On October 18, 2025, free informational meetings with transplant surgeon Prof. Dr. Burak Kocak will be held again in Sofia. His visit is by invitation of the Health Information Center „Medical Karadži“ and is aimed at patients seeking information about kidney transplantation opportunities and treatment for complex urological conditions abroad.
For Prof. Dr. Burak Koçak
With many years of professional experience, Prof. Koç is an internationally recognized specialist in kidney transplantation and minimally invasive surgery. Since 2018, he has headed the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center at Koç University Hospital in Istanbul.
Among his professional achievements are:
- Performing transplants in adults and children;
- One of the few transplants in the world performed on a baby weighing under 6 kg.
- Robotic surgery for donor nephrectomy and transplantation;
- Complex urological diseases requiring an individual approach;
Prof. Koçak holds a renal and pancreatic transplant certificate from the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, as well as a urology qualification certificate in Turkey.
Who are the meetings suitable for?
Meetings are intended for patients who:
- With advanced stage chronic kidney failure and interested in transplant options abroad.;
- Preparing a child or baby for a kidney transplant and seeking the opinion of a specialist with international experience;
- Suffer from complex urological diseases or have had previous unsuccessful surgeries;
- They wish to learn more about robotic and laparoscopic techniques in kidney transplants.
During the meeting, you will receive information on modern treatment approaches abroad, as well as on the entire process – from hospitalization to recovery.
Organizational Information
- Date: October 18, 2025 (Saturday)
- Location: Sofia
- Booking phone: 0878 500 730
Participation is free, but spots are limited and pre-registration is required.
