Sling procedure Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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 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

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. 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 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