Urolithiasis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Ugur Aferin is a faculty member at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who specialised in urology at one of Turkey's top medical institutions.

• Treats kidney and bladder stones using minimally invasive techniques
• Expertise in paediatric urology including rare conditions and surgical management
• Published researcher on urological biomarkers and surgical outcomes in international journals
• Contributor to medical textbooks focusing on uro-oncology and bladder health protocols

Professor Abdullmutalip Simsek is a reconstructive urology expert who serves as the Education Officer at the Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Completed a PhD in reconstructive urology at the University of Sheffield in England
• Uses robotic-assisted surgery for precise treatment of complex urological conditions
• Specialises in reconstructive techniques to restore normal urinary function
• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology
• Recognised with multiple awards from the Turkish Andrology Association for his research

Professor Semih Ayyan is a Harvard-trained urology expert who has held senior academic positions at leading institutions in the US and Turkey.

• Specialises in minimally invasive urological surgery – uses smaller incisions for faster patient recovery
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Chicago focused on keyhole surgical techniques
• Holds an American Medical Licence (USMLE) following intensive training in Boston
• Manages complex kidney and bladder issues using laparoscopic surgery to reduce post-operative pain

Assistant Professor Oguzhan Parlak is a specialist urologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on endourology – using cameras and tiny instruments to treat kidney stones without major incisions.

• Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital’s dedicated urology clinic
• Specialises in andrology and uro-oncology for complex stone-related complications
• Offers minimally invasive options for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Actively participates in international urological meetings to track global treatment standards

Professor Yuksel holds FEBU Board Certification, a prestigious European mark of excellence that recognises his specialised skill in managing complex stone diseases.

• Trained at the University of Michigan in endourology – focuses on treating kidney stones through natural openings without major incisions
• Uses laparoscopy and robotic surgery to ensure faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Bahçeşehir University Department of Urology
• Member of the European Urology Association (EAU) and widely published in international 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.

Dr Mumin Temel specialises in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, offering a modern alternative for kidney stone removal.

• Uses RIRS – a laser-based treatment that reaches kidney stones through natural openings without any skin incisions
• Performs closed prostate surgeries, which typically lead to shorter hospital stays and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on urolithiasis management using minimally invasive technology for kidney and bladder stones
• Provides surgical solutions for urological cancers and urinary incontinence cases