Urolithiasis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with international recognition for his research into kidney stone removal techniques.

• Awarded by the European Association of Urology for his work on 3D tomography for percutaneous nephrolithotomy
• Specialises in endourology, using minimally invasive scopes to treat stones without large incisions
• Completed clinical training at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU), meeting the highest continental standards
• Member of the Endourological Society, focusing on closed surgical techniques

Professor Karaman is a distinguished specialist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and lead urologist at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital.

• Specialises in kidney stone disease using minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery
• Holds a subspecialty consultant title in paediatric urology for treating stones in children
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in the United States
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Societe Internationale d'Urologie
• Edited major medical textbooks used to train other urological surgeons

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he applies surgical expertise to manage kidney stones and complex urinary issues.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology – uses small' keyhole' incisions for precision and faster recovery times
• Expert in treating urolithiasis and kidney stone complications through minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at a major university-affiliated hospital
• Experienced in paediatric urology, including specialist surgery for reflux and congenital conditions

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal holds senior academic rank and completed research at the world-leading Mayo Clinic and UCLA in the United States.

• Specialises in endoscopic stone surgery – avoids large incisions for quicker recovery and less pain
• Former Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Gained specialist training at Ege University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Conducted research in immunology and molecular genetics in Los Angeles
• Expert in managing complex urinary tract stone cases at Medicana Bursa Hospital

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

Associate Professor Kittinut Kijvikai is a leading urology specialist based at Bumrungrad International Hospital, where he focuses on keyhole and robotic-assisted surgery.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted procedures using the da Vinci system for precise surgical outcomes
• Performs nephrectomy – surgical removal of the kidney using minimally invasive techniques
• Researched urethral traction clinical outcomes to improve patient comfort after prostate procedures
• Active contributor to international urology journals on improving surgical recovery and safety

Dr. Dong Hyeon Lee is a hematologist-oncologist at Ewha Womans University Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, including alternate donor and mismatched transplants. Dr. Lee treats colon cancer, myeloma, and lymphoma. He is a member of multiple professional oncology societies.

• Holds a Ph.D. from Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine.
• Performs bone marrow transplants for complex hematological conditions.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed research papers in oncology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a specialist urological surgeon who honed his skills at the University of Michigan Medical School. He leads complex stone treatments at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in 'mini-perc' surgery – a miniaturised kidney stone removal using smaller incisions for less pain and faster healing
• Uses flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy to break down stones without any external cuts
• Expert in managing stones in anomalous or ‘unusually shaped’ kidneys
• Published extensive research on improving patient safety during percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Dr Tansu Turgut specializes in 'closed' kidney stone removal at Ekol International Hospitals, having trained at Dokuz Eylül University. He focus on ultra-modern techniques like RIRS and PNL to clear stones with minimal downtime.

• Performs Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) – uses lasers to break kidney stones without any incisions
• Uses Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PNL) – a keyhole approach for removing large or complex kidney stones
• Specialises in laser endoscopic ureteral stone surgery to clear blockages in the urinary tubes
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Urology Association

Dr Bulent Celik specialises in laparoscopic nephrectomy at Aktip Hospital – a minimally invasive approach to kidney surgery that uses small incisions for less pain.

• Trained at Samsun Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on improving patient satisfaction and quality of life after kidney procedures
• Refined his surgical skills at Ankara Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on reducing postoperative pain through modified specimen extraction techniques
• Experienced in managing complex urological cases across Turkey's major state hospitals