Page 2 - Best Ureteral Stenting doctors: TOP 47 doctors

Head of the Department of endo-urology at Ichilov – specializes in minimally invasive urological procedures like ureteral stenting.

• 30+ years of urology experience, including uro-oncology training in Miami
• Expert in endo-urology techniques with training in Canada
• Published 50+ scientific articles on urological treatments
• Member of multiple international urology associations

Dr. Javier Romero Otero is a specialist in prostatic pathology, andrology, and reconstructive genital surgery. He is the Director of HM Hospitales in Madrid and Medical Director of ROC Global Health. He also teaches at Complutense University of Madrid.

He leads the R&D group in comprehensive male health. Dr. Romero Otero has published over 70 research papers in PubMed-indexed journals and contributed to more than 25 book chapters. He serves on editorial committees for several specialized journals. He has presented over 200 papers at scientific conferences and holds important roles in scientific associations in his field.

Dr. Aby Madan is a urologist at Aster Cedars Hospital, Jebel Ali. He holds an MBBS from Trivandrum Medical College and an MS in General Surgery from Kottayam Medical College. He also earned the MRCSEd from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and an M.Ch in Urology from Calicut Medical College.

Dr. Madan specializes in laparoscopic surgery, endourology, urinary stone management, and prostate disease. He has worked at leading medical centers and is known for his advanced surgical skills. He is committed to patient care and has a strong record of successful outcomes in complex urological cases.

Dr. Tolga Akman is a urologist with expertise in advanced surgical procedures. He performs penis prosthesis, bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer surgeries. He is skilled in laparoscopic urology and kidney stone treatments. Dr. Akman also treats female urinary incontinence, pediatric vesicoureteral reflux, and performs microsurgical varicocele procedures. He offers penis enlargement and correction of Peyronie’s disease.

Dr. Akman completed his residencies at Istanbul University School of Medicine and Bezmialem Vakıf University. He is now a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler. He is active in both clinical practice and academic work in urology.

Education

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Urology Residency, 1992-1997, Ankara/Turkey

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1982-1988, Bursa/Turkey

Experience

Taksim Training and Research Hospital, 2009-2016, Istanbul/Turkey

Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, 2007-2009, Istanbul/Turkey

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2000-2007, Ankara/Turkey

Bergama State Hospital, 1997-2000, Izmir/Turkey

Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1992-1997, Ankara/Turkey

Scientific Memberships

• Turkish Urology Association
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• European Association of Urology
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• Turkish Urological Association North Marmara
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• American Urological Association

Marital Status : He is married, his wife is an ophthalmologist, and he is the father of two sons, aged 27 (Medical doctor) and 20 (Student).

Educational Status

1988 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine / Bursa

1982 Kabataş Boys' High School / Istanbul

1979 Göztepe Secondary School / Istanbul

1976 Harun Reşit Primary School / Istanbul

Institutions he works for

2020 Biruni University Hospital, Head of Urology Department / ISTANBUL
2017 Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Head of Urology Department / ISTANBUL

2016 Taksim Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic Education and Administrative Supervisor / Istanbul

2009 Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic Chief / Istanbul

2007 International Hospital, Yeşilköy / Istanbul

2007 Ankara Training and Research Hospital 2nd Urology Clinic / Ankara

2001 Military Service, Marshal Fevzi Çakmak Military Hospital / Erzurum

1999 Bergama State Hospital / Izmir

1997 Ankara Training and Research Hospital Specialization Program / Ankara

1992 Izmit State Hospital / Izmit

 

diplomas

2011 Professorship

2006 Associate Professorship

1997 Urology Specialist

1988 Doctor of Medicine

Associations and organizations of which he is a member

European Association of Urology

Turkish Urology Association

Northern Marmara Urology Association

Endourology Association

Nuhoğlu Foundation

Scientific Publications

Author of over 100 publications, presentations and book chapters, 58 of which are international.

Dr. Bugra Cetin, MD, PhD, is a board-certified urologist. He specializes in penile prosthesis surgery, genital reconstruction, and male sexual health. He has performed hundreds of penile implant and reconstructive procedures. His patients report high satisfaction and safety rates.

Dr. Cetin uses advanced surgical techniques to treat erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and premature ejaculation. He is skilled in inflatable and malleable implants, plaque excision, grafting, and penile denervation. He also performs urooncologic, endourologic, and reconstructive surgeries. He has achieved excellent results in complex cases.

Dr. Cetin is accredited by IICPI and holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine. He is an active member of ISSM, ESSM, EAU, and the Turkish Association of Urology. His memberships show his dedication to excellence and innovation in urology.

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

• Over 20 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

Experience

2017 - 2022 Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor

2017 - 2022 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2013 - 2017 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2013 - 2017 Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Chief Resident

2010 - 2013 Silivri State Hospital (Compulsory Service Obligation)

2008 - 2008 University of Michigan Medical School

2005 - 2010 Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Urology

Education

2010 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Urology

2004 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

Publications

International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Culpan M, Atis G, Sanli O, Bozkurt Y, Atmaca AF, Semerci B, Kutsal C, Canda AE, Akbulut F, Tugcu V, Boylu U, Erturhan S, Koca O, Ateş F, Halis F, Soyupek S, Turna B, Cakmak S, Sahin S, Erdem S, Yildirim A. "Comparison of Tumor Enucleation and Standard Partial Nephrectomy According to Trifecta Outcomes: A Multicenter Study by the Turkish Academy of Urology, Uro-Oncology Working Group." J Invest Surg. 2022 May;35(5):1112-1118.

Sahan M, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF, Demir E, Savun M, Sen O, Ozgor F. "Flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy with regional anesthesia vs general anesthesia: A prospective randomized study." Int Braz J Urol. 2020 Nov-Dec;46(6):1010-1018.

Cubuk A, Yanaral F, Savun M, Ayranci A, Erbin A, Yazici O, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O. "Modified autologous transobturator tape surgery - evaluation of short-term results." Ginekol Pol. 2020;91(2):51-56.

Kandemir E, Savun M, Sezer A, Erbin A, Akbulut MF, Sarilar Ö. "Comparison of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Secondary Patients: A Randomized Prospective Study." J Endourol. 2020 Jan;34(1):26-32.

Ucpinar B, Erbin A, Ayranci A, Caglar U, Alis D, Basal S, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF. "Prediction of recurrence in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer patients. Do patient characteristics matter?" J BUON. 2019 Jul-Aug;24(4):1659-1665.

Ozdemir H, Erbin A, Sahan M, Savun M, Cubuk A, Yazici O, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O. "Comparison of supine and prone miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of lower pole, middle pole and renal pelvic stones: A matched pair analysis." Int Braz J Urol. 2019 Sep-Oct;45(5):956-964.

Erbin A, Ucpinar B, Cubuk A, Yazici O, Uysal H, Savun M, Basal S, Akbulut MF. "The Impact of Sheath Size in Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Adult Patients; A Matched-pair Analysis." Urol J. 2019 Dec 24;16(6):536-540.

Güler A, Erbin A, Ucpinar B, Savun M, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF. "Comparison of miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of large kidney stones: a randomized prospective study." Urolithiasis. 2019 Jun;47(3):289-295.

Yanaral F, Ozgor F, Savun M, Agbas A, Akbulut F, Sarilar O. "Shock-wave Lithotripsy for Pediatric Patients: Which Nomogram Can Better Predict Postoperative Outcomes?" Urology. 2018 Jul;117:126-130.

Arslan B, Akbulut MF, Onuk O, Küçüktopçu O, Çilesiz NC, Ozkan A, Yazıcı G. "A comparison of Amplatz dilators and metal dilators for tract dilatation in mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Int Urol Nephrol. 2017 Apr;49(4):581-585.

Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Ucpinar B, Ozgor F, Simsek A, Arslan B, Erbin A, Yanaral F, Binbay M, Gurbuz G. "Efficacy and safety of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in obese patients." Springerplus. 2016 Jul 22;5(1):1148.

Sancak EB, Oguz S, Akbulut T, Uludag A, Akbas A, Kurt O, Akbulut MF. "Female sexual dysfunction in androgenetic alopecia: Case-control study." Can Urol Assoc J. 2016, July;10(7-8):E251-256.

Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ozgor F, Binbay M, Muslumanoglu AY, Gurbuz G. "Comparison of flexible ureterorenoscopy and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in treatment of lower calyceal stones smaller than 2 cm." Ren Fail. 2016;38(1):163-7.

Tok A, Akbulut F, Buldu I, Karatag T, Kucuktopcu O, Gurbuz G, Istanbulluoglu O, Armagan A, Tepeler A, Tasci AI. "Comparison of microperc and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for medium-sized lower calyx stones." Urolithiasis. 2016 Apr;44(2):155-9.

Akbulut F, Tok A, Penbegul N, Daggulli M, Eryildirim B, Adanur S, Gurbuz G, Celik H, Utangac MM, Dede O, Bodakcı MN, Tepeler A, Sarica K. "Colon perforation related to percutaneous nephrolithotomy: from diagnosis to treatment." Urolithiasis. 2015 Nov;43(6):521-6.

Ozluk Y, Sari S, Guzel NT, Firat P, Akbulut F, Kilicaslan I. "Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor of the kidney with sarcomatous transformation metastatic to the lung: A case report." Anal Quant Cytopathol Histpathol. 2015 Jun;37(3):199-205.

Ozgor F, Kucuktopcu O, Sarilar O, Toptas M, Simsek A, Gurbuz ZG, Akbulut MF, Binbay M. "Does previous open renal surgery or percutaneous nephrolithotomy affect the outcomes and complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Urolithiasis. 2015 Nov;43(6):541-7.

Ugurlu İM, Akman T, Binbay M, Tekinarslan E, Yazıcı Ö, Akbulut MF, Özgör F, Müslümanoğlu AY. "Outcomes of retrograde flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for stone disease in patients with anomalous kidneys." Urolithiasis. 2015 Feb;43(1):77-82.

Simsek A, Ozgor F, Kirecci SL, Akbulut MF, Sonmezay E, Yuksel B, Kucuktopcu O, Gurbuz ZG. "Results of tension-free vaginal tape for recurrent stress urinary incontinence after unsuccessful transobturator tape surgery." J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2014 Jun;40(6):1764-9.

Simsek A, Kirecci SL, Kucuktopcu O, Ozgor F, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O, Ozkuvanci U, Gurbuz ZG. "Comparison of paroxetine and dapoxetine, a novel selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of premature ejaculation." Asian J Androl. 2014 Sep-Oct;16(5):725-7.

Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ozgor F, Gurbuz ZG. "Partial penectomy after debridement of a Fournier's gangrene progressing with an isolated penile necrosis." Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2014 Sep;20(5):385-8.

Simsek A, Ozgor F, Yuksel B, Kucuktopcu O, Kirecci SL, Toptas M, Sarilar O, Berberoglu AY, Gurbuz ZG, Mimaroglu S, Akbulut F, Baykal M, Arslan B, Savun M, Ucpinar B. "Female sexual function after transobturator tape in women with urodynamic stress urinary incontinence." Springerplus. 2014 Sep 30;3:570.

Akbulut F, Akman T, Salabas E, Dincer M, Ortac M, Kadioglu A. "Neurovascular bundle dissection for Nesbit procedure in congenital penile curvature patients: medial or lateral?" Asian J Androl. 2014 May-Jun;16(3):442-5.

Kadioglu A, Sanli O, Akman T, Canguven O, Aydin M, Akbulut F, Kucukdurmaz F. "Factors Affecting the Degree of Penile Deformity in Peyronie's Disease: An Analysis of 1001 Patients." J Androl. 2011 Sep-Oct;32(5):502-8.

Akman T, Sanli O, Uluocak N, Akbulut F, Nane I, Demir S, Kadioglu A. "The most commonly altered type of Peyronie's disease deformity under oral colchicine treatment is lateral curvature that mostly shifts to the dorsal side." Andrologia. 2011 Feb;43(1):28-33.

Akbulut MF, Sanli O, Kadioglu A. "Editorial Comment on: Are Infertile Men Less Healthy than Fertile Men? Results of a Prospective Case-Control Survey." Eur Urol. 2009 Dec;56(6):1032.

Acar O, Akinci M, Uluocak N, Akbulut F, Kilicaslan I, Gokce O. "Paratesticular metastasis of malignant melanoma: a case report." Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2008 Jun;24(6):315-8.

Çubuk A, Erbin A, Savun M, Ayranci A, Üçpınar B, Yanaral F, Sarılar Ö, Basal Ş, Akbulut MF. "Autologous transobturator midurethral sling." Turk J Urol. 2018 Dec 21;45(3):230-232.

Sarılar Ö, Özgör F, Küçüktopçu O, Uçpınar B, Akbulut MF, Savun M, Gürbüz ZG, Binbay M. "Is standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy still the standard treatment modality for renal stones less than three centimeters?" Turk J Urol. 2017 Jun;43(2):165-170.

Akbulut F, Savun M, Ucpinar B, Sahan M, Arslan B, Ozgor F, Simsek A, Berberoglu AY, Baykal M, Binbay M. "Duplicated Renal System with H Shaped Ureter: An Extraordinary Anomaly." Case Rep Urol. 2016;2016:4062515.

Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ucpinar B, Ozgor F, Gurbuz G. "Comparison of efficacy of laser lithotripter with ultrasonic lithotripter in mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2016 Jan 14;87(4):276-9.

Ozgor F, Simsek A, Aydogdu O, Kucuktopcu O, Sarilar O, Berberoglu AY, Akbulut MF, Binbay M. "Bleeding during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: Can a hemostatic matrix help to improve hemostasis?"

Dr. Ozkan Onuk is a skilled urologist with expertise in urooncology, endourology, female urology, andrology, laparoscopic surgery, pediatric urology, and incontinence. He is known for performing complex procedures such as nephrectomy, robotic da Vinci prostatectomy, bladder removal, and vasectomy.

Dr. Onuk earned his medical degree and MSc from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Ph.D. in Urology at Taksim E.A.H. In 2020, he became an Associate Professor at New Century University. He has a strong academic background and extensive surgical experience, especially in minimally invasive and robotic urological surgeries.

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries – Dr. Yilmaz brings precision to ureteral stenting at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Expert in laser prostate surgeries (HoLEP, ThuFLEP)
• Performs robotic transperineal prostate biopsies
• Member of European Society of Urology

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

• 30+ 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

Clinical experience

Residency in Urology Bellvitge University Hospital (2007/2012)

Urologist Bellvitge University Hospital. (May 2012/November 2021)

Head of Andrology Department, Bellvitge University Hospital. (February 2015/November 2021)

Head of Andrology Department Hospital Clínic of Barcelona (December 2021 present)

Director of the Institute of Andrology and Sexology. Quironsalud Group. (October 2015 January 2018).

Head of Andrology Department Teknon Medical Centre (November 2017 present)

Editor of the International Journal of Andrology (July 2016 present)

Clinical practice in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Sexology Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York City (USA) (March 2016 May 2016)

Education

Doctor of Medicine (Universitat de Barcelona) degree with honors, 2006

Specialization in Urology Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, 2006 2012

Associate Professor of Clinical Andrology (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), 2014

Participant of the European Board of Urology (Bruselas UEMS), 2012

Member of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (Estambul UEMS), 2014