Urolithiasis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Abdullmutalip Simsek is a reconstructive urology expert who serves as the Education Officer at the Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Completed a PhD in reconstructive urology at the University of Sheffield in England
• Uses robotic-assisted surgery for precise treatment of complex urological conditions
• Specialises in reconstructive techniques to restore normal urinary function
• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology
• Recognised with multiple awards from the Turkish Andrology Association for his research

Professor Semih Ayyan is a Harvard-trained urology expert who has held senior academic positions at leading institutions in the US and Turkey.

• Specialises in minimally invasive urological surgery – uses smaller incisions for faster patient recovery
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Chicago focused on keyhole surgical techniques
• Holds an American Medical Licence (USMLE) following intensive training in Boston
• Manages complex kidney and bladder issues using laparoscopic surgery to reduce post-operative pain

Ugur Aferin is a faculty member at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialised in urology at one of Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Treats kidney and bladder stones using minimally invasive techniques
• Expertise in paediatric urology including rare conditions and surgical management
• Published researcher on urological biomarkers and surgical outcomes in international journals
• Contributor to medical textbooks focusing on uro-oncology and bladder health protocols

Assistant Professor Oguzhan Parlak is a specialist urologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on endourology – using cameras and tiny instruments to treat kidney stones without major incisions.

• Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital’s dedicated urology clinic
• Specialises in andrology and uro-oncology for complex stone-related complications
• Offers minimally invasive options for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Actively participates in international urological meetings to track global treatment standards

Professor Yuksel holds FEBU Board Certification, a prestigious European mark of excellence that recognises his specialised skill in managing complex stone diseases.

• Trained at the University of Michigan in endourology – focuses on treating kidney stones through natural openings without major incisions
• Uses laparoscopy and robotic surgery to ensure faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Bahçeşehir University Department of Urology
• Member of the European Urology Association (EAU) and widely published in international journals

Dr Mumin Temel specialises in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, offering a modern alternative for kidney stone removal.

• Uses RIRS – a laser-based treatment that reaches kidney stones through natural openings without any skin incisions
• Performs closed prostate surgeries, which typically lead to shorter hospital stays and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on urolithiasis management using minimally invasive technology for kidney and bladder stones
• Provides surgical solutions for urological cancers and urinary incontinence cases