Artificial urinary sphincter implantation Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads the urology department at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital and has published over 100 scientific works on complex urinary conditions.

• Trained in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA
• Specialises in minimally invasive urologic procedures to improve patient recovery times
• Expert in managing both uro-oncology cases and functional bladder disorders
• Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Consults at a premier university hospital known for medical research and training

Professor Karaman is a board-certified urology specialist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University. He holds a specific subspecialty title as a Consultant Surgeon in paediatric urology and focuses on complex bladder dysfunction.

• Performed a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in the United States
• Co-founder of the Turkish Society for Paediatric Urology
• Expert in managing urinary incontinence and various neurogenic bladder conditions
• Published over 300 academic papers with more than 1,000 international citations
• Served as Chief of the Urology Clinic at a major Turkish training hospital

Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a FEBU-certified urologist and professor at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic surgery and endourology for bladder and prostate conditions. Dr. Kurtuluş won the 2015 Urooncology Research Award for his work on radical prostatectomy.

• Certified by the European Board of Urology (FEBU).
• Performed research fellowships at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital.
• Winner of best presentation awards at both AUA and EAU congresses.
• Uses the da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly clinical urologist based at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, with specialized training from the University of Michigan Medical School.

• Recognised expert in reconstructive urology and pelvic floor surgery
• Extensive research in urinary incontinence and sling procedures, focusing on patient outcomes
• Former Chief Resident at Haseki Training and Research Hospital, mentoring future specialists
• Published over 30 peer-reviewed papers on complex urological techniques and surgical safety
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Urology's Uro-Oncology working group