Transurethral resection of the bladder Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Gurkan Ozkan is a dedicated urologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the surgical management of bladder tumours and urinary tract diseases.

• Specialises in tumour treatments for the bladder and kidney
• Expertise includes managing complex prostate diseases and urinary tract stones
• Treats male fertility concerns and sexual health conditions
• Provides care for urinary incontinence and paediatric urology cases
• Focuses on minimally invasive surgical approaches for bladder conditions

Dr Sakir Aydogan is a urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on stone disease and bladder oncology. He uses minimally invasive methods to manage both routine and complex urological conditions.

• Specialises in urological cancer surgeries including bladder tumour resection
• Performs both open and closed surgical techniques for various prostate and bladder pathologies
• Focuses on kidney-sparing laser treatments and restorative urology
• Manages multifaceted cases involving urinary incontinence and infertility

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a lead specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with high-level expertise in urology and laparoscopic surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for bladder and urological conditions
• Achieved the academic rank of Associate Professor for his contribution to the field
• Practises at a JCI-accredited hospital centre known for high clinical standards
• Focuses on minimally invasive urotumour removals to support faster patient recovery

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist with an extensive career spanning over three decades. After graduating from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed a specialization program in urology in 1997. The doctor attained the rank of Associate Professor in 2006 and achieved the title of Professor in 2011.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as the Head of the Urology Department at multiple university hospitals and acting as an Education and Administrative Supervisor at major training and research hospitals. The doctor possesses deep expertise in clinical urology, having served in various state and private medical institutions across Turkey.

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

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

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

Dr. Mehmet Asil Onay is a licensed medical doctor certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health. He has advanced training in FUE and DHI hair transplantation. At Istanbul Care Clinic, he specializes in minimally invasive hair restoration. He has performed hundreds of procedures for patients from Turkey and abroad.

He provides individualized treatment plans. He uses sapphire micro-blade FUE, graft extraction techniques that minimize visible scarring, and PRP to support recovery. He helped develop clinic protocols that combine Sapphire FUE with PRP. These protocols aim to shorten healing and improve graft survival. He focuses on natural hairline design and high-density implantation. He also uses digital scalp analysis. Procedures are performed in fully equipped operating rooms that meet JCI standards.

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. 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.

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.

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

Assoc. Prof. Orhan Ünal Zorba, MD, is a urologist focused on andrology and endourology. He has about 25 years of experience. He currently sees patients at Private TUSA Hospital. He started there on 8 June 2026.

His academic work includes 29 international and 13 national publications and 7 book chapters. He has given at least 9 presentations at international congresses. His studies have been presented at EAU, ESSM, ICS, and EULIS meetings. He served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Urology from 2009 to 2016. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Association of Urology, the Turkish Society of Andrology, and the Eastern Black Sea Association of Urologists.

Key areas include male infertility (micro‑TESE; outcomes in 191 patients with non‑obstructive azoospermia), microsurgical varicocele repair, prostate surgery (HoLEP, TURP), endoscopic stone surgery (URS, PCNL), and uro‑oncology. He speaks English.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.