Urolithiasis Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

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

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he applies surgical expertise to manage kidney stones and complex urinary issues.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology – uses small' keyhole' incisions for precision and faster recovery times
• Expert in treating urolithiasis and kidney stone complications through minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at a major university-affiliated hospital
• Experienced in paediatric urology, including specialist surgery for reflux and congenital conditions

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a specialist urological surgeon who honed his skills at the University of Michigan Medical School. He leads complex stone treatments at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in 'mini-perc' surgery – a miniaturised kidney stone removal using smaller incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Uses flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy to break down stones without any external cuts
• Expert in managing stones in anomalous or ‘unusually shaped’ kidneys
• Published extensive research on improving patient safety during percutaneous nephrolithotomy