Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a lead urologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with a dedicated focus on laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• Specialised in high-tech laparoscopic techniques for complex kidney procedures
• Held academic roles at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited hospital centre in Istanbul
• Completed advanced surgical residency at the Istanbul Umraniye Research Hospital

Professor Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on robotic and minimally invasive surgery for complex kidney conditions.

• Specialises in treating kidney tumours and urinary tract obstructions using advanced surgical techniques
• Recognised expert in uro-oncology, managing both malignant and benign renal growths
• Focuses on kidney-sparing approaches and functional recovery for patients
• Academic leader who has trained many surgeons in modern urological procedures
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association and European Association of Urology

Dr Sakir Aydogan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on minimally invasive cancer surgery.

• Performs robotic-assisted urological cancer surgeries for kidney tumours
• Specialises in both open and closed surgical techniques
• Focuses on kidney-sparing approaches and laser stone treatments
• Practises at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a major multidisciplinary health centre

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced training in robotic surgical techniques for urological cancers.

• Holds specialist certification for the da Vinci robotic system in complex kidney surgery
• Completed a urologic surgery observership at the University of Michigan in the USA
• Published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers focusing on minimally invasive oncology
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Endourology Society
• Awarded the National Urology Congress Recognition for his studies on surgical techniques

Professor Selcuk Silay is a decorated paediatric urologist who earned the Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year. He performs complex robotic kidney surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in paediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital in the USA
• Performed over 100 robotic-assisted procedures specifically for children
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Published more than 80 research articles on robotic surgical outcomes
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology

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.

Professor Lalit Banswal is a highly skilled surgical oncologist who has performed over 10,000 major operations. He serves as an Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute, training the next generation of cancer specialists.

• Specialises in robotic cancer surgery using the da Vinci system for genitourinary cases
• Provides minimally invasive options for complex visceral and urological tumours
• Completed a specialist fellowship in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre
• Led clinical research projects as a principal investigator into robotic surgical techniques
• Active member of the oncology team at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre

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.

Dr. Suleyman Tevfik Ecder is a nephrologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a former scientific research fellow at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Ecder specializes in managing chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and fluid-electrolyte disorders. He has held high-ranking academic roles, including a professoriate of internal medicine.

• Completed a visiting scholarship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA.
• Received a research fellowship from the International Society of Nephrology.
• Performs specialized procedures including robotic-assisted nephrectomy and kidney biopsies.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

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.

Dr Anar Mammadov refined his robotic surgical skills at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio – consistently ranked as one of the world's top hospitals for urology.

• Specialises in robot-assisted nephrectomy and complex urological procedures at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
• Performed specialised research on reducing ischemia time during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy
• Completed intensive training in robotic urology under global leaders in the United States
• Active member of the American Urological Association and the European Association of Urology

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 medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. She previously worked as a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Kate focuses on immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for treating solid and pediatric tumors. She was the sole recipient from India of the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer award.

• Specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, gynecological, and genitourinary cancers.
• Proficient in complex procedures, including the Whipple surgery and chemotherapy management.
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
• Practices at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced robotic and laparoscopic training from the prestigious IRCAD centre in Strasbourg.

• Holds a European Urology Board certificate (FEBU) demonstrating specialist mastery across the continent
• Completed an intensive Urooncology Fellowship at Hacettepe University to refine surgical cancer care
• Received the Best Oral Presentation award at the American Urological Association Congress in Florida
• Gained specialised experience in robotic techniques at Milan San Raffaele IRCCS Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society