Cystitis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Associate Professor Cenk Acar is a highly surgical specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, where he has performed over 900 successful urological procedures.

• Trained in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at the Netherlands Cancer Institute
• Specialises in endourology – using small cameras and instruments for internal treatments
• Expert in minimally invasive stone removal and urinary system health
• Former chairman of the first Turkish course on fluorescence imaging in surgery
• Fellow of the Netherlands Cancer Institute-AVL hospital in urologic oncology

Dr Ugur Aferin is an expert in bladder dysfunction and urodynamics at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in identifying complex bladder issues that often mimic chronic cystitis symptoms.

• Published research on urodynamic patterns to accurately predict bladder outlet obstruction
• Faculty Member at Istanbul Florence Nightingale – trains specialists in urological diagnosis
• Specialises in managing bladder tumours and invasive bladder conditions
• Focuses on functional urology to improve patient quality of life and comfort

Professor Rahim Horuz is a specialist urologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he focuses on treating complex urinary tract conditions.

• Brings senior academic expertise to the clinical management of persistent urinary infections
• Member of the European Association of Urology, adhering to international treatment standards
• Specialises in managing conditions involving the bladder and urinary tract
• Practises at a leading university hospital known for teaching and research in urology

Assistant Professor Oguzhan Parlak is a urology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with over two decades of experience in complex urinary tract care.

• Trained at the Taksim Training and Research Hospital urology clinic
• Focuses on endourology – using small cameras and instruments to treat urinary issues without large incisions
• Specialises in andrology and uro-oncology for comprehensive pelvic health management
• Regularly contributes to international medical meetings on the latest urological treatments

Professor Yuksel holds European Board of Urology certification and maintains a 99% success rate for urological procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in urogynecology to treat complex bladder issues and urinary incontinence
• Completed a clinical observership at the University of Michigan in the USA
• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) representing high international standards
• Faculty member at Bahcehesir University training the next generation of specialists
• Member of the European Urology Association (EAU) focused on evidence-based protocols