Kidney cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Ugur Aferin is an academic faculty member at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialises in urological surgery and oncology.

• Performed robotic nephrectomy to manage complex kidney conditions including tumours and large cysts
• Trained at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, one of the region's top medical faculties
• Authored specialised clinical guides on treating muscle-invasive bladder and prostate cancers
• Presented research on minimally invasive techniques at international urology congresses
• Published clinical findings in peer-reviewed journals such as Urology and Archivio Italiano di Urologia

Assistant Professor Oguzhan Parlak is a urology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with over two decades of experience in surgical stone and cyst management.

• Specialises in endourology – use of minimally invasive scopes to treat kidney issues without large incisions
• Focuses on uro-oncology to distinguish between benign cysts and complex tumours
• Completed specialist urology training at Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Investigates andrology and male reproductive health alongside urological conditions
• Active participant in international urological meetings to track new surgical protocols

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is a highly regarded urology specialist who has served as the Head of Urology at two major university hospitals. He leads the urology team at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, bringing senior expertise to complex kidney cases.

• Specialises in endourology – using minimally invasive techniques to treat kidney issues with less downtime
• Professor at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading private medical universities
• Published over 100 scientific works, including 58 international peer-reviewed papers on urological health
• Member of the European Association of Urology, ensuring he follows the latest global treatment protocols

Professor Yuksel is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology who holds prestigious FEBU certification – a mark of specialist excellence recognised across Europe.

• Trained in advanced urology at the University of Michigan in the USA
• Specialises in endourology – using small cameras and instruments to treat kidney issues
• Performs laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery for faster recovery and less scarring
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Bahcehir University training future urologists
• Contributed to 30+ international research papers on surgical outcomes

Dr Mumin Temel is a specialist urologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on keyhole and laser-based kidney procedures.

• Specialises in closed surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery
• Uses RIRS laser technology to treat obstructions and growths within the kidney
• Performs urological cancer operations for both benign and malignant conditions
• Manages complex urinary tract issues including incontinence and infertility
• Expert in laser stone breaking for patients with multiple kidney concerns

Prof. Dr. Kadir Önem is a Professor of Urology at Medical Park Hospital in Samsun. He earned his MD and completed his urology residency at Istanbul University. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in neuro-urology, reconstructive urology, and urologic oncology. He treats complex neuro-urological and reconstructive cases in adults and children. He has developed surgical techniques.

He is a principal investigator in several international Phase III–IV trials on neurogenic bladder and bladder cancer. He has more than 70 publications and book chapters. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals.

Leadership and affiliations: President, Turkish Urological Association – Western Black Sea Branch (2025). ISCoS Prevention Committee (2025). EAU Neurourology Group (2023–2025). ICS Neurourology Committee (2023–2025). INUS Board (2023). Awards: TUA (2016, 2017, 2020, 2022) and ICS (2020).

Professor Kurshad Zengin is a leading urological surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital who holds four medical patents for his surgical innovations.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted nephrectomy using the da Vinci system for precise kidney tissue removal
• Performs minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy to treat complex kidney conditions through small incisions
• Former faculty member at Afyon Kocatepe University – one of Turkey's key medical training institutions
• Published 18 research papers in international journals focusing on surgical outcomes and reconstruction

Professor Ilter Alkan is a highly qualified urologist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who completed an international fellowship in laparoscopic and endourology at Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen in Austria.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster healing and less post-operative pain
• Former Professor of Urology at Yeditepe University – one of Turkey's leading medical faculties
• Completed specialist training in nephrology and urology at University College London
• Active member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology

Dr. Hasan Anıl Atalay is a urologist focused on uro‑oncology, reconstructive urology, and stone disease. He has expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and Istanbul Training & Research Hospital. He completed advanced training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2010–2011) and World Laparoscopy Hospital (2019–2020).

He has authored more than 30 peer‑reviewed papers (2016–2021). Topics include CT texture to predict ESWL outcomes, VI‑RADS in bladder cancer, renal function after partial nephrectomy, PCNL fluoroscopy and stone metrics, sexual dysfunction, urosepsis biomarkers, and 3D models for PCNL and patient education. He is a member of the European Urology Association, the Turkish Urology Association, and the Urological Surgery Association.