Best Ureteral Stenting Doctors Abroad

Dr. Jo Jeong-ho is a board-certified urologist at Goldman Urology Clinic (Gangnam Branch). He is also the CEO of Goldman Consulting. He graduated from Chonnam National University Medical School. He led the UN medical support team in East Timor (UNTAET). He also served as Head of Urology at the Armed Forces Capital Hospital.

He serves as Insurance Director for the Korean Urological Association of Practitioners and the Korean Association of Medical Practitioners. He is a member of the KMA Relative Value Research Group. In 2017, his clinic became a UroLift reference center and hosted visiting surgeons from overseas. His memberships include the Korean Urological Association (KUA), Korean Prostate Society, American Urological Association (AUA), and European Association of Urology (EAU).

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay performs minimally invasive urologic procedures with over 35 years of urology expertise at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specializes in endourology and laparoscopic techniques
• Trained in advanced urological procedures at University of Rochester
• Member of the European Association of Urology
• Author of 100+ scientific publications in urology

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.

Dr. Ryu Kyung-ho is a board-certified urologist and the Representative Director of Goldman Urology Clinic, Gangnam Branch. He earned his medical degree from Catholic Kwandong University. He previously worked as a urologist at VHS Medical Center in Seoul.

He serves as Insurance Director for the Korean Urological Association of Practitioners. He previously served as PR Director for the Gangnam-gu Medical Association. He also served on the information committee of the Korean Prostate Society.

He presented at the 3rd Korean Society of Urological Endoscopy and Robotics Meeting (2025). He also presented at the Korean Prostate Society BPH Technical Summit (2025). He is a member of the Korean Urological Association, Korean Prostate Society, Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology, Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound, Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation, and the Korean Continence Society.

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, a Fellow of the European Board of Urology, specializes in complex urological procedures at Estophia Hospital.

• Trained at Heidelberg University and San Raffaele Hospital in endourology
• Won the Urooncology Research Award for prostate surgery research
• Member of European Association of Urology and Endourological Society
• Professorship in urology with over 29 years of experience
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for urinary obstructions

Dr. Bora Ozveren is a urologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in Istanbul. He performs robotic surgeries for prostate and kidney conditions using the da Vinci system. He manages oncology and reconstructive urology, including bladder reconstruction and kidney-sparing procedures.

• Performs robotic-assisted prostatectomies and nephrectomies for cancer treatment.
• Treats conditions such as Peyronie's disease, varicocele, and urolithiasis.
• Performs surgical corrections including pyeloplasty and urethroplasty.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international standards for surgical safety.

Dr. Deniz Hoto is a urological surgeon at Egemed Hospitals in Izmir. He performs procedures including nephrectomy and bladder reconstruction. He treats surgical and medical urological conditions.

• Performs microsurgical interventions for varicocele and urethroscopic lithotripsy for stones.
• Treats benign prostatic hyperplasia using transurethral resection and incision techniques.
• Clinical work includes kidney-sparing surgery, pyeloplasty, and ureteral stenting.
• Works at Egemed Hospitals, a facility that treats 100,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Mehmet Oner Sanli is a urological surgeon and andrologist at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in oncological urology and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Sanli performs surgeries using the Da Vinci robotic system, including robotic prostatectomy and nephrectomy for kidney and prostate cancer.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgeries including prostatic adenomectomy and nephrectomy.
• Treats male reproductive health issues like varicocele using microsurgical techniques.
• Uses Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) for urinary issues.
• Corrects penile curvature and performs complex urethroplasty for Peyronie's disease.

Specialized in Urology with honors from the University of Padua – Dr. Cosentino brings extensive training in complex urological procedures at LaCLINIQUE of Switzerland.

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (F.E.B.U.)
• Trained in Andrology at Fundació Puigvert, Barcelona
• Expertise in endoscopic and surgical treatments
• Specialized in male and female urinary incontinence

Prof. Tolga Akman specializes in urological surgeries, including ureteral stenting, at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 24 years of experience in urology
• Expert in laparoscopic urology and uro-oncology
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine

Dr. Aby Madan is a skilled urologist with expertise in minimally invasive procedures, including ureteral stenting, at Aster Cedars Hospital.

• Specialized in endourology and urinary stone treatment
• Competent laparoscopic surgeon with precise surgical skills
• Trained at Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Expert in managing prostate diseases and complex urological conditions

Dr. Akbulut specializes in minimally invasive urological procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in ureteral stenting.

• Trained at Istanbul Medical Faculty and University of Michigan Medical School
• Published multiple studies on kidney stone treatments and urological surgeries
• Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in both standard and miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Dr. Romero-Otero specializes in prostatic pathology and reconstructive surgery, with leadership roles at HM Hospitales in Madrid.

• Director of the Department at HM Hospitales
• Professor at Complutense University of Madrid
• Leader of an accredited R&D research group in male health
• Published over 70 research papers in indexed journals

Dr. Oguzhan Parlakkilic is a urological surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in andrology, endourology, and urooncology, focusing on surgical treatments for prostate, kidney, and bladder conditions. Dr. Parlakkilic performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgery.

• Practices at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.
• Treats male fertility and vascular issues using microsurgical intervention for varicocele.
• Performs high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) for non-invasive prostate treatment.
• Performs surgery for urinary incontinence, including artificial sphincter implantation.

Prof. Dr. Ihsan Karaman brings over 35 years of specialized urology experience, with extensive expertise in kidney stone disease and pediatric urology.

• Former Chief of Urology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Trained as a visiting fellow at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
• Published over 300 academic papers with international citations
• Founder of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology
• Member of Scientific Programme Council of Société Internationale d'Urologie

Dr. Orhan Koca is a urological surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney cysts. Dr. Koca performs robotic prostatectomies using the da Vinci system to preserve healthy tissue and shorten recovery time. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).
• Conducts microsurgical interventions for varicocele and artificial sphincter implantation.
• Treats urolithiasis and Peyronie’s disease using surgical correction.
• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and robotic nephrectomy.