Metastases In The Liver Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Muzaffer Al completed advanced training in oncological surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of the region's most reputable medical institutions for complex cancer care.

• Specialises in laparoscopic cancer surgery – uses small incisions to remove tumours for less scarring and quicker recovery
• Performs minimally invasive surgery for various abdominal cancers and liver involvement
• Trained in laparoscopic antireflux procedures at Istanbul University Çapa
• Leads clinical teams at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Samsun

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Hospital who specialises in using high-precision radiotherapy to treat liver metastases.

• Uses Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) to target liver tumours with extreme precision while sparing healthy tissue
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions
• Specialises in managing complex secondary cancers that have spread from other organs
• Focuses on non-surgical interventions that offer faster recovery times for patients
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology

Professor Alemdar is a specialist medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on managing complex secondary liver tumours.

• Specialised in medical oncology at Akdeniz University – a major Turkish clinical centre
• Focuses on systemic therapies to shrink tumours before or after surgical intervention
• Expert in internal medicine for monitoring patient health during intensive treatment
• Coordinates multi-stage care for patients with cancer that has spread locally
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital complex for high standards of patient safety

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist who specialises in managing secondary liver tumours using the latest systemic therapies.

• Directs treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital using targeted and immune-based protocols
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) – uses radioactive molecules to target and destroy neuroendocrine metastases
• Active sub-investigator in international clinical trials for emerging cancer drugs with Roche, Pfizer, and Bayer
• ESMO Board Certified – meets the highest European professional standards for cancer care

Dr Volkan Kinas is an oncological surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospital specialising in complex abdominal and digestive tract tumours.

• Focuses on surgical removal of liver metastases from colon and gastric cancers
• Performs pancreatic and bile duct surgery to manage secondary liver spread
• Uses oncological resection techniques to remove tumours from the liver and gallbladder
• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology, including treatment for metastatic gastric and colon cancers

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with diverse international experience including the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in managing gastrointestinal system cancers that commonly spread to the liver
• Follows global treatment protocols developed during her time at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Member of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Focuses on personalised chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a specialist in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, having completed his medical training at the prestigious Marmara University.

• Specialises in stereotactic radiotherapy for liver tumours and secondary cancers
• Focuses on non-invasive radiation techniques to target metastases while sparing healthy tissue
• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in both undergraduate and specialist programmes
• Uses precise radiation protocols to manage complex cases of secondary liver disease

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, focusing on complex gastrointestinal and liver cases.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, a global leader in surgical innovation
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Holds a PhD in physiology, providing deep insight into how organ systems function during recovery
• Leads surgical oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital – a major JCI-accredited medical centre

Professor Kayihan Engin is a highly credentialed radiation oncologist who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.

• Specialises in thermoradiotherapy, combining heat with radiation to treat complex liver lesions
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Currently serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Previously led oncological sciences at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center
• Awarded a research scholarship from the US National Cancer Institute

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a senior medical oncologist at Koru Ankara Hospital specialising in gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers.

• Manages liver metastases stemming from colorectal, stomach, and lung primary tumours
• Specialises in systemic therapies including targeted biological treatments and immunotherapy
• Former chief physician at major Turkish state hospitals with deep clinical leadership
• Published clinical research focused on improving outcomes for oncology patients
• Maintains professional focus on precision medicine for late-stage cancer management

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specialises in cancer surgery and laparoscopic techniques for complex cases.

• Performs laparoscopic liver surgery – uses small incisions to remove tumours for less pain and faster healing
• Focuses on surgical oncology – specifically managing secondary cancer that has spread to the liver
• Holds an Associate Professor title – reflecting high-level clinical expertise and senior academic standing
• Contributes to international medical journals with researched outcomes in surgical oncology