Kidney-sparing surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced training in robotic and laparoscopic surgery from the University of Michigan.

• Specialises in urological cancers using minimally invasive robotic techniques
• Holds the FEBU qualification – a standard of excellence across Europe
• Published over 130 peer-reviewed papers on urologic oncology and endourology
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Endourology Society
• Recognised with the National Urology Congress award for surgical technique studies

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is among the first five experts globally to publish data on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic urology at Heidelberg University, Germany.

• Pioneered combined PRP and stem cell penile therapy in Turkey.
• Developed a certified surgical technique for penile circumference improvement.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries for cancer treatment.
• Serves as an instructor for the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Professor Atis is a specialist in robotic and laparoscopic urology who trained at Heidelberg University, one of Europe's most prestigious medical centres for complex kidney surgery.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted procedures to remove tumours while preserving healthy kidney tissue
• Active board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Former member of the European Association of Urology (EAU-YAU) Endourology Working Group
• Professor of Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University, teaching the next generation of urologists

Dr. Orhan Koca is a urological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney cysts. Dr. Koca performs robotic prostatectomies using the da Vinci system to preserve healthy tissue and shorten recovery time. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
• Conducts microsurgical interventions for varicocele and artificial sphincter implantation.
• Treats urolithiasis and Peyronie’s disease using surgical correction.
• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and robotic nephrectomy.

Dr. Mehmet Oner Sanli is a urological surgeon and andrologist at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in oncological urology and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Sanli performs surgeries using the Da Vinci robotic system, including robotic prostatectomy and nephrectomy for kidney and prostate cancer.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgeries including prostatic adenomectomy and nephrectomy.
• Treats male reproductive health issues like varicocele using microsurgical techniques.
• Uses Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) for urinary issues.
• Corrects penile curvature and performs complex urethroplasty for Peyronie's disease.

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology who specialises in robotic nephrectomy and kidney-sparing surgery for renal tumours.

• Uses the da Vinci robotic system for precise tumour removal while saving healthy tissue
• Trained in advanced laparoscopy at IRCAD Strasbourg and clinical endourology at Heidelberg University
• Awarded the Urooncology Research Award for his work on surgical margin prediction
• Performs percutaneous nephrolithotomy for complex stone cases via small incisions
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society

Professor Karaman is a consultant surgeon and former Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University who specializes in robotic uro-oncology. He brings high-level academic leadership to kidney surgeries at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Performs robotic-assisted nephrectomy using the da Vinci system for precise tumour removal
• Holds a specialized subspecialty title in paediatric urology for complex congenital cases
• Authored 300 academic papers with over 1,000 international citations in urology
• Served as Congress President for the Eurasian Urooncology Congress
• Fellowship trained at the Baylor College of Medicine in the United States

Dr. Deniz Hoto is a urological surgeon at Egemed Hospitals in Izmir. He performs procedures including nephrectomy and bladder reconstruction. He treats surgical and medical urological conditions.

• Performs microsurgical interventions for varicocele and urethroscopic lithotripsy for stones.
• Treats benign prostatic hyperplasia using transurethral resection and incision techniques.
• Clinical work includes kidney-sparing surgery, pyeloplasty, and ureteral stenting.
• Works at Egemed Hospitals, a facility that treats 100,000+ patients annually.

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a senior uro-oncology specialist who completed advanced international training in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the United States.

• Specialises in kidney-sparing surgery using minimally invasive and endourological techniques
• Serves as Professor of Urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
• Recognised member of the European Association of Urology
• Published over 100 scientific papers and textbook chapters on urological care
• Expert in managing complex kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers

Dr. Oguzhan Parlakkilic is a urological surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in andrology, endourology, and urooncology, focusing on surgical treatments for prostate, kidney, and bladder conditions. Dr. Parlakkilic performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgery.

• Practices at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.
• Treats male fertility and vascular issues using microsurgical intervention for varicocele.
• Performs high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) for non-invasive prostate treatment.
• Performs surgery for urinary incontinence, including artificial sphincter implantation.

Dr. Gokce Gokhan is a urological surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He treats kidney cysts, prostate cancer, and bladder diseases. Dr. Gokhan specializes in surgical oncology and pediatric urology. He works at a facility that treats over 110,000 patients annually.

• Performs nephrectomy and kidney-sparing surgery.
• Treats male infertility and sexual health issues such as azoospermia and varicocele.
• Performs prostate treatments including HoLEP and prostatectomy.
• Performs flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) for kidney stone removal.

Dr. Yilmaz Salman is a urological surgeon at Medistanbul Hospital in Istanbul. He performs surgeries including prostatectomy and nephrectomy. He manages conditions ranging from kidney-sparing surgery to Peyronie’s disease and azoospermia. Dr. Salman works at Medistanbul Hospital, which treats 90,000 patients annually.

• Performs surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis.
• Treats urological conditions including urolithiasis, kidney cysts, and varicocele.
• Performs vasectomy and surgical corrections for phimosis.
• Practices at a hospital licensed by the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate.