Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. Gurkan Ozkan specializes in kidney, urinary tract, and bladder treatments, including nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in prostate diseases and urinary tract conditions
• Skilled in treating kidney stones and tumors
• Provides comprehensive care for urinary incontinence
• Experienced in infertility and sexual disease treatments

Prof. Hyun Moo Lee is a leading General Surgeon with of experience, specializing in pediatric surgery and GI tract disorders.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including the Korean Surgical Society
• Specializes in surgeries affecting the liver, gall bladder, bile duct, and pancreas
• Completed MD and Doctor's degree from Seoul National University
• Recipient of multiple awards including Best Paper Award from the Korean Association of HBP Surgery
• Published research on gallbladder cancer and pediatric cholecystectomy

Performs nephrectomy with the da Vinci robot for precise, minimally invasive surgery.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery with years of experience
• Associate Professor with a strong academic background
• Works at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, a leading medical center

Dr. Sakir Aydogan specializes in urological cancer surgeries, including nephrectomy with the da Vinci Robot.

• Expert in RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)
• Performs open and closed prostate surgeries
• Treats urinary incontinence and infertility

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 130 national and international publications in urology
• Member of the European Association of Urology and Turkish Urology Association
• Trained at University of Michigan's Department of Urology
• Focused on minimally invasive treatments for kidney and prostate diseases

Dr. Calarco specializes in minimally invasive urological surgery, including nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot. His international training and research focus on advanced techniques.

• Graduated with top honors from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
• Holds a PhD in Oncological Urology with prostate cancer research
• National Head of Urology for SPIGC since 2015
• Creator of an international patent for kidney surgery
• Active in training future urologists through workshops and programs

Specializes in minimally invasive robotic surgery for kidney cancer – Dr. Saltutti performs nephrectomies using the Da Vinci system at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Advanced training in robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery
• Focuses on kidney, prostate, and bladder cancers
• Personalized approach to each surgical case
• Works with cutting-edge technologies at GVM facilities

100+ pediatric robotic surgeries performed – Assoc. Prof. Silay specializes in minimally invasive urology for children at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• 300+ pediatric laparoscopic surgeries completed
• Trained in robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital (USA)
• Recipient of the 2018 Crystal Matula Award for European Academician of the Year
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology

Dr. Eyup Koc is an internist and nephrologist. He studied at Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine from 1980 to 1986. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital from 1989 to 1994. He then specialized in Nephrology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine from 2005 to 2008.

Clinical interests include hypertension, acute kidney failure, chronic kidney failure, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, glomerulonephritis, and diabetic kidney disease.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

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.

Professor Karaman brings 35 years of experience of urology expertise, including specialized training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

• Former Chief of Urology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Founder of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology
• Published over 300 academic papers cited internationally
• Congress President of 9th Eurasian Urooncology Congress

Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a FEBU-certified urologist specializing in robotic nephrectomy at Estophia Hospital, with advanced training from top European institutions.

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Advanced laparoscopy training at IRCAD Strasbourg
• Specialized in endourology and urooncology at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Professor of Urology since 2018
• Member of European Association of Urology and Endourological Society