Desmoid Tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Muzaffer Al leading the surgical team at Büyük Anadolu Hospital specialises in laparoscopic techniques for removing complex tumours.

• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach with smaller incisions and shorter hospital stays
• Specialises in bariatric and oncological procedures for patients with metabolic concerns
• Received specialist training in laparoscopic antireflux surgery at Istanbul University

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. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr Volkan Kinas is a surgical oncology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the removal of complex soft tissue tumours.

• Performs oncological surgery for connective tissue tumours with a focus on clear margins
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce post-operative pain and scarring
• Specialises in abdominal and breast surgery for both benign and malignant cases
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association for oncological standards

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 highly regarded medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with European board certification from ESMO.

• Specialises in using Sorafenib for symptomatic and progressive desmoid tumours
• Conducted significant research into targeted drug therapies for pretreated sarcoma patients
• Expertise in identifying prognostic factors to tailor individual treatment plans
• Serves as a subinvestigator on international clinical trials for emerging cancer therapies

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.