Liver cancer stage 2 Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Professor Ozden is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik, focusing on targeted systemic treatments.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Specialises in medical oncology, managing chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols for abdominal tumours
• Focuses on precision medicine to target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Professor Muzaffer Al treats advanced oncological cancer cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – he completed intensive training in abdominal cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Specialises in laparoscopic cancer surgery to remove tumours with smaller incisions and less pain
• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at one of Turkey's top medical faculties
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for complex procedures to help speed up recovery
• Refined his abdominal surgery skills through specialised laparoscopic training at Istanbul University

Professor Yahya Ozel completed intensive training in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under global leaders in liver treatment.

• Treats liver cancer using advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery for smaller incisions and faster healing
• Certified in surgical endoscopy to precisely manage bile duct and liver complications
• Former faculty member at Dogus University who has trained other specialists in oncology
• Expert in hepatobiliary diseases focused on preserving healthy liver tissue during tumour removal

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a senior surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe and a member of the American College of Surgeons. He specialises in cancer surgery and minimally invasive techniques for complex cases.

• Member of the Liver Transplantation Society, focusing on surgical liver care
• Performs minimally invasive surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Teaches the next generation of doctors at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 40 research documents on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Istanbul Surgery Association

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital who completed international research training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Trained at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada specialising in complex oncological care
• International member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Maintains active membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Focuses on systemic therapies for gastrointestinal system cancers, including liver and bile tract malignancies

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a board-certified medical oncologist whose expertise in gastrointestinal cancers is backed by international clinical trial experience and ESMO certification.

• Specialises in systemic therapies for liver and gastrointestinal cancers
• Served as a subinvestigator for major international clinical trials with Bayer and Roche
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification
• Published extensive research on targeted therapies and treatment outcomes
• Associate Professor at Medipol University, a leading Turkish medical institution

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads the surgical oncology team at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on the surgical management of digestive system tumours.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions to remove tumours for less post-operative pain
• Focuses on surgical oncology – treats abdominal malignancies including liver and gallbladder cases
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Hospital – one of Turkey's major surgical training centres
• Contributes to medical research with articles published in international peer-reviewed journals

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology department at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for managing solid tumours and hepatobiliary cancers
• Served as Education Officer at the prestigious Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Published extensive clinical research on targeted oncology treatments and internal medicine
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital