Best Kidney-sparing Surgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor is an Urological Oncologist specializing in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Neo-Bladder Reconstruction, and Urological Cancer at Anadolu Medical Center. With a Bachelor Degree from Istanbul University and a Residency in Urology from Marmara University, the doctor has been recognized with several awards, including the Science Encouragement Award for Residency Students in 2008 and the Young Academic Presentation Award in 2012.

The doctor is an Executive Board Member of the Association of Urooncology and Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group. Additionally, the doctor is a member of the International Bladder Cancer Network, European Association of Urology, and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr Bugra Cetin holds both an MD and a PhD in Molecular Medicine, combining advanced surgical skill with a deep understanding of cellular therapies at Altinbas University.

• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic nephrectomy to preserve healthy kidney tissue
• Uses advanced endoscopic techniques for faster recovery and reduced patient discomfort
• Board Certified Urologist with specialist training from Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the International Society for Sexual Medicine

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at 19 Mayıs University in 1994 and completed a residency at Taksim Teaching and Research Hospital in 2002. The doctor has contributed to numerous international and local journals, showcasing expertise in the fields of endourology, pediatric urology, urooncology, andrology, and infertility. The doctor has worked at various health centers and hospitals, including the T.R. Ministry of Health Samsun Ayvacik Health Center, Samsun Carsamba Health Center, Taksim Training and Research Hospital, and Giresun Şebinkarahisar State Hospital.

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

Associate Professor Mehmet Sarier is a leading urologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex and a faculty member at Istinye University. He brings senior academic expertise to complex surgical cases within the urology department.

• Holds the rank of Associate Professor in Urology since 2020
• Educates the next generation of surgeons at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital
• Contributes to clinical research and urological academic standards in Turkey
• Focuses on surgical interventions for kidney and urinary tract health

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas is a highly qualified transplant and general surgeon who received advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland to master minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in kidney and pancreas transplantation at the Florence Nightingale Hospital group
• Serves as an academic Lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 20 international articles focusing on advanced renal surgery and transplant outcomes
• Edited professional textbooks and authored multiple chapters on complex kidney surgical procedures
• Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Ministry of Health for his clinical contributions

Professor Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu is a transplant specialist who has led the Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas Transplantation Unit at Akdeniz University Hospital.

• Performed over 2,000 hepatobiliary operations with a 95 per cent success ratio
• Served as the head of kidney transplantation at Dicle University Hospitals
• Holds a professorship at the Medical Park Hospital Complex Organ Transplantation Unit
• Published research on protective treatments for liver and pancreatic damage

Specialties

Kidney and urinary tract endoscopic stone crushing treatment

Endoscopic Prostate and Bladder Surgery (TUR Method)

Diagnosis and surgery of testicular diseases

Diagnosis and treatment of infertility in men (Varicocele surgeries)

Diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions

Treatment of urinary incontinence in women

Treatment of nocturnal incontinence in children

Treatment of undescended testicle in children

Circumcision

Experience

1995-1999 Bilecik State Hospital Urology Clinic

1999-2002 Kocaeli Gölcük State Hospital Urology Clinic

2002-2006 Sakarya Karasu State Hospital Urology Clinic and Chief Physician

2006-2012 Kocaeli State Hospital Urology Clinic and Chief Physician

2012-2015 Kocaeli State Hospital Urology Clinic

2015-2018 Kocaeli Public Hospitals Secretary General

2018-2021 Kocaeli Provincial Health Director

2021-2023 Kocaeli Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic

2023- 2024 Kocaeli Gölcük Necati Çelik State Hospital Urology Clinic

2024 Private Darıca Büyük Anadolu Hospital

Education

Uludag University Faculty of Medicine (graduation) 1988

Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine (specialization) 1994

1982-1988 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

1990 -1994 Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology (Specialization)

Scientific Publications

Acar A., Sert I. Ü., Gürbüz R., Ergüney Ş: Submucosal methotrexate applications in inoperable bladder tumors.  S.Ü.T.F. Journal. 1993; 9(1):39-41

Acar A., Sert İ.Ü., Gürbüz R., Arslan E.M., Ergüney Ş. , : Bladder wall and prostate

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Dr Bugra Bilge Keseroglu is a highly skilled specialist in laparoscopic and robotic urology at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi.

• Specialises in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy to remove tumours while saving healthy kidney tissue
• Expert in robotic-assisted surgery for precise tumour excision and reconstruction
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Performs complex endourological procedures for stones and other urological conditions
• Significant tenure at major Turkish institutions including Bilkent City Hospital

Education:

1997 – 2003    Hacettepe University

2004 – 2009     Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019     Afyon Kocatepe University

Experience:

2022 – Still       Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital

2019 – 2022     Private Meddem Hospital

2018 – 2019      Afyon Kocatepe University

2015 – 2018      Afyon Kocatepe University

2012 – 2015      Bozok University Faculty of Medicine

2010 – 2012     Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital

2009 – 2010      TSK Rehabilitation and Care Center Presidency

2004 – 2009     Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cenk Acar completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and his urology residency at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology. He worked as an assistant professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology between June 2009 and November 2012. Between May 2012 and November 2012, he worked as a fellow in robotic and laparoscopic surgery in urologic cancers for 6 months in the Urology Department of “The Netherland Cancer Institute-AVL hospital”. He started to work at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital in November 2012. In September 2014, he completed the necessary academic qualifications and received the title of “Associate Professor”. After working in a private hospital in Ankara between 2015-2020, he continued his services in his private practice in Ankara until 2020 when he started Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

In 2015, he was the chairman of the organizing committee of the first course on ‘Fluorescence Imaging in Urological Surgery’ in the field of urology in Turkey. In the following years, he chaired many urology and multidisciplinary courses on ICG fluorescence imaging under the umbrella of Urology Associations. In 2017, for the first time in Turkey, he started to apply Bipolar Prostate Enucleation in benign prostate enlargement in his clinic. Later, he started to use his increasing experience in surgeries such as HOLEP and THUFLEP.

In his career, Dr. Acar, who is especially interested in Urological Cancers, Urinary System Stones, HOLEP, THUFLEP, Endourology, and Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgeries, has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 500 urological cancer surgeries, over 250 HOLEP surgeries, countless endoscopic stone surgeries, and numerous robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST

• Localized Prostate Cancer Treatments
• Quality of Life in Urological Cancers
• Sentinel Lymph Node Dissections in Prostate Cancer
• Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Techniques in Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
• Prostate Enucleations in BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP)
• Urinary System Stone Disease

Marital Status : He is married, his wife is an ophthalmologist, and he is the father of two sons, aged 27 (Medical doctor) and 20 (Student).

Educational Status

1988 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine / Bursa

1982 Kabataş Boys' High School / Istanbul

1979 Göztepe Secondary School / Istanbul

1976 Harun Reşit Primary School / Istanbul

Institutions he works for

2020 Biruni University Hospital, Head of Urology Department / ISTANBUL
2017 Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Head of Urology Department / ISTANBUL

2016 Taksim Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic Education and Administrative Supervisor / Istanbul

2009 Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic Chief / Istanbul

2007 International Hospital, Yeşilköy / Istanbul

2007 Ankara Training and Research Hospital 2nd Urology Clinic / Ankara

2001 Military Service, Marshal Fevzi Çakmak Military Hospital / Erzurum

1999 Bergama State Hospital / Izmir

1997 Ankara Training and Research Hospital Specialization Program / Ankara

1992 Izmit State Hospital / Izmit

 

diplomas

2011 Professorship

2006 Associate Professorship

1997 Urology Specialist

1988 Doctor of Medicine

Associations and organizations of which he is a member

European Association of Urology

Turkish Urology Association

Northern Marmara Urology Association

Endourology Association

Nuhoğlu Foundation

Scientific Publications

Author of over 100 publications, presentations and book chapters, 58 of which are international.

Assist. Op.Dr.Oğuzhan Parlakkılıç graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 2001.

He started his specialization in the urology clinic of Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2002. Having completed his specialization training in 2007, Dr. Oğuzhan Parlakkılıç attended many national and international meetings. He has studies in andrology, endourology and urooncology.

Between 2007 and 2009, he completed his duty of public service obligation at Sivelek State Hospital.

Between 2009 and 2010, he worked as a urology specialist in the General Command of Mapping Dispensary. 

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced training in robotic and laparoscopic surgery from the University of Michigan.

• Specialises in urological cancers using minimally invasive robotic techniques
• Holds the FEBU qualification – a standard of excellence across Europe
• Published over 130 peer-reviewed papers on urologic oncology and endourology
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Endourology Society
• Recognised with the National Urology Congress award for surgical technique studies

Professor Mumin Temel focuses on complex urological cancer care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he performs precise kidney-sparing procedures to remove tumours while preserving healthy organ function.

• Specialises in urological cancer surgeries including partial nephrectomy and radical cases
• Focuses on kidney-sparing techniques to maintain long-term renal health for patients
• Expert in RIRS laser stone breaking for non-invasive kidney stone management
• Manages both open and closed surgical approaches for prostate and bladder conditions
• Senior academic at a major hospital providing surgery for urological malignancies

Professor Atis is a specialist in robotic and laparoscopic urology who trained at Heidelberg University, one of Europe's most prestigious medical centres for complex kidney surgery.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted procedures to remove tumours while preserving healthy kidney tissue
• Active board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Former member of the European Association of Urology (EAU-YAU) Endourology Working Group
• Professor of Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University, teaching the next generation of urologists

Professor Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on the preservation of organ function during complex tumour removals.

• Specialises in kidney and bladder tumour surgery with a focus on organ-sparing techniques
• Treats complex stones and obstructions within the urinary tract and kidneys
• Expertise includes managing prostate diseases and urinary incontinence
• Holds the title of Professor at a leading Turkish clinical centre
• Focuses on surgical interventions that maintain long-term renal health

Dr Sakir Aydogan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on preserving organ function through minimally invasive techniques.

• Specialises in urological cancer surgeries including kidney-sparing procedures
• Performs RIRS using laser technology for complex kidney stone removal
• Expert in both open and closed surgical approaches for prostate issues
• Provides advanced treatments for urinary incontinence and male infertility
• Focuses on precision methods to maintain healthy tissue during tumour removal

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly regarded urologic surgeon who refined his expertise at the University of Michigan Medical School.

• Specialises in tumour enucleation to preserve healthy kidney tissue during cancer removal
• Published extensive research on trifecta outcomes in partial nephrectomy with the Turkish Academy of Urology
• Expert in miniaturised percutaneous nephrolithotomy for complex stone cases
• Former Chief Resident at Haseki Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Member of the Uro-Oncology Working Group within the Turkish Academy of Urology