Kidney Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

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

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

The doctor is a seasoned General Surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center with 23 years of experience. Specializing in General Surgery, Surgical Infections, Breast Cancer, Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery, and Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery, the doctor also focuses on Pancreatic Cancer and Glucose Metabolism. Graduating from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1990, the doctor completed specialization training in General Surgery in 1996. Actively associated with numerous professional organizations, the doctor has authored 31 international and 22 national publications, contributing significantly to medical literature.