High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a senior uro-oncology expert who trained in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the United States.

• Serves as Professor of Urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
• Specialises in uro-oncology focusing on prostate and kidney cancers
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and medical textbook chapters
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Expert in minimally invasive urologic procedures and stone surgeries

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.

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.

Dr. Serhat Sen is a gynecologic oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in oncological surgery and endoscopic procedures for reproductive cancers. Dr. Sen is a member of the European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO).

• Treats ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers using lung-sparing surgical techniques.
• Performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic removals of fibroids, cysts, and tumors.
• Manages high-risk pregnancies and complex endometriosis cases.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Aytul Corbacioglu is a professor of perinatology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She graduated first in her class from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She focuses on high-risk pregnancy management and complex fetal procedures. Dr. Corbacioglu trained at the University of British Columbia in Canada. She is a recognized expert in fetal ultrasound and invasive prenatal diagnostics.

• Performs prenatal procedures including amniocentesis, CVS, and cordocentesis.
• Specializes in fetal echocardiography and twin pregnancy complications.
• Member of the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Association.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Baskan has focused on pediatric neurosurgery for nearly a decade. He treats complex cases like brain tumors, spinal cord malformations, and hydrocephalus.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for spina bifida and congenital anomalies.
• Performs neuro-oncological surgery, brain tumor removal, and spinal cord reconstructions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric urology and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Akbulut completed a specialized urology observer program at the University of Michigan Medical School. He focuses on kidney stone removal and prostate health.

• Performs robotic Da Vinci surgery for prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Expert in miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy for treating large kidney stones.
• Authored over 30 international peer-reviewed publications on urological surgical outcomes.
• Treats complex conditions like Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and pediatric urological disorders.

Professor Hasan Biri specialises in nerve-sparing uro-oncology with expertise gained at the University of Southern California Norris Cancer Center. He now leads urological care at Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Focuses on robotic-assisted techniques for treating prostate and bladder cancers
• Successfully managed thousands of complex uro-oncology cases over his career
• Authored more than 80 research papers on surgical outcomes and oncology
• Completed specialised research in radical prostatectomy at a leading American centre
• Founding President of the Koru Healthcare Group

Dr. Tahsin Ali Zirh is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Zirh completed research fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
• Treats epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic pain using stereotaxic surgeries.
• Provides Gamma Knife and Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega Hospital, which treats over 1,200 daily patients.

Dr. Oguzhan Parlakkci is a urologist and pediatric surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and kidney-sparing surgery. Dr. Parlakkci treats conditions such as polycystic kidney disease and Peyronie's disease. He works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with 297 beds and 87 doctors.

• Practices pediatric urology and adult urological surgery.
• Performs High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) ablation for prostate conditions.
• Treats male fertility and reproductive health issues like azoospermia and varicocele.
• Performs surgical treatments for kidney stones and benign prostatic hyperplasia.