24 Best Ureteral Stenting Doctors in Istanbul

Assoc. Prof. Basri Çakıroğlu specializes in endourology and pediatric urology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 32 years of experience in urology
• Expert in minimally invasive endourological procedures
• Specializes in pediatric urology cases
• Authored articles published in international journals

Hundreds of successful ureteral stenting procedures performed – Dr Bugra Cetin specializes in minimally invasive urological surgeries.

• Extensive expertise in endourologic and reconstructive urologic surgery
• Proficient in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques
• Board-certified urologist with a PhD in Molecular Medicine
• Member of the European Urology Association and Turkish Association of Urology

Professor Tunc Ozdemir leads the Urology Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, specializing in advanced urological procedures.

• Over 28 years of experience in urology and uro-oncology
• Trained in HIFU treatment at Haarlaking Clinic in Munich
• Clinical fellow at European Oncology Center in Milan
• Multiple award-winning researcher in urological techniques
• Active member of the European Association of Urology

Specializes in kidney and urinary tract endoscopic stone crushing treatment – Dr. Erguney brings decades of urology expertise to Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• 38 years of experience in urology
• Expert in endoscopic prostate and bladder surgery
• Former Chief Physician at multiple state hospitals
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Nuhoglu has authored over 100 urology publications, including 58 international studies, and leads the urology department at Biruni University Hospital.

• 38 years of urology experience
• Head of Urology at multiple major hospitals
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Specializes in complex urological procedures
• Professor with academic leadership roles

Prof. Dr. Kadir Önem is a Professor of Urology at Medical Park Hospital in Samsun. He earned his MD and completed his urology residency at Istanbul University. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in neuro-urology, reconstructive urology, and urologic oncology. He treats complex neuro-urological and reconstructive cases in adults and children. He has developed surgical techniques.

He is a principal investigator in several international Phase III–IV trials on neurogenic bladder and bladder cancer. He has more than 70 publications and book chapters. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals.

Leadership and affiliations: President, Turkish Urological Association – Western Black Sea Branch (2025). ISCoS Prevention Committee (2025). EAU Neurourology Group (2023–2025). ICS Neurourology Committee (2023–2025). INUS Board (2023). Awards: TUA (2016, 2017, 2020, 2022) and ICS (2020).

Specializes in RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney) and urinary incontinence treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Performs open and closed prostate surgeries
• Experienced in urological cancer surgeries
• Treats male infertility issues

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk brings extensive urological expertise, specializing in ureteral stenting and minimally invasive techniques at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 21 years of urology practice with a focus on complex cases
• Published multiple research papers on urological treatments and innovations
• Trained in advanced urological procedures at top Turkish hospitals

Associate Professor Cem Basatac specializes in urological procedures, including ureteral stenting, at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in laparoscopic surgery for urological conditions
• Extensive training at Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the urology clinic at Istanbul Bilim University

Dr. Gurkan Ozkan specializes in urinary tract treatments, including ureteral stenting, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in kidney and urinary tract stone treatments
• Specializes in prostate diseases and urinary incontinence
• Experienced in treating bladder tumors and related conditions

Specializes in RIRS, a laser stone breaking technique, ensuring precision in ureteral stenting procedures.

• Performs open and closed prostate surgeries
• Expert in urological cancer surgeries
• Specializes in urinary incontinence treatment

Specializing in ureteral stenting with advanced minimally invasive techniques at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 20 years of urology experience
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries
• Associate professor with 130+ national and international publications
• Member of the European Association of Urology and Turkish Urology Association

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış specializes in urology with a focus on endourology and robotic procedures, trained at Heidelberg University.

• Over 24 years of urology experience, including complex cases
• Board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Published more than 100 articles in national and international journals
• Active in the European Association of Urology's Young Academic Urologists Committee

Dr. Nuhoglu brings over 34 years of urology experience, specializing in ureteral stenting at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Former staff at Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Also affiliated with American Urological Association

Assoc. Prof. Orhan Ünal Zorba, MD, is a urologist focused on andrology and endourology. He has about 25 years of experience. He currently sees patients at Private TUSA Hospital. He started there on 8 June 2026.

His academic work includes 29 international and 13 national publications and 7 book chapters. He has given at least 9 presentations at international congresses. His studies have been presented at EAU, ESSM, ICS, and EULIS meetings. He served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Urology from 2009 to 2016. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Association of Urology, the Turkish Society of Andrology, and the Eastern Black Sea Association of Urologists.

Key areas include male infertility (micro‑TESE; outcomes in 191 patients with non‑obstructive azoospermia), microsurgical varicocele repair, prostate surgery (HoLEP, TURP), endoscopic stone surgery (URS, PCNL), and uro‑oncology. He speaks English.

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay performs minimally invasive urologic procedures with over 35 years of urology expertise at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specializes in endourology and laparoscopic techniques
• Trained in advanced urological procedures at University of Rochester
• Member of the European Association of Urology
• Author of 100+ scientific publications in urology

Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş, a Fellow of the European Board of Urology, specializes in complex urological procedures at Estophia Hospital.

• Trained at Heidelberg University and San Raffaele Hospital in endourology
• Won the Urooncology Research Award for prostate surgery research
• Member of European Association of Urology and Endourological Society
• Professorship in urology with over 29 years of experience
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for urinary obstructions

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.

Prof. Tolga Akman specializes in urological surgeries, including ureteral stenting, at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 24 years of experience in urology
• Expert in laparoscopic urology and uro-oncology
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine