Colon cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Raja Sundaram has successfully performed over 15,000 cancer surgeries – he founded the oncology department at Global Hospital Chennai.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for gastrointestinal and colorectal cases
• Manages complex colon cancer presentations using surgical intervention
• Established a high-volume cancer centre to improve patient access to surgery
• Focuses on precise tumour removal to improve long-term survival rates

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital, which is one of the most respected cancer institutions in South Asia. She was the sole Indian recipient of the travel award for her research at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

• Manages colon cancer using immunotherapy – a treatment that helps the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells
• Specialises in metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cases to control tumour growth with low-dose medication
• Trained at the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College and Maulana Azad Medical College
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Yongyut Sirivatanauksorn leads surgical teams at Bumrungrad International Hospital, specialising in complex procedures for the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system.

• Treats tumours of the colon, rectum, and liver using surgical oncology protocols
• Focuses on hepatobiliary surgery – managing cancer that affects the liver and bile ducts
• Holds a PhD from the University of London – a global centre for medical research
• Professor at Mahidol University – Thailand's top-ranked medical school

Professor Ajit Pai is a senior surgical oncologist at Apollo Hospital specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancer procedures.

• Performs robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for colon and rectal tumours – techniques that offer smaller incisions and less pain
• Expert in oesophageal and gastric cancer surgery to remove digestive tract tumours
• Focuses on oncogynecology for treating cancers of the uterus and cervix
• Uses minimally invasive methods to help patients achieve a faster return to daily life

Professor Hakan Yanar is an international instructor in colorectal surgery who specialises in using robotic and laparoscopic techniques to treat colon cancer.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgery via the da Vinci system for high-precision tumour removal
• Completed specialist surgical training at the University of Southern California and Keck School of Medicine
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopy to reduce patient recovery times and post-operative pain
• Holds a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery honorary diploma in emergency surgery
• Trained in HIPEC – a heated chemotherapy wash used to treat cancers on the abdominal lining

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on improving survival while maintaining a high quality of life for his patients.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Holds a surgical fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Serves as a professor for surgical oncology and breast surgery
• Investigated over 200 clinical trials involving new cancer treatment protocols
• Uses surgical methods aimed at faster recovery and better health outcomes