Rectal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Cengiz Dibekoglu performed the first robotic general surgery operation in Turkey. He is a specialist in laparoscopy and robotic procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Dibekoglu focuses on colorectal, gastrointestinal, and weight loss surgeries. He trained at Marmara University and Istanbul University.

• Specializes in Da Vinci robotic gastroectomy, gastric sleeve, and bypass surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions including hiatal hernias, pancreatic cysts, and liver hemangiomas.
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Former Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a senior medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialises in treating gastrointestinal cancers. He has focused on this field for decades, including two separate tenures as an attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology.

• Holds a professorship in medical oncology from Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET)
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital's dedicated oncology department

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise from The Ohio State University to treating gastrointestinal cancers at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on targeted drug therapies
• Assistant Investigator for major international Phase III clinical trials
• Completed immuno-oncology training with the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Hold certifications in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with extensive international training from top-tier North American cancer centres.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a global leader in oncology
• Specialises in managing gastrointestinal malignancies, including lower bowel and rectal cases
• Completed a clinical placement at the Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA
• Fellowship experience at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Recognised specialist in both internal medicine and medical oncology

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu has performed over 900 oncological procedures and leads medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to help the body's immune system recognise and destroy tumours
• Conducts next-generation genetic research for personalised rectal cancer treatment plans
• Incorporates complementary medicine to support overall wellbeing during chemotherapy
• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University

Professor Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on gastrointestinal tumours and complex systemic treatments.

• Specialises in targeted therapy – drugs that identify and attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy with agents like Keytruda to stimulate the immune system against tumours
• Trained in clinical oncology and mammology at the prestigious Akdeniz University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Coordinates bone marrow transplantation for patients with blood-related complications