Bladder cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Won Sik Ham serves as a senior urologist and oncosurgeon at Severance Hospital, specialising in surgical management for bladder malignancies.

• Performs robotic-assisted cystectomy – removing the bladder through small incisions to reduce bleeding and recovery time
• Leads research into minimally invasive techniques for uro-oncology at Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Focuses on bladder reconstruction techniques to improve post-operative quality of life
• Maintains active membership in international urological associations for oncology

Professor Koon Ho Rha is a global leader in robotic urology at Severance Hospital – home to Asia's first and largest robotic surgery centre.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted surgery for bladder cancer to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
• Performs laparoscopic procedures using small incisions which often means less pain compared to open surgery
• Heads the Urologic Oncology department at one of South Korea's most prestigious medical institutions
• Recognised internationally for training surgeons in minimally invasive techniques for urological tumours

Associate Professor Kittinut Kijvikai is a leading urologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital who has published key research on robotic surgical techniques for bladder cancer treatment.

• Specialises in robotic cystectomy – using the da Vinci robot to remove the bladder through small incisions
• Performs intra-corporeal urinary diversion – a complex internal reconstruction that helps patients maintain waste function
• Actively researches perioperative outcomes to help reduce patient recovery times and post-surgical complications
• Senior academic contributor to the medical journal Translational Andrology and Urology

Dr. Dong Hyeon Lee is a hematologist-oncologist at Ewha Womans University Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, including alternate donor and mismatched transplants. Dr. Lee treats colon cancer, myeloma, and lymphoma. He is a member of multiple professional oncology societies.

• Holds a Ph.D. from Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine.
• Performs bone marrow transplants for complex hematological conditions.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed research papers in oncology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Dr. Emrah Eraslan is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of breast, prostate, and lung cancers. Dr. Eraslan has contributed extensively to oncology research through various scientific publications. He currently treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Expertise in managing colorectal, stomach, and ovarian cancers.
• Performs chemotherapy and radiotherapy for complex oncological cases.
• Served as Chief Physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 350,000 patients every year.

Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Sakin previously served as the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He also held a leadership role at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital.

• Provides immunotherapy, biological therapy, and hormone treatments for various cancer types.
• Treats rare and difficult conditions like thymoma, chordoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs PET-CT scans and comprehensive oncological check-ups for men and women.
• Uses JCI-accredited facilities with systems like TrueBeam STx and Halcyon for treatment.

Dr. Son Dong Wan serves as the Chief of Urology at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in laser prostate surgery and robotic procedures for urologic cancers. He received the Best Poster Award from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Son earned his PhD from Pusan National University.

• Performs robotic and laparoscopic surgery for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers.
• Completed training in urinary incontinence surgery at the University of Liège.
• Served as a visiting professor at the University of California, San Diego.
• Treats sexual dysfunction and complex ureteropelvic junction obstructions.

Professor Tolga Akman is a leading uro-oncology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he leads the surgical team in managing complex urological cancers.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology – using small incisions for quicker recovery and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on uro-oncology, providing surgical solutions for bladder, prostate, and kidney malignancies
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana, responsible for training the next generation of urologists
• Expert in microsurgical techniques, ensuring high precision during delicate reconstructive procedures
• Experienced in managing both adult and paediatric urological conditions