Prostatectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospital who focuses on the surgical management of prostate disease and tumours.

• Specialises in tumour removal for kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers
• Expertise includes managing complex urinary tract and bladder stone cases
• Treats male infertility alongside oncological urology procedures
• Experienced in addressing urinary incontinence following surgical interventions

Associate Professor Zulfu Sertkaya is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) who earned this prestigious title through rigorous proficiency exams.

• Holds the academic rank of Associate Professor – a position earned through clinical volume and research contributions
• Completed specialist urology training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Practises urology at Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics centre
• Recognised by the European Association of Urology for high standards of surgical knowledge
• Experienced in sub-branches of urology requiring delicate surgical techniques

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist with an extensive career spanning over three decades. After graduating from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed a specialization program in urology in 1997. The doctor attained the rank of Associate Professor in 2006 and achieved the title of Professor in 2011.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as the Head of the Urology Department at multiple university hospitals and acting as an Education and Administrative Supervisor at major training and research hospitals. The doctor possesses deep expertise in clinical urology, having served in various state and private medical institutions across Turkey.

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.

Professor Baris Nuhoglu is a senior urology specialist who brings high-level academic expertise to prostate surgery at Biruni University Hospital.

• Holds membership with the American Urological Association and the European Association of Urology
• Completed specialized residency training at the Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Former senior consultant at major Turkish institutions including Taksim and Bagcilar hospitals
• Balances surgical precision with a focus on patient recovery and post-operative care

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.

Dr Ender Kavukcu is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) who manages complex prostate and stone cases at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Holds board certification from the European Association of Urology
• Former lead of the stone treatment unit at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital
• Served as Administrative Manager of the urology department at Van Regional Training Hospital
• Practises at Avicenna International Hospital – a multi-specialty centre in Istanbul

Dr. Gul Alco is a radiation oncologist and Professor at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She excels in treating complex cases, including stage 4 lung and liver cancers. Dr. Alco utilizes the CyberKnife and Da Vinci robotic systems for precise tumor targeting. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Specializes in brachytherapy and high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU).
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and proton-beam therapy for various malignancies.
• Treats pancreatic, breast, ovarian, and brain cancers using targeted radiation.
• Expert in nuclear medicine diagnostics, including PET-CT with Gallium 68.

Professor Atis is a specialist in robotic-assisted urology who trained at Heidelberg University, Europe’s leading centre for laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• Appointed as Professor of Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University – a key academic and clinical leadership role
• Serves on the Executive Board of the Endourology Society, shaping standards for minimally invasive urological care
• Expertise in urological oncology and genitourinary reconstructive surgery for complex cancer cases
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) within the Young Academic Urologists group