Microsurgical intervention for Varicocele Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) who specialises in complex microsurgical and endourological interventions at Estophia Hospital.

• Holds a European Urology Board certificate, reflecting the highest standard of specialist training
• Member of the Turkish Andrology Association, focusing on male reproductive health and microsurgery
• Recognised with the Best Oral Presentation award at the American Urological Association (AUA) Congress
• Completed advanced surgical training at IRCAD in Strasbourg and San Raffaele Hospital in Milan

Professor Karaman is a board-certified urology specialist who served as Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University. He holds a subspecialty title as a Consultant Surgeon in paediatric urology.

• Co-founder of the Turkish Society for Paediatric Urology
• Published 300 academic papers with over 1,000 international citations
• Former Chief of Urology at Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in male infertility and microsurgical urological procedures
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for Societe Internationale d'Urologie

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads the urology department at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital and holds advanced international training in laparoscopic techniques from the University of Rochester.

• Specialises in male infertility and microsurgical management of urologic conditions
• Completed specialised training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery in the USA
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and medical textbook chapters in urology
• Former Associate Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is an expert urologist who completed research training at the University of Michigan Medical School, a top-ranked American institution.

• Specialises in microsurgical techniques for male infertility and andrology
• Former Chief Resident and Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Extensively published in international peer-reviewed journals on advanced urological interventions
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches to improve patient recovery and surgical outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Urology working groups for surgical excellence