Pancreatic cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr Vedant Kabra leads the Oncological Surgery department at Fortis Gurgaon and serves as a senior specialist for complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Head of the Department of Oncological Surgery at a major JCI-accredited hospital
• Specialises in surgical oncology for tumours affecting the digestive system
• Focuses on curative resection for pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers
• Oversees multidisciplinary teams to coordinate surgery with systemic cancer therapies

Professor Yongyut Sirivatanauksorn is a specialist oncosurgeon at Bumrungrad International Hospital, focusing on complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system
• Focuses on oncosurgery, providing surgical options for malignant tumours
• Expertise includes managing conditions affecting the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for multidisciplinary cancer care
• Senior surgical consultant managing both routine and advanced-stage cases

Dr Shruti Kate trained at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital, specialising in the medical management of solid tumours and surgical Whipple procedures.

• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex surgery to remove tumours from the head of the pancreas
• Expert in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cancer cases
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO
• Recipient of the International Travel Award for oncology research in Canada
• Uses targeted drug therapies to manage gastrointestinal malignancies

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici is an expert general surgeon at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He focuses on complex abdominal cancer surgery using laparoscopic techniques.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions to reduce post-operative pain and recovery time
• Leads the surgical oncology team for complex gastrointestinal and pancreatic cases
• Senior academic background as an Associate Professor at leading medical institutions
• Regularly contributes research to international peer-reviewed journals on surgical outcomes

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a senior medical oncologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital specialising in gastrointestinal tumours. He previously served at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital – a major national centre for cancer treatment.

• Manages complex cases of pancreatic and stomach cancers
• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on tailored drug therapies
• Holds a senior academic rank of Associate Professor
• Published extensive research on gastrointestinal and internal medicine
• Fellowship trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who trained at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Presented stomach and gastrointestinal cancer research to the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Expert in molecular oncology to identify the best drug matches for individual tumours
• Trained at major teaching hospitals including Shyam Shah Medical College and Apollo

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a specialist in surgical oncology who completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the world's top-ranked hospitals.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal surgery for tumours of the pancreas and digestive tract
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach with smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Holds a PhD in physiology which provides deep insight into how the body recovers from major surgery
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine where he trained future surgeons
• Experienced in complex surgical oncology cases at Medicana Bursa Hospital

Dr. Ahmet Cag Cal is a urologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He holds the rank of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Cal completed several training programs in the United States. He worked as an observer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the Mayo Clinic. He also served as a research assistant at UCLA.

• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for prostatectomy procedures.
• Performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate.
• Treats urological cancers, kidney cysts, and prostate hyperplasia.
• A former Vice Dean at the Izmir University of Economics.

Professor Kayihan Engin is a pioneer in oncological sciences and currently serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Completed a research scholarship at the National Cancer Institute in the US
• Post-doctoral fellow at Thomas Jefferson University focusing on thermoradiotherapy
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludag University Medical College
• Specialises in combining heat-based treatments with radiation for pancreatic tumours
• Expertise in managing cancer risks and complex treatment protocols