Sling procedure Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Prof. Meryem Eken leads the IVF Unit at Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, with extensive experience in urogynecology procedures.

• Head of IVF Unit with over 18 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology
• Specializes in minimally invasive treatments for urinary incontinence
• Award-winning researcher focused on women's reproductive health
• Professor at Biruni University's Faculty of Medicine
• Published 30+ peer-reviewed articles on gynecological conditions

Dr. Zengin brings over 22 years of experience 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

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.

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.

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

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 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

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

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. Derya Kanza Gul has extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology. She practices at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Practices since 2008
• Specializes in women's health and gynecological procedures

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. Akbulut specializes in urological procedures, including sling surgeries, with extensive experience at Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

• Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Published multiple studies on urological treatments
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious medical faculty
• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques

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

• 35 years of experience 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

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 experience 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

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