Kidney cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Ender Kavukcu is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) who manages kidney conditions at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive method using tiny incisions for quicker healing
• Former manager of the Stone Crushing (ESWL) Unit at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Expertise in managing complex renal cysts using ultrasound and CT-guided techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools

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 urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with high-level training in robotic and laparoscopic surgery from Heidelberg University.

• Specialises in endourology, using minimally invasive techniques to treat kidney conditions without large incisions
• Served as an executive board member for the Endourology Society since 2017
• Held a prestigious role in the European Association of Urology's Young Academic Urologists group
• Focuses on urological oncology and reconstructive surgery for complex kidney cases

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

The doctor is an accomplished academic and surgeon specializing in endourology, uro-oncology, robotic surgery, and andrology. With a medical degree from Gazi University and specialized training from Ankara Training and Research Hospital, the doctor attained the rank of professor in 2022. The clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive techniques, including robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, HoLEP, RIRS, and PNL for conditions such as kidney stones, prostate and bladder cancers, and male reproductive health.

An active educator and researcher, the doctor serves as an instructor for advanced surgical techniques and holds certifications in da Vinci robotic technology. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Association of Urology.

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 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

Dr. Tolga Akman is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler in Istanbul. He specializes in uro-oncology and surgical treatments for complex urological conditions. Dr. Akman focuses on penis prosthesis surgery and treatments for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer. He treats both adults and children for conditions like kidney stones and hypospadias.

• Performs radical and partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer treatment.
• Specializes in laparoscopic urology and robotic-assisted surgical techniques.
• Expert in penis enlargement and surgical correction of Peyronie's disease.
• Works at Medicana Bahcelievler, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

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