Prostatectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Mumin Temel is a specialist urological surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on both open and closed prostate surgeries.

• Specialises in urological cancer surgeries including malignant prostate cases
• Performs minimally invasive closed procedures to help speed up recovery
• Manages post-operative care for urinary incontinence and pelvic health
• Treats complex kidney stones using RIRS laser technology
• Practices at a major Turkish hospital handling high patient volumes

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 leading urology specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler, focused on improving patient outcomes through complex prostate surgical research.

• Published extensive research on nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy to help preserve patient function
• Expertise in identifying biochemical recurrence after surgery to manage long-term recovery
• Researches advanced diagnostic markers like Caveolin-1 to improve prostate cancer detection
• Awarded Associate Professor status at Yeni Yuzyil University for his academic contributions
• Completed his PhD in Urology at the Taksim Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

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).

Professor Talat Yurdakul is a highly credentialed urologist who served as a Professor of Uro-oncology at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in treating prostate cancer using both surgical and medical methods
• Completed a fellowship in neurourology at the University of Pittsburgh to manage complex nerve-related cases
• Expert in microvascular surgery for patients requiring intricate reconstructive care
• Prolific researcher with 16 scientific articles published in major international medical journals
• Regularly serves as a session chairman at international urology and andrology congresses

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 Kim Hyun-hoe is a urologic cancer surgeon. He specializes in prostate and kidney cancer and robotic surgery. He directs Myongji Hospital’s Robotic Surgery Center and the Prostate & Kidney Cancer Center. He performed Korea’s first single-incision laparoscopy. At SNUH, he led more than 2,300 da Vinci cases over five years. He now uses the da Vinci Xi system.

He holds an MD, MS, and PhD from Seoul National University. He is a former director of SNUH Robotic Surgery and the Urology/Prostate Cancer Center. He is a past president of the Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics. He is a council member of the Korean Urological Association. His awards include the WCE Best Laparoscopy/Robotic Paper and the KUA Best Paper. He has also received several national academic honors. He contributes to next‑generation da Vinci research with Seoul National University and Intuitive Surgical. This was the first such collaboration in Asia.

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a specialised urology surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with a major focus on laparoscopic techniques.

• Specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for prostate conditions
• Holds the title of Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced urology training at the Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Practises at one of the region's top-tier private medical facilities
• Expertise covers both routine and complex urological surgical cases

Dr Sakir Aydogan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the surgical management of complex prostate conditions.

• Specialises in both open and closed prostate surgery techniques
• Provides surgical care for urological cancers including prostate malignancies
• Treats urinary incontinence issues related to prostate conditions
• Offers laser-based interventions for kidney stones and related urological health
• Practises at a major multi-specialty hospital with JCI accreditation