Prostatectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Professor Hasan Biri specialises in robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer, having completed advanced uro-oncology research at the University of Southern California.

• Performs robotic-assisted radical prostatectomies for precise tumour removal
• Focuses on uro-oncology and managing complex bladder and kidney cancers
• Published over 80 national and international research papers on urological health
• Founding President of Koru Healthcare Group and Professor at Gazi University
• Expertise includes robotic surgery, endourology, and treating benign prostatic hyperplasia

Professor Kang Seok-ho achieved Asia's first successful robotic cystectomy with bladder replacement and serves as head of the Robot Surgery Centre at Korea University Anam Hospital.

• Completed a research scholarship at the University of Southern California's Institute of Urology
• Director of the Korean Urological Oncology Society
• Performed Asia's first robotic urinary tract diversion and expandable pelvic lymphadenectomy
• Current Chief of Genito-Urology at one of Korea's leading university hospitals
• Recognised pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery for urological cancers

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a distinguished uro-oncologist who has published over 300 academic papers and earned more than 1,000 international citations for his work in prostate cancer.

• Performs robotic-assisted prostatectomy using the advanced da Vinci surgical system
• Specialises in HoLEP laser surgery and HIFU ablation for prostate conditions
• Former Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and chief of a major urology clinic
• Consultant Surgeon with specialized subspecialty training in complex pediatric urology
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Société Internationale d'Urologie

Dr Tansu Turgut specialises in laparoscopic prostate cancer surgery and advanced endoscopic treatments at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Performs minimally invasive prostatectomies to promote faster patient recovery
• Uses HoLEP and plasma kinetic technology for complex prostate cases
• Holds membership with the European Association of Urology
• Completed specialist urology training at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association and Urological Surgery Association

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 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.