Leukoplakia of the bladder Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ilter Alkan is an endourology expert who completed specialized training in laproscopic urology and endourology at Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen in Austria.

• Specialises in endourology – using small scopes to treat bladder conditions without large incisions
• Professor of Urology at Yeditepe University – one of Turkey's prominent medical faculties
• Member of the Endourological Society and the European Association of Urology
• Trained at University College London's Institute of Urology and Nephrology

Dr Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex bladder and urinary tract pathology.

• Specialises in managing bladder tumours and precancerous lesions
• Uses endoscopic techniques for bladder lining repair – avoids open surgery and reduces recovery time
• Expert in treating urinary tract stone disease and obstruction
• Consults on stubborn urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction issues
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a multi-specialty centre serving international patients

The doctor is a highly skilled urologist specializing in advanced surgical and clinical interventions. Expertise includes RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) for laser stone fragmentation, as well as comprehensive management of open and closed prostate surgeries. The doctor is also proficient in performing complex urological cancer surgeries.

In addition to surgical oncology and stone disease, the doctor provides specialized care for urinary incontinence and male infertility, utilizing evidence-based treatment protocols to improve patient outcomes.

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist with an extensive career spanning over three decades. After graduating from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed a specialization program in urology in 1997. The doctor attained the rank of Associate Professor in 2006 and achieved the title of Professor in 2011.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as the Head of the Urology Department at multiple university hospitals and acting as an Education and Administrative Supervisor at major training and research hospitals. The doctor possesses deep expertise in clinical urology, having served in various state and private medical institutions across Turkey.

Dr Teanchai Siricharoensang is a senior urologist who spent over a decade refining his skills at Samitivej Hospital Bangkok, one of South East Asia’s leading medical centres.

• Specialises in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery – uses small cameras and tiny incisions for faster recovery times
• Expert in minimally invasive bladder procedures to treat chronic conditions and tissue changes
• Member of the American Urological Association, keeping up with global standards in urological care
• Trained at Mahidol University, Thailand's top-ranked medical school for surgical specialities

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology who specialises in minimally invasive bladder and kidney treatments at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Focuses on urological infections and bladder diseases using endourological techniques
• Uses laser-based and laparoscopic methods for precise tissue management
• Recognised with the Alpay Kelami Award for his contributions to urological research
• Published 130+ scientific papers on urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery
• Member of the European Association of Urology and the Turkish Endourology Society

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

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.

The doctor is a highly experienced medical professional with over two decades of clinical practice. Having completed medical training at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine in 1996, the doctor went on to specialize at the SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2000.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held positions at various reputable institutions, including the Kayseri Military Hospital, SSK Yalova Regional Hospital, and Private Avicenna Umut Hospital. Most recently, the doctor has contributed expertise to Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital and Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital, demonstrating a consistent commitment to patient care and clinical excellence across multiple healthcare settings.

Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urology professor at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in uro-oncology and minimally invasive stone surgeries. Dr. Akay completed training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester, USA. He treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, male infertility, and bladder disorders.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and academic textbook chapters.
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
• Performs specialized procedures like HoLEP and microsurgical varicocelectomy.
• Practices at a university hospital with a 94% kidney transplant success rate.