Bladder cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Professor Choi Han Yong is the former Head of Urology at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's most technologically advanced hospitals.

• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on surgical treatment for bladder tumours
• Performs radical cystectomy – surgery to remove the bladder when cancer has invaded the muscle
• Expert in robotic-assisted surgery for precision and faster recovery times
• Led the urology department at a top-tier tertiary teaching hospital

Professor Talat Yurdakul is a highly credentialed urologist at Medical Park Goztepe, having completed specialised uro-oncology training at the world-recognised Cleveland Clinic.

• Focuses on uro-oncology, treating cancers of the bladder and urinary system
• Trained in microvascular surgery at Mercy University for high-precision procedures
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association and European Association of Urology
• Published 16 international scientific articles on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Contributed to over 40 global urology conferences as a lead speaker

Associate Professor Serap Kaya leads the oncology team at Emsey Hospital, specialising in the medical management of advanced bladder tumours.

• Holds a minor specialisation in medical oncology from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on chemotherapy and targeted drug therapies to shrink tumours before surgery
• Coordinates care for complex bladder cases requiring multi-specialist input
• Trained at Marmara University, one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Member of the medical oncology department at a JCI-accredited facility

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a highly qualified medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the world-leading MD Anderson Cancer Centre in the USA.

• Specialises in medical oncology for bladder cancer using targeted drug therapies
• Completed specialist residencies in internal medicine and medical oncology
• International experience at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada
• Member of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

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.