Cenk Acar
20
years of experience
Dr Cenk — Istanbul
- Specialisation: Urological surgeon
- 20 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
- FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST Localized Prostate Cancer Treatments Quality of Life in Urological Cancers Sentinel Lymph Node Dissections in Prostate Cancer Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Techniques in Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery Prostate Enucleations in BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP) Urinary System Stone Disease
Dr. Cenk Acar is a urological surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 500 surgeries for urological cancers. He was the first doctor in Turkey to apply bipolar prostate enucleation. Dr. Acar completed a fellowship in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at The Netherlands Cancer Institute.
- Performed over 250 HOLEP procedures for benign prostate enlargement.
- Expert in intraoperative fluorescence imaging for robotic urological surgeries.
- Specializes in sentinel lymph node dissections for prostate cancer treatment.
- Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000 patients annually.
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Anonymous • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
South Africa
6 Sept 2026
My journey felt "perfect"
What stood out most was the surgeon's personal approach. He showed me exactly what would be removed and set very realistic expectations for weight loss, which built a lot of trust. He even visited me personally after my sleeve gastrectomy. My journey felt "perfect". The care was solid. The main challenge was communication, as the "language could improve" among some team members. From a practical standpoint, the final bill had no surprises or additional expenses. I stayed in the hospital for more than six nights, and the clinic has remained easy to reach since I left, which is a great support during this recovery phase.
perfect
language could improve
Anonymous • Diabetes type 2
France
7 Sept 2026
Anonymous • PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)
Turkey
19 Aug 2026
The staff were a definite highlight, providing excellent support and guidance throughout the PET-CT with Gallium 68 PSMA scan
I came away with a positive overall impression of the day. The staff were a definite highlight, providing excellent support and guidance throughout the PET-CT with Gallium 68 PSMA scan. They made me feel looked after. The doctor was professional and the clinic itself was well-equipped. My only negative, and the reason for a lower overall score, was the airport transfer. The taxi was difficult for me to get in and out of. More importantly, upon arrival at the airport, I could not find the driver at the designated meeting point, which created unnecessary stress. While the medical care was handled very well, the logistics of the transport could be improved.
A positive overall impression of the day
My only negative was the airport transfers
Difficult to get in and out of taxi. On arrival ay airport could not find diver at meeting point
Anonymous • Prostatectomy
Ukraine
19 Aug 2026
The organization was top-notch
The consultation with the doctor and his calm confidence greatly helped to manage my anxiety. I went through the examination calmly and confidently, feeling a professional and compassionate approach at every stage. The organization was top-notch. The coordinator was always in touch, promptly resolving any issues that arose, and the transfer was always on time, which was very important. The clinic is excellent, and the staff is caring. The doctor himself is polite and attentive. Thank you.
The coordinator was always in touch👍
Great clinic👍
The doctor was polite and attentive👍
Transfer was always on time👍
Anonymous • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Brazil
16 Aug 2026
I feel better than expected
My biggest fear was the language barrier in another country, but everyone made me feel comfortable and heard. From the coordinators to my doctor, the treatment was professional and humane. My surgeon was particularly good, visiting me after the surgery and explaining realistic outcomes beforehand. I feel better than expected. I was given a clear aftercare guide, and there were no surprise costs. My advice is to stay for about five days after the procedure before you plan to travel home.
My experience was very positive; it exceeded my expectations, since being in another country with a different language than the patient's is often frightening, but there I felt comfortable because at every moment I felt listened to and treated with a lot of human warmth — from the coordinators, the translator, and especially the doctor, who was very professional and humane in his treatment.
A very beautiful experience.
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Doctor's services
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
- Varicocelectomy
- Kidney-sparing surgery
- Nephrectomy
- Bladder removal
- Circumcision
- Urethroplasty
- Hydroselectomy
- Uretheroplasty
- Penile curvature correction (surgical treatment for Peyronie's disease)
- Testicular Biopsy
- Online Consultation with Urologist
- PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)
- MRI of the abdominal cavity
- Male Check-up
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Qualifications
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cenk Acar is a urologist specializing in robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He pioneered bipolar prostate enucleation in Turkey. Dr. Acar also specializes in localized prostate cancer treatments. He currently practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Acar treats urological cancers and urinary system stone diseases. He uses intraoperative fluorescence imaging — a technology that uses injectable dyes to highlight tumors and blood vessels — to improve precision during surgery. His clinical work includes treating prostatic hyperplasia, renal cysts, and urethral strictures.
The specialist’s clinical interests include:
- Prostate enucleation for BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP)
- Sentinel lymph node dissections in prostate cancer
- Quality of life improvements in urological oncology
- Surgical correction for Peyronie's disease
- Endoscopic stone surgeries and kidney-sparing procedures
Achievements and Patient Outcomes
In 2017, Dr. Acar became the first surgeon in Turkey to apply bipolar prostate enucleation. He also chaired the first Turkish course on fluorescence imaging in urological surgery. Dr. Acar has performed over 500 urological cancer surgeries during his career.
His surgical volume includes:
- 250+ HOLEP surgeries for prostate enlargement
- Countless endoscopic stone removal procedures
- Numerous robotic and laparoscopic urological operations
- Successful management of complex urolithiasis cases
Work Experience
- 2020–Present – Urologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, Istanbul
- 2015–2020 – Private Practice, Ankara
- 2012–2014 – Associate Professor at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital
- 2012 – Fellow in Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute-AVL Hospital
- 2009–2012 – Assistant Professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine
Education and Training
- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Degree in General Medicine
- Gazi University Faculty of Medicine – Residency in Urology
- The Netherlands Cancer Institute – Fellowship in urologic cancer surgery
- 2014 – Received the title of Associate Professor
Professional Leadership and Recognition
Dr. Acar leads advanced training courses for medical professionals. He chaired multiple multidisciplinary workshops on ICG fluorescence imaging under national urology associations. These sessions help surgeons master real-time imaging during tumor operations. Furthermore, he is an early adopter of advanced enucleation techniques like HOLEP and THUFLEP.
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