Bladder removal with reconstruction Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is a highly decorated urology specialist who leads the Urology Department at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul.

• Maintains elite membership in the European Association of Urology
• Heads hospital urology departments, training the next generation of surgeons
• Contributed to over 100 scientific publications and book chapters globally
• Specialises in complex uro-oncology cases involving bladder reconstruction
• Recognised as a Professor for his academic and clinical leadership

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Dr. Kurshad Zengin is a urological surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He holds four patents for medical innovations and has completed 14 scientific projects. Dr. Zengin specializes in surgical treatments for kidney stones, prostate disorders, and male infertility. He also performs stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction.

• Published 18 articles in international refereed journals.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate.
• Expert in microsurgical varicocele intervention and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Treats complex conditions like urethral stricture and bladder leukoplakia.

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk is a senior urology specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler with significant expertise in managing incidental prostate cancer findings during radical cystectomy.

• Published research on the frequencies and features of incidental cancer in patients undergoing bladder removal
• Authored multiple international papers on reconstructive urology and bladder flap techniques
• Specialises in uro-oncology with an Associate Professor title from Yeni Yuzyil University
• Extensive experience in managing complex urological injuries and endoscopic approaches
• Active member of the international urology research community with over 25 peer-reviewed articles

Mumin Temel leads the urology department at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on complex urological cancer surgeries and reconstructive procedures.

• Performs radical cystectomy and urinary diversion for bladder cancer
• Uses open and closed surgical techniques for precise tumour removal
• Focuses on restoring urinary function through advanced reconstructive methods
• Treats cases involving both cancer removal and subsequent stone management
• Practices at a major Turkish hospital specialising in multi-disciplinary cancer care

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).