Bladder removal with reconstruction Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, specialising in complex oncological surgeries for bladder and kidney cancers.

• Performs radical bladder resection and subsequent reconstructive procedures
• Specialises in laparoscopic urology to support faster recovery times
• Maintains a dual focus on both adult and paediatric urological conditions
• Fellow of the Istanbul University School of Medicine urology programme
• Treats functional urological issues including urinary incontinence and reflux

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.

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.

Dr Shruti Kate is a highly credentialed medical oncologist who previously served as a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital. She now leads the oncology department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in managing complex genitourinary cancers, including advanced bladder cases
• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic protocols to treat aggressive tumours
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Awarded for research excellence at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Toronto
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)