Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Sakir Aydogan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on minimally invasive cancer surgery.

• Performs robotic-assisted urological cancer surgeries for kidney tumours
• Specialises in both open and closed surgical techniques
• Focuses on kidney-sparing approaches and laser stone treatments
• Practises at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a major multidisciplinary health centre

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced training in robotic surgical techniques for urological cancers.

• Holds specialist certification for the da Vinci robotic system in complex kidney surgery
• Completed a urologic surgery observership at the University of Michigan in the USA
• Published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers focusing on minimally invasive oncology
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Endourology Society
• Awarded the National Urology Congress Recognition for his studies on surgical techniques

Professor Selcuk Silay is a decorated paediatric urologist who earned the Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year. He performs complex robotic kidney surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in paediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital in the USA
• Performed over 100 robotic-assisted procedures specifically for children
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Published more than 80 research articles on robotic surgical outcomes
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology

Dr. Suleyman Tevfik Ecder is a nephrologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a former scientific research fellow at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Ecder specializes in managing chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and fluid-electrolyte disorders. He has held high-ranking academic roles, including a professoriate of internal medicine.

• Completed a visiting scholarship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA.
• Received a research fellowship from the International Society of Nephrology.
• Performs specialized procedures including robotic-assisted nephrectomy and kidney biopsies.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr Anar Mammadov refined his robotic surgical skills at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio – consistently ranked as one of the world's top hospitals for urology.

• Specialises in robot-assisted nephrectomy and complex urological procedures at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
• Performed specialised research on reducing ischemia time during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy
• Completed intensive training in robotic urology under global leaders in the United States
• Active member of the American Urological Association and the European Association of Urology

Professor Karaman is a distinguished uro-oncologist who has published over 300 academic papers and served as Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University. He performs precise robotic nephrectomies at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Holds a subspecialty title as a Consultant Surgeon in paediatric urology
• Experienced in the da Vinci robotic system for kidney tumour removal
• Authored 40 medical book chapters and edited textbooks on uro-oncology
• Completed a visiting fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Co-founder of the Turkish Society for Paediatric Urology and the Euroasian Urooncological Association

Dr. Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric urology and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Akbulut completed a specialized urology observer program at the University of Michigan Medical School. He focuses on kidney stone removal and prostate health.

• Performs robotic Da Vinci surgery for prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Expert in miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy for treating large kidney stones.
• Authored over 30 international peer-reviewed publications on urological surgical outcomes.
• Treats complex conditions like Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and pediatric urological disorders.

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced robotic and laparoscopic training from the prestigious IRCAD centre in Strasbourg.

• Holds a European Urology Board certificate (FEBU) demonstrating specialist mastery across the continent
• Completed an intensive Urooncology Fellowship at Hacettepe University to refine surgical cancer care
• Received the Best Oral Presentation award at the American Urological Association Congress in Florida
• Gained specialised experience in robotic techniques at Milan San Raffaele IRCCS Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society

Professor Tolga Akman is a senior urology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He performs both radical and partial nephrectomies for kidney cancer using minimally invasive techniques.

• Holds the title of Professor of Medicine at a leading Istanbul hospital
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University School of Medicine
• Focuses on uro-oncology, covering prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers
• Performs laparoscopic urology to reduce recovery times and scarring
• Treats complex functional urological conditions alongside oncological surgery