesorectal and mesocolic excision (TME/CME) techniques
- Surgical outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)
- Laparoscopic and robotic treatment of hernias, diverticulitis, and pelvic floor disorders
- Postoperative complications and enhanced recovery protocols
- Contributions to multicenter international trials and Delphi consensus statements
Recent and highly cited publications:
- Standardizing Colon Cancer Segment Definitions (Delphi consensus, Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 2025)
- Survival Outcomes of Robotic vs Laparoscopic Surgery (Int. J. Med. Robotics, 2020–2024 series)
- Robotic CME with Central Vascular Ligation (Techniques in Coloproctology, 2020–2023)
- COVIDSurg Studies and Global Oncology Reports (Lancet Oncology, Br J Surg, J Clin Oncol)
🤖 Surgical Expertise & Innovations
Robotic Surgery Proctoring & Education
Prof. Dr. Bilgi Baca is a certified proctor and trainer in robotic surgery, with a particular focus on colorectal and complex abdominal procedures using the da Vinci® Xi platform.
He has proctored and mentored dozens of surgeons across Türkiye, the Middle East, and Europe, helping establish robotic surgery programs in several leading hospitals.
Recognized as one of the early adopters and key opinion leaders in robotic colorectal surgery in Türkiye.
Regularly leads hands-on cadaveric labs, simulation-based training, and live surgery workshops for general and colorectal surgeons.
Actively involved in the design and implementation of structured robotic surgery curricula at Acıbadem University’s Surgical Education and Simulation Center (CASE).
His teaching philosophy emphasizes safety, anatomical precision, nerve-sparing techniques, and the smooth adoption of new technology into daily surgical practice.
📘 Academic Authorship – International Book Chapter
Prof. Dr. Bilgi Baca has authored several internationally published book chapters on advanced colorectal and robotic surgery. His contributions are featured in highly respected surgical textbooks by Springer and Elsevier:
- Low Anterior Resection (The SAGES Manual of Robotic Surgery, 2nd Edition – Springer, 2025)
- Complex Robotic Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (The SAGES Manual of Robotic Surgery, 2nd Edition – Springer, 2025)
- Laparoscopic CME (Digestive Disease Interventions – Elsevier, 2023)
- Robotic Total Mesocolic Excision (Advanced Techniques in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Colorectal Surgery – Springer, 2019)
- Robotic Proctocolectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery – Springer, 2019
- Robotic LAR for Colorectal Cancer (Atlas of Robotic Surgery – Cine-Med, 2019)
This chapter includes expert-level discussion on robotic LAR techniques, functional preservation, and oncologic outcomes. It is used as a training reference for surgeons worldwide.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Best Video Presentation – ESCP’s 16th Scientific and Annual Conference (2021)
- Best Oral Presentation – National Congress of Surgery, Türkiye (2018)
- First Prize – Best Video Award, Turkish Colorectal Surgery Congress (2017)
- Best Oral Presentation – National Cancer Congress (2017)
- Best Video Award – Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (2015)
- Third Prize – Turkish Colorectal Surgery Congress (2015)
- IRCAD WeBSurg International Video Award (2002)
These awards reflect his technical excellence, innovation, and leadership in surgical education.
📨 Contact & Institutional Profiles
- Email: bilgi.baca@acibadem.edu.tr
- ORCID: 0000-0003-1704-2533
- Institutional Profile: https://avesis.acibadem.edu.tr/bilgi.baca
