Leukoplakia Of The Bladder Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a lead urologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in laparoscopic surgery for complex bladder disorders.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital – part of a JCI-accredited medical group
• Served as a specialist at Istanbul Bilim University, training new urological surgeons

Dr Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex bladder and urinary tract pathology.

• Specialises in managing bladder tumours and precancerous lesions
• Uses endoscopic techniques for bladder lining repair – avoids open surgery and reduces recovery time
• Expert in treating urinary tract stone disease and obstruction
• Consults on stubborn urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction issues
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a multi-specialty centre serving international patients

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly regarded urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training from the University of Michigan Medical School.

• Specialises in uro-oncology and managing non-muscle invasive bladder conditions
• Uses laser lithotripsy and flexible ureteroscopy – precise techniques for bladder and urinary tract procedures
• Recognised peer-reviewed researcher with 30+ publications on surgical outcomes and patient recovery
• Former Chief Resident and Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ilter Alkan is an endourology expert who completed specialized training in laproscopic urology and endourology at Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen in Austria.

• Specialises in endourology – using small scopes to treat bladder conditions without large incisions
• Professor of Urology at Yeditepe University – one of Turkey's prominent medical faculties
• Member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology
• Trained at University College London's Institute of Urology and Nephrology

Dr Teanchai Siricharoensang is a senior urologist who spent over a decade refining his skills at Samitivej Hospital Bangkok, one of South East Asia’s leading medical centres.

• Specialises in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery – uses small cameras and tiny incisions for faster recovery times
• Expert in minimally invasive bladder procedures to treat chronic conditions and tissue changes
• Member of the American Urological Association, keeping up with global standards in urological care
• Trained at Mahidol University, Thailand's top-ranked medical school for surgical specialities

Areas Of Interest 

Laser Prostate Surgery (HoLEP, ThuFLEP) 

Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery 

Robotic MR/ Ultrasound Prostate Fusion Biopsy 

Urological Oncologic Surgery 

Andrology 

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (water vapor to the prostate) 

Focal Treatment for Prostate Cancer (HIFU, Nano Knife) 

Education 

Elementary school- Kolak, Denizli, Turkey (1986 - 1990) 

Secondary School- Yenimahalle School, Yatagan, Turkey (1990 - 1994) 

High School- Turgutreis High School, Muğla, Turkey (1994 - 1998) 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey (1998 - 2004) 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Urology Clinic Specialty Training, Ankara, Turkey (2007 - 2012)

Experience 

Liv Ulus Hospital 

Şişli Kolan International Hospital 

Istanbul University of Health and Technology 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) 

Gülhane Education and Research Hospital 

University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine

Memberships

Turkish Urological Association 

Society of Endourology 

European Society of Urology (EAU) 

American Urological Association (AUA) 

World Society of Endourology

Professor Ugur Boylu is a leading specialist in robotic and endoscopic urology at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on minimally invasive bladder treatments.

• Completed a two-year fellowship in robotics and endourology at Tulane University School of Medicine in the USA
• Uses endourology techniques to treat bladder wall lesions through the urethra without making external incisions
• Published over 70 scientific papers on urological oncology and surgical outcomes
• Awarded Best First Paper at the National Urology Congress for his clinical research
• Active member of the Endourology Society and the Turkish Urology Association

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a distinguished urologist who previously served as the Chief of Urology at a major training and research hospital for over a decade.

• Specialises in uro-oncology and bladder disorders at Medistate Hospital Istanbul
• Holds a subspecialty qualification in paediatric urology for complex congenital cases
• Founded the Euroasian Urooncological Association to improve surgical standards
• Serves on the Scientific Programme Council of the Société Internationale d'Urologie
• Published over 300 academic papers on advanced urological health and surgical outcomes

Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a leading urologist and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1997. He specializes in endourology and urooncology. He received advanced training at IRCAD Strasbourg and gained international experience at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele IRCCS Hospital.

He became a professor in 2018. He has received several awards, including the 2015 Urooncology Research Award. He also won best oral presentation at the AUA Congress in 2008 and the EAU Congress in 2009. Dr. Kurtuluş has published widely in international journals. He is an active member of the EAU, Endourological Society, Turkish Association of Urology, and Urooncology Association.