Best Sling Procedure Doctors Abroad

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. 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

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.

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist serving as the Head of the Urology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja since 2017. With a medical degree and specialization from Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, the doctor has extensive clinical experience dating back to 2007. The doctor's expertise encompasses oncological urology, prostate diseases, and complex urinary tract conditions.

A key focus of the doctor's practice is robotic urological surgery, specifically utilizing the Da Vinci surgical system for prostate cancer procedures. The doctor has contributed to academic literature, including chapters in Differentialdiagnose Urologie, and maintains a strong focus on providing high-quality care for both local and international patients.

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.

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.

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

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

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. 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

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

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

Prof. Dr. Ihsan Karaman brings over 35 years of urology expertise, with specialized training at Baylor College of Medicine.

• Former Chief of Urology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Published 300+ academic papers cited over 1000 times internationally
• Founder of Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology
• Subspecialty training in pediatric urology and medical ethics

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. 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. Sahin Kilic is a urologist in Antalya. He treats urological oncology and performs minimally invasive reconstruction. Dr. Kilic uses robotic and laparoscopic techniques for adrenal, kidney, and bladder surgery. He uses MR-TRUS fusion technology for targeted prostate biopsies.

• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and Retzius-sparing procedures for prostate cancer.
• Uses Holmium and Thulium laser platforms for HoLEP and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Treats kidney stones using percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and laparoscopic methods.
• Creates metabolic risk assessments to prevent urinary stones from returning.

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