Kidney cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Choi Han Yong leads the Urology Department at Samsung Medical Center – one of Asia's most prestigious hospitals for oncological surgery.

• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on surgical treatment of kidney tumours
• Former President of the Korean Urological Association – led national standards in urological care
• Directs clinical operations at Samsung Medical Center's specialised urology unit
• Expert in managing both localised and advanced-stage kidney cancer cases

Professor Serkan Deveci is a senior urologist at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, specialising in the surgical management of urological cancers and complex retroperitoneal procedures.

• Performs retroperitoneal lymph node dissection to remove affected lymph nodes in advanced cancer cases
• Expert in radical prostatectomy and managing functional outcomes after major urological surgery
• Published extensive research on surgical recovery and sexual health preservation with the American Urology Association
• Holds a Professor title from Acıbadem University, reflecting his status as a leading surgical educator

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.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a European-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced kidney cancer treatments and immunotherapy at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology – recognised for meeting high European standards in cancer care
• Expert in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) – handles complex cases with spread to the brain or other organs
• Focuses on immunotherapy protocols including Atezolizumab for improved outcomes in urological cancers
• Sub-investigator for international clinical trials with major pharmaceutical companies like Roche and Pfizer
• Extensively published in uro-oncology with specific research on drug resistance in kidney cancer

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

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.

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

• Completed specialist medical oncology residencies at major university research hospitals
• Holds active memberships in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital – a key centre for academic medical research
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Uses targeted drug protocols to manage various stages of kidney cancer

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital, focusing on targeted cancer treatments.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in radiation oncology
• Specialises in precise radiation therapy to target tumours while sparing healthy kidney tissue
• Experienced in treating both primary and advanced cases of kidney cancer
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate surgical and radiation care