Da Vinci Robotic System Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Séverine Iborra leads the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, specializing in minimally invasive procedures with the Da Vinci robotic system.

• Certified in gynecological oncology and special obstetrics
• Extensive experience in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery
• Active member of leading German medical societies
• Published researcher in molecular oncology

Director of St. Zdislava Hospital and deputy chief physician of the Robotic Surgery Center – Dr. Simonik has been performing bariatric surgeries with the Da Vinci robot since 2004.

• Specializes in obesity treatment and abdominal wall surgeries
• Trained in Da Vinci surgical system in Strasbourg
• Completed advanced bariatric surgery training in Israel
• Board-certified in surgery with over 27 years of experience of experience

Specializes in medical oncology with training at Akdeniz University – a leading institution in Turkey.

• Board-certified in medical oncology with 20 years of experience of experience
• Worked at Akdeniz University Hospital – a major training and research center
• Member of Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Specializes in robotic thoracic surgery using the da Vinci Xi system – Dr. Dobritoiu combines minimally invasive techniques with precision at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) including uniportal VATS
• Performs complex pulmonary and mediastinal resections with small incisions
• Skilled in minimally invasive procedures without postoperative pleural drainage
• Known for empathy and professionalism in patient care

Dr. Alon Pikarsky is a senior lecturer and residency program director with over 39 years of experience of surgical experience at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Board-certified in general surgery since 1998
• Director of medical students program since 1997
• Member of multiple surgical associations for over two decades
• Teaches surgery to new generations of doctors

Dr. Kim Tae Joong specializes in gynecologic oncology using the Da Vinci Robotic System at Samsung Medical Center.

• Focuses on gynecologic oncology
• Expert in Da Vinci Robotic System procedures
• Practices at Samsung Medical Center

Head of Urology at Sheba Medical Center, Dr. Dotan pioneered robotic urologic surgery in Israel with improved recovery rates.

• Leads Israel's Uro-Oncology Society and Tel Aviv University's urology program
• Specializes in organ-preserving techniques for prostate and kidney cancers
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC
• Published 50+ studies on advanced urologic cancer treatments
• Uses MRI diagnostics and tumor profiling for precision surgery

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. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Over 30 years of experience diagnosing and treating temporomandibular joint disorders – Dr. Yutkin is a specialist at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian
• Specializes in complex TMJ cases

Head of Samsung Department of Urology – Dr. Choi specializes in robotic-assisted surgeries at Samsung Medical Center.

• Oncosurgeon with extensive experience in urological procedures
• Leads a top-tier urology department in South Korea
• Expert in the latest robotic surgical techniques

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is among the first five experts globally to publish data on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic urology at Heidelberg University, Germany.

• Pioneered combined PRP and stem cell penile therapy in Turkey.
• Developed a certified surgical technique for penile circumference improvement.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries for cancer treatment.
• Serves as an instructor for the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Professor Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology at Istanbul Medipol University, with extensive training and academic leadership.

• Professor in Radiation Oncology since 2021
• Trained at Istanbul University and Kadir Has University
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Member of the Radiation Oncology Department

Kapil Kumar founded the robotic surgery department at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and specializes in limb-sparing surgery for malignant tumors.

• Director of Oncological Surgery at Fortis Multidisciplinary Hospital
• Specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancer
• Trained at Government Medical College Amritsar
• Consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital and other leading institutions