Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot Doctors in test — Page 2

Dr. Ugur Aferin specializes in robotic-assisted nephrectomy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with expertise in urology and robotic surgery.

• Graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed doctorate in urology at the same institution
• Published multiple papers on urological conditions and treatments
• Contributor to international book chapters on urooncology

Dr. Dror Levin specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology, with a focus on bone cancer (sarcoma) in children at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Director of children's hematology oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center
• Specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology at Schneider Children's Medical Center
• Member of the Israeli Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology (ISPHO)

Specializes in nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot at Intrarat Hospital, combining surgical expertise with kidney care knowledge.

• Board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology
• Won first place at RCPT 2017 for research on kidney-related diagnostics
• Member of The Royal College of Physicians of Thailand
• Performs nephrectomy with precision using Da Vinci robotic technology

Dr. Ben Cchaim Jacob specializes in robotic-assisted nephrectomy at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), backed by decades of urology expertise.

• Award-winning pediatric urology study for laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children
• Pediatric Urology Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Chairman of the Pediatric Urology Union, Israeli Urological Association
• Member of American Urological Association since 1998

Prof. Nuhoglu has authored 100+ urology publications and leads the urology department at Biruni University Hospital, specializing in minimally invasive techniques.

• 38 years of experience of experience in urology, including robotic-assisted procedures
• Current head of urology at Biruni University Hospital – a major training institution
• Member of European Association of Urology and other professional societies
• Professor with academic appointments since 2011
• Performs both routine and complex urological surgeries

Dr. Avi Beri specializes in nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), a leader in advanced urological procedures.

• Specializes in robotic-assisted urological surgeries including nephrectomy
• Offers comprehensive treatments for various urological conditions
• Works at one of Israel's top medical centers

Head of Endo-Urology at Ichilov – Dr. Sofer specializes in minimally invasive procedures like robotic nephrectomy.

• Trained in uro-oncology at the University of Miami
• Performs advanced robotic surgeries using the da Vinci system
• Over 39 years of experience of urology experience
• Published 50 scientific articles on urology

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz specializes in medical oncology with advanced training at Ohio State University.

• Participated in Phase III clinical trials like CheckMate-649 and Fortitude-101
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained in advanced biostatistics and immuno-oncology

Dr. Fox leads the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care at BKZ Solingen – a certified interdisciplinary cancer center.

• Specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Actively involved in molecular biology research for cancer treatments
• Member of German and American oncology societies
• Deputy Chief Physician at Pulmonology Clinic Köln

Dr. Yavuz brings international expertise in nephrology, with specialized training in critical care and transplantation at San Bortolo Hospital in Italy.

• Holds an associate professorship at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in nephrology with subspecialty training at Akdeniz University Hospital
• Member of four prestigious nephrology societies including ISN and ERA-EDTA
• Trained in English medical education at Hacettepe University

Specializes in nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in Medical Oncology with 20 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Performs minimally invasive robotic procedures for kidney conditions

Dr. George Tie specializes in minimally invasive urological surgeries, including nephrectomy with the Da Vinci Robot at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Broad expertise in kidney stone treatment and prostate surgery
• Uses laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic techniques
• Recognized for high success rates and patient comfort
• Provides advanced, evidence-based care for urological conditions

Specializes in minimally invasive urological surgeries, including nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)
• Performs both open and closed prostate surgeries
• Experienced in urological cancer surgeries
• Treats urinary incontinence and infertility

Dr. Pazit Beckerman is the head of the Israeli Dialysis Registry. She works at Sheba Medical Center, a hospital ranked 7th globally. She specializes in chronic kidney disease and complex dialysis management. Dr. Beckerman completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

• Served as Acting Director of Nephrology at Sheba Medical Center.
• Treats acute kidney injury and hypertension-related renal disease.
• Expert in glomerular diseases, protein loss, and electrolyte disorders.
• Board member of the Israeli Society of Nephrology and Hypertension.

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu specializes in advanced cancer treatments, including targeted therapies and immunotherapy at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in Medical Oncology in the USA
• Expert in next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
• 27 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Member of faculty at Akdeniz University
• Specializes in diagnosis of organ tumors

Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre in New York – Dr. Vilches specializes in advanced robotic urologic surgery at Quirónsalud Marbella.

• Head of Urology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella since 2019
• Co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga
• Member of the Renal Transplant Unit at Carlos Haya Hospital
• Author of multiple articles on urologic pathologies

Head of Nephrology at Quirónsalud Marbella, Dr. Marañés specializes in renal diseases linked to diabetes and has contributed to groundbreaking pancreatic islets transplants.

• Over 30 years of experience leading the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit
• Expert in multidisciplinary care for kidney conditions
• Author of numerous national and international publications
• Participated in key research projects like the Nefrona study

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

Dr. Dorit Zilberman is a senior urologist at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. She is a pioneer of robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery. Dr. Zilberman treats kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers. She helped launch the da Vinci robotic surgery program at Sheba. Forbes Israel recognized her among the nation's best doctors.

• Authored over 160 scientific publications in urologic oncology and endourology.
• Completed fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center in the US.
• Performs robotic prostatectomy, laser lithotripsy, and kidney-sparing surgery.
• Member of the American and European Urological Associations and the Endourological Society.

Dr. Son Dong-wan specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. He performs laser prostate surgery. He provides robotic and laparoscopic treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

His minimally invasive practice includes laparoscopic nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He performs cystoscopic TURBT and TURP. He offers ureteroscopic laser stone removal and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. He treats BPH, prostatitis, urinary stones, testicular cancer, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and male infertility.