Nephrectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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.

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

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

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 Ali Ferruh Akay completed specialized international training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA. He currently leads urology services at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on kidney and bladder tumours
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic nephrectomies to speed up patient recovery
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers and textbooks on modern urological techniques
• Former Associate Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Mammadov is a robotic surgery specialist who refined his expertise in robot-assisted urology at the world-leading Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy using self-retaining barbed sutures to reduce kidney ischaemia time
• Focuses on nephron-sparing surgery to preserve as much healthy kidney function as possible
• Expert in the da Vinci robotic system for complex urological reconstructions
• Published research in the Journal of Endourology on improving surgical outcomes for kidney tumours
• Active member of the American Urological Association and the European Association of Urology

Professor Suleyman Tevfik Ecder is a renal expert who completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in the USA.

• Specialises in managing chronic kidney disease and cystic kidney disorders
• Focuses on fluid-electrolyte balance and complex hypertension management
• Trained as an international scholar at the renowned Cleveland Clinic
• Former Professor at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of a fellowship from the International Society of Nephrology

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 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

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

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 Tolga Akman is a senior urology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he performs both radical and nephron-sparing partial nephrectomies for kidney cancer.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology to offer patients a minimally invasive surgical approach
• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at Istanbul University academic centres
• Focuses on uro-oncology, including surgical treatment for complex kidney and bladder tumours
• Performs reconstructive urological procedures for both adult and paediatric patients
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University School of Medicine

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.