Colectomy (large bowel resection) Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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.

Dr. Murat Kilic is a pediatric surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He treats childhood appendicitis, hernias, and congenital conditions like anal atresia. Dr. Kilic publishes research on childhood urinary tract infections and hemangioma treatments. He works at a university-affiliated center that treats 350,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in pediatric abdominal surgery and hernia repair.
• Performs neonatal procedures, supported by 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.
• Practices at a clinic holding the Turkish Healthcare Quality Standards Certificate.
• Researches ultrasound diagnosis techniques for appendicitis in children.

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.

Associate Professor Vahit Onur Gul high-level robotic surgery training in the USA and microsurgery in Switzerland.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancers
• Associate Professor at Private Koru Ankara Hospital
• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic techniques at international medical centres
• Focuses on oncologic surgery and colorectal diseases for better patient outcomes
• Regularly presents research on surgical innovations at global medical conferences

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a highly accomplished general surgeon who completed specialised robotic colorectal surgery training at Stony Brook University in New York.

• Performs minimally invasive colectomy and emergency bowel resections as an Associate Professor at Medipol University Pendik Hospital
• Specialises in treating perforated colorectal cancers and complex sigmoid colonic volvulus
• Holds a laparoscopic hernia surgery certificate from the European Hernia Society
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery

Professor Yogesh Batra heads the Gastroenterology and Hepatology unit at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He earned his specialist DM from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences – India's most prestigious medical institution.

• Performs complex large bowel resections and rectal surgery
• Awarded the Young Investigator Award by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• Published 30 papers on gastrointestinal health in international journals
• Handled advanced cases of stomach and intestinal cancer surgery
• Recognised by the Indian Association for the Study of the Liver

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 Shruti Kate leads the department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and previously served as a consultant at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies and solid tumours
• Expertise includes the Whipple procedure for complex digestive tract resections
• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic therapy protocols for advanced cancer cases
• Solo Indian recipient of the prestigious travel award at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society for Medical 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.

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.

Professor Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000 major surgeries and specialises in robotic and laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal cancers at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre
• Performs total robotic mesorectumectomy and minimally invasive bowel resections
• Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute training future oncologists
• Lead investigator for clinical research at Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata
• Expert in complex gastrointestinal cases including liver and oesophageal 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.

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.

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a colorectal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. He currently leads the general surgery department at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical oncology and gastrointestinal procedures
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery for minimally invasive bowel resections
• Holds a PhD in physiology, giving him deep insight into gastrointestinal function
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association with a focus on proctology