Urethroscopic lithotripsy Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Orhan Koca is a urological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney cysts. Dr. Koca performs robotic prostatectomies using the da Vinci system to preserve healthy tissue and shorten recovery time. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
• Conducts microsurgical interventions for varicocele and artificial sphincter implantation.
• Treats urolithiasis and Peyronie’s disease using surgical correction.
• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and robotic nephrectomy.

Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a leading urological surgeon who has pioneered research into making lithotripsy procedures safer and more effective under different types of anaesthesia.

• Specialised in lithotripsy for anomalous kidneys and complex renal stone cases
• Performed extensive research into flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy outcomes
• Studied at the University of Michigan Medical School – a world-renowned US institution
• Associate Professor and former Chief Resident at Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Professor Akay is a senior urologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital who completed specialised international training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA.

• Specialises in endourology and minimally invasive stone surgeries
• Serves as a Professor of Urology at Başkent University – a major Turkish academic institution
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and textbook chapters on urological care
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Expert in managing complex uro-oncology and stone disease cases

Dr. Banu Erkalma is a nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in kidney transplantation and chronic renal failure management. Dr. Erkalma is a member of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association. She previously practiced at Acıbadem International Hospital and Istanbul Medeniyet University City Hospital.

• Treats complex conditions like glomerulonephritis, cystic kidney diseases, and hypertension.
• Performs specialized procedures including kidney biopsies and peritoneal dialysis.
• Expertise in managing genetic kidney diseases and acute renal failure.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Alaattin Yildiz is a nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a two-time winner of the Turkish Society of Nephrology oral presentation prize. He focuses on kidney transplants, dialysis, and diabetic kidney disease.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts.
• Studied podocyte biology as an ISN fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
• Performs specialized procedures including kidney biopsy and urethroscopic lithotripsy.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 70 specialized departments.

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.