Sigmoid adenocarcinoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

Dr Volkan Kinas is a specialist oncological surgeon at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex gastrointestinal cancers including sigmoid adenocarcinoma.

• Specialises in colon cancer surgery and oncological resections
• Performs metabolic surgery for patients with weight-related comorbidities
• Experience in managing gastric and pancreatic malignancies
• Focuses on surgical treatment of the digestive tract and bile ducts

Professor Duygu Derin is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital who has published over 30 scientific papers on malignancy treatment. She focuses on complex gastrointestinal cases, including tumours of the sigmoid colon and rectum.

• Promoted to Associate Professor for her research on cancer treatment protocols
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Specialised in managing gastrointestinal cancers and malignant neoplastic diseases
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Taksim Research Hospital

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

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.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in combining targeted therapies with systemic chemotherapy for colorectal and sigmoid tumours
• Served as a sub-investigator for international clinical trials with major pharmaceutical leaders like Roche and Amgen
• Research focuses on the efficacy of third-line treatments for metastatic colorectal cancer cases
• Uses peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) – targeted radiation that attacks cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Board certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led the department in managing complex digestive cancers.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gastrointestinal tract tumours, including sigmoid adenocarcinoma
• Utilises targeted drug therapies and immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes in colorectal cases
• Served as a Clinical Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads cancer surgery at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specialises in colon and rectal procedures using minimally invasive techniques.

• Performs laparoscopic surgery using tiny incisions instead of open cuts for quicker bowel recovery
• Specialises in oncological surgery for cancers of the digestive tract and colon
• Serves as an Associate Professor – a senior academic role involving training future surgeons
• Published research in international medical journals focussed on surgical outcomes and techniques

Professor Ersin Ozturk completed a prestigious research fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, a global leader in digestive disease care.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for gastrointestinal cancers like sigmoid adenocarcinoma
• Uses laparoscopic surgery techniques involving small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Holds a PhD in physiology alongside his surgical qualifications to better understand systemic recovery
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine training the next generation of surgeons
• Practises at Medicana Bursa Hospital specialising in complex proctology and bowel procedures

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a specialist medical oncologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who focuses on gastrointestinal cancers, including sigmoid adenocarcinoma.

• Trained at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital – a major specialist cancer centre
• Holds the title of Associate Professor, reflecting high-level academic and clinical knowledge
• Specialises in colorectal cancer management including targeted therapies for malignant tumours
• Contributes to oncology research with numerous publications on cancer treatment protocols
• Experienced in managing complex internal medicine cases alongside oncological care