Urolithiasis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Selcuk Silay is a multi-award-winning paediatric urologist who has performed over 300 closed kidney stone surgeries for children.

• Specialises in minimally invasive stone removal including laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery
• Recipient of the Crystal Matula Award from the European Association of Urology
• Trained in paediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital in the USA
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at two major Turkish training hospitals
• Has published over 80 scientific articles on paediatric urological conditions

Professor Rahim Horuz is a specialist urologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most modern medical facilities.

• Treats urolithiasis using minimally invasive laser techniques to break down kidney and bladder stones
• Specialises in endourology – use of small cameras and tools through natural body openings for faster recovery
• Holds a senior academic position as Professor at Medipol Mega University
• Performs urological procedures at a JCI-accredited institution in Istanbul

Dr. Ugur Boylu is a Professor of Urology at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic surgery, urological oncology, and endourology. Dr. Boylu completed a specialized fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine in the United States.

• Published over 70 scientific papers and contributed to 20 medical books.
• Awarded Best First Paper at the National Urology Congress.
• Treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, kidney cysts, and urolithiasis.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a robotic surgery center of excellence.

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is a senior urology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with active memberships in the American and European Associations of Urology.

• Specialises in endoscopy and laparoscopy to remove kidney stones without large incisions
• Holds a professorship at Biruni University – training the next generation of urologists
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Active member of the Turkish Urology Association and North Marmara branch

Professor Hasan Biri is a leading specialist in robotic and endoscopic surgery who has published over 80 medical papers on urological conditions.

• Treats kidney stone disease using endourology – a minimally invasive method that avoids large incisions and speeds up recovery
• Former Head of Urology and Chief Physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital
• Trained in surgical oncology at the University of Southern California – one of the world's top cancer research centres
• Specialises in robotic-assisted procedures for complex kidney and bladder cases

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specialises in endoscopic stone surgery and laparoscopy for complex kidney cases.

• Completed specialist endourology training at the University of Rochester in the USA
• Performs minimally invasive stone removals using cameras through small incisions
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers on urological surgery and treatment outcomes
• Expert in managing both routine and difficult kidney stone presentations

Dr Anar Mammadov gained international expertise in robotic and minimally invasive urology at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in ureteroscopic stone surgery – using lasers to break down kidney stones without incisions
• Performs robotic-assisted procedures for precise surgical outcomes and faster patient recovery
• Researched laparoscopy techniques to reduce ischemia time, protecting kidney function during surgery
• Member of the American Urological Association (AUA) and the European Association of Urology (EAU)