Urolithiasis Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a lead urologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he performs complex stone removals using laparoscopic methods.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery for urolithiasis – use of small incisions for faster healing and less post-operative pain
• Former faculty member at Istanbul Bilim University – one of Turkey's top private medical schools
• Expertise in managing difficult stone cases across major state and research hospitals
• Completed specialist urology training at the Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology specialising in minimally invasive keyhole treatments for kidney stones at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Performs PCNL and URS procedures to break down and remove stones through tiny incisions
• Specialises in endourology – a field focused on internal urinary tract surgery without large cuts
• Author of over 130 scientific publications on surgical techniques and patient outcomes
• Member of the European Society of Endourology and the Turkish Endourology Society

Dr Tolga Okutucu brings specialist surgical expertise from the prestigious Anadolu Medical Center, an institution that operates in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specialises in urinary system stone diseases using minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Completed the European Urology Residents Education Programme in Prague
• Expertise in managing urological interventions for complex oncological patients
• Formally trained in da Vinci robotic surgery for precise, small-incision procedures
• Experienced in treating bladder and kidney conditions at major Turkish state hospitals

Dr. Engin Kaya is a urological surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in laser prostate surgery and robotic urological procedures. Dr. Kaya uses techniques like HoLEP and ThuFLEP to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. He also performs focal treatments for prostate cancer, including HIFU and NanoKnife.

• Member of the American Urological Association and the European Society of Urology.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and MR-ultrasound fusion biopsies.
• Treats complex conditions like urological cancers, varicocele, and Peyronie's disease.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital recognized as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

Dr. Ugur Boylu is a Professor of Urology at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic surgery, urological oncology, and endourology. Dr. Boylu completed a specialized fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine in the United States.

• Published over 70 scientific papers and contributed to 20 medical books.
• Awarded Best First Paper at the National Urology Congress.
• Treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, kidney cysts, and urolithiasis.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a robotic surgery center of excellence.

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is a specialist in endourology and robotic surgery, serving on the Executive Board of the Endourology Society since 2017.

• Trained in robotic and laparoscopic urology at Heidelberg University in Germany
• Specialises in endourology, using minimally invasive techniques to treat kidney stones
• Former member of the European Association of Urology Endourology Working Group
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University, helping train the next generation of specialists

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is a senior urology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with active memberships in the American and European Associations of Urology.

• Specialises in endoscopy and laparoscopy to remove kidney stones without large incisions
• Holds a professorship at Biruni University – training the next generation of urologists
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Active member of the Turkish Urology Association and North Marmara branch

Professor Selcuk Silay is a multi-award-winning paediatric urologist who has performed over 300 closed kidney stone surgeries for children.

• Specialises in minimally invasive stone removal including laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery
• Recipient of the Crystal Matula Award from the European Association of Urology
• Trained in paediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital in the USA
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at two major Turkish training hospitals
• Has published over 80 scientific articles on paediatric urological conditions

Professor Rahim Horuz is a specialist urologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most modern medical facilities.

• Treats urolithiasis using minimally invasive laser techniques to break down kidney and bladder stones
• Specialises in endourology – use of small cameras and tools through natural body openings for faster recovery
• Holds a senior academic position as Professor at Medipol Mega University
• Performs urological procedures at a JCI-accredited institution in Istanbul

Dr Anar Mammadov gained international expertise in robotic and minimally invasive urology at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in ureteroscopic stone surgery – using lasers to break down kidney stones without incisions
• Performs robotic-assisted procedures for precise surgical outcomes and faster patient recovery
• Researched laparoscopy techniques to reduce ischemia time, protecting kidney function during surgery
• Member of the American Urological Association (AUA) and the European Association of Urology (EAU)

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specialises in endoscopic stone surgery and laparoscopy for complex kidney cases.

• Completed specialist endourology training at the University of Rochester in the USA
• Performs minimally invasive stone removals using cameras through small incisions
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers on urological surgery and treatment outcomes
• Expert in managing both routine and difficult kidney stone presentations

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with international recognition for his research into kidney stone removal techniques.

• Awarded by the European Association of Urology for his work on 3D tomography for percutaneous nephrolithotomy
• Specialises in endourology, using minimally invasive scopes to treat stones without large incisions
• Completed clinical training at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU), meeting the highest continental standards
• Member of the Endourological Society, focusing on closed surgical techniques

Professor Karaman is a distinguished specialist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and lead urologist at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital.

• Specialises in kidney stone disease using minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery
• Holds a subspecialty consultant title in paediatric urology for treating stones in children
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in the United States
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Societe Internationale d'Urologie
• Edited major medical textbooks used to train other urological surgeons

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he applies surgical expertise to manage kidney stones and complex urinary issues.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology – uses small' keyhole' incisions for precision and faster recovery times
• Expert in treating urolithiasis and kidney stone complications through minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at a major university-affiliated hospital
• Experienced in paediatric urology, including specialist surgery for reflux and congenital conditions