Rectal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in treating rectal tumours and other digestive system malignancies
• Previously served at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a major Turkish cancer centre
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his academic and clinical contributions
• Managed complex oncology cases at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Muzaffer Al specializes in laparoscopic oncological surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – using keyhole techniques to remove rectal tumours with less pain.

• Trained in laparoscopic cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses minimally invasive methods for faster recovery and smaller surgical scars
• Focuses on oncological procedures for complex gastrointestinal malignancies
• Completed residency at the prestigious KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital
• Specialises in laparoscopic gastrointestinal interventions for improved patient comfort

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu has performed over 900 oncological procedures and leads medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses immunotherapy to help the body's immune system recognise and destroy tumours
• Conducts next-generation genetic research for personalised rectal cancer treatment plans
• Incorporates complementary medicine to support overall wellbeing during chemotherapy
• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a senior surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe who uses minimally invasive techniques for complex cancer cases.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons – a highly prestigious international surgical credential
• Active academic at Bahçeşehir University training the next generation of specialist surgeons
• Published over 40 research papers on advanced surgical outcomes and techniques
• Member of the Istanbul Surgery Association and the Liver Transplantation Society

Professor Ercan Ozden is a specialist medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep roots in Istanbul's top medical institutions.

• Specialises in internal medicine and medical oncology subspecialties
• Trained at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul
• Expertise in managing drug protocols for various cancer stages
• Focuses on evidence-based medical oncology in clinical practice
• Experienced in treating complex cases in high-volume specialist units

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.