Bladder removal Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Abdullmutalip Simsek is a robotic and reconstructive urology specialist who completed prestigious doctoral training in the UK at the University of Sheffield.

• Specialises in uro-oncology and robotic-assisted surgery for bladder tumours
• Former Administrative Manager of the Urology Clinic at Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Held a senior clinical role at Hallamshire Hospital in England
• Member of the American Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons
• Serves as an Education Officer at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

Professor Alaettin Celik is a triple-certified specialist who founded the Paediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions.

• Triple-specialised in General Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, and Paediatric Urology
• Completed a two-year registrar post at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children in London
• Expert in managing complex congenital and oncological urology cases
• Active member of the Council of Children's Tumours at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Author of three major textbooks on newborn and paediatric surgical techniques

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.

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.

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk is a highly regarded urology specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler, holding a PhD in urological surgery and a senior academic post at Yeni Yuzyil University.

• Specialises in radical cystoprostatectomy for complex bladder and prostate cases
• Published extensive research on incidental cancer detection during bladder removal procedures
• Expert in nerve-sparing surgical techniques to preserve patient function and recovery
• Experienced in managing major urological trauma and reconstructive surgery
• Member of the Turkish urology community with over 25 international peer-reviewed publications

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.

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).

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a specialist urologist who focuses on laparoscopic techniques for complex surgeries at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for urological conditions
• Holds the title of Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist training at the Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical precision to improve patient recovery times after major procedures