Urethral stricture Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a senior urologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital with specialised American training in endourology.

• Specialises in endourology – using small cameras and instruments to treat urinary conditions without large incisions
• Completed international fellowship training at the University of Rochester in the USA
• Performs minimally invasive urologic procedures to ensure faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers on urological surgery and treatment outcomes

Dr Tansu Turgut focuses on minimally invasive repairs for kidney duct and urinary tract obstructions at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Specialises in endoscopic laser surgery to clear blockages with smaller incisions and less downtime
• Expert in plasma kinetic technology for internal urological repairs without open surgery
• Fellow of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Urology Association
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's premier English-language medical schools
• Certified in endourology for managing complex urinary tract narrowing using cameras and lasers

Professor Hasan Biri is a leading robotic surgeon who refined his skills at the University of Southern California – a world-renowned centre for complex urological procedures.

• Specialises in endourology, using cameras and small tools through the urethra to avoid open incisions
• Founding President of Koru Healthcare Group and former Head of Urology at Gazi Ankara Hospital
• Published 80+ research papers on surgical techniques and patient outcomes
• Expert in managing renal artery stenosis and reconstructive urology using robotic-assisted methods

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.

The doctor is an accomplished academic and surgeon specializing in endourology, uro-oncology, robotic surgery, and andrology. With a medical degree from Gazi University and specialized training from Ankara Training and Research Hospital, the doctor attained the rank of professor in 2022. The clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive techniques, including robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, HoLEP, RIRS, and PNL for conditions such as kidney stones, prostate and bladder cancers, and male reproductive health.

An active educator and researcher, the doctor serves as an instructor for advanced surgical techniques and holds certifications in da Vinci robotic technology. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Association of Urology.

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly regarded urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in complex urethral and reconstructive surgery.

• Trained at the University of Michigan Medical School in the United States
• Performs minimally invasive laser surgery for obstructions and stone-related narrowings
• Published extensively on surgical outcomes in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expert in reconstructive urology, including congenital penile curvature and urethral repairs
• Former Chief Resident and Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital

The doctor is a Professor of Urology with extensive expertise in male reproductive health and advanced urological care. Clinical focus areas include microscopic varicocele and Micro-TESE surgery, erectile dysfunction treatments, penile prosthesis implantation, and HoLEP surgery for benign prostate enlargement. Additional specialties include prostate fusion biopsy, urinary stone disease management, pelvic floor disorders, female urinary incontinence, and pediatric urology.

The doctor utilizes minimally invasive surgical techniques and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to develop personalized treatment plans, consistently aiming for optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based medical practice.