Artificial urinary sphincter implantation Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Kadir Önem is a Professor of Urology at Medical Park Hospital in Samsun. He earned his MD and completed his urology residency at Istanbul University. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in neuro-urology, reconstructive urology, and urologic oncology. He treats complex neuro-urological and reconstructive cases in adults and children. He has developed surgical techniques.

He is a principal investigator in several international Phase III–IV trials on neurogenic bladder and bladder cancer. He has more than 70 publications and book chapters. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals.

Leadership and affiliations: President, Turkish Urological Association – Western Black Sea Branch (2025). ISCoS Prevention Committee (2025). EAU Neurourology Group (2023–2025). ICS Neurourology Committee (2023–2025). INUS Board (2023). Awards: TUA (2016, 2017, 2020, 2022) and ICS (2020).

Dr Sakir Aydogan leads the urology department at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex urinary incontinence treatments and surgical reconstructions.

• Focuses on both open and closed surgical techniques for prostate and urinary issues
• Expertise includes laser stone breaking and urological cancer surgeries
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a major Turkish centre for international patients
• Dedicated specialist in male infertility and urinary tract health

Dr. Jang Hyun Kyung is a board-certified urologist. She completed her residency and clinical fellowship at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. She later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at Korea University Ansan Hospital and at International St. Mary’s Hospital.

Her clinical interests include BPH, urolithiasis, urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction, and urinary tract infections. She also focuses on male urology, pediatric urology, and urologic ultrasound.

Professional memberships: Full member of the Korean Urological Association, the Korean Continence Society, the Korean Society of Pediatric Urology, the Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation, and the Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound. Current affiliation: Urologist, Gibbeum Hospital.

Professor Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a dedicated focus on restoring urinary function and bladder health.

• Specialises in treating complex urinary incontinence that requires surgical intervention
• Expert in managing both prostate-related conditions and bladder tumours
• Holds a professorship at a major Turkish medical university
• Focuses on surgical solutions for urinary tract disorders and sexual dysfunction

Associate Professor Cevper Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced certified training in urological surgery. He leads the urology department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, focusing specifically on functional outcomes and sexual health.

• Awarded the Alpay Kelami prize for excellence in male sexual health and andrology
• Maintains high-level certification in robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques
• Published over 130 peer-reviewed papers on endourology and minimally invasive methods
• Full member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Completed urological surgery training at the University of Michigan in the USA

Professor Ramazan Gökhan Atis is a specialist in genitourinary reconstructive surgery who trained in laparoscopy and robotic urology at Heidelberg University in Germany.

• Specialises in complex reconstructive cases and functional urology
• Certified in robotic-assisted surgery for precise implant placement
• Executive Board Member of the Endourology Society
• Former member of the European Association of Urology (EAU-YAU) working group
• Serves as a Professor of Urology, training the next generation of specialists

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.