Bladder removal with reconstruction Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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 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

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

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.

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.

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. 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.

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a high-level uro-oncologist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and edited major textbooks on prostate cancer.

• Performs complex uro-oncological surgeries including robotic-assisted da Vinci procedures
• Holds a subspecialty title as a Consultant Surgeon in paediatric urology
• Authored 300 academic papers with over 1,000 international citations
• Served as Congress President for the Eurasian Urooncology Congress
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Société Internationale d'Urologie

Professor Hasan Biri refined his expertise in complex bladder cancer cases at the University of Southern California Norris Uro-oncology Centre.

• Specialises in radical cystectomy and reconstructive robotic surgery for bladder cancer
• Focuses on uro-oncology with over 80 national and international research publications
• Founding President of Koru Healthcare Group and former Chief Physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital
• Uses advanced robotic systems to perform precise tumour removal and reconstruction
• Fellowship trained in the United States in high-volume cancer surgery techniques

Dr Tansu Turgut focuses on radical cystectomy with ileal bladder construction at Ekol International Hospitals, where he specialises in creating artificial bladders.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious English-language medical faculties
• Member of the European Association of Urology
• Performs both laser endoscopic and open surgical techniques for bladder reconstruction
• Regular speaker on urological surgery at international congresses and medical forums
• Maintains professional membership with the Urological Surgery Association

Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a FEBU-certified urologist and professor at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic surgery and endourology for bladder and prostate conditions. Dr. Kurtuluş won the 2015 Urooncology Research Award for his work on radical prostatectomy.

• Certified by the European Board of Urology (FEBU).
• Performed research fellowships at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital.
• Winner of best presentation awards at both AUA and EAU congresses.
• Uses the da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.