Polycystic kidney disease Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is an expert in endourology and surgical reconstruction, serving as an executive board member of the Endourology Society.

• Specialises in robotic surgery and endourology – using minimally invasive tools for faster recovery and smaller incisions
• Expertise in genitourinary reconstructive surgery – repairing the urinary tract to restore normal function
• Trained in robotic urology at Heidelberg University – one of Europe's top-tier medical institutions
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) – following international standards for urological care

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

• Earned his specialty qualification from the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Managed a specialised ESWL unit for non-invasive stone treatment at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Served as the Administrative Manager of a major regional Urology Clinic for three years
• Certified by the European Association of Urology for meeting high international surgical standards

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 Ali Ferruh Akay leads the urology team at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He trained at the University of Rochester in the USA to master laparoscopic surgery.

• Specialises in urological oncology, including complex kidney and bladder cancers
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for less pain
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and medical textbook chapters

The doctor is a highly trained urology specialist who completed extensive medical education and clinical training, including a degree from Azerbaijan Medical University and a comprehensive specialization in urology at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. With a solid foundation in clinical practice gained during an internship at the Baku Republican Clinical Hospital, the doctor possesses deep expertise in the field.

The doctor's clinical focus encompasses a wide range of advanced urological disciplines, including endourology, urooncology, and andrology. Furthermore, the doctor is proficient in performing complex surgical interventions, with a specific emphasis on laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as pediatric urology.

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with international training in managing complex urological conditions at Estophia Hospital.

• Specialises in endourology and laparoscopy using keyhole techniques for faster patient recovery
• Recognised with the Best Oral Presentation award at the EAU Congress in Stockholm
• Trained in advanced laparoscopy at the IRCAD centre in Strasbourg
• Completed prestigious fellowships at Heidelberg University and San Raffaele Hospital in Milan
• Active member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a leading urologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital with extensive research background at the Mayo Clinic and UCLA.

• Specialises in managing complex renal conditions and urological oncology cases
• Trained as an observer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Former Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Contributes to medical research in immunology and molecular genetics
• Recognised as a Professor of Medicine for high-level clinical work