Transnasal resection of tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Nichakorn Seehirunwong is a diagnostic radiologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She specializes in interpreting medical imaging results and informing complex treatment plans. Dr. Seehirunwong earned her medical degree from the Prince of Songkla University. She also completed her diagnostic radiology certification at the same institution.

• Performs imaging-guided procedures and radiation oncology treatments.
• Treats pediatric oncology cases including neuroblastoma and Wilms tumor.
• Provides diagnostic support for brain tumors, sarcomas, and lymphomas.
• Works at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO 9001:2015-certified facility in Thailand.

Professor Omur Gunaldi is a leading neurosurgeon who has performed 1,100 procedures, specialising in complex endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Serves as the Head of Neurosurgery at one of Turkey's largest medical complexes
• Specialises in endoscopic transnasal resection for pituitary and skull base tumours
• Holds the academic rank of Associate Professor with a focus on neuro-oncological surgery
• Leads a dedicated surgical team at the specialised Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and previously led the Neurosurgery Department at Marmara University.

• Specialises in complex cranial tumours including hypophysis adenomas and meningiomas
• Completed a clinical research fellowship at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of multiple scientific research awards from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy and active EUROSPINE member
• Former Director of the Institute of Neuroscience with over 100 published scientific articles

Professor Halil Can is a specialist neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary tumours.

• Specialises in endoscopic 'closed' pituitary surgeries and transnasal skull base procedures
• Appointed Professor of Neurosurgery with an extensive background in complex neuro-oncology cases
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed international studies on surgical anatomy and neurosurgical techniques
• Expertise includes managing glial tumours, meningiomas, and metastatic brain lesions
• Advanced training in endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus management

Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly qualified neurosurgeon specialising in pituitary surgery and complex brain tumours at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He focuses on restoring health while minimising surgical impact through modern approaches.

• Specialises in pituitary surgery for tumours accessed through the nasal passage
• Expertise includes neuro-oncology and managing delicate brain tumours
• Performs vascular procedures including complex aneurysm surgery
• Treats spine tumours and spinal fractures using surgical intervention
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Melih Ucer is a neurosurgeon and associate professor at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery. Dr. Ucer specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. He treats conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic procedures for brain conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound for movement disorders. Dr. Tonge completed his deep brain stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spasticity, and chronic pain.

• Authored over 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters.
• Completed the four-year training cycle of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and electrode placement for movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Professor Baskan is a lead neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with a heavy focus on complex neuro-oncological surgery.

• Specialises in tumour removal for both adult and paediatric patients
• Recognised faculty member at the Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expertise covers intricate skull base procedures and congenital spinal anomalies
• Former specialist at Çam and Sakura City Hospital, one of the region's largest medical hubs