Page 3 - Best Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot doctors: TOP 67 doctors

Dr. Dorit Zilberman, MD, is a Senior Urologist at Sheba Medical Center. She is a pioneer of robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery in Israel with over 20 years of experience. Her work focuses on urologic oncology, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, and endourology. She helped launch the da Vinci robotic surgery program at Sheba. Her expertise includes kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers, as well as laser lithotripsy for stones.

She completed advanced training in robotic laparoscopic surgery and endourology at Duke University Medical Center. She is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. She has authored more than 160 scientific publications. She has received awards from the Israeli and American Urological Associations. She was listed in Forbes Israel Best Doctors in 2024. She is a member of the Israeli, American, and European Urological Associations and the Endourological Society.

Dr. Nir Kleinmann, MD, directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is an expert in minimally invasive urology and urologic oncology. His focus is the kidney and upper urinary tract. He was named among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025–2026 by Forbes and ResultMed.

He is a pioneer of kidney‑sparing laser surgery. He uses a dual‑laser system with neodymium and holmium for complex tumors. His expertise includes UTUC, kidney and prostate cancer, kidney stones, and BPH.

His research includes the OLYMPUS trial on chemoablation for UTUC. He has more than 60 publications.

He is an Israeli board‑certified urologist. He is a Fellow of the American Endourology Society and a member of the Israeli Urological Association and the EAU. He completed fellowships in Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. He also completed a fellowship in Kidney Cancer Research at McMaster University.

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

Specializes in robotic nephrectomy using the Da Vinci system – trained at the University of Michigan and performs procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 22 years of experience of experience in urology, focusing on minimally invasive techniques
• Published multiple studies on kidney stone treatments and surgical outcomes
• Previously served as Chief Resident at Haseki Training and Research Hospital

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

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. 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

Dr. Lalit has performed over 10,000 major surgeries, specializing in minimally invasive cancer procedures with excellent outcomes.

• Fellowship-trained in surgical oncology at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata
• Special focus on gastrointestinal cancer surgeries
• Co-principal investigator in multiple original research studies
• Known for patient-friendly and ethical approach

Dr Anar Mammadov specializes in robotic urology, trained at Cleveland Clinic under Prof. Dr. Robert Stein.

• Expert in robot-assisted nephrectomy and prostatectomy
• Published research on reducing warm ischemia time in partial nephrectomy
• Attended multiple international urology congresses including EAU and AUA
• Over a decade of experience in robotic urological procedures

Prof. Ecder specializes in nephrology with over 46 years of experience of experience, including advanced training at the Cleveland Clinic and University of Colorado.

• Expert in chronic kidney disease and cystic kidney disorders
• Trained in the USA with an International Society of Nephrology fellowship
• Professor of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Bilim University
• Performs nephrectomies at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Dr. Raj has performed 50,000+ cancer surgeries, specializing in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 30 years of experience of surgical oncology experience
• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital and Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Involved in 200+ phase 1-3 clinical trials
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology
• Multiple international and national publications

Specializes in nephrectomy using the Da Vinci robot – Dr. Akman combines precision robotics with extensive urologic surgery experience.

• Performs radical and partial nephrectomies for kidney cancer
• Expert in laparoscopic urology techniques
• Professor of Urology at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital
• Completed residency at Istanbul University School of Medicine

Dr. Shaunak specializes in targeted therapies for cancer treatment, bringing cutting-edge approaches to nephrectomy with the Da Vinci Robot.

• Completed DNB in Medical Oncology from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented research at the elite Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium by ASCO
• Focused on the molecular basis of cancer and personalized treatment plans

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

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on oral cancer and organ preservation at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 15 years of experience of experience in surgical oncology
• Expertise in functional rehabilitation of oral cancer patients
• Proficient in major maxillofacial and head & neck surgeries
• Fellowship-trained in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
• Published researcher in the field