Pyeloplasty Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a leading urologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He completed advanced international training in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the United States.

• Specialises in minimally invasive urologic procedures for kidney conditions
• Expert in endourology and laparoscopic techniques to reduce recovery times
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and textbook contributions in his field
• Serves as a senior Professor of Urology at a JCI-accredited university hospital

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a consultant pediatric urologist and former university rector who has published over 300 academic papers on complex urological conditions.

• Co-founded the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology to improve surgical standards
• Served as Chief of Urology at a major national training and research hospital
• Performs robotic-assisted surgery for congenital kidney and urinary tract issues
• Holds a PhD in Medical Ethics and a visiting fellowship from Baylor College of Medicine
• Edited several major medical textbooks specifically focused on pediatric urology

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology who specialises in advanced laparoscopic techniques for complex reconstructive procedures.

• Completed specialist laparoscopic training at IRCAD in Strasbourg – a global leader in minimally invasive surgery
• Heidelberg University trained in endourology and uro-oncology at the Heilbronn clinic
• Recognised with the Best Oral Presentation award at the American Urological Association Congress in Florida
• Holds full certification as a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Active member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology

Dr. Banu Erkalma is a nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in kidney transplantation and chronic renal failure management. Dr. Erkalma is a member of the European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association. She previously practiced at Acıbadem International Hospital and Istanbul Medeniyet University City Hospital.

• Treats complex conditions like glomerulonephritis, cystic kidney diseases, and hypertension.
• Performs specialized procedures including kidney biopsies and peritoneal dialysis.
• Expertise in managing genetic kidney diseases and acute renal failure.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

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.