Urolithiasis Doctors Worldwide

The doctor is an accomplished academic and surgeon specializing in endourology, uro-oncology, robotic surgery, and andrology. With a medical degree from Gazi University and specialized training from Ankara Training and Research Hospital, the doctor attained the rank of professor in 2022. The clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive techniques, including robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, HoLEP, RIRS, and PNL for conditions such as kidney stones, prostate and bladder cancers, and male reproductive health.

An active educator and researcher, the doctor serves as an instructor for advanced surgical techniques and holds certifications in da Vinci robotic technology. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Association of Urology.

The doctor is a highly trained urology specialist who completed extensive medical education and clinical training, including a degree from Azerbaijan Medical University and a comprehensive specialization in urology at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. With a solid foundation in clinical practice gained during an internship at the Baku Republican Clinical Hospital, the doctor possesses deep expertise in the field.

The doctor's clinical focus encompasses a wide range of advanced urological disciplines, including endourology, urooncology, and andrology. Furthermore, the doctor is proficient in performing complex surgical interventions, with a specific emphasis on laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as pediatric urology.

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.

Prof. Dr. Ihsan Karaman specializes in kidney stone disease with 35 years in urology, trained at Baylor College of Medicine.

• Chief of Urology Clinic at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Published over 300 academic papers cited 1000+ times internationally
• Founder of Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology
• Member of Scientific Programme Council of Société Internationale d'Urologie

Dr. Aby Madan specializes in endourology and urinary stones, bringing a wealth of surgical expertise to Aster Cedars Hospital.

• Completed M.Ch in urology at Calicut Medical College
• Fellowship-trained at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Expert in laparoscopic and endourological procedures
• Skilled in managing complex prostate diseases

Dr. Yilmaz Salman is a urological surgeon at Medistanbul Hospital in Istanbul. He performs surgeries including prostatectomy and nephrectomy. He manages conditions ranging from kidney-sparing surgery to Peyronie’s disease and azoospermia. Dr. Salman works at Medistanbul Hospital, which treats 90,000 patients annually.

• Performs surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis.
• Treats urological conditions including urolithiasis, kidney cysts, and varicocele.
• Performs vasectomy and surgical corrections for phimosis.
• Practices at a hospital licensed by the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate.

Dr. Yener Gultekin is a urologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He performs surgeries including nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and kidney-sparing procedures. Dr. Gultekin treats conditions such as kidney stones, polycystic kidney disease, prostatitis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Medicana Sivas Hospital has 219 beds and treats over 113,000 patients annually. Dr. Gultekin performs reconstructive and corrective urology, including procedures for varicocele, Peyronie's disease, and bladder leukoplakia.

Dr. Ankit Gupta is a urologist at SilverStreak Multispecialty Hospital in Gurgaon. He holds an MCh in Urology, the highest surgical qualification in India. Dr. Gupta treats kidney stones, bladder conditions, and prostate problems at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Treats urolithiasis and male urinary disorders.
• Developed a six-month follow-up protocol to prevent kidney stone recurrence.
• Performs evaluations including urine analysis and diagnostic imaging.
• Consults in English and Hindi.

Dr. Oner Sanli is a urological surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats kidney cysts, Peyronie’s disease, and benign testicular tumors. Dr. Sanli performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and is a pediatric urologist.

• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and nephrectomy for renal conditions.
• Treats male infertility and reproductive issues like azoospermia and varicocele.
• Uses High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for non-invasive tissue ablation.
• Practices at Estophia Hospital, a facility with 290+ beds and 80+ doctors.