Bladder cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Prof. Dr. Senem Karabulut specializes in genitourinary cancers, including bladder cancer, with extensive experience in immunotherapies and targeted treatments.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology with ESMO qualification
• PhD in Molecular Oncology – focuses on advanced treatments
• Professor at Istanbul University – trains future oncologists
• Awarded for research excellence in oncology

Specializes in bladder tumor laser treatments – Dr. Bogdan performs precise, minimally invasive procedures.

• Trained in transurethral laser dissection for bladder tumors
• Skilled in complex reconstructive urological surgeries
• Offers second opinions for difficult cases

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University, Dr. Sahibov focuses on bladder cancer treatment at Emsey Hospital.

• Completed rigorous training at Marmara University's Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in radiation oncology with a focus on bladder cancer
• Works at Emsey Hospital, a leading center for oncology care

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in bladder cancer treatment at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing extensive research and clinical trial experience.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in multiple international clinical trials for urothelial carcinoma
• Published research on prognostic factors in metastatic bladder cancer
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Performed 500+ minimally invasive fundoplication procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in GERD treatment using laparoscopic techniques.

• 27 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery
• Member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery (SICOB)
• Specializes in complex GERD cases and personalized treatment plans

Chief physician, Urologist

Dr. Kittinut Kijvikai specializes in robotic-assisted surgery for bladder cancer at Bumrungrad International Hospital, with research-backed expertise.

• Expert in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and bladder cancer procedures
• Published research on neoadjuvant therapy's impact on prostate cancer outcomes
• Contributed to studies on robotic cystectomy benefits for bladder cancer
• Focuses on improving surgical outcomes through advanced techniques

Prof. Deraco has successfully treated over 1,200 patients with advanced peritoneal cancer techniques like CRS and HIPEC at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Director of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit since 2017
• Specializes in Cytoreductive Surgery and heated intra-peritoneal chemotherapy
• Published 250+ scientific articles on cancer treatments
• Trained at top institutions including Gustave Roussy Institute and Royal Marsden Hospital
• Professor at Milan University, mentoring future surgeons

Prof. Filippini specializes in surgical treatment of locally advanced tumors, with training at Memorial Sloan Kettering and City of Hope. He blends minimally invasive techniques with extensive oncological expertise.

• Over 46 years of experience of surgical experience
• Expert in multi-organ resections for complex cases
• Pioneer in robotic surgery for oncology
• Author of 100+ scientific publications
• Professor at University of Chieti since the 1990s

Dr. Dong Hyeon Lee is a hematologist-oncologist with of experience, specializing in bladder cancer at Ewha Womans University Medical Center.

• Expertise in treating colon cancer, hematological oncology, myelomas, and lymphoma
• Member of multiple prestigious medical societies and associations
• Published multiple research papers in oncology
• Performs bone marrow transplants, including alternate donor and mismatched transplants

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.