Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay leads the urology department at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital after completing advanced training in endourology at the University of Rochester.

• Specialises in minimally invasive stone surgeries and laser treatments for prostate enlargement
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and medical textbook chapters in urology
• Active member of the European Association of Urology contributing to modern standards
• Experienced in uro-oncology focusing on kidney, bladder, and prostate cancer care
• Previously served as Head of Department at major Turkish training hospitals

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a high-level uro-oncologist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions.

• Specialises in HoLEP for benign prostatic growth and robotic da Vinci surgery
• Authored over 300 academic papers with more than 1,000 international citations
• Former Chief of the Urology Clinic at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for the Société Internationale d'Urologie
• Co-founder of the Euroasian Urooncological Association

Professor Hasan Biri conducted extensive uro-oncology research at the University of Southern California – one of the world's most respected centres for prostate care.

• Founding President of Koru Healthcare Group and current leading specialist at Özel Koru Ankara Hospital
• Former Head of Urology and Chief Physician at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 80 medical papers focusing on robotic surgery and uro-oncology outcomes
• Specialises in endourology and minimally invasive techniques for benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Special interest in robotic-assisted surgery for prostate and bladder conditions

Dr Tansu Turgut specializes in laser urology and endourology, focusing on HoLEP procedures and complex stone surgeries at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Provides endoscopic prostate treatment using HoLEP and plasma kinetic technology
• Member of the European Association of Urology and Turkish Urology Association
• Competent in managing various prostate conditions alongside laparoscopic surgical techniques
• Completed specialist urology training at Dokuz Eylül University Department of Urology
• Regular speaker on clinical urology advancements at international medical congresses

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly regarded urology specialist who completed prestigious training at the University of Michigan Medical School. He focuses on minimally invasive laser surgery for complex urological conditions.

• Specialises in holmium laser techniques for treating benign prostate enlargement
• Has published over 30 peer-reviewed papers on advanced laser lithotripsy and stone disease
• Serves as an Associate Professor, training the next generation of urologists in Turkey
• Highly experienced in laparoscopic procedures and robotic-assisted surgical methods

Professor Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with advanced training in endourology and uro-oncology from leading clinics in Germany and Italy.

• Received the Uro-oncology Research Award for his work on radical prostatectomy outcomes
• Won Best Oral Presentation at the AUA Congress for research on bladder outlet obstruction
• Completed advanced laparoscopy training at the IRCAD institute in Strasbourg
• Holds the title of Professor of Urology and is a member of the Endourological Society