Kidney cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

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

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led specialist teams in managing complex malignant cases.

• Specialises in medical oncology for kidney cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Provides expert second medical opinions for patients seeking treatment plan verification
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, training the next generation of oncologists
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

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

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

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

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