Leukoplakia Of The Bladder Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Ugur Aferin is a specialized urologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has published international research on complex bladder conditions and urodynamic patterns.

• Authored expert guidelines on muscle-invasive bladder cancer for a major medical textbook
• Published clinical research in the journal 'Urology' regarding bladder outlet obstruction and dysfunction
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale – a leading JCI-accredited tertiary medical centre
• Specialises in managing rare and complex urological presentations including invasive tumours

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Dr Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex bladder and urinary tract pathology.

• Specialises in managing bladder tumours and precancerous lesions
• Uses endoscopic techniques for bladder lining repair – avoids open surgery and reduces recovery time
• Expert in treating urinary tract stone disease and obstruction
• Consults on stubborn urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction issues
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a multi-specialty centre serving international patients

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a lead urologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in laparoscopic surgery for complex bladder disorders.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital – part of a JCI-accredited medical group
• Served as a specialist at Istanbul Bilim University, training new urological surgeons

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly regarded urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training from the University of Michigan Medical School.

• Specialises in uro-oncology and managing non-muscle invasive bladder conditions
• Uses laser lithotripsy and flexible ureteroscopy – precise techniques for bladder and urinary tract procedures
• Recognised peer-reviewed researcher with 30+ publications on surgical outcomes and patient recovery
• Former Chief Resident and Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ilter Alkan is an endourology expert who completed specialized training in laproscopic urology and endourology at Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen in Austria.

• Specialises in endourology – using small scopes to treat bladder conditions without large incisions
• Professor of Urology at Yeditepe University – one of Turkey's prominent medical faculties
• Member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology
• Trained at University College London's Institute of Urology and Nephrology

Areas Of Interest 

Laser Prostate Surgery (HoLEP, ThuFLEP) 

Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery 

Robotic MR/ Ultrasound Prostate Fusion Biopsy 

Urological Oncologic Surgery 

Andrology 

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (water vapor to the prostate) 

Focal Treatment for Prostate Cancer (HIFU, Nano Knife) 

Education 

Elementary school- Kolak, Denizli, Turkey (1986 - 1990) 

Secondary School- Yenimahalle School, Yatagan, Turkey (1990 - 1994) 

High School- Turgutreis High School, Muğla, Turkey (1994 - 1998) 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey (1998 - 2004) 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Urology Clinic Specialty Training, Ankara, Turkey (2007 - 2012)

Experience 

Liv Ulus Hospital 

Şişli Kolan International Hospital 

Istanbul University of Health and Technology 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) 

Gülhane Education and Research Hospital 

University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine

Memberships

Turkish Urological Association 

Society of Endourology 

European Society of Urology (EAU) 

American Urological Association (AUA) 

World Society of Endourology

Field of Speciality: Urology
Date of Birth: 1980
School of Medicine:  Istanbul University School of Medicine
Graduate Medical Education: University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital
Fellowship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany
Foreign Language: English

Having graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, he pursued Urological Surgery residency at University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital, Istanbul from 2005 to 2010. He subsequently completed fellowship training in Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology at Department of Urology, Heilbronn, Heidelberg University, Germany.Dr. Taş is able to provide patients curative surgery that is extremely precise, preserves sexual function, has minimal blood loss, minimal pain and quick recovery.

Firsts of Safe Urology Clinic in Turkey: Penis injections of:
Cellular derived from adipose tissue
Autologous bone marrow mesenchymal Cellular
Male-Shot

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After graduating from Istanbul Medical Faculty in 2004, Dr. Tuncay Taş completed his specialization in Urology at Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2010. After the training he received in 2006 and 2007 at the “Laparoscopy, Robotics and Oncology Center” of Heildelberg University, Heilbronn SLK Hospital, Germany, he continues to serve his patients in Turkey, especially in the field of Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery. The majority of Tuncay Taş’s urology practice consists of man sexual health, cancer diagnosis and treatments

His sexual health and wellness practice offers cutting-edge technologies and treatment options for men. Dr Tas offers unique training and clinical protocols for practitioners who want to implement   Penile Implants , Penile Enhancement , SafeFill and MaleShot  into their practice. Dr Taş and his team presented the results of combined P.R.P (MALE-P-SHOT) and SVF application to the penis for the first time in Turkey at the scientific congress and shared the clinical results of these applications. It is also one of the first 5 centers in the world to publish the results of P.R.P (P.SHOT) applications. Dr Taş is one of the urology instructors at ISSCA who is fully involved in regenerative medicine.

(Source: At the congress organized by İHA International Cellular Therapies Association, Dr. Tuncay Taş shared his cell research in clinical regenerative medicine and erectile dysfunction. 2019, Sexual Medicine-Original Research2021, Apr;9(2):100313.doi:10.1016/j.esxm.2020.100313. Epub 2021 30 January.)

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Recently Dr. Tas has developed a safe and effective treatment to improve penile circumference and has conducted training with a UK-based certification programme. This novel technique has been shown to have impressive and durable cosmetic results.

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OTHER AREAS OF FOCUS

Robotic prostatectomy, Radical prostatectomy, HoLEP, Donor nephrectomy, Nephrectomy, Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Prostate cancer, Kidney cancer, Bladder cancer, Testicular cancer, Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer, Erectile dysfunction, Sexual dysfunction, Male infertility, Varicocelectomy, Male hypogonadism, Penile implant insertion, Urethroplasty, Penile reconstruction, Penile enlargement, Urethral reconstruction, Artificial urinary sphincter implantation, Bladder botox injection, Urodynamic testing, Bladder augmentation, Urinary diversion, Urethral stricture, Ureteral obstruction, HIPEC, Reconstructive surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Fertility preservation, Minimally invasive surgery, Hypospadias

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Membership of Scientific Organizations

Turkish Association of Urology
Turkish Medical Association
Association of Endourology
European Association of Urology
International Society for Stem Cells Applications

• Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=CA59D8UAAAAJ&hl=en

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Professor Ugur Boylu is a leading specialist in robotic and endoscopic urology at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on minimally invasive bladder treatments.

• Completed a two-year fellowship in robotics and endourology at Tulane University School of Medicine in the USA
• Uses endourology techniques to treat bladder wall lesions through the urethra without making external incisions
• Published over 70 scientific papers on urological oncology and surgical outcomes
• Awarded Best First Paper at the National Urology Congress for his clinical research
• Active member of the Endourology Society and the Turkish Urology Association

Associate Professor Unal Oztekin is a highly skilled urologist at System Hospital, specialising in minimally invasive keyhole procedures and laser-based treatments.

• Trained at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in urology
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgeries – uses tiny incisions for quicker patient recovery and less pain
• Expert in ureteroscopic stone surgery for treating internal blockages without surgery
• Focuses on kidney cancer and adrenal gland disorders
• Highly experienced in performing delicate procedures using laser technologies

Professor Tolga Akman is a leading uro-oncology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he leads the department in managing complex bladder conditions.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology and minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at a major university-affiliated hospital
• Expert in managing both benign and malignant bladder pathologies
• Experienced in reconstructive surgery for the urinary tract and bladder wall
• Active researcher in uro-oncology with numerous professional medical contributions

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a distinguished urologist who previously served as the Chief of Urology at a major training and research hospital for over a decade.

• Specialises in uro-oncology and bladder disorders at Medistate Hospital Istanbul
• Holds a subspecialty qualification in paediatric urology for complex congenital cases
• Founded the Euroasian Urooncological Association to improve surgical standards
• Serves on the Scientific Programme Council of the Société Internationale d'Urologie
• Published over 300 academic papers on advanced urological health and surgical outcomes