Breast reconstruction surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Dr Bekir Zafer Akad is a senior plastic and reconstructive specialist at Egemed Hospitals in Turkey. He graduated from the prestigious Faculty of Medicine at 9 Eylül University.

• Specialises in full breast aesthetics including prosthesis and lifting
• Handles complex reconstructive microsurgery for nerve and vascular repairs
• Expertise in surgical treatment for skin cancers and wound management
• Performs paediatric reconstructive surgery for cleft lip and palate
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Nese Kurt Ozkaya is a high-level specialist at Medicana Sivas Hospital with advanced clinical training from St George's University Hospital in London.

• Specialises in microvascular breast reconstruction and complex hand surgery
• Performs oncoplastic breast procedures to restore natural shape after tumour removal
• Fellowship experience in England focusing on intricate reconstructive and maxillofacial cases
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Expert in microsurgery techniques used for delicate tissue transfers

Professor Ali Ertan Capar is a plastic and reconstructive specialist with deep expertise in complex head, neck, and chest reconstruction at Estophia Hospital.

• Graduated from the prestigious English Medicine programme at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
• Specialises in flap pathophysiology – a critical skill for successful tissue transfer in breast reconstruction
• Research focus includes cellular therapies and mesenchymal stem cell applications for better healing
• Experienced in biomaterials and tissue engineering at major Turkish medical centres

Professor Paik Nam-sun is a world-class surgical oncologist ranked among the top 100 surgeons globally by the International Biographical Centre. He pioneered breast-conserving surgery in South Korea to help patients maintain their natural appearance while effectively removing tumours.

• Directs the Cancer Center for Women at Ewha Womans University Medical Center
• Expert in oncoplastic techniques that preserve breast tissue and improve quality of life
• Former President of the Korean Society of Cancer Prevention
• Investigates molecular genetics to refine breast cancer diagnosis and surgical outcomes
• Trained at the prestigious Seoul National University College of Medicine

Professor Rajeev Agarwal pioneered organ-based surgical oncology in Northern India and leads the breast services team at Medanta Hospital. He specialises in procedures that preserve a natural appearance after cancer treatment.

• Performs breast conservation surgery to remove tumours while saving natural tissue
• Expert in sentinel node biopsy to check for cancer spread
• Uses advanced oncoplastic techniques for immediate breast reconstruction
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Invited faculty member for international medical conferences at the Vatican