Cystitis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on complex bladder and urinary tract disorders.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology – minimally invasive keyhole surgery for faster recovery and less pain
• Expertise in female urinary incontinence surgery to restore bladder control
• Published research on vesicoureteral reflux – preventing urine from flowing backward into kidneys
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital – trains high-level surgical teams
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine urology residency programme

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a distinguished urologist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and has contributed to over 300 academic papers.

• Specialises in managing complex urinary tract issues including chronic inflammation and urinary incontinence
• Expertise in paediatric urology, providing gentle care for developmental bladder and urinary conditions
• Former Chief of Urology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Société Internationale d'Urologie

Dr Anar Mammadov is a highly skilled urologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who trained in robotic urological procedures at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in transurethral resection for bladder conditions using minimally invasive techniques
• Uses robotic-assisted surgery for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Completed specialist urology training at Istanbul University Medical Faculty
• Active member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology
• Published research on reducing surgical time and improving patient outcomes in urology

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads the urology department at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital and holds advanced training from the University of Rochester in the USA.

• Specialises in endourology – using small cameras and instruments to treat urinary tract issues without major incisions
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers on urological conditions and treatments
• Former lead specialist at major Istanbul training and research hospitals

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with extensive expertise in managing complex bladder and urinary tract conditions.

• Awarded by the European Association of Urology for his research into bladder health parameters
• Uses endourology techniques to treat urinary obstructions with minimally invasive methods
• Completed specialist training in laparoscopy at IRCAD in France for precise surgical repairs
• Held senior positions at major institutions including Milan San Raffaele IRCCS Hospital
• Member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology