Nephrectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in proctology and breast health. Dr. Balcioglu completed her medical education in English at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. She serves as a columnist for two medical journals. Her practice focuses on minimally invasive surgery for common surgical conditions.

• Performs laser and Longo surgeries for hemorrhoid treatment.
• Specializes in local laparoscopic day surgery for pilonidal sinus.
• Treats breast pain, anal fissures, lipomas, and various hernias.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, which is JCI-accredited for safety and quality.

Professor Abdullmutalip Simsek is a senior robotic and reconstructive urologist who completed advanced PhD training in the United Kingdom at the University of Sheffield.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy for complex kidney tumours
• Former Administrative Manager and current Education Officer at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Member of both the European Association of Urology and the American Urological Association
• Extensive academic background with research focusing on comparative outcomes in robotic versus laparoscopic surgeries

Professor Alaettin Celik is a triple-qualified specialist who established the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He currently leads complex cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and sits on the Council of Children's Tumours.

• Specialises in general surgery, paediatric surgery, and paediatric urology for complex kidney removals
• Trained as a registrar at The Hospital for Sick Children at the University of London
• Authored definitive textbooks on newborn and paediatric surgery used by fellow specialists
• Managed a dedicated 30-bed surgical unit and intensive care centre for young patients
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Paediatric Surgery Society

Professor Semih Ayyan is a US-licensed urologist who completed his clinical fellowship in minimally invasive urological oncology at the University of Chicago.

• Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in paediatric urology at Harvard University
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for removing kidney tumours to improve survival rates
• Holds an American Medical Licence (USMLE) and deep international surgical experience
• Focuses on kidney-sparing approaches for both complex oncology and congenital anomalies
• Has performed over 1,100 successful urological treatments

Dr Ugur Aferin specialises in uro-oncology and robotic-assisted surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – a world-renowned JCI-accredited facility.

• Published expert on surgical interventions for muscle-invasive bladder and kidney cancers
• Experienced in robotic-assisted nephrectomy for localized tumours
• Faculty member at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa medical school
• Authored international textbook chapters on advanced uro-oncology management
• Presents research on robotic surgical techniques at international urology congresses

Dr. Yatip Mukdaloy is a nephrologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She is a prize-winning researcher recognized for her work on sodium intake estimation. Dr. Mukdaloy earned her medical degree with honors from Naresuan University. She maintains membership with The Royal College of Physicians of Thailand.

• Won first place at the RCPT rapid-fire oral session for kidney research.
• Performs specialized procedures including dialysis, pyeloplasty, and kidney biopsies.
• Completed a nephrology diploma and internal medicine board certification at Siriraj Hospital.
• Practices at the ISO-certified Intrarat Hospital within a specialized hemodialysis center.

Assistant Professor Oguzhan Parlak has performed 1,100 surgical treatments, specialising in complex kidney and urinary tract conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in uro-oncology for the surgical management of kidney tumours
• Expertise in endourology, focusing on minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Background in paediatric urology for managing congenital kidney issues in children
• Completed specialist urology training at Taksim Training and Research Hospital