Kidney cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Kim Hyun-hoe is a urologic cancer surgeon. He specializes in prostate and kidney cancer and robotic surgery. He directs Myongji Hospital’s Robotic Surgery Center and the Prostate & Kidney Cancer Center. He performed Korea’s first single-incision laparoscopy. At SNUH, he led more than 2,300 da Vinci cases over five years. He now uses the da Vinci Xi system.

He holds an MD, MS, and PhD from Seoul National University. He is a former director of SNUH Robotic Surgery and the Urology/Prostate Cancer Center. He is a past president of the Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics. He is a council member of the Korean Urological Association. His awards include the WCE Best Laparoscopy/Robotic Paper and the KUA Best Paper. He has also received several national academic honors. He contributes to next‑generation da Vinci research with Seoul National University and Intuitive Surgical. This was the first such collaboration in Asia.

Professor Chanawat Tesavibul leads the radiation oncology efforts at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya and serves as General Secretary of the Society of Radiation Oncology of Thailand.

• Specialises in therapeutic radiotherapy to target kidney tumours while protecting healthy tissue
• Recognised by the Thai Medical Council for expertise in oncology and radiation therapy
• Oversees complex treatment plans involving precisely targeted radiation for advanced kidney cases
• Completed specialist training in radiation oncology at the prestigious Siriraj Hospital in Thailand

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who specialises in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies.

• Trained at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Practises at HCG Manavata, a leading specialist cancer hospital in India
• Presented research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium
• Experienced in using targeted therapies to attack specific cancer cells
• Focuses on evidence-based medicine through active clinical research

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital before joining HCG Manavata Cancer Centre to lead medical oncology cases.

• Specialises in genitourinary cancers involving the kidneys, bladder, and prostate
• Uses immunotherapy to help the body's natural immune system fight advanced tumours
• Focuses on metronomic therapy – frequent low-dose medication to limit side effects
• Member of international societies including ASCO and the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Awarded by the World Conference on Lung Cancer for her clinical research

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he performs keyhole surgery for kidney tumours.

• Specialises in partial nephrectomy – removing the tumour while saving the healthy part of the kidney
• Performs radical nephrectomy for cases requiring complete removal of the kidney and surrounding tissue
• Expert in laparoscopic urology – using small incisions for less pain and quicker recovery after surgery
• Professor of Medicine with extensive training from Istanbul University School of Medicine
• Focuses on uro-oncology, the surgical management of cancers within the urinary system

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a heavyweight in urological oncology, having refined his surgical expertise at world-leading institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specialises in kidney cancer surgery with a focus on preserving organ function
• Developed surgical protocols as Professor of Medicine at Ege University
• Conducted research into molecular genetics at UCLA to improve patient outcomes
• Served as Vice Dean of the Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology