Nephrectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is a senior urology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who has held primary leadership roles at several major Turkish training hospitals.

• Maintains active membership in the American Urological Association
• Fellow of the European Association of Urology
• Former senior consultant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Expert in complex urological surgery and oncology
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association North Marmara branch

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.

Associate Professor Selcuk Silay is a highly decorated paediatric urologist who specializes in robotic nephrectomy and minimally invasive kidney surgery for children.

• Trained at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Winner of the Crystal Matula Award as the European Academician of the Year
• Has performed over 100 robotic-assisted and 300 laparoscopic paediatric procedures
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at two major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology and European Association of Urology

Dr. Gul Alco is a radiation oncologist and Professor at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She excels in treating complex cases, including stage 4 lung and liver cancers. Dr. Alco utilizes the CyberKnife and Da Vinci robotic systems for precise tumor targeting. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Specializes in brachytherapy and high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU).
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and proton-beam therapy for various malignancies.
• Treats pancreatic, breast, ovarian, and brain cancers using targeted radiation.
• Expert in nuclear medicine diagnostics, including PET-CT with Gallium 68.

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is a specialist in urological oncology who trained in robotic kidney surgery at the prestigious Heidelberg University in Germany.

• Performs minimally invasive nephrectomies using robotic-assisted and laparoscopic techniques
• Board member of the Endourology Society and active in the European Association of Urology
• Specialises in urological oncology, focusing on tumour removal while preserving kidney function
• Former Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University where he trained the next generation of urologists

Dr Ender Kavukcu is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology who manages the Urology Department at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Holds the prestigious FEBU title after passing the European Association of Urology board exams
• Specialises in treating kidney stones and renal conditions using minimally invasive methods
• Former manager of the Stone Crushing Unit at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Served as Administrative Manager of the Van Regional Training Hospital Urology Clinic
• Graduated from the highly regarded Istanbul Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay completed specialized international training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA. He currently leads urology services at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on kidney and bladder tumours
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic nephrectomies to speed up patient recovery
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers and textbooks on modern urological techniques
• Former Associate Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

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 Won Sik Ham is a leading urologist and oncosurgeon at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on kidney and prostate tumours
• Performs robot-assisted surgery for precise tumour removal and tissue preservation
• Holds a leadership role at the world-renowned Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Expert in managing complex cases within a top-tier multi-disciplinary cancer centre

Associate Professor Selman Emiroglu is a highly skilled surgical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with expertise in complex laparoscopic techniques.

• Holds a senior academic position as Associate Professor of General Surgery
• Specialises in oncological surgery for managing both benign and malignant tumours
• Expert in laparoscopic methods to improve recovery times and reduce scarring
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, a premier Turkish institution
• Focuses on precise organ-sparing approaches within general and oncological surgery

Professor Cemalettin Ertekin is a high-level surgical specialist at Biruni University Hospital with a career defined by academic and clinical leadership. He serves as a Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical faculties.

• Recipient of the National Scientific Patent Award for surgical innovation
• Awarded first prize for video surgery by the Istanbul Surgical Association
• Expert in pancreatico-biliary and endoscopic surgical treatments
• Active member of the National Surgical Association and the International Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery

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.