Bladder removal with reconstruction Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the surgical management of complex bladder tumours and reconstructive care.

• Specialises in full bladder removal and subsequent urinary tract reconstruction
• Expertise includes treating aggressive bladder tumours and advanced urinary tract disease
• Manages functional recovery including urinary incontinence and sexual health post-surgery
• Oversees the urology department at a major JCI-accredited surgical centre

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a specialist urological surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focus on laparoscopic techniques for complex bladder cases.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach to bladder removal
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced urology training at Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale – a major centre for urological surgery in Istanbul

Dr Sakir Aydogan is a urological surgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on complex oncology cases and reconstructive procedures.

• Specialises in urological cancer surgeries including bladder removal and reconstruction
• Expertise in both open and closed surgical techniques for pelvic malignancies
• Treats a broad range of urological conditions including kidney stones and prostate disease
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major centre for international surgical patients

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist with an extensive career spanning over three decades. After graduating from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed a specialization program in urology in 1997. The doctor attained the rank of Associate Professor in 2006 and achieved the title of Professor in 2011.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as the Head of the Urology Department at multiple university hospitals and acting as an Education and Administrative Supervisor at major training and research hospitals. The doctor possesses deep expertise in clinical urology, having served in various state and private medical institutions across Turkey.

Dr. Cevper Ersoz is a urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers. Dr. Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He completed an observership in urologic surgery at the University of Michigan, USA.

• Author of over 130 national and international peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Treats benign prostate hyperplasia using HoLEP, TuLEP, and Rezum techniques.
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for stone diseases, including PCNL and URS.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses the da Vinci robotic system.

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is a specialist in urological oncology and reconstructive surgery who trained in robotic urology at the prestigious Heidelberg University.

• Appointed Professor of Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University – a key academic and clinical position
• Expertise in genitourinary reconstructive surgery for complex bladder and urinary tract restoration
• Served as an Executive Board Member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Former member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) academic working group
• Uses robotic-assisted techniques to improve precision during tumour removal and bladder reconstruction

Professor Selcuk Silay is a Crystal Matula Award winner, recognised by the European Association of Urology as a leading academician in his field.

• Completed specialist robotic surgery training at Texas Children's Hospital in the United States
• Performs complex urological reconstructions using minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology and the European Association of Urology
• Published over 80 scientific articles on paediatric robotic surgery and urological outcomes

Dr. Emir Nekay is a general and gastrointestinal surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in surgical oncology, breast surgery, and colorectal procedures. Dr. Nekay completed his medical training and surgical residency at Istanbul University. He treats complex conditions such as pancreatic cysts, inguinal hernias, and hemorrhoids.

• Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association and Turkish Surgical Association.
• Performs specialized procedures including cholecystectomy, nephrectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
• Treats patients at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.
• Active member of the Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association.

Professor Akbulut is a highly regarded uro-oncology specialist who completed advanced training at the University of Michigan Medical School in the United States.

• Holds the title of Associate Professor with extensive experience in academic and clinical urology
• Focuses on uro-oncology, specifically managing complex reconstructions for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Urology Uro-Oncology Working Group
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed research papers on surgical outcomes and oncological safety

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
• Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
• Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.

Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has successfully performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. Dr. Banswal focuses on gastrointestinal cancer and robotic surgical techniques. He completed a two-year fellowship at the Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.

• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
• Performs robotic cancer surgeries and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Served as a former assistant professor at the State Cancer Institute.
• Acts as a co-principal investigator for original clinical research projects.
• Treats complex esophageal, stomach, colon, and rectal cancers.

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies. Dr. Valame completed his DNB training in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He previously served as a registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital.

• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.
• Expert in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats various solid tumors, pediatric cancers, and hematological malignancies.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients annually.

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a senior uro-oncology specialist who completed advanced international training in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA.

• Specialises in treating bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
• Performs minimally invasive urologic procedures to help reduce patient recovery times
• Maintains active membership in the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and contributed to major academic textbooks in urology
• Served as a senior associate professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.