Prostate cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr. Kapil Kumar is the Director of Oncological Surgery at Fortis Gurgaon. He specializes in limb-sparing surgery for malignant tumors and breast cancer. Dr. Kumar founded the robotic surgery department at the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute. He works at Fortis, ranked among the world’s most technically advanced hospitals.

• Expertise in surgical treatment for lung and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Performs prostatectomies using the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Served as a senior consultant at the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute.
• Former senior consultant at Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre.

Dr Shalabh Agrawal works within a senior urology team at Artemis Hospitals, specialising in complex surgical interventions for prostate cancer.

• Performs radical prostatectomy – surgical removal of the prostate to treat localised cancer
• Uses minimally invasive GreenLight Laser therapy to treat prostate enlargement symptoms
• Expertise in HoLEP – a laser-based procedure for removing blocking prostate tissue
• Manages diverse uro-oncology cases including kidney, bladder, and testicular cancers
• Part of a multidisciplinary department focused on bladder and urethral reconstruction

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan is a medical oncology specialist at Koru Ankara Hospital with a strong academic background from Ankara University.

• Treats prostate cancer using systemic therapies such as targeted drugs and hormone treatments
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his research and contributions to oncological publications
• Experienced in managing advanced-stage cancers and complex medication regimes
• Trained at Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital – a major centre for cancer treatment

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

• Treats prostate cancer using laparoscopic surgery to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on surgical removal of tumours
• Provides nerve-sparing techniques to help preserve sexual and urinary function
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine, a premier medical institution

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a leading uro-oncology specialist who completed research at the University of California, Los Angeles and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specialises in managing advanced-stage prostate cancer cases
• Trained at the Mayo Clinic in uro-oncology research
• Former Vice Dean at the Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Member of international urology and molecular genetics research groups
• Performs nerve-sparing surgery to preserve function after tumour removal

Professor Kayihan Engin is a specialist radiation oncologist who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA.

• Directs oncological sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital – leads the team in complex cancer treatment planning
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University – trained upcoming specialists in the field
• Research fellow at the National Cancer Institute (USA) – focused on cancer risks and occupational exposures
• Expert in thermoradiotherapy – uses heat to make radiation more effective against solid tumours

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a specialist in radiotherapy who focuses on non-surgical treatments for prostate cancer at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in radiotherapy – uses targeted radiation beams to kill cancer cells without surgery
• Holds a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy – a top-tier Indian medical qualification
• Focuses on neuro-oncology and hyperthermia – using heat to make radiation more effective
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology

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.

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital before joining HCG Manavata Cancer Centre as a specialist in genitourinary cancers.

• Focuses on advanced prostate cancer using immunotherapy to trigger the body's immune system
• Uses metronomic therapy, which involves frequent low-dose medication to limit side effects
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology
• Awarded by the World Conference on Lung Cancer for her clinical research contributions