Nephrectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced international training in uro-oncology and laparoscopy.

• Completed advanced laparoscopic training at IRCAD in Strasbourg to master minimally invasive surgery
• Gained specialised experience in uro-oncology at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Recognised with the Best Oral Presentation award at the American Urological Association Congress
• Holds the FEBU (Fellow of the European Board of Urology) international quality certification
• Active member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society

Professor Karaman is a distinguished uro-oncologist who has published over 300 academic papers and earned more than 1,000 international citations for his surgical research. He treats complex kidney and prostate conditions at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Performs nephrectomy using the da Vinci robotic surgical system
• Holds a subspecialty qualification as a Consultant Surgeon in paediatric urology
• Former Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and Chief of Urology
• Completed a visiting fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
• Co-founder of the Euroasian Urooncological Association

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a distinguished uro-oncology specialist who completed research fellowships at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in treating kidney tumours through both partial and radical nephrectomy
• Former Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Broad expertise in renal immunology and molecular genetics from UCLA
• Senior Professor at Medicana Bursa Hospital specialising in complex urological oncology
• Member of international urological research teams focused on cancer outcomes

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 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.

The doctor holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.

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. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has successfully performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. Dr. Banswal focuses on gastrointestinal cancer and robotic surgical techniques. He completed a two-year fellowship at the Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.

• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
• Performs robotic cancer surgeries and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Served as a former assistant professor at the State Cancer Institute.
• Acts as a co-principal investigator for original clinical research projects.
• Treats complex esophageal, stomach, colon, and rectal cancers.

Dr. Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is a general surgeon at Medistanbul Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating diseases of the colon, rectum, and stomach. He twice received national board recognition with outstanding degrees. Dr. Yüksel is proficient in both surgical and endoscopic diagnostic procedures.

• Specializes in obesity surgery, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions like hemorrhoids, hernias, and pancreatic cysts.
• Performs complex surgical procedures such as colectomy and thyroidectomy.
• Member of the Turkish surgery and colorectal surgery associations.

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.

Professor Kang Seok-ho serves as the Head of the Robot Surgery Centre at Korea University Anam Hospital. He pioneered robotic genito-urological procedures across the region, including the first robotic-assisted intracorporeal urinary diversions.

• Specialises in precise robotic surgical techniques for complex urological oncology cases
• Completed a research scholarship at the University of Southern California University's Institute of Urology
• Director and lead member of the Korean Urological Oncology Society
• Performed Asia's first robotic expandable pelvic lymphadenectomy
• Current Chief of Genito-Urology at one of Korea's most prestigious university hospitals