Urethral stricture Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Ugur Aferin is a surgical specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has published extensively on complex urological obstructions and reconstructive cases.

• Specialises in treating bladder outlet obstructions and urethral health concerns
• Academic faculty member at Istanbul University–Cerrahpasa medical school
• Authored international research on robotic surgery and paediatric urological conditions
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association and European Association of Urology
• Completed a dedicated five-year urology residency at a leading tertiary referral centre

Professor Simsek is a highly regarded reconstructive urologist who completed a prestigious PhD in the field at the University of Sheffield in England.

• Specialises in urethroplasty using buccal mucosal grafts to repair narrowing in the urinary tract
• Practises at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura Hospital – Turkey's massive ultra-modern medical complex
• Uses robotic-assisted surgery for complex reconstructions to reduce pain and hospital stays
• Member of the American Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
• Expertise backed by his role as a senior clinical educator training future surgeons

Assistant Professor Oguzhan Parlak is a urology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on reconstructive and endourology procedures.

• Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in endourology – using small cameras and scopes to treat urethral issues without large incisions
• Experienced in andrology and uro-oncology cases
• Member of national and international urological societies
• Published research on urological health outcomes

Professor Yuksel is a FEBU-certified urologist who completed advanced clinical training at the University of Michigan, one of the top-ranked medical programmes in the United States.

• Specialises in endourology – using minimally invasive techniques to treat blockages with faster recovery times
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery for complex reconstructive urology
• Certified by the European Board of Urology, meeting high international standards for surgical care
• Academic lead at Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine, training the next generation of surgeons
• Contributed to over 40 international research publications on urological treatments

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk is a senior urologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler, specialising in complex urethral repairs and reconstructive surgery.

• Expert in managing anterior urethral injuries, including delicate glans penis and urethral trauma
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for urinary conditions to support faster patient recovery
• Recognised as an Associate Professor at Yeni Yuzyil University – an elite Turkish medical institution
• Published extensive research on urological trauma and reconstructive outcomes in international refereed journals

Dr. Kurshad Zengin is a urological surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He holds four patents for medical innovations and has completed 14 scientific projects. Dr. Zengin specializes in surgical treatments for kidney stones, prostate disorders, and male infertility. He also performs stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction.

• Published 18 articles in international refereed journals.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate.
• Expert in microsurgical varicocele intervention and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Treats complex conditions like urethral stricture and bladder leukoplakia.

Professor Mumin Temel is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on reconstructive and endoscopic solutions for urinary blockages.

• Performs closed urological surgery to clear obstructions with minimal tissue damage
• Expert in laser-based techniques for precise internal repairs without large incisions
• Manages complex urological cases involving both benign and oncological obstructions
• Specialises in restorative treatments to improve long-term urinary flow and comfort

Dr. Jang Hyun Kyung is a board-certified urologist. She completed her residency and clinical fellowship at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. She later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at Korea University Ansan Hospital and at International St. Mary’s Hospital.

Her clinical interests include BPH, urolithiasis, urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction, and urinary tract infections. She also focuses on male urology, pediatric urology, and urologic ultrasound.

Professional memberships: Full member of the Korean Urological Association, the Korean Continence Society, the Korean Society of Pediatric Urology, the Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation, and the Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound. Current affiliation: Urologist, Gibbeum Hospital.

Professor Ilter Alkan is a highly accomplished urology specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with international training from University College London and Austria.

• Specialises in endourology – using small scopes to treat urethral blockages without large incisions
• Completed a clinical fellowship in laparoscopic urology and endourology at Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen
• Former Professor of Urology at Yeditepe University, one of Turkey's leading medical faculties
• Active member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology

Dr. Son Dong-wan specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. He performs laser prostate surgery. He provides robotic and laparoscopic treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

His minimally invasive practice includes laparoscopic nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He performs cystoscopic TURBT and TURP. He offers ureteroscopic laser stone removal and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. He treats BPH, prostatitis, urinary stones, testicular cancer, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and male infertility.

Dr. Lee Chunyong is a urologist with a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University College of Medicine. His clinical focus includes kidney and urinary stones (ESWL), prostate diseases (BPH, prostate cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.

He has served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital. He was Chairman and Chief Professor of the Department of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine. He served as President and later Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society. He was also a Board Member of the Société Internationale d'Urologie.

His international roles include Visiting Fellow at UCLA and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS “Best Doctors,” covering prostatic diseases and kidney and urinary stones.