Nephrectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is a senior urology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who has held primary leadership roles at several major Turkish training hospitals.

• Maintains active membership in the American Urological Association
• Fellow of the European Association of Urology
• Former senior consultant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Expert in complex urological surgery and oncology
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association North Marmara branch

Associate Professor Selcuk Silay is a highly decorated paediatric urologist who specializes in robotic nephrectomy and minimally invasive kidney surgery for children.

• Trained at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Winner of the Crystal Matula Award as the European Academician of the Year
• Has performed over 100 robotic-assisted and 300 laparoscopic paediatric procedures
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at two major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology and European Association of Urology

Dr. Gul Alco is a radiation oncologist and Professor at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She excels in treating complex cases, including stage 4 lung and liver cancers. Dr. Alco utilizes the CyberKnife and Da Vinci robotic systems for precise tumor targeting. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Specializes in brachytherapy and high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU).
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and proton-beam therapy for various malignancies.
• Treats pancreatic, breast, ovarian, and brain cancers using targeted radiation.
• Expert in nuclear medicine diagnostics, including PET-CT with Gallium 68.

Dr Ender Kavukcu is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology who manages the Urology Department at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Holds the prestigious FEBU title after passing the European Association of Urology board exams
• Specialises in treating kidney stones and renal conditions using minimally invasive methods
• Former manager of the Stone Crushing Unit at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Served as Administrative Manager of the Van Regional Training Hospital Urology Clinic
• Graduated from the highly regarded Istanbul Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is a specialist in urological oncology who trained in robotic kidney surgery at the prestigious Heidelberg University in Germany.

• Performs minimally invasive nephrectomies using robotic-assisted and laparoscopic techniques
• Board member of the Endourology Society and active in the European Association of Urology
• Specialises in urological oncology, focusing on tumour removal while preserving kidney function
• Former Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University where he trained the next generation of urologists

Associate Professor Selman Emiroglu is a highly skilled surgical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with expertise in complex laparoscopic techniques.

• Holds a senior academic position as Associate Professor of General Surgery
• Specialises in oncological surgery for managing both benign and malignant tumours
• Expert in laparoscopic methods to improve recovery times and reduce scarring
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, a premier Turkish institution
• Focuses on precise organ-sparing approaches within general and oncological surgery

Dr. Vahit Onur Gul is an expert general surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon, stomach, and rectal cancers. Dr. Gul completed robotic surgery training in the USA and microsurgery training in Switzerland. He holds the rank of Associate Professor of General Surgery.

• Performs minimally invasive procedures for obesity, breast, and thyroid conditions.
• Treats complex oncologic cases alongside hernia repairs and anal region diseases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Utilizes skills gained from international courses in Switzerland and the USA.

Professor Cemalettin Ertekin is a high-level surgical specialist at Biruni University Hospital with a career defined by academic and clinical leadership. He serves as a Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical faculties.

• Recipient of the National Scientific Patent Award for surgical innovation
• Awarded first prize for video surgery by the Istanbul Surgical Association
• Expert in pancreatico-biliary and endoscopic surgical treatments
• Active member of the National Surgical Association and the International Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Dr. Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric urology and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Akbulut completed a specialized urology observer program at the University of Michigan Medical School. He focuses on kidney stone removal and prostate health.

• Performs robotic Da Vinci surgery for prostatectomy and nephrectomy.
• Expert in miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy for treating large kidney stones.
• Authored over 30 international peer-reviewed publications on urological surgical outcomes.
• Treats complex conditions like Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and pediatric urological disorders.

Professor Hasan Biri serves as the founding president of Koru Healthcare Group and specialises in robotic-assisted surgery for complex kidney cancer cases.

• Completed a research fellowship at the University of Southern California Norris Uro-oncology Centre
• Published over 80 national and international papers on advanced urological oncology
• Lead surgeon for robotic kidney procedures including partial and radical nephrectomy
• Former Head of Urology and Chief Physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital
• Uses the da Vinci robotic system to assist in renal artery stenosis and tumour removal

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced international training in uro-oncology and laparoscopy.

• Completed advanced laparoscopic training at IRCAD in Strasbourg to master minimally invasive surgery
• Gained specialised experience in uro-oncology at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Recognised with the Best Oral Presentation award at the American Urological Association Congress
• Holds the FEBU (Fellow of the European Board of Urology) international quality certification
• Active member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society