Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Sakir Aydogan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on minimally invasive cancer surgery.

• Performs robotic-assisted urological cancer surgeries for kidney tumours
• Specialises in both open and closed surgical techniques
• Focuses on kidney-sparing approaches and laser stone treatments
• Practises at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a major multidisciplinary health centre

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced training in robotic surgical techniques for urological cancers.

• Holds specialist certification for the da Vinci robotic system in complex kidney surgery
• Completed a urologic surgery observership at the University of Michigan in the USA
• Published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers focusing on minimally invasive oncology
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Endourology Society
• Awarded the National Urology Congress Recognition for his studies on surgical techniques

Professor Selcuk Silay is a decorated paediatric urologist who earned the Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year. He performs complex robotic kidney surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in paediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital in the USA
• Performed over 100 robotic-assisted procedures specifically for children
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Published more than 80 research articles on robotic surgical outcomes
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology

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.

Professor Karaman is a distinguished uro-oncologist who has published over 300 academic papers and served as Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University. He performs precise robotic nephrectomies at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Holds a subspecialty title as a Consultant Surgeon in paediatric urology
• Experienced in the da Vinci robotic system for kidney tumour removal
• Authored 40 medical book chapters and edited textbooks on uro-oncology
• Completed a visiting fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Co-founder of the Turkish Society for Paediatric Urology and the Euroasian Urooncological Association

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced robotic and laparoscopic training from the prestigious IRCAD centre in Strasbourg.

• Holds a European Urology Board certificate (FEBU) demonstrating specialist mastery across the continent
• Completed an intensive Urooncology Fellowship at Hacettepe University to refine surgical cancer care
• Received the Best Oral Presentation award at the American Urological Association Congress in Florida
• Gained specialised experience in robotic techniques at Milan San Raffaele IRCCS Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society

Professor Tolga Akman is a senior urology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He performs both radical and partial nephrectomies for kidney cancer using minimally invasive techniques.

• Holds the title of Professor of Medicine at a leading Istanbul hospital
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University School of Medicine
• Focuses on uro-oncology, covering prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers
• Performs laparoscopic urology to reduce recovery times and scarring
• Treats complex functional urological conditions alongside oncological surgery

Dr. Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric urology and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Akbulut completed a specialized urology observer program at the University of Michigan Medical School. He focuses on kidney stone removal and prostate health.

• Performs robotic Da Vinci surgery for prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Expert in miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy for treating large kidney stones.
• Authored over 30 international peer-reviewed publications on urological surgical outcomes.
• Treats complex conditions like Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and pediatric urological disorders.