Best Urinary Incontinence Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Cenk Acar is a urological surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 500 surgeries for urological cancers. He was the first doctor in Turkey to apply bipolar prostate enucleation. Dr. Acar completed a fellowship in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at The Netherlands Cancer Institute.

• Performed over 250 HOLEP procedures for benign prostate enlargement.
• Expert in intraoperative fluorescence imaging for robotic urological surgeries.
• Specializes in sentinel lymph node dissections for prostate cancer treatment.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Abdulmuttalip Simsek is a urological surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and reconstructive surgery for complex urological conditions. Dr. Simsek holds the rank of Professor and completed reconstructive urology training in the UK. He treats a wide range of cancers including kidney, prostate, and bladder malignancies.

• Performs HoLEP for benign prostatic hyperplasia and penile prosthesis surgery.
• Expert in reconstructive procedures such as urethroplasty and hypospadias surgery.
• Treats sexual health conditions, including erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility known for oncology and robotic surgery excellence.

Dr Elnur Allahverdiyev is a specialist in urogynecology at Anadolu Medical Center, providing high-success surgical and medical treatments for urinary incontinence.

• Performs TOT and TVT procedures – minimally invasive sling surgeries for stress-related bladder leakage
• Uses bladder Botox injections to treat overactive bladder and urge-related incontinence
• Specialises in pubovaginal sling surgery using natural tissue grafts for complex cases
• Manages pelvic organ prolapse through robotic and laparoscopic vesicovaginal fistula repair
• Holds certifications in urodynamics to accurately diagnose bladder function and voiding disorders

Professor Ozdemir is the Head of Urology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and a recognised specialist in managing bladder control conditions.

• Awarded for research into transobturator tape operations – a minimally invasive procedure to treat stress incontinence
• Expertise in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery which uses small incisions for quicker recovery times
• International Clinical Fellow from the European Oncology Center in Milan
• Member of The Association of Continence focusing on bladder health and urinary control
• Recognised for research into nocturia – the frequent need to urinate during the night

Associate Professor Mehmet Sarier leads the urology team at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, holding academic positions at İstinye University.

• Specialises in urology with a focus on pelvic floor health and bladder control
• Published research on kidney transplant outcomes and complex urological health
• Holds the title of Associate Professor – a recognition of his surgical expertise
• Trained at several major hospitals including Gümüşsuyu and Yaşam
• Mentors new surgeons as a faculty member at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Son Dong-wan specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. He performs laser prostate surgery. He provides robotic and laparoscopic treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

His minimally invasive practice includes laparoscopic nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He performs cystoscopic TURBT and TURP. He offers ureteroscopic laser stone removal and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. He treats BPH, prostatitis, urinary stones, testicular cancer, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and male infertility.

Dr Ugur Aferin is a specialist urologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has published research on predicting bladder outlet obstruction and muscle activity.

• Specialises in urodynamic testing to accurately diagnose the cause of bladder control issues
• Researches detrusor underactivity – a condition where weak bladder muscles cause difficulty emptying
• Focuses on surgical solutions for complex bladder hernias and functional urological disorders
• Faculty member at one of Turkey's leading medical institutions and a peer-reviewed author

Dr. Sait Aygün is a Urologist and Urological Surgeon currently seeing patients at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital.

Education & Certifications: Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English program, 2017) and completed his Urology residency at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Department of Urology (2024). He also holds the international Bristol Urodynamics Certificate.

Experience: Completed clinical residency training at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital (2018–2024), served at Hakkari State Hospital (2024–2025), and joined the medical team at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital in 2025.

Core Expertise:
- Andrology & Sexual Health: Penile prosthesis implantation, surgical correction of penile curvature (plication and grafting), Peyronie’s disease surgery, male aesthetic procedures (penile lengthening and girth enhancement), and cryoablation/hyaluronic acid injections for premature ejaculation.
- Male Infertility & Men’s Health: Erectile dysfunction management, microscopic varicocelectomy, and undescended testicle surgery.
- Endourology & Stone Surgery: Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), ureterorenoscopy (URS), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and laparoscopic/open ureterolithotomy and pyelolithotomy.
- Urological Oncology: Laparoscopic radical/partial nephrectomy for kidney and ureteral tumors, radical cystectomy for bladder cancer, radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, and orchiectomy for testicular tumors.
- General & Reconstructive Urology: Urethroplasty for urethral strictures, benign prostatic hyperplasia treatments (TUR-P, open prostatectomy), and medical circumcision.

Academic Publications: Contributed to clinical research on reconstructive urology, including published work on ventral-approach augmented non-transected anastomotic (vANTA) urethroplasty for bulbar urethral strictures.

Combining evidence-based clinical practices with minimally invasive and reconstructive surgical techniques, Dr. Aygün provides comprehensive urological care, serving his patients fluently in both Turkish and English.

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 European-trained specialist who focuses on complex functional urology at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Completed a surgical fellowship in endourology at the Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen in Austria
• Trained at the University College London Institute of Urology and Nephrology
• Held senior academic positions including Professor at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat bladder dysfunction and pelvic floor issues

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).