Bill Lynch practices Urology in Sydney, Australia. He undertook post-graduate training in Oncology, Reconstruction and Functional Urology in the UK and USA. He has a particular interest in Functional and Prosthetic Urology and has specialised in these areas for more than 15 years. He has an academic appointment at Macquarie University, Sydney and is responsible for non-oncologic Urology research at that institution. He is currently Chairman of the Australasian Urological Foundation and President-Elect of the Societe’ Internationale d’Urologie (SIU).

Michael Mooreville is the developer of multiple urologic surgical instruments used in prosthetic urology, most recently, the Morey-Mooreville Spacemaker Cavernotome, also known as the Corkscrew. Before devoting part of his time to entrepreneurship, he was, and still is, practicing urology in the Philadelphia area. He has been associated with Thomas Jefferson University for training and post-graduation teaching. He also started URAMIX, Inc. (https://www.uramix.com), with seed capital from Benjamin Franklin Technology Partners, to address challenges in prosthetic urology, and subsequently other devices have been added to the list.

Dr. Mora is a urological surgeon with expertise in the field of Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Female Urology and Reconstructive Urology. He received his medical education from Universidad Central de Venezuela where he graduated with honors at the top of his class. Dr. Mora joined Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School in 2007, where he completed 2 years of General Surgery. He then became a Research Fellow participating in breakthrough research with publications in multiple peer-reviewed journals. He continues to be involved in various research protocols. After completing his fellowship in 2010 he attended the Urology Residency Program at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School and completed his training in Urology, Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center and University Hospital – New Jersey Medical School in 2014. He received specialty training at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for one year. Dr. Mora is a member of the American Urologic Association. He specializes in advanced laparoscopy, robotic surgery, female urology, reconstructive urology, stone disease and urological oncology. He was recruited by Valley Urology medical Group to provide these valuable services to the Low Desert Community.

Dr. Morey has been a leader in Reconstructive Urology for the past three decades, having completed over 4000 urethral reconstruction surgeries and published over 500 peer reviewed articles.

From 2007-2023 he was Professor and Distinguished Chair of Reconstructive Urology in Honor of Allen F. Morey, MD in the Department of Urology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. There he directed the successful Urologic Trauma, Reconstruction, and Prosthetics Fellowship program, mentoring 23 graduates, 6 of whom are currently fellowship program directors themselves.

Dr. Morey served as President of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS) and the AUA South Central Section. His previous honors include the US Army Legion of Merit Award, the AUA Distinguished Contribution Award, the Ferdinand C. Valentine Award from the New York Medical Academy, and the F. Brantley Scott Award for excellence in prosthetic urology.

He is presently a Reconstructive Urologist in private practice in North Dallas where he directs a fellowship in Prosthetic and Reconstructive Urology.

After completing graduate studies with a Ph.D. in Physiology at the University of Michigan and residency in Urology at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. John Mulcahy began his career at the University of Kentucky where he was director of Urology at the Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital. There he instituted a program of intermittent catheterization in the spina bifida population and sacral rhizotomy in select spinal cord injury patients to achieve conservative bladder dysfunction management.

He moved to Indiana University Medical Center in 1978 where he was Chief of Urology at Wishard Memorial Hospital, the county hospital for Indianapolis, for 20 years and Professor of Urology. His main areas of interest have been urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, and he has pioneered many treatments and surgical procedures in these areas including the double cuff artificial urinary sphincter, the windsock technique for repairing proximal crural perforations during penile implant placement, the distal corporoplasty for repairing extruded penile implant cylinders, and the salvage procedure for managing penile implant and artificial urinary sphincter infections. The salvage protocol which he developed has revolutionized the management of prosthetic infections and is used throughout the world.

Dr Mulcahy has received many recognitions including the Cristol Award from the Mayo Urologic Alumni Association and the Brantley Scott Award from the Bladder Health Council of the American Foundation for Urologic Diseases for significant contributions to Urology. The senior class of 1996 at Indiana University Medical School had chosen him as the Outstanding Professor in the Clinical Sciences. In 2011 he was selected as a charter member of the Brantley Scott Academy for excellence in prosthetic urology. In 2016 Dr. Mulcahy was selected as an Honorary Member of the American Urological Association for outstanding contributions to urology. In 2017 he was presented with the Gold Cane Award by the American Urological Association for outstanding dedication as an academic leader, a mentor training multiple generations of urologists, and an outstanding innovator in urologic prosthetic therapy. In 2019 he received the Living Legends Award from the Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons and in 2021 he was the inaugural recipient of the Wilson Cup, awarded annually by peers to the premier prosthetic urologist.

For 25 consecutive years he conducted a course at the AUA Annual Meeting on preventing and managing penile implant complications which had large enrollment and very positive evaluations. He is past president of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) and past president of the Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons (SUPS). He was chairman of the Sexual Health Council of the American Foundation for Urologic Disease and chairman of the Coalition for the Advancement of Prosthetic Urology (CAPU) and lobbies strongly for insurance coverage for penile implant placement. He has over 200 publications and has edited 5 urology textbooks. He has been a Visiting Professor at numerous academic institutions in this country and throughout the world. He has served on the editorial boards of Urology Times, The International Journal of Impotence Research, and Contemporary Urology, and has also been a reviewer for The Journal of Urology, Urology, the British Journal of Urology, the Journal of Sexual Medicine, and Sexual Medicine Reviews. He is currently Emeritus Professor of Urology at Indiana University and Clinical Professor of Urology at both the University of Arizona and the University of Alabama. He continues to teach urology residents prosthetic implantation and repair techniques and frequently gives grand rounds presentations on topics related to erectile dysfunction and male urinary incontinence.

Dr. Neeb is a general urologist who treats all types of urologic conditions. He has subspecialty interests in the following areas:

• Erectile dysfunction, including penile implant surgery

• Peyronie’s disease, including Xiaflex injections

• Testosterone replacement, including long lasting testosterone pellets

• Male and female incontinence

• Greenlight laser treatment for enlarged prostate

• Urolift treatment for enlarged prostate

• Interstim for urgency incontinence of urine

• Complex kidney stone surgery including Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for large renal stones

• No-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy

Dr. Neeb has been in practice in Bend since 2006, and is the founder and medical director of Urology Specialists of Oregon. He has been the Chief of Urology at the St. Charles Bend Campus 2012-2013. He has been on the St. Charles Redmond surgical services committee, and has been Chief of Urology at St. Charles Redmond since 2009. He is also involved in the Medical Advisory Committee at the Bend Surgery Center since 2012. He has been appointed as secretary treasurer of the medical executive committee at St. Charles since 2014. Dr. Neeb is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Dr. Neeb is from Wisconsin, and attended the University of Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his general surgery training at the University of Colorado and completed his urology training at the University of Arkansas. He enjoys the outdoors and is an avid skier and golfer.

Dr. Osmonov is a recognized European high-volume implanter. He is an expert in the field of penile reconstructive surgery, penile prosthesis, robotic assisted surgery and laparoscopy. Over the years, Dr Osmonov has been responsible for prostate cancer clinical research with a major focus on the surgical treatment of recurrent prostate cancer. He is an author and co-author of over 200 scientific publications.

Vice Chair of Urology ​
University Medical Center ​
Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck​ GERMANY

Sung Hun (Sean), Park MD is the founder of Sewum Prosthetic Urology Center of Excellence in Seoul, Korea and an Adjunct Professor of Urology at the Ajou University school of medicine in Suwon, South Korea where he received his medical degree and urology specialty training. Dr. Park received his prosthetic urology fellowship training in the US for 6 months under the guidance of Professor Steven K Wilson. He returned to Korea and established his Prosthetic Urology clinic which has grown to become one of the highest-volume IPP centers in the world. He publishes extensively, creates surgical instructional videos and has pioneered surgical techniques of inflatable penile prosthesis under local anesthesia and utilizing the novel subcoronal approach. In his clinic he regularly instructs physicians from many countries and has performed live surgery workshops in Taiwan, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan and Germany. He is currently serving as an executive director on prosthetics of Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology and chair, prosthetics education and training committee, Asia pacific society for sexual medicine.

Nearly 28 years ago Dr. Perito developed a boutique practice in Coral Gables, Florida treating Men’s Health issues with Erectile Dysfunction being his primary focus. Dr. Perito’s techniques and surgical pearls are derived from these 28 years of IPP experience having now performed over 10,000 penile implant cases making him the highest volume implanter in the world for more than 13 years. During this time, Dr. Perito’s practice has gained a global presence as a treatment center for men with erectile dysfunction and has also become the #1 training facility where doctors from around the world come to learn his minimally invasive technique (The Perito Implant™). Over the last 10 years Dr. Perito developed the first safe and efficacious office-based treatment for penile girth enhancement. This novel technique has been shown to have impressive and durable cosmetic results that he desires to keep within the realm of Board Certified Urologists dedicated to Andrology.

Dr. Perito attended Emory University for undergraduate training, University of Maryland Medical School, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital for general surgery and his urology residency and a one-year fellowship at Flinder’s University, South Australia. He is a board-certified member of the American Urological Association, Sexual Medicine Society, Society of Prosthetic Surgeons, AOA and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Perito Urology also supports a Research Fellowship position through the SMSNA and SUPS.

Among his many publications, Dr. Perito has written extensively on a number of important topics, including penile implantation under local anesthesia and new techniques to avoid injury during penile implant reservoir placement. Dr Perito's current passion resides in furthering education in the craft of men's health.

University of Maryland Medical School – Baltimore, Maryland – 1988

Emory University – Atlanta, Georgia – B.A. Chemistry, 1984

Board Certified Member of the American Urological Association

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Member, SMS (Sexual Medicine Society)

Member, SUPS (Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons)

Member, SMSNA (Sexual Medicine Society of North America)

Member, ISSM (International Society for Sexual Medicine)

Member, AMA (American Medical Association)

Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Society

Professor David Ralph is Professor of Urology at UCLH and UCL, London since 1996. His training included General surgery at St Thomas’s and St Mary’s Hospitals London, and Urology at Leeds and the St Peter’s Hospitals London. He is a Fellow of both the London and Edinburgh surgical colleges and has also obtained a BSc in Biochemistry and an MS in London.

Since appointed in 1996, he has built up the Andrology department at UCLH from a single man unit into a department of five consultants, 6 clinical fellows, MD and PhD students and junior staff. It is now the largest, most prestigious Andrology department in the world with over 50 international observorships per year and the highest number of tertiary referrals in the UK.

His practice is entirely confined to Andrology with the main interests being penile reconstruction, Peyronie’s Disease, Erectile dysfunction with prosthetic Urology and male infertility. He runs a large multidisciplinary erectile dysfunction service with a European training fellowship for penile prosthesis implantation and is Director of the Erectile Dysfunction Clinical Trials Unit.

He has held many prestigious positions, the most notable including the Chairman of the BAUS section of Andrology, President of the British Society of Sexual Medicine and President of the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM). He is currently Chairman of The European Society of Genitourethral Reconstructive Surgeons, President of the Sexual Advice Association charity and a specialist advisor to NICE.

He founded the national penile cancer centre at UCLH, the international training centre for penile prostheses insertion and the major phallic reconstruction unit. It is also the biggest priapism centre in the UK.

He has over 250 peer-reviewed publications, 60 chapters and books, 500 international presentations and 500 invited lectures. He has been awarded the Brantley Scott medal in 2016 for recognition of his international contribution to Prosthetic Urology, the British Society For Sexual Medicine Career Award in 2017 and the ESSM career award and the Wilson Cup for prosthetic Urology in 2022. He is also the recipient of the St Peter’s Medal, the highest award from the British Association Of Urological Surgeons for advancement in Urology.

Mr Rowland Rees is a Consultant Urological Surgeon and Andrologist based at University Hospitals Southampton, and also Honorary Consultant at University College London Hospital. For over a decade he has provided a regional andrology service for the Wessex region, along with an in-reach service at UCLH for penile cancer and penile prosthesis surgery. He qualified in Medicine from the Royal London Hospital in 1995, completed surgical training at St Georges & Royal Marsden Hospitals, higher urological training on the Wessex rotation, and a fellowship in andrological surgery at the Institute of Urology, London.

Rowland covers all aspects of andrology and male genital surgery, including surgery for urethral strictures, Peyronie’s disease, erectile dysfunction, vasectomy reversal and male infertility, as well as more common conditions such as foreskin problems and scrotal swellings. He performs over 300 such procedures per year, including urethroplasty, penile prostheses, vasectomy reversal, Micro-TESE surgical sperm retrieval, Nesbit & Lue procedures, Artificial urinary sphincters and male slings.

Rowland was elected Chairman of the British Association of Urological Surgeons section of Andrology and Genito-urethral surgery 2018-2020, and represented the Wessex region on the NHS England’s Urology commissioning committee. He has published over 100 articles in the field of urology and andrology, is a regular speaker and teacher at regional, national and international academic meetings, and serves on the editorial board of academic journals.

Rowland likes to spend his spare time cycling, singing and spending time with family.

Mr Rowland Rees treats a range of conditions including:

• Erectile Dysfunction

• Incontinence

• Male infertility

• Peyronie’s disease

Mr Rowland Rees also performs a range of treatments including:

• Penile prosthesis surgery

• Artificial Urinary Sphincter

• Male Sling

• Vasectomy reversal

• Micro-TESE / Surgical sperm retrieval

• Nesbit & Lue procedures

• Circumcision

• Scrotal surgery

Memberships

• Royal Society of Medicine

• European Society of Genito-urethral Reconstructive Surgeons

• European Association of Urology

• British Association of Urological Surgeons

Dr. Ege Can Şerefoğlu was born in İskenderun in 1979 and graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2003. In the same year, he began his specialization training in the Department of General Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. After June 2004, he continued his specialization at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, and became a urologist in April 2009.

During his specialization, Dr. Şerefoğlu had the opportunity to publish his studies on erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in national and international scientific journals. He also worked on pediatric urology during his education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and Radboud University Department of Urology (Netherlands).

After serving for 2 years at Mardin Kızıltepe State Hospital as a State Service Obligee, he started to work on Andrology at Tulane University School of Medicine (USA) in 2010. Dr. Şerefoğlu, who worked in the Departments of Urology at Ankara Medicana International Hospital (2012-2013) and Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital (2013-2017), was awarded the title of Associate Professor of Urology in 2014.

Dr. Şerefoğlu, who is a member of many national and international urology associations, is a member of the Scientific Committee of the European Society for Sexual Health (ESSM), the Strategy and Development/Communication Committee of the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM), the Young Academic Urology Working Group and the Male Sexual Dysfunction Guideline Committee of the European Association of Urology (EAU). Dr. Şerefoğlu, who also serves as the General Secretary of the Sexual Health Department of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), was awarded the “Amsterdam Young Scientist” award in 2012 and the “European Society for Sexual Medicine Award of Excellence” award in 2018 due to his work. Dr. Şerefoğlu, who is currently conducting scientific studies at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology and Medipol University Department of Histology & Embryology, was awarded the title of “Professor” in 2019.

Dr. Jay Simhan is Chair and Professor of Urology at Temple University Hospital and Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He also serves as Professor of Urology and Director of Reconstructive and Prosthetic Urology at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. Additionally, he serves as Fellowship Director of the Society of GURS verified Male Reconstruction and Prosthetic Urology Program at Fox Chase and is a member of the Executive Management Team of the Fox Chase – Temple Urologic Institute.

Dr. Simhan graduated summa cum laude with highest honors and a BS degree in Chemistry from the UNC-Chapel Hill. After also obtaining his medical degree at UNC, he completed General Surgery and Urology residencies at Temple University Hospital and Fox Chase in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed additional fellowship training in Urologic Trauma, Reconstruction, and Prosthetics at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Simhan has completed additional executive leadership training at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is an active and contributing member of the American Urologic Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS), Société Internationale d’Urologie, Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons, and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. He currently serves as Fellowship Committee Chair and a member of the Board of Directors of the GURS.

Dr. Simhan’s clinical practice is dedicated to urethral stricture disease, open and robotic urinary tract reconstruction, penile implant surgery, male anti-incontinence surgery, revision male prosthetic surgery, Peyronie’s disease, and complications from urologic cancer treatment. He has lectured internationally on a variety of topics in urologic reconstruction, trauma, and prosthetics and is an invited international proctor for training programs in prosthetic urology. He has published chapters in many leading textbooks, including the definitive chapter on lower urinary tract trauma in the gold-standard textbook, Campbell-Walsh-Wein Urology. Dr. Simhan has co-authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, and book chapters in leading journals including the Journal of Urology, Urology, European Urology, and the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Urological Surgeon
Medical School: University of Sydney
Qualifications: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. MBBS (1983)
Post Graduate: Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

Current Appointments to Public Hospitals:

• VMO The Sutherland Hospital

• Surgical Tutor The Sutherland Hospital/UNSW

Current Appointments to Private Hospitals:

• VMO Kareena Private Hospital

• VMO St George Private Hospital

Member of Professional Associations:

• Australian Medical Association

• Urological Association of Australasia

• Genito-urinary Oncology Group

• Member Urological Cancer Organisation

• Member International Society for Sexual Medicine.

• Fellow Royal Australasia College of Surgeons

Urological Interests:

• Impotence, particularly penile prosthesis implant

• Peyronie’s Disease

• Penile reconstruction

• Artificial Sphincter Surgery

• Prostatic carcinoma

• Urolithiasis

• Urethral Syndrome

• Incorporation of computer technology in Urological education and practice

• Urodynamics

• Male and Female Urinary Incontinence

• Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injuries medical assessor.

Other Interests:

• Music: Theory of Music Grade 6 Australian Music Examination Board. Taught piano.

• Medical Education

• Information Technology

Current Practice Address
Suite 1, 16 Gibbs Street
Miranda NSW 2228

Dr. Valenzuela specializes in prosthetic urology, sexual dysfunction, post prostatectomy urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), treatment of Peyronie’s disease, and medical education. He is one of the most prolific implanters of penile prostheses, artificial urinary sphincters, and male slings in the Northeast region.

He is a former Assistant Clinical Professor at the Squire Urological Clinic at NY-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University. Dr. Valenzuela is currently the Director of Penile Prosthesis Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

Dr. Valenzuela is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is an active educator, conducting patient education seminars, as well as giving lectures to urologists and primary care physicians concerning the treatment of erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. Dr. Valenzuela also provides expertise and training to physicians, nationally and internationally, on his unique length preservation surgical techniques for inflatable penile prosthesis insertion, male slings, Artificial Urinary Sphincters, Prostatic Urethral Lift (Urolift) procedures, as well as, the management of complex revision and replacement prosthetic cases.

Dr. Valenzuela has developed the Sub-Coronal Inflatable Penile Prosthesis procedure (SC-IPP) and the Modified Sliding Technique (MoST/ MuST). These are procedures designed for penile length preservation, length restoration, and correction of severe penile angulation due to Peyronie’s disease at the time of penile prosthesis insertion. Learn more about how ARES-XL incorporates these techniques for penile length and girth restoration.

To keep up with the latest advancements in the industry, Dr. Valenzuela maintains affiliations with the American Urological Association, Hispanic Medical Association, Dominican Medical Association, Sexual Medicine Society, and the International Society for Sexual Medicine.

Dr. Valenzuela is also the founder and President of the Northeast Mission of Hope, a medical mission that provides free surgical care to the needy around the world. As part of his community service he performs free cancer screenings annually. Throughout the course of his education and training, Dr. Valenzuela earned his Medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and completed both his internship and residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.

Director of Penile Prosthesis Surgery, Mount Sinai West

Assistant Professor, Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Dr Sam Ward is a distinguished Uro-Andrologist based in Brussels, Belgium, with an MD specialising in male reproductive health and urological disorders. With extensive clinical and surgical expertise, he has focused on treating conditions such as male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances.

Dr Ward’s innovative approach integrates advanced diagnostic techniques and cutting-edge treatments, including microsurgical procedures and regenerative therapies, to enhance patient outcomes.

His research interests lie in the development of new therapeutic approaches for male infertility and the improvement of minimally invasive urological techniques. Dr Ward is also actively involved in several international medical associations, contributing to the latest advancements in Urology and Andrology. Beyond his clinical and research work, he is dedicated to medical education, regularly mentoring medical students and residents.

His contributions continue to improve the quality of care for patients facing complex urological and reproductive challenges.

Dr. O. Lenaine Westney is a Professor in the Department of Urology, Medical Director of the Genitourinary Center, and Fellowship Director of the Urinary Tract and Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her areas of clinical expertise are postprostatectomy incontinence, neurogenic voiding dysfunction, post-radiation urinary tract reconstruction, and urinary diversion. In her role as the lead urologic reconstructive surgeon in the Department, she has emphasized clinical and research collaborations with Colorectal, Gynecologic Oncology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Plastics Surgery to improve the management, quality of care and outcomes of urinary tract structural and functional disorders in patients with pelvic malignancy.

Dr. Westney’s family is originally from Jamaica but made their American home in the Maryland-Washington, DC, area where she was born. She attended Howard University as an undergraduate and received her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her Urology residency was completed at The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Urodynamics and Voiding Dysfunction at the same institution under the tutelage of Dr Edward McGuire. She progressed into a faculty appointment at UT, becoming the Division and Residency Program Director. In 2009, she transitioned into a primary position at MDACC, focusing exclusively on managing incontinence and voiding dysfunction in high-risk oncology patients.

She is an active member of her primary specialty societies – Society of Genitourinary Surgeons (GURS) and Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction(SUFU). Regionally, Dr. Westney has been highly integrated with the Texas Urology Society as a member and then as an officer. She served as president of the Society from 2019-2021. Subsequently, she transitioned to the South Central AUA Board as the Texas State Representative and program committee member. She is now the president of the South Central Section. She participates in the AUA as a course instructor, abstract reviewer, and moderator. As an expert in male incontinence, she has been a member of specialty society and AUA guidelines focused on the artificial urinary sphincter and male incontinence.

She further participates in surgical education and international surgical teaching at institutions worldwide. Outside of work, she spends time with her family and enjoys cooking and hosting parties at home.

Dr. Yafi is Associate Professor of Urology, Chief of the Division Men’s Health and Reconstructive Urology, Director of Men’s Health and Newport Urology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). His practice is specialized in men’s health, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, Peyronie’s disease, prosthetic surgery, male voiding dysfunction/enlarged prostate and male infertility. Dr. Yafi earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. He then served his internship in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and subsequently completed his residency in Urology at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He then completed a two year fellowship in Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Prosthetic Urology at Tulane University. Dr. Yafi is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Yafi has served on numerous national and international society committees such as the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, the International Society for Sexual Medicine and the Société Internationale d'Urologie. He is also a member of the American Urological Association Priapism guidelines. Dr. Yafi also serves as editor in chief of the Video Journal of Sexual Medicine. Dr. Yafi has an avid interest in both basic and clinical research. He has contributed more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, educational guidelines and book chapters, has been invited as a visiting professor and a speaker at multiple national and international venues, and has received multiple national and international awards and recognitions, including the UCI Excellence in Teaching award in 2020, the UCI Rising Stars award in 2020, the Sexual Medicine Society of North America Young Investigator Award of Excellence in 2022 and the International Society of Sexual Medicine Rising Star Award in 2024. Along with his wife Natalie, he is the co-editor of a book entitled “Effects of Lifestyle on Men’s Health”.

Kaan İzgi serves as the Vice President of Rigicon, where he plays a crucial role in steering the company’s strategic growth and enhancing its global footprint in the prosthetic urology market. With extensive expertise in medical devices and strategic management, Kaan oversees key areas such as product manufacturing, sales and marketing, and business development. His leadership has been instrumental in driving Rigicon’s expansion and strengthening its market presence. Guided by a steadfast commitment to a customer-first approach and a focus on patient satisfaction, Kaan ensures Rigicon’s continued success as an industry leader in prosthetic urology solutions.

Savas Kan Karaoglu is the Business Support Director at Rigicon, playing a vital role in overseeing the company’s internal and external training initiatives, global regulatory processes, and worldwide clinical trial operations. A cornerstone of the Rigicon team from its inception, Savas has been instrumental in shaping the company’s foundational processes and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Dr. Hüseyin Lüleci is the visionary founder of Rigicon, a company dedicated to transforming the field of prosthetic urology. Driven by a passion for innovation and an unwavering commitment to enhancing patient outcomes, Dr. Lüleci established Rigicon to address the critical unmet needs in prosthetic urology. Leveraging his extensive expertise as a high-volume implanter and a leader in medical device development, he has led the creation of a diverse, high-quality portfolio of patient-focused solutions tailored for urologists worldwide. Under his leadership, Rigicon continues to set new standards in product innovation, accessibility, and customer satisfaction, cementing its reputation as a trusted partner in prosthetic urology.

Melih Lüleci serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Rigicon, where he oversees the company’s global operations, ensuring seamless delivery of its innovative prosthetic urology solutions. With a focus on operational efficiency and excellence, Melih plays a critical role in optimizing Rigicon’s manufacturing, logistics, and customer support systems. His leadership has been instrumental in ensuring the company’s steady growth and maintaining its high standards of quality and service.

With over 26 years of experience in sales, marketing and clinical support for urological medical devices, Desi has gained a solid knowledge base in prosthetic urology.

Desi is highly skilled in aligning business goals with market needs, leading the Rigicon team in Australia.

With more than two decades of experience in urological medical devices, Simon Ververis has built his career with a focus on urological devices. His extensive knowledge and expertise have positioned him as a key medical representative in the field of prosthetic urology.

Simon has been instrumental in the development and adoption of urological technologies, particularly in the areas of artificial urinary sphincters and penile prostheses. Known for his unmatched expertise, dedication, and passion for advancing these solutions, Simon continues to be an exceptional resource in urological care.

Allen West is currently the Head of Sales for the Americas at Rigicon. Allen has over 26 years of urology experience, beginning with Pfizer Urology, where he played a key role in launching Viagra. For the past 13 years, he has specialized in prosthetic urology within the medical device industry. Allen enjoys spending time with his family at their lake house on Put-in-Bay Island, located in the western basin of Lake Erie near the Canadian border. He is an avid cyclist and boater. Allen's daughter, Emily, recently graduated from Florida State University with a degree in biomedical engineering and currently works on an infertility research team at the University of Miami. A passionate Cleveland sports fan, Allen grew up in Cleveland and continues to support his hometown teams.