Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced oncological training from prestigious centres in Strasbourg and Milan.

• Awarded for research into predicting surgical margin positivity in radical prostatectomy cases
• Completed specialised uro-oncology training at Hacettepe University to manage complex tumours
• Recognised with the Best Oral Presentation award at the American Urological Association Congress
• Specialises in advanced laparoscopy and endourology for minimally invasive prostate surgery
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a high-level uro-oncologist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University. He specialises in robotic-assisted prostatectomy and complex cancer care at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy for precise tumour removal
• Authored over 300 academic papers with 1,000 international citations
• Former Chief of Urology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Co-founder of the Euroasian Urooncological Association
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for Société Internationale d'Urologie

Dr. Tolga Akman is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler in Istanbul. He specializes in uro-oncology and surgical treatments for complex urological conditions. Dr. Akman focuses on penis prosthesis surgery and treatments for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. He treats both adults and children for conditions like kidney stones and hypospadias.

• Performs radical and partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer treatment.
• Specializes in laparoscopic urology and robotic-assisted surgical techniques.
• Expert in penis enlargement and surgical correction of Peyronie's disease.
• Works at Medicana Bahcelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a distinguished uro-oncology specialist who has trained at the world's most prestigious cancer institutions. He currently leads the urology department at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Completed clinical observations at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Conducted research at the Mayo Clinic urology department in Minnesota
• Specialised in immunology and molecular genetics at UCLA in Los Angeles
• Served as Vice Dean of the Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precision robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer treatment

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.

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.