Cystitis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Ugur Boylu is a specialist in endourology and robotic surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on complex urological repairs.

• Trained in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery during a fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine.
• Uses endourology – a minimally invasive approach to treat urinary tract issues with small telescopes and cameras.
• Specialises in urological oncology, managing both cancerous and chronic inflammatory conditions of the bladder.
• Published 70+ scientific articles on surgical outcomes and modern urological techniques.
• Member of the Endourology Society and the Turkish Urology Association.

Professor Lee Chun Yong is a highly decorated urology specialist and former Director of Hanyang University Hospital. His reputation is so significant that he was featured twice on the national medical programme 'Medical Experts' for urological care.

• Recognised with the Order of Civil Merit – Okjo Medal for his contributions to medicine
• Former President of the Korean Endourological Society for urological procedures
• Trained international specialists as a visiting professor at the University of Tübingen in Germany
• Expert in voiding disorders and chronic bladder inflammation management

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 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

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 Unal Oztekin is a specialised urologist at System Hospital who focuses on laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery.

• Specialises in ureteroscopic stone surgery – uses a thin scope to treat stones without incisions
• Trained at the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on laparoscopic surgery – uses small cuts for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in laser-based treatments for urological conditions
• Manages complex cases involving the bladder and urinary tract

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a distinguished urology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital with extensive international training from leading American institutions. He served as a Professor at Ege University, where he trained future specialists in managing complex bladder and urinary conditions.

• Completed research at UCLA in immunology and molecular genetics
• Observed clinical protocols at the Mayo Clinic and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Served as Vice Dean of the Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing persistent and treatment-resistant urinary tract infections