Kidney Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Chanawat Tesavibul leads the radiation oncology efforts at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya and serves as General Secretary of the Society of Radiation Oncology of Thailand.

• Specialises in therapeutic radiotherapy to target kidney tumours while protecting healthy tissue
• Recognised by the Thai Medical Council for expertise in oncology and radiation therapy
• Oversees complex treatment plans involving precisely targeted radiation for advanced kidney cases
• Completed specialist training in radiation oncology at the prestigious Siriraj Hospital in Thailand

The doctor received Surgical Oncology training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and completed MRCS at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Starting practice in 2000, the doctor founded Curie Manavata Cancer Centre in 2007. With 19 years of experience, the doctor has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and participated in more than 200 clinical trials. The doctor is a published author with numerous international and national publications. Specializing in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology, the doctor is a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at MUHS.

Professor Koon Ho Rha is a leading urologist at Severance Hospital, specialising in minimally invasive robotic surgery for urological tumours.

• Performed over 1,000 robotic-assisted operations for kidney and prostate cancers
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery, which uses small incisions for faster patient recovery times
• Serves as a Professor at Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Member of the American Urological Association and the Endourological Society
• Focuses on nephron-sparing surgery to preserve as much healthy kidney function as possible

Associate Professor Kittinut Kijvikai is a leading urology specialist at Bumrungrad International Hospital, where he performs precise robotic surgeries for kidney tumours.

• Specialises in nephrectomy – the surgical removal of part or all of a kidney
• Uses da Vinci robotic systems for high precision and smaller incisions
• Maintains an active role as Associate Professor at Mahidol University
• Expertise in managing complex tumours through minimally invasive robotic-assisted techniques
• Contributes to urological research to improve clinical outcomes for surgical patients

Professor Won Sik Ham serves as a senior urologist and oncosurgeon at Severance Hospital – home to one of the world's most active robotic surgery centres.

• Specialises in surgical management of kidney tumours
• Performs robotic-assisted procedures for precise tumour removal and kidney preservation
• Member of the Korean Urological Association
• Works within a high-volume team at a major university hospital

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who specialises in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies.

• Trained at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Practises at HCG Manavata, a leading specialist cancer hospital in India
• Presented research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium
• Experienced in using targeted therapies to attack specific cancer cells
• Focuses on evidence-based medicine through active clinical research

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a heavyweight in urological oncology, having refined his surgical expertise at world-leading institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specialises in kidney cancer surgery with a focus on preserving organ function
• Developed surgical protocols as Professor of Medicine at Ege University
• Conducted research into molecular genetics at UCLA to improve patient outcomes
• Served as Vice Dean of the Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology

Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Eraslan graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. From 2006 to 2011, he worked as a research assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and became an internal medicine specialist in 2011. Between 2011 and 2013, he worked as an internal medicine specialist and chief physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital and Palu District State Hospital. From 2013 to 2016, he received medical oncology training at Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital and worked there until 2021. In 2023, he became an associate professor and contributed to his field with his publications throughout his career. He currently serves his patients at Koru Ankara Hospital. His medical interests include:

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Lung Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Professor Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital – he previously led radiation oncology at the prestigious Anadolu Medical Center for over a decade.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for complex kidney cancer cases
• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Researched cancer risks at the National Cancer Institute (NIH) in Maryland
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Uses targeted radiation to treat tumours while sparing healthy kidney tissue

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.