Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Yuksel is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) who focuses on endourology and robotic techniques at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at the University of Michigan under world-renowned urology experts
• Specialises in endourology – using cameras and tiny instruments for surgery without large incisions
• Performs robotic surgery for prostate conditions to ensure high precision and recovery
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Bahceşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Contributed to over 40 international and national research publications

Dr. Bahri Gok is a urologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is an investigator in a 2024 international trial for urothelial carcinoma treatment. Dr. Gok is a certified da Vinci console surgeon. He focuses on robotic urology and uro-oncology.

• Served as a training supervisor for urology at Ankara City Hospital.
• Winner of multiple best poster awards from the European Association of Urology.
• Supervised doctoral research on robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
• Member of the Société Internationale d’Urologie and the Eurasian Uro-oncology Association.

Dr. Lee Chunyong is a urologist with a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University College of Medicine. His clinical focus includes kidney and urinary stones (ESWL), prostate diseases (BPH, prostate cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.

He has served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital. He was Chairman and Chief Professor of the Department of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine. He served as President and later Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society. He was also a Board Member of the Société Internationale d'Urologie.

His international roles include Visiting Fellow at UCLA and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS “Best Doctors,” covering prostatic diseases and kidney and urinary stones.

Professor Ilter Alkan is a surgical leader who holds a European fellowship in endourology and laparoscopic urology from the Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen.

• Specialises in endourology – using minimally invasive cameras and tools to treat prostate conditions without large incisions
• Professor of Urology at Yeditepe University – one of Turkey's prominent medical teaching institutions
• Expertise in laparoscopic surgery – results in less post-operative pain and a quicker return to normal activities
• Active member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology

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.

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk is a leading urology specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, where he focuses on the latest surgical techniques for prostate health.

• Specialises in bipolar transurethral vaporisation – a precise heat-based method to treat enlarged prostates with less bleeding
• Published specific research on managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with minimally invasive vaporisation
• Senior academic at Yeni Yuzyil University – expert in educating the next generation of urologists
• Contributes to international journals on prostate cancer and lower urinary tract symptoms

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.

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 Mumin Temel is a specialist urologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who excels in both open and closed surgery for prostate enlargement.

• Specialises in closed prostate surgery – a minimally invasive approach offering faster recovery and less post-op pain
• Performs RIRS laser treatment – uses laser energy to break down stones without traditional incisions
• Manages complex urological cases including cancer surgeries and urinary incontinence
• Treats patients at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major Turkish medical hub