Transurethral resection of the bladder Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Professor Selcuk Silay is a Crystal Matula Award winner, recognised by the European Association of Urology as a leading academician in his field.

• Specialises in pediatric urological procedures using robotic-assisted and laparoscopic techniques
• Former Head of Pediatric Urology at two major Turkish university training hospitals
• Completed advanced robotic surgery training at Texas Children's Hospital in the USA
• Published over 80 scientific articles on minimally invasive urological surgery
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology

Urologist, specialist in oncourology and endoscopy

20 years

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopy in Strasbourg.
• He completed an internship in oncology and uro-oncology at the San Rafael Clinic in Italy and the Heilbronn Clinic in Germany.
• Proficient in the technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy with preoperative 3D tomographic measurements.
• Treats bladder outlet obstruction and intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP).

Dr. Cemalettin Ertekin is a surgical oncologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Biruni University Hospital. He won the National Scientific Patent Award and the Istanbul Surgical Association first prize. Dr. Ertekin is a professor specifically focused on pancreatico-biliary and trauma surgery.

• Performs complex procedures including Whipple surgery, stomach resection, and pancreatectomy.
• Specializes in the endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.
• Treats pancreatic cysts, liver hemangiomas, and various types of abdominal hernias.
• Active member of the national Trauma and Emergency Surgery and Surgical associations.

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a senior uro-oncology specialist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital with international training in advanced surgical techniques.

• Completed specialist training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester
• Focuses on uro-oncology cases involving bladder, prostate, and kidney tumours
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and academic textbooks regarding urological conditions
• Former Associate Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Tolga Akman is a senior urology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital focused on oncological surgery for bladder and prostate cancers.

• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at a leading Istanbul hospital
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive urological surgery
• Manages complex cases involving both bladder and kidney cancer removal
• Experienced in functional urology including urinary incontinence procedures
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine in advanced urological surgery

Professor Karaman is a board-certified urology oncologist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University. He brings senior academic leadership to the surgical treatment of bladder conditions at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Published over 300 academic papers with 1,000 international citations
• Holds a subspecialty title as a Consultant Surgeon in paediatric urology
• Former Chief of Urology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for Société Internationale d'Urologie
• Specialises in uro-oncology, focusing on bladder dysfunction and tumour removal

Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a FEBU-certified urologist and professor at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic surgery and endourology for bladder and prostate conditions. Dr. Kurtuluş won the 2015 Urooncology Research Award for his work on radical prostatectomy.

• Certified by the European Board of Urology (FEBU).
• Performed research fellowships at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital.
• Winner of best presentation awards at both AUA and EAU congresses.
• Uses the da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly regarded urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a strong focus on uro-oncology and surgical research.

• Completed specialist research at the University of Michigan Medical School in the United States
• Former Chief Resident and Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in predicting recurrences for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
• Published over 30 peer-reviewed papers on urological surgery and tumour management
• Specialises in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for bladder and kidney conditions