Kidney Cyst Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology who specialising in minimally invasive keyhole techniques for complex kidney conditions.

• Uses laparoscopy for kidney cyst management – smaller incisions mean less pain and a quicker return to daily life
• Received laparoscopy training at IRCAD in Strasbourg, a global leader in surgical education
• Holds the FEBU qualification, a high standard of excellence recognised across Europe and internationally
• Completed a fellowship at Hacettepe University specialising in uro-oncology and endourology

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a leading urologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital who trained at world-renowned centres including Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the Mayo Clinic.

• Specialises in uro-oncology and the surgical management of kidney masses
• Completed research at UCLA in molecular genetics and immunology
• Former Vice Dean at the Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Professor at Ege University, a premier Turkish institution for medical training
• Observer at major US centres focusing on complex urological care

Dr Anar Mammadov is a specialist urological surgeon who trained in robotic urology at the world-leading Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Performs robot-assisted urological procedures at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
• Uses laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery to remove cysts while preserving healthy kidney tissue
• Published research on reducing warm ischaemia time – ensures less blood flow interruption to the kidney
• Specialises in ureteroscopic surgery using small cameras to treat internal kidney issues with no incisions
• Member of the European Association of Urology

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a distinguished urological surgeon who served as Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and clinic chief at a major Turkish research hospital.

• Specialises in paediatric urology and uro-oncology for complex surgical cases
• Former visiting fellow at Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Founder of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology and Eurasian Urooncological Association
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Société Internationale d'Urologie
• Published over 300 academic papers with more than 1,000 international citations

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a senior urologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital who completed specialised training in endourology at the University of Rochester in the USA.

• Specialises in minimally invasive urologic procedures to treat kidney cysts with smaller incisions
• Expert in endourology – using small scopes to treat kidney issues without traditional open surgery
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and textbook chapters on urological care

Associate Professor Unal Oztekin is a highly skilled urologist at System Hospital, specialising in laparoscopic surgery for complex kidney conditions.

• Performs laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring compared to open surgery
• Specialises in ureteroscopic surgery for effective management of stone and cyst-related issues
• Completed expert medical training at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain and hospital stays for patients