Urolithiasis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is among the first five experts globally to publish data on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic urology at Heidelberg University, Germany.

• Pioneered combined PRP and stem cell penile therapy in Turkey.
• Developed a certified surgical technique for penile circumference improvement.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries for cancer treatment.
• Serves as an instructor for the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Professor Selcuk Silay is a multi-award-winning paediatric urologist who has performed over 300 closed kidney stone surgeries for children.

• Specialises in minimally invasive stone removal including laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery
• Recipient of the Crystal Matula Award from the European Association of Urology
• Trained in paediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital in the USA
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at two major Turkish training hospitals
• Has published over 80 scientific articles on paediatric urological conditions

The doctor is a highly experienced medical professional with over two decades of clinical practice. Having completed medical training at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine in 1996, the doctor went on to specialize at the SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2000.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held positions at various reputable institutions, including the Kayseri Military Hospital, SSK Yalova Regional Hospital, and Private Avicenna Umut Hospital. Most recently, the doctor has contributed expertise to Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital and Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital, demonstrating a consistent commitment to patient care and clinical excellence across multiple healthcare settings.

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is a specialist in endourology and robotic surgery, serving on the Executive Board of the Endourology Society since 2017.

• Trained in robotic and laparoscopic urology at Heidelberg University in Germany
• Specialises in endourology, using minimally invasive techniques to treat kidney stones
• Former member of the European Association of Urology Endourology Working Group
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University, helping train the next generation of specialists

Professor Rahim Horuz is a specialist urologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most modern medical facilities.

• Treats urolithiasis using minimally invasive laser techniques to break down kidney and bladder stones
• Specialises in endourology – use of small cameras and tools through natural body openings for faster recovery
• Holds a senior academic position as Professor at Medipol Mega University
• Performs urological procedures at a JCI-accredited institution in Istanbul

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is a senior urology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with active memberships in the American and European Associations of Urology.

• Specialises in endoscopy and laparoscopy to remove kidney stones without large incisions
• Holds a professorship at Biruni University – training the next generation of urologists
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Active member of the Turkish Urology Association and North Marmara branch

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specialises in endoscopic stone surgery and laparoscopy for complex kidney cases.

• Completed specialist endourology training at the University of Rochester in the USA
• Performs minimally invasive stone removals using cameras through small incisions
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers on urological surgery and treatment outcomes
• Expert in managing both routine and difficult kidney stone presentations

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

Dr Unal Oztekin specialises in treating kidney and bladder stones using precise laser techniques at System Hospital.

• Performs ureteroscopic stone surgery to remove blockages without making any external incisions
• Uses high-precision lasers to break down kidney stones into tiny fragments for easier passage
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery for complex urological conditions and kidney health management
• Trained at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine urology department