Kidney cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Professor Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital – he previously led radiation oncology at the prestigious Anadolu Medical Center for over a decade.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for complex kidney cancer cases
• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Researched cancer risks at the National Cancer Institute (NIH) in Maryland
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Uses targeted radiation to treat tumours while sparing healthy kidney tissue

Professor Won Sik Ham serves as a senior urologist and oncosurgeon at Severance Hospital – home to one of the world's most active robotic surgery centres.

• Specialises in surgical management of kidney tumours
• Performs robotic-assisted procedures for precise tumour removal and kidney preservation
• Member of the Korean Urological Association
• Works within a high-volume team at a major university hospital

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led specialist teams in managing complex malignant cases.

• Specialises in medical oncology for kidney cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Provides expert second medical opinions for patients seeking treatment plan verification
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, training the next generation of oncologists
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

Associate Professor Kittinut Kijvikai is a leading urology specialist at Bumrungrad International Hospital, where he performs precise robotic surgeries for kidney tumours.

• Specialises in nephrectomy – the surgical removal of part or all of a kidney
• Uses da Vinci robotic systems for high precision and smaller incisions
• Maintains an active role as Associate Professor at Mahidol University
• Expertise in managing complex tumours through minimally invasive robotic-assisted techniques
• Contributes to urological research to improve clinical outcomes for surgical patients

Professor Koon Ho Rha is a leading urologist at Severance Hospital, specialising in minimally invasive robotic surgery for urological tumours.

• Performed over 1,000 robotic-assisted operations for kidney and prostate cancers
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery, which uses small incisions for faster patient recovery times
• Serves as a Professor at Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Member of the American Urological Association and the Endourological Society
• Focuses on nephron-sparing surgery to preserve as much healthy kidney function as possible