Urolithiasis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Kittinut Kijvikai is a leading urology specialist based at Bumrungrad International Hospital, where he focuses on keyhole and robotic-assisted surgery.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted procedures using the da Vinci system for precise surgical outcomes
• Performs nephrectomy – surgical removal of the kidney using minimally invasive techniques
• Researched urethral traction clinical outcomes to improve patient comfort after prostate procedures
• Active contributor to international urology journals on improving surgical recovery and safety

The doctor is a highly experienced Hematologist-Oncologist with over 26 years of expertise in the field. Specializing in the treatment of colon cancer, hematological oncology, myelomas, and lymphoma, the doctor is proficient in advanced procedures such as Bone Marrow Transplantation, including Alternate Donor and Mismatched Transplants.

With a strong academic background, the doctor holds an M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine and a Ph.D. from Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine. The doctor is also a member of multiple professional societies and has contributed to the field through numerous paper publications.

Professor Hasan Biri is a leading specialist in robotic and endoscopic surgery who has published over 80 medical papers on urological conditions.

• Treats kidney stone disease using endourology – a minimally invasive method that avoids large incisions and speeds up recovery
• Former Head of Urology and Chief Physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital
• Trained in surgical oncology at the University of Southern California – one of the world's top cancer research centres
• Specialises in robotic-assisted procedures for complex kidney and bladder cases

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with international recognition for his research into kidney stone removal techniques.

• Awarded by the European Association of Urology for his work on 3D tomography for percutaneous nephrolithotomy
• Specialises in endourology, using minimally invasive scopes to treat stones without large incisions
• Completed clinical training at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU), meeting the highest continental standards
• Member of the Endourological Society, focusing on closed surgical techniques

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal holds senior academic rank and completed research at the world-leading Mayo Clinic and UCLA in the United States.

• Specialises in endoscopic stone surgery – avoids large incisions for quicker recovery and less pain
• Former Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Gained specialist training at Ege University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Conducted research in immunology and molecular genetics in Los Angeles
• Expert in managing complex urinary tract stone cases at Medicana Bursa Hospital

Professor Karaman is a distinguished specialist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and lead urologist at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital.

• Specialises in kidney stone disease using minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery
• Holds a subspecialty consultant title in paediatric urology for treating stones in children
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in the United States
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Societe Internationale d'Urologie
• Edited major medical textbooks used to train other urological surgeons