Nephrectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Shaunak Valame specializes in targeted therapies for cancer, with research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

• Completed DNB in Medical Oncology from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented research on stomach cancer at ASCO symposium
• Expertise in molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies
• Senior Residency in Medical Oncology at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital

Associate Professor specializing in nephrectomy and laparoscopic surgery at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 12 years of experience in general surgery
• Specializes in oncological and laparoscopic procedures
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive nephrectomies

Professor at Istanbul University with over 44 years in general surgery – specializes in complex abdominal procedures.

• Expert in pancreatico-biliary and gastroenterology surgery
• Recipient of National Scientific Patent Award 2017
• Member of ESTES and National Surgical Association
• Performs endoscopic diagnosis and treatment

Dr. Lalit specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgeries with excellent outcomes, performing over 10,000 major surgeries in his 10-year career.

• Fellowship-trained in surgical oncology at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata
• Special focus on gastrointestinal cancer surgeries
• Co-principal investigator in multiple original research projects
• Multiple national and international publications
• Known for patient-friendly and ethical approach

Asia's first to succeed in robotic stereotactic bladder replacement and expandable pelvic lymphadenectomy – Dr. Kang leads robotic surgery at Korea University Anam Hospital.

• Head of Robot Surgery Center at Korea University Anam Hospital
• Chief of Genito-Urology and Director of the Korean Urological Oncology Society
• Studied at the Institute of Urology, University of Southern California

Dr. Prakash Pandit specializes in advanced radiation oncology techniques at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Expert in Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy
• MD in Radiation Oncology
• Consultant with extensive experience in nephrectomy cases

Dr. Shruti Kate specializes in surgical oncology, including nephrectomy, with training from Tata Memorial Hospital – one of India's top cancer centers.

• Expert in treating genitourinary cancers, including kidney tumors
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and other leading oncology societies
• Presented research at World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Special interest in immunotherapy for advanced cancers

Handled more than 30,000 PET scans and 1,000 thyroid cancer patients – Dr. Borde brings extensive nuclear medicine expertise to nephrectomy cases.

• 11 years of experience in nuclear medicine
• Proficient in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies
• Published papers in various medical journals
• Works at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre

Specialist in laparoscopic and robotic nephrectomies – Koon Ho Rha combines precision with minimally invasive techniques at Severance Hospital.

• Urologist and oncosurgeon with expertise in kidney-related procedures
• Focuses on advanced laparoscopic techniques for patient benefits
• Performs robotic-assisted surgeries for enhanced precision

Prof. Ahmet Cag Cal brings decades of urology expertise, including training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and Mayo Clinic.

• Over 38 years of experience in urology
• Trained at top US institutions including UCLA and Mayo Clinic
• Current Professor of Urology at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Specializes in complex urological procedures

Assoc. Prof. Orhan Ünal Zorba, MD, is a urologist focused on andrology and endourology. He has about 25 years of experience. He currently sees patients at Private TUSA Hospital. He started there on 8 June 2026.

His academic work includes 29 international and 13 national publications and 7 book chapters. He has given at least 9 presentations at international congresses. His studies have been presented at EAU, ESSM, ICS, and EULIS meetings. He served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Urology from 2009 to 2016. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Association of Urology, the Turkish Society of Andrology, and the Eastern Black Sea Association of Urologists.

Key areas include male infertility (micro‑TESE; outcomes in 191 patients with non‑obstructive azoospermia), microsurgical varicocele repair, prostate surgery (HoLEP, TURP), endoscopic stone surgery (URS, PCNL), and uro‑oncology. He speaks English.

Dr. Eyup Koc is an internist and nephrologist. He studied at Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine from 1980 to 1986. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital from 1989 to 1994. He then specialized in Nephrology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine from 2005 to 2008.

Clinical interests include hypertension, acute kidney failure, chronic kidney failure, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, glomerulonephritis, and diabetic kidney disease.

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.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Dr. Kittinut Kijvikai specializes in advanced urologic surgeries, including nephrectomy, at Bumrungrad International Hospital.

• Expert in robotic-assisted da Vinci prostatectomy
• Published research on improving perioperative outcomes
• Contributed to studies on robotic cystectomy for bladder cancer
• Focuses on minimally invasive surgical techniques

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Dr. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Dr. Artur A. Antoniewicz, MD, PhD, is a urologist with more than 20 years of experience. He has led the Urology Department at Międzyleski Specialist Hospital in Warsaw for 7 years. He has been affiliated with the hospital for over 20 years. Since 2018, he has performed robot-assisted procedures at the Prostate Cancer Treatment Center.

He graduated from the First Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University of Warsaw. He is a specialist in urology and in general surgery (1992). He has worked at State Clinical Hospital No. 1 in Warsaw, the Department of Urology at the Medical University of Warsaw, and the Railway Hospital in Warsaw. He completed fellowships and training in Germany, France, Slovenia, and Italy.

He earned FEBU certification in 1999. He has served on the Scientific Committee of the Polish Urological Association since 2000. He is an active member of the Polish Urological Association, the European Board of Urology, the European Association of Urology, and the Société Internationale d’Urologie.