Benign testicular tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Abdullmutalip Simsek is a highly regarded specialist in robotic and reconstructive surgery. He holds a PhD in reconstructive urology from the University of Sheffield in the UK.

• Specialises in reconstructive surgery to preserve function and aesthetics in complex cases
• Uses robotic-assisted techniques for higher precision and smaller incisions than open surgery
• Member of both the European Association of Urology and American Urological Association
• Awarded for his work in men's sexual health by the Turkish Andrology Association

Professor Semih Ayyan is a highly qualified urologist who completed a clinical fellowship in minimally invasive urological oncology at the University of Chicago.

• Specialises in precise surgical techniques for managing urological tumours while preserving healthy tissue
• Completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University in paediatric urology
• Certified by the American Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) for international standards of care
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach that results in smaller scars and faster healing
• Holds a professorship from Sivas Cumhuriyet University reflecting his senior expertise in complex urology

Dr. Ugur Aferin is a urological surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in robotic and minimally invasive urological surgery. Dr. Aferin is a published researcher on mitochondrial DNA as a prostate cancer biomarker. He performs complex procedures including robotic prostatectomy and nephrectomy.

• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.
• Treats conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to localized prostate cancer.
• Co-authored research on urodynamic curve patterns in the journal Urology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.

Assistant Professor Oguzhan Parlak is a urology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with over two decades of clinical focus on uro-oncology and andrology.

• Specialises in uro-oncology – the treatment of cancers and benign growths in the male reproductive system
• Expertise in andrology – focusing on male reproductive health and surgical management of testicular issues
• Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital – a major Turkish surgical centre
• Active member of national urology societies specialising in endourology and minimally invasive techniques

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is the Head of Urology at Biruni University Hospital, bringing senior clinical leadership to the management of testicular masses.

• Specialises in endourology, using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and less scarring
• Member of the European Association of Urology, adhering to international treatment protocols
• Authored over 100 scientific publications focusing on urological surgery and patient outcomes
• Former supervisor at Taksim Training and Research Hospital, mentoring the next generation of urologists

Professor Ozgur Haki Yuksel is a FEBU-certified urologist who completed specialist training at the University of Michigan under world-renowned experts.

• Holds European Board of Urology (FEBU) certification, a prestigious mark of specialist quality
• Specialises in urological oncology and minimally invasive robotic surgery techniques
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Bahceşehir University teaching next-generation urologists
• Contributed to 34 international medical publications on surgical outcomes and urology
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)

Professor Ilter Alkan is a senior urology specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who completed highly specialised fellowship training in laparoscopic surgery in Austria.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology, using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Recognised as a Professor of Urology at Yeditepe University in Istanbul
• Trained at the University College London Institute of Urology and Nephrology
• Fellow of the Endourological Society, focusing on minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)

Prof. Dr. Kadir Önem is a Professor of Urology at Medical Park Hospital in Samsun. He earned his MD and completed his urology residency at Istanbul University. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in neuro-urology, reconstructive urology, and urologic oncology. He treats complex neuro-urological and reconstructive cases in adults and children. He has developed surgical techniques.

He is a principal investigator in several international Phase III–IV trials on neurogenic bladder and bladder cancer. He has more than 70 publications and book chapters. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals.

Leadership and affiliations: President, Turkish Urological Association – Western Black Sea Branch (2025). ISCoS Prevention Committee (2025). EAU Neurourology Group (2023–2025). ICS Neurourology Committee (2023–2025). INUS Board (2023). Awards: TUA (2016, 2017, 2020, 2022) and ICS (2020).

Dr. Kurshad Zengin is a urological surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He holds four patents for medical innovations and has completed 14 scientific projects. Dr. Zengin specializes in surgical treatments for kidney stones, prostate disorders, and male infertility. He also performs stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction.

• Published 18 articles in international refereed journals.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate.
• Expert in microsurgical varicocele intervention and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Treats complex conditions like urethral stricture and bladder leukoplakia.

Dr. Özkan Onuk is a urology surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted urological surgeries. Dr. Onuk holds the title of Associate Professor from Yeni Yüzyıl University. He treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.

• Published 25+ academic articles in international refereed medical journals.
• Performs specialized procedures including transurethral resection and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Expert in treats pediatric urological conditions and male reproductive issues.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Turkey.

Dr Mumin Temel is a specialist surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who performs urological cancer surgeries and organ-sparing procedures.

• Treats testicular growths using both open and closed surgical techniques
• Focuses on fertility-conscious care for patients with reproductive concerns
• Specialises in urological oncology cases involving the kidneys and prostate
• Performs minimally invasive kidney stone removal using laser-based RIRS technology

Dr. Hasan Anıl Atalay is a urologist focused on uro‑oncology, reconstructive urology, and stone disease. He has expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He trained at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and Istanbul Training & Research Hospital. He completed advanced training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2010–2011) and World Laparoscopy Hospital (2019–2020).

He has authored more than 30 peer‑reviewed papers (2016–2021). Topics include CT texture to predict ESWL outcomes, VI‑RADS in bladder cancer, renal function after partial nephrectomy, PCNL fluoroscopy and stone metrics, sexual dysfunction, urosepsis biomarkers, and 3D models for PCNL and patient education. He is a member of the European Urology Association, the Turkish Urology Association, and the Urological Surgery Association.