Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Professor Koon Ho Rha is a global leader in robotic urology at Severance Hospital – he performed the first robotic surgery in South Korea.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted procedures for prostate conditions
• Uses the da Vinci system for more precise tissue removal
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain and recovery time
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery involving kidneys and the prostate
• Active in international research on improving urological surgical outcomes

Professor Won Sik Ham is a leading specialist in urological surgery at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in urology and restorative surgery for prostate conditions
• Expert in robotic-assisted surgery for precise treatment of the prostate
• Holds a senior academic position at Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Focuses on surgical techniques that preserve patient function and comfort

Dr Unal Oztekin is a specialised urologist at System Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive surgery for complex prostate and kidney conditions.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Expert in laser stone treatment – a precise method to clear blockages without traditional open surgery
• Trained at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Performs ureteroscopic surgery to manage urinary tract issues with minimal downtime

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with award-winning research into non-invasive prostate diagnostic techniques.

• Specialises in endourology – using small cameras and instruments through the urethra for scar-free surgery
• Uses intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP) measurements to assess bladder outlet obstruction without surgery
• Trained in laparoscopy at IRCAD Strasbourg – a world-leading centre for minimally invasive surgery
• Fellowship trained in uro-oncology at Hacettepe University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a high-level urologist who formerly headed the Urology Clinic at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, one of Turkey's major specialist facilities.

• Specialises in prostate growth management and uro-oncology for complex cases
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Founded the Eurasian Urooncological Association to improve surgical outcomes
• Current member of the Urology Curriculum Commission for the Turkish Ministry of Health

Professor Tolga Akman leads the Urology Department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, bringing senior academic expertise to complex prostate care.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology – using tiny incisions for faster healing and less pain
• Expert in uro-oncology and managing enlargement-related complications
• Professor at Medicana – responsible for training the next generation of urologists
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine, one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to preserve urinary function and lifestyle

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a high-level urologist who refined his skills through fellowships at world-leading institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specialises in uro-oncology and surgical management of enlarged prostate conditions
• Completed research at UCLA in urology and molecular genetics
• Former Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Association of Urology and the European Association of Urology
• Published extensive research on modern urological surgical techniques