Best Sling Procedure Doctors Abroad

Op. Dr. Kevser Arkan, MD, is a gynecologic oncology surgery subspecialist (OB/GYN) at OPTIMED Health Group in Çorlu and Çerkezköy. She has worked there since 2026. She provides care in English and Turkish.

Her clinical focus is the surgical management of ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers. She performs complex pelvic procedures, including radical hysterectomy, lymphadenectomy with sentinel lymph node mapping, and tumor debulking. She offers minimally invasive surgery, including vNOTES (scarless/izsiz laparoskopi), laparoscopy, laparotomy, and hysteroscopy. She also performs urogynecologic reconstruction, including sacrocolpopexy. She manages high‑risk obstetrics.

Credentials: MD, Gaziantep University (2016). OB/GYN residency, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2016–2021). Gynecologic Oncology Surgery fellowship, Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025). Experience: Diyarbakır Maternity & Children’s Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology Clinic (2022–2025). Adıyaman Kahta State Hospital (2021–2022). Giresun Alucra TSM (2016).

Academic work: In 2025, she published peer‑reviewed studies on sentinel node mapping in vNOTES endometrial cancer staging and on outcomes of vNOTES versus laparoscopy. She also reported on pelvic organ prolapse and sexual function, GTN folate regimens, and vNOTES‑assisted sacrocolpopexy. Her articles appeared in journals such as BMC Surgery, Scientific Reports, Journal of Clinical Medicine, and Ginekologia Polska.

Prof. Dr. Kadir Önem is a Professor of Urology at Medical Park Hospital in Samsun. He earned his MD and completed his urology residency at Istanbul University. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in neuro-urology, reconstructive urology, and urologic oncology. He treats complex neuro-urological and reconstructive cases in adults and children. He has developed surgical techniques.

He is a principal investigator in several international Phase III–IV trials on neurogenic bladder and bladder cancer. He has more than 70 publications and book chapters. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals.

Leadership and affiliations: President, Turkish Urological Association – Western Black Sea Branch (2025). ISCoS Prevention Committee (2025). EAU Neurourology Group (2023–2025). ICS Neurourology Committee (2023–2025). INUS Board (2023). Awards: TUA (2016, 2017, 2020, 2022) and ICS (2020).

Dr. Tea Tavadze is an obstetrician-gynecologist. She studied at the Tbilisi Medical Faculty (1997–2002), Bakırköy Research and Training Hospital (2002–2003), and Marmara University Training and Research Hospital (2003–2009). Her practice focuses on endoscopic surgery and obstetric care.

Advanced trainings: Colposcopy (2015); Obstetric Ultrasonography (2016); ISPP Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (2019); Gynecology Laparoscopy (2020).

Memberships: Istanbul Medical Chamber; Gynecology Oncology Society of Turkey; Colposcopy Association of Turkey; Turkish Perinatology Association; Maternal Fetal Treatment Association of Turkey; Gynecologic Endoscopy Association of Turkey.

Experience: Private Ersoy Hospitals Group (2010–2012); Private Safa Hospital (2013–2016); Memorial Hospital Group – Hizmet Hospital (2017–2018); Medicine Hospital (2019–present).

Dr. Zengin brings over 22 years of urology experience, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.

• Specialized in urology at Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital
• Holds a medical degree from Hacettepe University
• Completed advanced training at Afyon Kocatepe University
• Previously worked at Private Meddem Hospital

Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre – one of the top oncology hospitals in the US. Dr. Vilches specializes in urologic surgeries including sling procedures.

• Head of Urology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital
• Co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga
• Specialized training in lower urinary tract and pelvic floor surgery
• Member of the Renal Transplant Unit at Carlos Haya Hospital

Dr. Jang Hyun Kyung is a board-certified urologist. She completed her residency and clinical fellowship at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. She later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at Korea University Ansan Hospital and at International St. Mary’s Hospital.

Her clinical interests include BPH, urolithiasis, urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction, and urinary tract infections. She also focuses on male urology, pediatric urology, and urologic ultrasound.

Professional memberships: Full member of the Korean Urological Association, the Korean Continence Society, the Korean Society of Pediatric Urology, the Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation, and the Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound. Current affiliation: Urologist, Gibbeum Hospital.

Prof. Dr. Erdoğan Aslan is an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist with more than 25 years of experience. He practices at Optimed International Hospital.

He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. He completed his specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at SSK Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2001. He then pursued clinical fellowships at St. George’s Hospital in London.

He is a Professor and former Vice Rector at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University. He also served on the faculty at Baskent University and Mustafa Kemal University. His core expertise includes urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, and cosmetic gynecology. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He is also a member of the Turkish Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Association, the International Urogynecology Association, the Turkish Gynecological Oncology Association, and the Gynecological Endoscopy Association.

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış specializes in urology and has published over 100 articles in national and international journals.

• Board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Trained in Laparoscopy-Robotic Urology at Heidelberg University
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology
• Active in the European Association of Urology's Young Academic Urologists Committee

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz specializes in minimally invasive urological procedures, including sling surgeries, with extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic techniques.

• Over 130 national and international publications
• Trained at University of Michigan's Department of Urology
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Awarded for research in urological treatments
• Expert in advanced prostate and bladder diseases

Specializes in laser and minimally invasive urological procedures – including sling procedures – at Dievo Surgery Center.

• Experienced in managing complex urological cases
• Performs various advanced laser techniques for urinary tract conditions
• Offers both open and laparoscopic surgical approaches

Dr. Esra Nur Tola specializes in gynecology and obstetrics with extensive research in reproductive health at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published over 50 research papers on reproductive health and infertility
• Focuses on innovative treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome
• Expert in uterine-sparing surgical techniques for pelvic organ prolapse

Dr. Silay specializes in pediatric robotic urology, performing over 100 robotic surgeries for children.

• Over 300 pediatric laparoscopic surgeries performed
• 300+ closed kidney stone surgeries in children
• Trained at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital
• Recipient of the 2018 Crystal Matula Award
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology

Leads one of Italy's top Medically Assisted Procreation Centers, performing 1,000+ procedures annually at Ospedale Santa Maria.

• Specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics with over 33 years of experience
• Active member of ESHRE, SIGO, and other leading reproductive societies
• Published 30+ scientific papers on reproductive medicine
• Organizes and speaks at national and international conferences
• Coordinates both the MAP and Obstetrics-Gynecological Ultrasound Centers

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.

Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a FEBU-certified urologist with extensive training in endourology and urooncology across Europe.

• Specializes in sling procedures for bladder outlet obstruction
• Trained at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Recipient of multiple international urology awards
• Member of European Association of Urology and Endourological Society
• Professor of Urology with over 29 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri specializes in uro-oncology with advanced training at the University of Southern California. He brings decades of expertise to robotic and sling procedures.

• Over 39 years of urology experience
• Published 80+ national and international papers
• Expert in robotic surgeries for prostate, bladder, and kidney
• Founding president of Koru Healthcare Group
• Former head of urology at Gazi Ankara Hospital

Prof. Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay brings 35 years of urology expertise, specializing in minimally invasive procedures at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• 35 years focused on urology, with international training in Endourology at University of Rochester
• Performs sling procedures and other minimally invasive urologic surgeries
• Published 100+ scientific papers and contributed to academic textbooks
• Active member of the European Association of Urology

Dr. Romero-Otero leads the Department of HM Hospitales in Madrid and specializes in prostatic pathology and reconstructive surgery.

• High super-specialization in andrology and male genital reconstructive surgery
• Professor at Complutense University of Madrid
• Published over 70 research papers in indexed journals
• Director of a Master's program in Andrology and Reconstructive Surgery