Bladder removal with reconstruction Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

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

• Completed specialist robotic surgery training at Texas Children's Hospital in the United States
• Performs complex urological reconstructions using minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques
• Former Head of Paediatric Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology and the European Association of Urology
• Published over 80 scientific articles on paediatric robotic surgery and urological outcomes

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is a specialist in urological oncology and reconstructive surgery who trained in robotic urology at the prestigious Heidelberg University.

• Appointed Professor of Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University – a key academic and clinical position
• Expertise in genitourinary reconstructive surgery for complex bladder and urinary tract restoration
• Served as an Executive Board Member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Former member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) academic working group
• Uses robotic-assisted techniques to improve precision during tumour removal and bladder reconstruction

Dr. Osman Civil is a general surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal, colorectal, and breast cancer surgery. Dr. Civil completed his surgical training at the Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients every year.

• Performs complex procedures including Whipple surgery, liver resections, and colectomies.
• Treats various conditions such as pancreatic cysts, hemorrhoids, and inguinal hernias.
• Maintains professional memberships in the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society.
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Malatya Gastrointestinal Surgery Society.

Dr. Emir Nekay is a general and gastrointestinal surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in surgical oncology, breast surgery, and colorectal procedures. Dr. Nekay completed his medical training and surgical residency at Istanbul University. He treats complex conditions such as pancreatic cysts, inguinal hernias, and hemorrhoids.

• Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association and Turkish Surgical Association.
• Performs specialized procedures including cholecystectomy, nephrectomy, and distal pancreatectomy.
• Treats patients at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.
• Active member of the Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association.

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a senior uro-oncology specialist who completed advanced international training in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA.

• Specialises in treating bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
• Performs minimally invasive urologic procedures to help reduce patient recovery times
• Maintains active membership in the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and contributed to major academic textbooks in urology
• Served as a senior associate professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, specialising in complex oncological surgeries for bladder and kidney cancers.

• Performs radical bladder resection and subsequent reconstructive procedures
• Specialises in laparoscopic urology to support faster recovery times
• Maintains a dual focus on both adult and paediatric urological conditions
• Fellow of the Istanbul University School of Medicine urology programme
• Treats functional urological issues including urinary incontinence and reflux

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a high-level uro-oncologist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and edited major textbooks on prostate cancer.

• Performs complex uro-oncological surgeries including robotic-assisted da Vinci procedures
• Holds a subspecialty title as a Consultant Surgeon in paediatric urology
• Authored 300 academic papers with over 1,000 international citations
• Served as Congress President for the Eurasian Urooncology Congress
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Société Internationale d'Urologie

Professor Hasan Biri refined his expertise in complex bladder cancer cases at the University of Southern California Norris Uro-oncology Centre.

• Specialises in radical cystectomy and reconstructive robotic surgery for bladder cancer
• Focuses on uro-oncology with over 80 national and international research publications
• Founding President of Koru Healthcare Group and former Chief Physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital
• Uses advanced robotic systems to perform precise tumour removal and reconstruction
• Fellowship trained in the United States in high-volume cancer surgery techniques

Dr Tansu Turgut focuses on radical cystectomy with ileal bladder construction at Ekol International Hospitals, where he specialises in creating artificial bladders.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious English-language medical faculties
• Member of the European Association of Urology
• Performs both laser endoscopic and open surgical techniques for bladder reconstruction
• Regular speaker on urological surgery at international congresses and medical forums
• Maintains professional membership with the Urological Surgery Association

Professor Akbulut is a highly regarded uro-oncology specialist who completed advanced training at the University of Michigan Medical School in the United States.

• Holds the title of Associate Professor with extensive experience in academic and clinical urology
• Focuses on uro-oncology, specifically managing complex reconstructions for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Urology Uro-Oncology Working Group
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed research papers on surgical outcomes and oncological safety

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.