Sling procedure Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Meryem Eken brings high-level academic expertise to urinary incontinence care as the Head of the IVF Unit at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. She treats complex gynaecological conditions using both surgical and minimally invasive approaches.

• Appointed as Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Published 30+ peer-reviewed articles in major international medical journals
• Specialises in surgical management of urinary incontinence and pelvic floor health
• Former Director of the Centre for Women’s Studies and Research
• Awarded first prize by the Turkish Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk is a leading urology specialist who developed a modified, minimally invasive transobturator sling technique for treating female stress urinary incontinence.

• Published international research on a novel sling procedure that avoids paraurethral dissection
• Researches the impact of incontinence surgery on premenopausal female sexual function
• Published 26 peer-reviewed articles in international refereed medical journals
• Associate Professor at Yeni Yuzyil University and specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
• Specialises in managing complex urological injuries and reconstructive procedures

Op. Dr. Kevser Arkan, MD, is a gynecologic oncology surgery subspecialist (OB/GYN) at OPTIMED Health Group in Çorlu and Çerkezköy. She has worked there since 2026. She provides care in English and Turkish.

Her clinical focus is the surgical management of ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers. She performs complex pelvic procedures, including radical hysterectomy, lymphadenectomy with sentinel lymph node mapping, and tumor debulking. She offers minimally invasive surgery, including vNOTES (scarless/izsiz laparoskopi), laparoscopy, laparotomy, and hysteroscopy. She also performs urogynecologic reconstruction, including sacrocolpopexy. She manages high‑risk obstetrics.

Credentials: MD, Gaziantep University (2016). OB/GYN residency, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2016–2021). Gynecologic Oncology Surgery fellowship, Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025). Experience: Diyarbakır Maternity & Children’s Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology Clinic (2022–2025). Adıyaman Kahta State Hospital (2021–2022). Giresun Alucra TSM (2016).

Academic work: In 2025, she published peer‑reviewed studies on sentinel node mapping in vNOTES endometrial cancer staging and on outcomes of vNOTES versus laparoscopy. She also reported on pelvic organ prolapse and sexual function, GTN folate regimens, and vNOTES‑assisted sacrocolpopexy. Her articles appeared in journals such as BMC Surgery, Scientific Reports, Journal of Clinical Medicine, and Ginekologia Polska.

Dr Derya Kanza Gul is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology at Medipol University Hospital with deep expertise in urogynecological repairs.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on pelvic floor reconstruction and surgical solutions for incontinence
• Specialises in minimally invasive sling procedures for female patients
• Part of the senior medical team at a major university teaching hospital

Professor Asiye Uzun is a highly credentialed specialist at Medipol University with advanced training in urogynecology and female pelvic health.

• Completed specialist cadaveric training in urogynecology and cystoscopy
• Research focuses on the link between urinary tract infections and hygiene
• Certified in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgical techniques
• Extensive background in aesthetic and cosmetic gynaecology surgery
• Active peer reviewer for international journals like Gynecological Endocrinology

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 served as a researcher at the University of Southern California's Kneed Norris Uro-oncology Centre, focusing on complex surgical techniques.

• Founder and lead specialist at Koru Healthcare Group in Ankara
• Specialises in robotic surgery for complex pelvic floor and urological issues
• Published over 80 medical papers on urological outcomes and surgical methods
• Former Head of Urology and Chief Physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital
• Member of the faculty at Gazi University, training future urological surgeons

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a senior urologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital who completed specialised international training in laparoscopy at the University of Rochester in the USA.

• Holds a professorship at Başkent University – a leading Turkish academic medical centre
• Specialises in minimally invasive urologic procedures to reduce recovery times
• Authored over 100 scientific publications on complex urological treatments
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Focuses on uro-oncology and endourology alongside pelvic floor health

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced international training in minimally invasive surgical techniques.

• Holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Completed advanced laparoscopy training at IRCAD in Strasbourg, France
• Gained specialised endourology experience at Heidelberg University in Germany
• Winner of the Best Oral Presentation award at the EAU Congress in Stockholm
• Active member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society

Professor Karaman is a board-certified urology specialist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University. He holds a specific subspecialty title as a Consultant Surgeon in paediatric urology.

• Treats complex urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction cases
• Co-founded the Turkish Society for Paediatric Urology to improve national standards
• Authored 300 academic papers with over 1,000 international citations
• Completed a visiting fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for Société Internationale d\'Urologie