Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is among the first five experts globally to publish data on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic urology at Heidelberg University, Germany.

• Pioneered combined PRP and stem cell penile therapy in Turkey.
• Developed a certified surgical technique for penile circumference improvement.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries for cancer treatment.
• Serves as an instructor for 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.

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 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 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

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

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