Prostate cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Choi Han Yong leads the Urology department at Samsung Medical Centre, one of South Korea's most prestigious clinical institutions.

• Specialises in oncosurgery focusing on tumours of the prostate, kidneys, and bladder
• Oversees complex surgical protocols at a major regional cancer centre
• Recognised leader in urological oncology within the South Korean medical community
• Expert in managing malignant growths through surgical intervention

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is among the first five experts globally to publish data on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic urology at Heidelberg University, Germany.

• Pioneered combined PRP and stem cell penile therapy in Turkey.
• Developed a certified surgical technique for penile circumference improvement.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries for cancer treatment.
• Serves as an instructor for the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a specialist in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, having trained at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for managing prostate cancer cases
• Completed oncology specialisation at Marmara University Department of Radiation Oncology
• Delivers treatment in English, ensuring clear communication for international patients
• Focuses on targeted radiation to minimise damage to healthy tissue

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 an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in systemic treatments for advanced prostate cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Expert in PSMA-based imaging to assess tumour burden and guide targeted treatment for prostate cancer
• Uses PRRT therapy – a targeted radiation treatment that destroys cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy tissue
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in medical oncology
• Subinvestigator for major international clinical trials developing the latest cancer drug protocols

Professor Senem Karabulut is a leading medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with a PhD in molecular oncology – the study of cancer at a genetic level.

• Specialises in genitourinary cancers, including advanced prostate cancer cases
• Uses immunotherapies and targeted treatments to attack cancer cells precisely
• Recognised by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board
• Qualified in phytotherapy to support traditional cancer care with plant-based medicine
• Ranked 14th in Turkey's prestigious national medical subspecialty examination

Associate Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a highly qualified medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from world-leading cancer centres.

• Completed a fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Trained at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Holds professional membership with the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Specialises in medical oncology for various urological and solid tumours

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.

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in precisely targeted therapy for prostate cancer.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, training the next generation of cancer specialists
• Uses intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to deliver high-dose radiation while protecting healthy surrounding tissue
• Focuses on curative radiotherapeutic approaches for both localised and advanced-stage prostate tumours
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology and diverse international medical organisations

Professor Selami Albayrak is a senior urology specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he leads the department in managing complex prostate cases.

• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on malignant prostate conditions
• Expert in robotic-assisted surgery for precise tumour removal and nerve preservation
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain
• Member of the Turkish Association of Urology and the European Association of Urology
• Part of a multidisciplinary team at a major university teaching hospital