Uterine fibroids Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Professor Nesrin Bastug is the lead specialist for fertility and gynaecology at Emsey Hospital, helping women manage fibroids that interfere with reproductive health.

• Trained at Zeynep Kamil Hospital – a major Turkish teaching centre for women and children health
• Specialises in managing uterine fibroids for patients undergoing IVF treatment
• Directs the IVF unit at Emsey Hospital to support successful pregnancy outcomes
• Graduated as a medical doctor from Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Murat Topdag is an ENT specialist and head-and-neck cancer surgeon in Istanbul. He performs oncologic surgery and aesthetic procedures such as rhinoplasty. Dr. Topdag treats patients at Memorial Goztepe Hospital. He graduated from the English medical program at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa.

• Performs surgical treatment for laryngeal, tonsil, and oral cancers.
• Performs reconstructive procedures including cleft lip and palate repair.
• Uses diagnostic tools such as fine-needle aspiration biopsy and CT imaging.
• Held academic and clinical roles at Kocaeli University.

Professor Dinesh Kansal has performed over 11,000 successful minimally invasive surgeries and heads the laparoscopic department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital.

• Specialises in fibroid myectomy using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Trained in robotic laparoscopic surgery systems at Harvard Medical School in the USA
• Directs a national training centre for hysteroscopic surgery techniques
• Received the National Award for Achievement in Surgery for her clinical excellence
• Served as a member of the Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists

Professor Asiye Uzun is a surgical specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, focusing on uterine preservation and minimally invasive recovery.

• Specialises in operative hysteroscopy – a camera-guided technique to remove fibroids without any external incisions
• Provides laparoscopic myomectomy – uses small keyhole punctures for precise fibroid removal and faster healing
• Holds a subspecialty certification in IVF to assist patients with fertility-related fibroid concerns
• Published significant research on diagnostic hysteroscopy for intrauterine lesions and reproductive health

Dr Derya Kanza Gul is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital – a leading Turkish academic medical centre.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's most prestigious medical schools
• Specialises in gynaecological surgery to manage benign tumours like uterine fibroids
• Practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital prioritising international clinical standards
• Uses minimally invasive techniques where possible to reduce physical recovery time for patients