Best Ureteral Stenting 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).

Specializes in RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney) and urinary incontinence treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Performs open and closed prostate surgeries
• Experienced in urological cancer surgeries
• Treats male infertility issues

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.

Associate Professor Cem Basatac specializes in urological procedures, including ureteral stenting, at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in laparoscopic surgery for urological conditions
• Extensive training at Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the urology clinic at Istanbul Bilim University

Dr. Gurkan Ozkan specializes in urinary tract treatments, including ureteral stenting, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in kidney and urinary tract stone treatments
• Specializes in prostate diseases and urinary incontinence
• Experienced in treating bladder tumors and related conditions

Specializes in RIRS, a laser stone breaking technique, ensuring precision in ureteral stenting procedures.

• Performs open and closed prostate surgeries
• Expert in urological cancer surgeries
• Specializes in urinary incontinence treatment

Prof. Nuhoglu has authored over 100 urology publications, including 58 international studies, and leads the urology department at Biruni University Hospital.

• 38 years of urology experience
• Head of Urology at multiple major hospitals
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Specializes in complex urological procedures
• Professor with academic leadership roles

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.

Dr. Daniel Leszczyński specializes in urology with a focus on laparoscopic urological surgery, bringing years of experience from the Medical University of Warsaw.

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology since 2002
• Expert in minimally invasive urological procedures
• Member of the Polish Urological Association
• Extensive experience in urinary incontinence treatments

Performs >2,500 prostate fusion biopsies – Dr. Czarniecki runs Central Europe's only comprehensive robotic prostate cancer center at Carolina Hospital.

• Over 16 years of robotic therapy experience using HIFU
• Specializes in personalized diagnostics and focal treatments
• Lectures internationally for the European Association of Urology
• Collaborates with leading centers across USA and Europe

Specializing in ureteral stenting with advanced minimally invasive techniques at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 20 years of urology experience
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries
• Associate professor with 130+ national and international publications
• Member of the European Association of Urology and Turkish Urology Association

Specializing in complex urological interventions, Dr. Tsafrakidis performs advanced ureteral stenting at German Oncology Centre.

• European Board of Urology fellow with extensive training in reconstructive urology
• Participated in multicenter trials on ureteric stone management
• Honorary Senior Lecturer at St Andrews University
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery

Dr. Nuhoglu brings over 34 years of urology experience, specializing in ureteral stenting at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Association of Urology
• Former staff at Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Also affiliated with American Urological Association

Skilled in a wide range of urological surgeries, including laser and minimally invasive techniques for ureteral issues.

• Experienced in laser enucleation of the prostate and bladder tumors
• Performs percutaneous nephrolithotripsy and retrograde intrarenal surgery
• Specializes in complex reconstructive procedures like urethral plastic surgery

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış specializes in urology with a focus on endourology and robotic procedures, trained at Heidelberg University.

• Over 24 years of urology experience, including complex cases
• Board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Published more than 100 articles in national and international journals
• Active in the European Association of Urology's Young Academic Urologists Committee

Dr. Marek Filipek is the first Polish urologist certified as an Ablatherm® HIFU operator, specializing in innovative urological treatments.

• Over 46 years of experience in urology and general surgery
• Head of the Urology Department at Independent Specialist Western Hospital
• Member of the Polish and European Urological Societies
• Author of over 30 publications in urology
• Trained in prestigious urology centers across Europe

Dr. Kim Jae-woong is a board-certified urologist at Goldman Urology Clinic, Gangnam Branch. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. He previously served as a urologist and clinical professor at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

He serves as an advisory physician for HoLEP prostate surgery (Lumenis) and for PCK shock-wave lithotripsy. He is a designated physician for the National STI Surveillance System. He is also the Education Director of the Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound.

Memberships: Korean Urological Association; Korean Prostate Society; Korean Endourological Society; Korean Continence Society; Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation; Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound.

Dr. Lee Min-jong is a board-certified urologist at Goldman Urology Clinic, Gangnam Branch. He has over 25 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Yonsei University. He completed a fellowship at Severance Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Yonsei University College of Medicine. He previously served as Head of Urology at the Armed Forces Capital Hospital.

His research covers prostatitis and nocturia in primary care, bladder cancer diagnosis, pediatric urology, and male infertility. He presented at the Asia-Pacific Prostate Society meeting in 2014.

Memberships: Korean Urological Association; Korean Prostate Society; Korean Urolithiasis Society; Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology; American Urological Association (AUA).