Whipple surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Jong Kyun Lee is a leading specialist at Samsung Medical Center, a hospital of presidential standards in Seoul. He focuses on complex pancreatobiliary disorders and abdominal oncology.

• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomies for pancreatic and bile duct cancers
• Trained at the University of California and Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Member of the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association specialising in advanced gallbladder research
• Expert in both surgical and non-surgical solutions for benign and malignant digestive diseases
• Active member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Professor Dong Wook Choi is a specialist in hepato-biliary pancreatic surgery at Samsung Medical Center with elite international training from the University of Pittsburgh.

• Specialises in pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy procedures
• Completed a surgical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in the United States
• Trained at Kyoto University in Japan and Seoul National University
• Member of the International Association of Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery
• Expert in managing oncological conditions affecting the liver and pancreas

The doctor is an accomplished oncosurgeon with extensive experience in urology. As the Head of the Samsung Department of Urology, the doctor has led numerous innovative surgical procedures and contributed to significant advancements in the field. The doctor is recognized for expertise in minimally invasive techniques and has been instrumental in developing new protocols for cancer treatment. The doctor is highly regarded for a commitment to patient care and has received multiple accolades for contributions to medical research and education.

Professor Lee, Kyu Taek brings international expertise to Whipple surgery, having completed specialised medical training at the prestigious Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States.

• Specialises in oncological gastroenterology at the Samsung Medical Center
• Performs pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy for complex cancer cases
• Completed clinical training at Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital in Japan
• Served as a Professor of Gastroenterology training next-generation specialists
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.

Professor Cemalettin Ertekin is a leading specialist in pancreatico-biliary surgery at Biruni University Hospital with over four decades of clinical focus.

• Holds the prestigious title of Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Awarded the National Scientific Patent Award for his surgical contributions
• Won first prize from the Istanbul Surgical Association for his video research in surgery
• Specialises in pancreatico-biliary and complex gastroenterology procedures
• Active member of the International Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery

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.

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 Raj Nagarkar has performed more than 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on improving survival outcomes through clinical research and surgical precision.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS)
• Professor of Surgical Oncology for the National Board of Examinations in Delhi
• Serves as a professor for breast surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Directly involved in over 200 clinical trials to advance modern cancer treatments

Dr Vedant Kabra leads the Department of Oncological Surgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute – a premier facility for complex abdominal procedures.

• Specialises in surgical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers
• Holds the senior leadership position at a JCI-accredited hospital in Gurgaon
• Oversees surgical protocols for high-stakes pancreatic and biliary cases