Transplantology Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Professor Karaca is a senior transplant specialist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He trained at the prestigious Kidney and Liver Transplantation Unit at Ankara University.

• Specialises in liver, gallbladder, and kidney procedures
• Expertise in hepatobiliary surgery involving the liver and bile ducts
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive abdominal surgery
• Recipient of the Best Article Prize in the Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
• Former Deputy Head at the Turkish Ministry of Health for cancer programmes

Professor Karakayali is a distinguished senior surgeon at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, specialising in complex abdominal and vascular procedures essential for successful transplant outcomes.

• Recognised with multiple awards for research into vascular graft safety and fistula maturation
• Trained as an observer at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the United States
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques and minimally invasive surgery for faster patient recovery
• Awarded by the Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery for work on hemodialysis access
• Contributes to clinical research on bile leakage management following major organ resections

Dr Banu Erkalma is a nephrology subspecialist at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on the medical management and preparation for kidney transplantation.

• Member of the Transplantation Immunology and Genetics Association (TİGED)
• Manages chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, and genetic kidney disorders
• Coordinates care for kidney transplant recipients including post-operative monitoring
• Experienced in both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis protocols
• Member of the European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association

Dr Ertan Emek represents the next level of transplant care at Biruni University Hospital, having trained at Turkey's most prestigious organ transplant centres. He offers specialised surgical expertise across kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplant procedures.

• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Expert in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, focus on the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts
• Trained at Başkent University, a leading centre for complex transplant surgery
• Specialised in organ transplantation at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association

Dr Jitendra Goswami is a dedicated nephrologist at Manipal Hospitals who focuses on kidney transplants and comprehensive patient care.

• Specialises in kidney transplants for patients with chronic renal failure
• Develops personalised treatment plans tailored to individual health profiles
• Manages all stages of care within the Manipal Hospitals network
• Focuses on nephrology services for pre-surgical and post-surgical recovery

Professor Gürkan is a pioneer in Turkish transplant surgery. He performed the country's first laparoscopic kidney removal from a living donor – a technique using small incisions for faster recovery.

• Performed Turkey's first minimally invasive kidney donation outside a university setting
• Completed an eighteen-month research fellowship at Yale University's Experimental Surgery Centre
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Member of the Turkish Society of Nephrology and the Organ Transplant Institution Association
• Recognised with the Top Researcher Award from the Turkish Organ Transplant Society