Urology Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr Tansu Turgut is a senior urologist at Ekol International Hospitals, specialising in complex laser and robotic-assisted surgeries for kidney and prostate conditions.

• Performs HOLEP laser treatment – a minimally invasive alternative to traditional prostate surgery
• Expert in RIRS kidney stone removal using flexible telescopic tools and lasers without external incisions
• Skilled in ileal bladder surgery – creating an artificial bladder after cancer removal
• Member of the European Urology Association and Turkish Urology Association

Dr. Hasan Biri is a urologist and founding president of Koru Healthcare Group. He specializes in robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. Dr. Biri conducted oncology research at the University of Southern California Uro-oncology Center. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Authored over 80 national and international scientific publications.
• Former head of urology and chief physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions like urolithiasis, azoospermia, and urethral strictures.

Associate Professor Emrah Yuruk is a leading specialist in endourology at HEC Turkey. He specialises in minimally invasive surgery to treat kidney stones and urological cancers with less pain.

• Focuses on endourology – use of small cameras and tools to treat the urinary tract without large incisions
• Associate Editor of the Turkish Journal of Urology
• Performs minimally invasive surgical techniques for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer
• Organises international training workshops for surgeons on modern stone disease treatments

Associate Professor Akbulut has performed over 1,100 urological procedures and holds a prestigious fellowship from the University of Michigan Medical School.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci system for prostate and kidney conditions
• Expert in miniaturised percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) for less invasive stone removal
• Focuses on kidney-sparing surgery (partial nephrectomy) with excellent trifecta outcomes
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed studies on advanced urology techniques and treatments

Professor Kang Seok-ho is a trailblazer in robotic urology, having performed Asia's first robotic bladder replacement and urinary tract diversion.

• Heads the Robot Surgery Centre at Korea University Anam Hospital
• Serves as Chief of Genito-Urology for the Korean Urological Oncology Society
• Completed a research scholarship at the USC Institute of Urology in California
• Specialises in robotic-assisted surgery for bladder, kidney, and prostate conditions
• Pioneered robotic pelvic lymphadenectomy – removing lymph nodes with precision and smaller incisions