Nephrectomy Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is among the first five experts globally to publish data on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic urology at Heidelberg University, Germany.

• Pioneered combined PRP and stem cell penile therapy in Turkey.
• Developed a certified surgical technique for penile circumference improvement.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries for cancer treatment.
• Serves as an instructor for the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Dr. Emir Nekay is a general and gastrointestinal surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in surgical oncology, breast surgery, and colorectal procedures. Dr. Nekay completed his medical training and surgical residency at Istanbul University. He treats complex conditions such as pancreatic cysts, inguinal hernias, and hemorrhoids.

• Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association and Turkish Surgical Association.
• Performs specialized procedures including cholecystectomy, nephrectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
• Treats patients at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.
• Active member of the Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association.

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is a senior urology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who has held primary leadership roles at several major Turkish training hospitals.

• Maintains active membership in the American Urological Association
• Fellow of the European Association of Urology
• Former senior consultant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Expert in complex urological surgery and oncology
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association North Marmara branch

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is a specialist in urological oncology who trained in robotic kidney surgery at the prestigious Heidelberg University in Germany.

• Performs minimally invasive nephrectomies using robotic-assisted and laparoscopic techniques
• Board member of the Endourology Society and active in the European Association of Urology
• Specialises in urological oncology, focusing on tumour removal while preserving kidney function
• Former Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University where he trained the next generation of urologists

Dr Ender Kavukcu is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology who manages the Urology Department at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Holds the prestigious FEBU title after passing the European Association of Urology board exams
• Specialises in treating kidney stones and renal conditions using minimally invasive methods
• Former manager of the Stone Crushing Unit at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Served as Administrative Manager of the Van Regional Training Hospital Urology Clinic
• Graduated from the highly regarded Istanbul Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University

Associate Professor Selcuk Silay is a highly decorated paediatric urologist who specializes in robotic nephrectomy and minimally invasive kidney surgery for children.

• Trained at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Winner of the Crystal Matula Award as the European Academician of the Year
• Has performed over 100 robotic-assisted and 300 laparoscopic paediatric procedures
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at two major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology and European Association of Urology

Dr. Gul Alco is a radiation oncologist and Professor at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She excels in treating complex cases, including stage 4 lung and liver cancers. Dr. Alco utilizes the CyberKnife and Da Vinci robotic systems for precise tumor targeting. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Specializes in brachytherapy and high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU).
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and proton-beam therapy for various malignancies.
• Treats pancreatic, breast, ovarian, and brain cancers using targeted radiation.
• Expert in nuclear medicine diagnostics, including PET-CT with Gallium 68.

Dr. Ahmed Alptekin is a pediatric surgeon and urologist at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats congenital and acquired conditions in children, including surgical corrections for anal atresia and umbilical hernias. He works at a facility with 297 beds and a team of 80 doctors.

• Performs pediatric procedures including nephrectomy and small intestine resection.
• Treats urological issues and abdominal wall defects like inguinal hernias.
• Manages surgical cases for liver hemangiomas and pancreatic cysts in children.
• Practices at Estophia Hospital, a multi-specialty center in Turkey.

Dr. Deniz Hoto is a urological surgeon at Egemed Hospitals in Izmir. He performs procedures including nephrectomy and bladder reconstruction. He treats surgical and medical urological conditions.

• Performs microsurgical interventions for varicocele and urethroscopic lithotripsy for stones.
• Treats benign prostatic hyperplasia using transurethral resection and incision techniques.
• Clinical work includes kidney-sparing surgery, pyeloplasty, and ureteral stenting.
• Works at Egemed Hospitals, a facility that treats 100,000+ patients annually.

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay completed specialized international training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA. He currently leads urology services at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on kidney and bladder tumours
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic nephrectomies to speed up patient recovery
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers and textbooks on modern urological techniques
• Former Associate Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Selman Emiroglu is a highly skilled surgical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with expertise in complex laparoscopic techniques.

• Holds a senior academic position as Associate Professor of General Surgery
• Specialises in oncological surgery for managing both benign and malignant tumours
• Expert in laparoscopic methods to improve recovery times and reduce scarring
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, a premier Turkish institution
• Focuses on precise organ-sparing approaches within general and oncological surgery

Professor Cemalettin Ertekin is a high-level surgical specialist at Biruni University Hospital with a career defined by academic and clinical leadership. He serves as a Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical faculties.

• Recipient of the National Scientific Patent Award for surgical innovation
• Awarded first prize for video surgery by the Istanbul Surgical Association
• Expert in pancreatico-biliary and endoscopic surgical treatments
• Active member of the National Surgical Association and the International Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a distinguished uro-oncology specialist who completed research fellowships at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in treating kidney tumours through both partial and radical nephrectomy
• Former Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Broad expertise in renal immunology and molecular genetics from UCLA
• Senior Professor at Medicana Bursa Hospital specialising in complex urological oncology
• Member of international urological research teams focused on cancer outcomes

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.

Professor Tolga Akman is a senior urology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he performs both radical and nephron-sparing partial nephrectomies for kidney cancer.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology to offer patients a minimally invasive surgical approach
• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at Istanbul University academic centres
• Focuses on uro-oncology, including surgical treatment for complex kidney and bladder tumours
• Performs reconstructive urological procedures for both adult and paediatric patients
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University School of Medicine

Dr. Gokce Gokhan is a urological surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He treats kidney cysts, prostate cancer, and bladder diseases. Dr. Gokhan specializes in surgical oncology and pediatric urology. He works at a facility that treats over 110,000 patients annually.

• Performs nephrectomy and kidney-sparing surgery.
• Treats male infertility and sexual health issues such as azoospermia and varicocele.
• Performs prostate treatments including HoLEP and prostatectomy.
• Performs flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) for kidney stone removal.

Dr. Bora Ozveren is a urologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in Istanbul. He performs robotic surgeries for prostate and kidney conditions using the da Vinci system. He manages oncology and reconstructive urology, including bladder reconstruction and kidney-sparing procedures.

• Performs robotic-assisted prostatectomies and nephrectomies for cancer treatment.
• Treats conditions such as Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and urolithiasis.
• Performs surgical corrections including pyeloplasty and urethroplasty.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international standards for surgical safety.