Polycystic kidney disease Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a urological surgery specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, where he focuses on laparoscopic techniques for managing complex kidney conditions.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital – a facility known for high-level surgical standards
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilim University – involved in training the next generation of urologists
• Completed specialist urology training at the Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Specializations

Prostate Diseases Treatment

Kidney, Urinary Tract, Bladder Stone and Tumor Treatment

Infertility, Treatment of Sexual Diseases

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Circumcision, Undescended Testicle Treatment

Professor Ilter Alkan is a highly clinical academic who trained at the University College London Institute of Urology and Nephrology. He specializes in managing complex urological conditions and renal health at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Fellowship trained in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Subspecialises in endourology, focusing on internal therapies without large surgical cuts
• Member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology
• Former Professor of Urology at Yeditepe University, training the next generation of specialists

Dr. Engin Kaya is a urological surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in laser prostate surgery and robotic urological procedures. Dr. Kaya uses techniques like HoLEP and ThuFLEP to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. He also performs focal treatments for prostate cancer, including HIFU and NanoKnife.

• Member of the American Urological Association and the European Society of Urology.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and MR-ultrasound fusion biopsies.
• Treats complex conditions like urological cancers, varicocele, and Peyronie's disease.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital recognized as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Cevper Ersoz is a urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers. Dr. Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He completed an observership in urologic surgery at the University of Michigan, USA.

• Author of over 130 national and international peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Treats benign prostate hyperplasia using HoLEP, TuLEP, and Rezum techniques.
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for stone diseases, including PCNL and URS.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Professor Ugur Boylu is a leader in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, providing surgical expertise for complex kidney conditions.

• Completed a two-year fellowship in robotics and endourology at Tulane University, USA
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques using the da Vinci robot for faster patient recovery
• Recognised as a Professor of Urology for his academic contributions to urological medicine
• Published 72 scientific papers and contributed to 20 medical textbooks regarding surgical outcomes
• Awarded for clinical excellence by the National Urology Congress in 2018

Associate Professor Selcuk Silay is a prestigious Crystal Matula Award winner, recognised as the European Academician of the Year for his work in paediatric urology.

• Specialises in robotic surgery for complex kidney conditions in children
• Performed over 100 robotic-assisted and 300 laparoscopic paediatric procedures
• Trained in paediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital in the USA
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is an expert in endourology and surgical reconstruction, serving as an executive board member of the Endourology Society.

• Specialises in robotic surgery and endourology – using minimally invasive tools for faster recovery and smaller incisions
• Expertise in genitourinary reconstructive surgery – repairing the urinary tract to restore normal function
• Trained in robotic urology at Heidelberg University – one of Europe's top-tier medical institutions
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) – following international standards for urological care

Dr Ender Kavukcu is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) who manages complex kidney conditions at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Earned his specialty qualification from the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Managed a specialised ESWL unit for non-invasive stone treatment at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Served as the Administrative Manager of a major regional Urology Clinic for three years
• Certified by the European Association of Urology for meeting high international surgical standards

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads the urology team at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He trained at the University of Rochester in the USA to master laparoscopic surgery.

• Specialises in urological oncology, including complex kidney and bladder cancers
• Uses minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for less pain
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and medical textbook chapters

Professor Bulent Celik specializes in laparoscopic kidney removal at Aktip Hospital – a minimally invasive approach that offers patients less pain and a faster return to daily life.

• Published research on improving quality of life for patients after kidney surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic nephrectomy – uses small incisions to remove diseased kidney tissue
• Trained at the Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine
• Conducted specialist clinical research at Hacettepe University
• Focuses on patient satisfaction and reducing postoperative discomfort

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a leading urologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital with extensive research background at the Mayo Clinic and UCLA.

• Specialises in managing complex renal conditions and urological oncology cases
• Trained as an observer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Former Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Contributes to medical research in immunology and molecular genetics
• Recognised as a Professor of Medicine for high-level clinical work