Best Nephrectomy Doctors Abroad

Dr. Sertkaya specializes in urology with a focus on Andrology, earning the prestigious FEBU title from the European Association of Urology.

• Urology specialist since 2014 with a focus on Andrology
• Performs surgeries with leading Andrology professors
• Associate Professor of Urology since 2020
• Founder of Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center

Doctor Brenda Pastrana is a board-certified surgical oncologist at Galenia Hospital, specializing in nephrectomy and cancer surgery.

• Trained at Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre and IMSS
• Member of the Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)
• University teacher at Universidad Anahuac since 2020
• Double board-certified by Conacem

Dr. Cervantes specializes in nephrology with high specialty training in transplant nephrology at leading institutions.

• Graduated with honors from Autonomous University of Chiapas
• Specialist in Nephrology from National Autonomous University of Mexico
• Trained at National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition 'Salvador Zubirán'
• Member of the Mexican Transplant Society

Dr. Yilmaz specializes in nephrectomy procedures with a strong academic and practical background in general surgery.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Currently practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Specializes in complex urological surgeries at German Oncology Centre, with extensive training in minimally invasive techniques.

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology and Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Expert in penile and urethral reconstructive surgery
• Active participant in multicenter urological research studies
• Honorary Senior Lecturer at St Andrews University

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic nephrectomy at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital – a leader in minimally invasive urological surgery.

• Associate Professor with 20 years of urology experience
• Trained at University of Michigan's Department of Urology
• Over 130 national and international publications
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Recipient of Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award

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.

Dr. Baris Nuhoglu brings over 34 years of urology experience, specializing in nephrectomy procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Urology
• Also affiliated with the American Urological Association
• Extensive experience across multiple Turkish hospitals

Specializes in advanced urological surgeries, including laparoscopic nephrectomy, at Dievo Surgery Center.

• Performs a wide range of urological procedures with precision
• Expert in laser techniques for prostate and bladder conditions
• Skilled in both open and minimally invasive surgeries

Dr. Saltutti specializes in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for kidney cancers at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Advanced training in urology with a focus on innovative techniques
• Expertise in prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer treatments
• Regular attendee at international urology conferences
• Personalized care approach for each patient

Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children, with over 100 pediatric robotic surgeries performed.

• 300+ pediatric laparoscopic surgeries completed
• 300+ closed kidney stone surgeries in children
• Trained in pediatric urology robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital (USA)
• Member of The European Association of Urology and The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
• Recipient of the 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year

Dr. Emir Nekay is a skilled general surgeon with specialized training in hepatobiliary and trauma surgery.

• Completed general surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Experience in trauma and emergency surgery
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital

Prof. Gul Alco specializes in radiation oncology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, bringing decades of expertise to nephrectomy procedures.

• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, focusing on radiation oncology
• Over 31 years of experience in radiation oncology and cardiology
• Trained at Istanbul University and Demiroglu Bilim University
• Works at a leading university hospital in Istanbul

Holds an international patent for improving percutaneous kidney surgery – Dr. Calarco specializes in minimally invasive urological techniques at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy.

• Expert in tumor ablation and complex reconstructive procedures
• National Head of Urology for SPIGC since 2015
• PhD in Oncological Urology focusing on prostate cancer research
• Trained in Sweden and the UK at renowned institutions
• Active in clinical trials for hormone-refractory prostate cancer

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış specializes in advanced urological procedures, including laparoscopic and robotic nephrectomy, with extensive experience at top hospitals.

• Board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Trained in Laparoscopy-Robotic Urology at Heidelberg University
• Published over 100 articles in national and international journals
• Active in the European Association of Urology's Endourology working group

Dr. Kavukcu specializes in urology with over 22 years of experience, including nephrectomy procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Board-certified by the European Association of Urology (FEBU)
• Managed ESWL (Stone Crushing) Unit at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Former Urology Clinic Administrative Manager at Van Regional Training Hospital
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

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.

Assoc. Prof. Orhan Ünal Zorba, MD, is a urologist focused on andrology and endourology. He has about 25 years of experience. He currently sees patients at Private TUSA Hospital. He started there on 8 June 2026.

His academic work includes 29 international and 13 national publications and 7 book chapters. He has given at least 9 presentations at international congresses. His studies have been presented at EAU, ESSM, ICS, and EULIS meetings. He served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Urology from 2009 to 2016. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Association of Urology, the Turkish Society of Andrology, and the Eastern Black Sea Association of Urologists.

Key areas include male infertility (micro‑TESE; outcomes in 191 patients with non‑obstructive azoospermia), microsurgical varicocele repair, prostate surgery (HoLEP, TURP), endoscopic stone surgery (URS, PCNL), and uro‑oncology. He speaks English.