Transurethral resection of the bladder Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a FEBU-certified urologist and professor at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic surgery and endourology for bladder and prostate conditions. Dr. Kurtuluş won the 2015 Urooncology Research Award for his work on radical prostatectomy.

• Certified by the European Board of Urology (FEBU).
• Performed research fellowships at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital.
• Winner of best presentation awards at both AUA and EAU congresses.
• Uses the da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.

Professor Karaman is a board-certified urology oncologist who previously served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University. He brings senior academic leadership to the surgical treatment of bladder conditions at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Published over 300 academic papers with 1,000 international citations
• Holds a subspecialty title as a Consultant Surgeon in paediatric urology
• Former Chief of Urology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for Société Internationale d'Urologie
• Specialises in uro-oncology, focusing on bladder dysfunction and tumour removal

Professor Tolga Akman is a senior urology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital focused on oncological surgery for bladder and prostate cancers.

• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at a leading Istanbul hospital
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive urological surgery
• Manages complex cases involving both bladder and kidney cancer removal
• Experienced in functional urology including urinary incontinence procedures
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine in advanced urological surgery

Dr. Mehmet Asil Onay is a licensed medical doctor certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health. He has advanced training in FUE and DHI hair transplantation. At Istanbul Care Clinic, he specializes in minimally invasive hair restoration. He has performed hundreds of procedures for patients from Turkey and abroad.

He provides individualized treatment plans. He uses sapphire micro-blade FUE, graft extraction techniques that minimize visible scarring, and PRP to support recovery. He helped develop clinic protocols that combine Sapphire FUE with PRP. These protocols aim to shorten healing and improve graft survival. He focuses on natural hairline design and high-density implantation. He also uses digital scalp analysis. Procedures are performed in fully equipped operating rooms that meet JCI standards.

Urologist, specialist in oncourology and endoscopy

20 years

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopy in Strasbourg.
• He completed an internship in oncology and uro-oncology at the San Rafael Clinic in Italy and the Heilbronn Clinic in Germany.
• Proficient in the technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy with preoperative 3D tomographic measurements.
• Treats bladder outlet obstruction and intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP).

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly regarded urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a strong focus on uro-oncology and surgical research.

• Completed specialist research at the University of Michigan Medical School in the United States
• Former Chief Resident and Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive experience in predicting recurrences for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
• Published over 30 peer-reviewed papers on urological surgery and tumour management
• Specialises in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for bladder and kidney conditions

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Dr. Cemalettin Ertekin is a surgical oncologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Biruni University Hospital. He won the National Scientific Patent Award and the Istanbul Surgical Association first prize. Dr. Ertekin is a professor specifically focused on pancreatico-biliary and trauma surgery.

• Performs complex procedures including Whipple surgery, stomach resection, and pancreatectomy.
• Specializes in the endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.
• Treats pancreatic cysts, liver hemangiomas, and various types of abdominal hernias.
• Active member of the national Trauma and Emergency Surgery and Surgical associations.