Best Kidney-sparing Surgery Doctors Abroad

Prof. Cevper Ersoz specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries, bringing advanced techniques to kidney-sparing procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology
• Published 130+ national and international research papers
• Member of the European Association of Urology and European Society of Endourology
• Fellowship-trained at the University of Michigan, USA
• Associate Professor at Bezmialem Vakıf University

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.

Specializes in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery for kidney, prostate, and bladder cancers at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Expert in kidney-sparing surgical techniques
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient
• Regular participant in national and international urology conferences
• Works with cutting-edge technologies at GVM facilities

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atis specializes in kidney-sparing surgery with extensive experience in endourology and robotic urology.

• Trained in Laparoscopy-Robotic Urology at Heidelberg University
• Board member of the Endourology Society
• Published over 100 articles in national and international journals
• Active in the European Association of Urology’s Endourology working group

Specializes in kidney-sparing surgery with advanced laser techniques – Dr. Bogdan performs minimally invasive procedures at Dievo Surgery Center.

• Expert in laser enucleation and vaporization of the prostate
• Skilled in percutaneous nephrolithotripsy and pyelolithotomy
• Performs laparoscopic radical nephrectomy and pelvic-ureteral plastic surgery

Dr. Orhan Koca is a urological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney cysts. Dr. Koca performs robotic prostatectomies using the da Vinci system to preserve healthy tissue and shorten recovery time. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
• Conducts microsurgical interventions for varicocele and artificial sphincter implantation.
• Treats urolithiasis and Peyronie’s disease using surgical correction.
• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and robotic nephrectomy.

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.

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Dr. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş specializes in kidney-sparing surgery with extensive training in Europe's top urology centers.

• Fellow of European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Trained in advanced laparoscopy at IRCAD Strasbourg
• Expertise in endourology and urooncology from Heidelberg University
• Published high-impact research in Journal of Endourology
• Member of European Association of Urology

Dr. Artur A. Antoniewicz, MD, PhD, is a urologist with more than 20 years of experience. He has led the Urology Department at Międzyleski Specialist Hospital in Warsaw for 7 years. He has been affiliated with the hospital for over 20 years. Since 2018, he has performed robot-assisted procedures at the Prostate Cancer Treatment Center.

He graduated from the First Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University of Warsaw. He is a specialist in urology and in general surgery (1992). He has worked at State Clinical Hospital No. 1 in Warsaw, the Department of Urology at the Medical University of Warsaw, and the Railway Hospital in Warsaw. He completed fellowships and training in Germany, France, Slovenia, and Italy.

He earned FEBU certification in 1999. He has served on the Scientific Committee of the Polish Urological Association since 2000. He is an active member of the Polish Urological Association, the European Board of Urology, the European Association of Urology, and the Société Internationale d’Urologie.

Prof. Dr. Ihsan Karaman brings over 35 years of urology expertise, specializing in kidney-sparing techniques at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Trained at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
• Published over 300 academic papers on urology
• Founder of Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology
• Member of Société Internationale d'Urologie
• Holds PhD in History of Medicine and Medical Ethics

Senior Researcher at the National Cancer Institute in Ukraine with 140 articles and 8 patents – Dr. Stakhovsky specializes in kidney-sparing surgery.

• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Affiliated with the American Urological Association (AUA)
• Author of 140 research articles in urological oncology
• Holds 8 patents in the field of oncourology
• Works at Dobrobut Medical Network in Ukraine

Dr. Deniz Hoto is a urological surgeon at Egemed Hospitals in Izmir. He performs procedures including nephrectomy and bladder reconstruction. He treats surgical and medical urological conditions.

• Performs microsurgical interventions for varicocele and urethroscopic lithotripsy for stones.
• Treats benign prostatic hyperplasia using transurethral resection and incision techniques.
• Clinical work includes kidney-sparing surgery, pyeloplasty, and ureteral stenting.
• Works at Egemed Hospitals, a facility that treats 100,000+ patients annually.

35 years in urology with 35 years specialized in kidney-sparing techniques – Prof. Akay practices at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Trained in endoscopic & laparoscopic surgery at University of Rochester (USA)
• Specializes in kidney, prostate, and bladder cancer treatment
• Authored 100+ scientific publications on urologic conditions
• Active member of European Association of Urology (EAU)

Dr. Oguzhan Parlakkilic is a urological surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in andrology, endourology, and urooncology, focusing on surgical treatments for prostate, kidney, and bladder conditions. Dr. Parlakkilic performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgery.

• Practices at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.
• Treats male fertility and vascular issues using microsurgical intervention for varicocele.
• Performs high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) for non-invasive prostate treatment.
• Performs surgery for urinary incontinence, including artificial sphincter implantation.

Dr. Gokce Gokhan is a urological surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He treats kidney cysts, prostate cancer, and bladder diseases. Dr. Gokhan specializes in surgical oncology and pediatric urology. He works at a facility that treats over 110,000 patients annually.

• Performs nephrectomy and kidney-sparing surgery.
• Treats male infertility and sexual health issues such as azoospermia and varicocele.
• Performs prostate treatments including HoLEP and prostatectomy.
• Performs flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) for kidney stone removal.

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.