Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Rahim Horuz is a senior urology specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of the largest private medical facilities in Turkey.

• Holds a Professor title at Istanbul Medipol University's Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on urological conditions including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Registered as a Medical Doctor specialising in urology

Dr. Selcuk Silay is a pediatric urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He won the Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year. He specializes in robot-assisted surgery for complex urological conditions in children.

• Performed over 100 pediatric robotic surgeries.
• Completed over 300 pediatric laparoscopic and 300 closed kidney stone surgeries.
• Trained in pediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital, USA.
• Former Head of Pediatric Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University.

Dr Ender Kavukcu is a European Board-certified urology specialist who leads the stone treatment and urology services at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Holds the Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) title for international quality standards
• Managed the specialist Stone Crushing (ESWL) Unit at a major training hospital
• Specialises in endoscopic urology to treat prostate issues without large open incisions
• Experienced in administrative clinical leadership within the public hospital system

The doctor is a highly trained urology specialist who completed extensive medical education and clinical training, including a degree from Azerbaijan Medical University and a comprehensive specialization in urology at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. With a solid foundation in clinical practice gained during an internship at the Baku Republican Clinical Hospital, the doctor possesses deep expertise in the field.

The doctor's clinical focus encompasses a wide range of advanced urological disciplines, including endourology, urooncology, and andrology. Furthermore, the doctor is proficient in performing complex surgical interventions, with a specific emphasis on laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as pediatric urology.

The doctor is an accomplished academic and surgeon specializing in endourology, uro-oncology, robotic surgery, and andrology. With a medical degree from Gazi University and specialized training from Ankara Training and Research Hospital, the doctor attained the rank of professor in 2022. The clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive techniques, including robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, HoLEP, RIRS, and PNL for conditions such as kidney stones, prostate and bladder cancers, and male reproductive health.

An active educator and researcher, the doctor serves as an instructor for advanced surgical techniques and holds certifications in da Vinci robotic technology. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Association of Urology.

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a senior urologist at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital with specialist training in endourology from the University of Rochester in the USA.

• Specialises in minimally invasive urologic procedures for BPH and stone management
• Uses endourology techniques to treat prostate issues without traditional open surgery
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Published over 100 scientific papers on uro-oncology and surgical outcomes
• Former Associate Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Unal Oztekin is a specialised urologist at System Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive surgery for complex prostate and kidney conditions.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Expert in laser stone treatment – a precise method to clear blockages without traditional open surgery
• Trained at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Performs ureteroscopic surgery to manage urinary tract issues with minimal downtime

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with award-winning research into non-invasive prostate diagnostic techniques.

• Specialises in endourology – using small cameras and instruments through the urethra for scar-free surgery
• Uses intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP) measurements to assess bladder outlet obstruction without surgery
• Trained in laparoscopy at IRCAD Strasbourg – a world-leading centre for minimally invasive surgery
• Fellowship trained in uro-oncology at Hacettepe University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Endourological Society

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a high-level urologist who formerly headed the Urology Clinic at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, one of Turkey's major specialist facilities.

• Specialises in prostate growth management and uro-oncology for complex cases
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in the USA
• Founded the Eurasian Urooncological Association to improve surgical outcomes
• Current member of the Urology Curriculum Commission for the Turkish Ministry of Health

Professor Tolga Akman leads the Urology Department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, bringing senior academic expertise to complex prostate care.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology – using tiny incisions for faster healing and less pain
• Expert in uro-oncology and managing enlargement-related complications
• Professor at Medicana – responsible for training the next generation of urologists
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine, one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to preserve urinary function and lifestyle

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a high-level urologist who refined his skills through fellowships at world-leading institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specialises in uro-oncology and surgical management of enlarged prostate conditions
• Completed research at UCLA in urology and molecular genetics
• Former Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Association of Urology and the European Association of Urology
• Published extensive research on modern urological surgical techniques