Bladder cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Koon Ho Rha is a global leader in robotic urology at Severance Hospital – home to Asia's first and largest robotic surgery centre.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted surgery for bladder cancer to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
• Performs laparoscopic procedures using small incisions which often means less pain compared to open surgery
• Heads the Urologic Oncology department at one of South Korea's most prestigious medical institutions
• Recognised internationally for training surgeons in minimally invasive techniques for urological tumours

Dr Chaitainya Borde is an expert in nuclear medicine at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, where he manages complex diagnostic and therapeutic cases.

• Specialises in Lu-177 radionuclide therapy – a targeted treatment that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells
• Managed over 30,000 PET-CT scans for precise staging and monitoring of disease
• Uses nuclear imaging to identify specific markers in advanced-stage cancer cases
• Researches and publishes new protocols in international medical journals

Professor Bunyamin Kaplan is a senior radiation oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, one of Turkey's largest and most reputable medical institutions.

• Specialises in radiation therapy to treat bladder tumours without invasive surgery
• Focuses on curative-intent radiation for patients not suited for radical cystectomy
• Integrates radiotherapy with chemotherapy to improve bladder-sparing outcomes
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care within a JCI-accredited academic hospital setting

Dr. Emrah Eraslan is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of breast, prostate, and lung cancers. Dr. Eraslan has contributed extensively to oncology research through various scientific publications. He currently treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Expertise in managing colorectal, stomach, and ovarian cancers.
• Performs chemotherapy and radiotherapy for complex oncological cases.
• Served as Chief Physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 350,000 patients every year.

Professor Tolga Akman is a leading uro-oncology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he leads the surgical team in managing complex urological cancers.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology – using small incisions for quicker recovery and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on uro-oncology, providing surgical solutions for bladder, prostate, and kidney malignancies
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana, responsible for training the next generation of urologists
• Expert in microsurgical techniques, ensuring high precision during delicate reconstructive procedures
• Experienced in managing both adult and paediatric urological conditions

Dr. Dong Hyeon Lee is a hematologist-oncologist at Ewha Womans University Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, including alternate donor and mismatched transplants. Dr. Lee treats colon cancer, myeloma, and lymphoma. He is a member of multiple professional oncology societies.

• Holds a Ph.D. from Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine.
• Performs bone marrow transplants for complex hematological conditions.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed research papers in oncology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Sakin previously served as the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He also held a leadership role at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital.

• Provides immunotherapy, biological therapy, and hormone treatments for various cancer types.
• Treats rare and difficult conditions like thymoma, chordoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs PET-CT scans and comprehensive oncological check-ups for men and women.
• Uses JCI-accredited facilities with systems like TrueBeam STx and Halcyon for treatment.

Dr Sridhar P.S. is a specialist radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with double board certifications in radiotherapy.

• Specialises in precise radiation delivery to treat bladder tumours while sparing healthy surrounding tissue
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Uses focused radiotherapy techniques to manage both primary and advanced-stage bladder cancer
• Member of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology – focusing on heat-based treatments that can make radiotherapy more effective

Professor Won Sik Ham serves as a senior urologist and oncosurgeon at Severance Hospital, specialising in surgical management for bladder malignancies.

• Performs robotic-assisted cystectomy – removing the bladder through small incisions to reduce bleeding and recovery time
• Leads research into minimally invasive techniques for uro-oncology at Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Focuses on bladder reconstruction techniques to improve post-operative quality of life
• Maintains active membership in international urological associations for oncology