Best Robotic Da Vinci Prostatectomy 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.

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.

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.

The doctor is a highly regarded urology specialist with expertise in treating kidney, prostate, and bladder cancers. Internationally certified in robotic surgery, the doctor has performed over 600 robotic urology-oncology surgeries. Scholarly contributions include over 70 articles published in international journals, cited more than 1,500 times.

Education includes a Medical Doctorate from Istanbul University and advanced training in endourology and laparoscopic-robotic surgery at institutions such as Duke University and University Hospital Leuven.

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.

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 serves as a senior urologist at Medical Park Antalya Complex with a strong academic background in uro-oncology.

• Appointed Associate Professor of Urology in 2020
• Holds a faculty position at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital
• Authored multiple research papers on surgical urology outcomes
• Focuses on robotic-assisted techniques for prostate care

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

• Holds advanced IRCAD certification in laparoscopic and robotic urological surgery techniques
• Specialises in treating prostate cancer using the minimally invasive da Vinci system
• Full Professor of Urology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the International Endourological Society
• Completed postgraduate training in laparoscopic surgery at Akdeniz University

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. 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 Abdullmutalip Simsek is a leading urological surgeon who has completed over 1,100 specialized treatments with a focus on robotic-assisted techniques.

• Completed a PhD in reconstructive urology at the University of Sheffield in England
• Supervises advanced research into the functional and oncological outcomes of robotic prostatectomy
• Treats patients as a robotic and reconstructive specialist at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• Holds memberships with the European Association of Urology and the American Urological Association

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 surgery from the University of Michigan.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted prostatectomy for urological cancers
• Published 130+ peer-reviewed papers on urologic oncology and endourology
• Recognised with the Alpay Kelami Award for research into sexual health
• Certified in minimally invasive techniques that prioritise faster patient recovery
• Senior member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)

Dr Ugur Aferin is a key figure in the urology team at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in precise robotic-assisted oncology.

• Focuses on robotic uroidological surgeries for localized prostate cancer management
• Published author on uro-oncology, specifically covering muscle-invasive bladder and prostate conditions
• Active member of the Minimally Invasive Urology Association and the Eurasian Uro-oncology Association
• Faculty member at one of Turkey's premier medical institutions, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is a highly specialised urologist who completed formal robotic surgery training at Heidelberg University – one of Europe's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Holds a professorship in urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Specialises in urological oncology and robotic-assisted da Vinci procedures
• Executive Board Member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Former member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) Endourology Working Group
• Extensive expertise in genitourinary reconstructive surgery and endourology

Dr Mumin Temel focuses on urological cancer surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a major centre for complex surgical care. He manages both routine and complex prostate conditions.

• Specialises in closed prostate surgeries using minimally invasive techniques
• Expertise includes laser-based treatments and oncological urology
• Focuses on urological cancer surgeries for favourable patient recovery
• Treats a wide range of male reproductive and urinary health issues

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a urology specialist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focused clinical interest in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• Holds the academic rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for treating urological cancers
• Completed residency training at the Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital group
• Focuses on minimally invasive urology for reduced patient recovery times

Professor Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a focus on surgical oncology and robotic interventions for prostate diseases.

• Specialises in managing complex prostate tumours and urinary tract malignancies
• Focuses on kidney and bladder stone treatments alongside oncological surgery
• Treats male infertility and sexual health disorders with evidence-based protocols
• Manages urinary incontinence cases using modern surgical approaches
• Holds an academic professorship at a leading Turkish clinical institution