Best Prostatectomy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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 Bugra Cetin is a board-certified urologist and molecular medicine specialist who has performed over 900 successful urological and reconstructive procedures.

• Specialises in radical retropubic prostatectomy and complex uro-oncologic surgeries
• Uses advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques for minimally invasive recovery
• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Health Science University
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Pioneer in applying cellular therapies to restore urological health

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.

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Professor Baris Nurogluu is a senior urological specialist at Dr. MED who brings authoritative expertise to complex prostate cancer surgeries.

• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Holds fellowship-level credentials with the American Urological Association
• Former senior consultant at major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Specialises in oncology-focused urology and functional restoration
• Active member of the Turkish Urology Association's leadership circles

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.

Dr Sokmen trained at the only Turkish urology clinic with European Accreditation (FEBU) and specialises in oncophysiology for men. He focuses on maintaining male health and function while treating complex urological conditions.

• Trained in robotic surgery and urological oncology with leading global professors
• Serves as an instructor for accredited European Association of Urology training courses
• Active member of the European Association of Urology since 2009
• Specialises in regenerative treatments to support post-surgical recovery and function

Dr. Tunc Ozdemir is a leading urologist in Istanbul. He specializes in uro-oncology, focusing on prostate cancer and kidney tumor treatment. He is a pioneer in robotic surgery. Dr. Ozdemir helped establish Turkey’s first robotic urologic surgery program. He also performed the country’s first robotic sacrocolpopexy operations.

He is Professor and Head of Urology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and Bilim University. Dr. Ozdemir has received several international awards. These include the Karl Storz Second Prize at SEEM 2010 and Best Video Presentation at ERUS 2010. He is a member of the European Association of Urology and Turkish Urology societies. His work shows a strong commitment to advancing urologic care.

Professor Altin completed a prestigious uro-oncology and robotic surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic – a global leader in urological care.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer
• Focuses on uro-oncolgy at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Received clinical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Highly skilled in managing complex urological and kidney conditions
• Trained other surgeons in urological techniques at Inonu University

Associate Professor Mehmet Sarier is a leading urology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital with a strong focus on surgical oncology.

• Serves as a faculty member at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in complex urology cases at a major tertiary medical centre
• Received formal recognition as an Associate Professor in 2020
• Contributes to medical education at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Maintains an active academic profile in modern urological research

Professor Murat Savas is a highly qualified uro-oncology specialist who completed a prestigious urology fellowship at Berlin University's Charité Hospital – one of Europe's largest university hospitals.

• Holds advanced certification in IRCAD laparoscopic surgery for minimally invasive tumour removal
• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on preserving patient function during surgery
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Eurasian Urooncology Association
• Former Associate Professor at the Ministry of Health Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Completed postgraduate training in laparoscopic surgery through the Endourology Association

With 1,100 treatments successfully performed, Dr Senol Erguney is a senior urologist at Darıca Büyük Anadolu Hospital specializing in endoscopic prostate and bladder surgery.

• Specialises in the TUR method for managing prostate and bladder conditions
• Served as Provincial Health Director and former Chief Physician for over a decade
• Completed urology residency at the respected Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on advanced treatments for complex bladder and prostate cases

Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.

Specialty

Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.

Dr. Selçuk Sılay has provided over:

• 300 pediatric laparoscopic surgeries
• 100 pediatric robotic surgeries
• 300 closed kidney stone surgeries in children.

Work experience

• Since 2018 – Urologist in Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• 2017-2018 – Pediatric urology robotic surgery specialist in Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
• 2016-2018 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department in Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• 2011-2016 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department at the Bezmialem Foundation University
• 2009 – Urology Specialist in Diyarbakir Bismil State Hospital
• 2006-2007 – Urology and Robotic Surgery Specialist.

Education

• 1997-2003 – Ankara University Medical School – Degree in general medicine
• 2003 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Training in urology
• 2004-2009 – Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education And Research Hospital – Training in urology
• 2006-2007 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Internship in urology
• 2014-2015 – Texas Children's Hospital (USA) – Pediatric Urology Robotic Surgery Training (USA).

Awards

• 2016 Young Academician of the Year Award by the 24th National Urology Congress in Cyprus
• 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year.

Scientific activity

Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.

Membership in organizations

• The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
• The European Association of Urology
• The European Society for Paediatric Urology
• The Turkish Association of Urology.

Professor Keseroglu specialises in robotic-assisted prostatectomy at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, using both conventional and nerve-sparing Retzius-sparing methods.

• Expert in the Retzius-sparing technique, which helps patients regain bladder control faster after surgery
• Performs laparoscopic radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection for comprehensive cancer management
• Experienced in HoLEP surgery, a minimally invasive laser treatment for prostate enlargement
• Skilled in complex abdominal robotic and laparoscopic procedures for various urological conditions
• Trained at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

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

The doctor has over thirty years of experience in oncology, with a specialization in cancers of the head and neck. His career includes significant contributions through research and numerous publications. He is proficient in procedures such as Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, and Prostatectomy.

He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University and specialized in radiation oncology at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His professional journey includes roles at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital, and Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor is a highly experienced urologist with a focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques and advanced prostate cancer treatments. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor has contributed significantly to the field through numerous published research papers and participation in international conferences. The doctor is board-certified and has been recognized for excellence in patient care and innovative treatment approaches.