Bladder cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly published medical oncologist and a European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board-certified specialist.

• Specialises in immunotherapy with Atezolizumab for metastatic urothelial carcinoma – a form of bladder cancer
• Research focus on prognostic factors that predict treatment outcomes in advanced bladder cancer cases
• Uses targeted PRRT therapy to treat neuroendocrine tumours with precision radiation
• Served as a sub-investigator for major international clinical trials with Roche and Pfizer
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology in Paris

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.

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted radiation therapy for bladder cancer.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul
• Specialises in precise radiation delivery to treat bladder tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses evidence-based protocols to manage both early and more advanced disease stages
• Experienced in English-speaking clinical environments for clear communication with international patients

Dr. Orhan Tanriverdi is a urologist and surgical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in robot-assisted urologic surgery and uro-oncology. Dr. Tanriverdi treats prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. He performs complex procedures including prostatectomy and nephrectomy. His practice is based at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Expertise in percutaneous kidney surgery and endourology.
• Authored over 50 national and international scientific publications.
• Member of the European Association of Urology and American Urological Association.
• Specialized in minimally invasive thyroid and laparoscopic surgery.

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

Dr Shruti Kate is a highly trained medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. She completed her specialist training at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in genitourinary cancers, including advanced bladder cancer cases
• Uses immunotherapy to help the body's immune system fight cancer cells
• Uses metronomic therapy – low-dose frequent chemotherapy to reduce side effects
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Presented research at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Canada

Professor Kumar Ramesh leads the urology and renal transplant team at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha with a track record of high-volume surgical care.

• Serves as the current President of the Madras Urological Society
• Specialises in surgical management of bladder tumours and urinary tract reconstructions
• Active member of the international Society of Endourology for minimally invasive techniques
• Holds a Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in urology from India's peak medical examination board

Associate Professor Kittinut Kijvikai is a leading urologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital who has published key research on robotic surgical techniques for bladder cancer treatment.

• Specialises in robotic cystectomy – using the da Vinci robot to remove the bladder through small incisions
• Performs intra-corporeal urinary diversion – a complex internal reconstruction that helps patients maintain waste function
• Actively researches perioperative outcomes to help reduce patient recovery times and post-surgical complications
• Senior academic contributor to the medical journal Translational Andrology and Urology

Dr Shaunak Valame is a dedicated medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with extensive training from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that use precision medicine to attack cancer cells directly
• Researched gastrointestinal tumours at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco
• Focuses on the molecular basis of cancer to tailor individual treatment plans
• Former registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Lectured at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS