Professor Akbulut is a highly regarded uro-oncology specialist who completed advanced training at the University of Michigan Medical School in the United States.

• Holds the title of Associate Professor with extensive experience in academic and clinical urology
• Focuses on uro-oncology, specifically managing complex reconstructions for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
• Member of the Turkish Academy of Urology Uro-Oncology Working Group
• Published over 40 peer-reviewed research papers on surgical outcomes and oncological safety

Associate Professor Cem Basatac is a specialist urological surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focus on laparoscopic techniques for complex bladder cases.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach to bladder removal
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced urology training at Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Practises at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale – a major centre for urological surgery in Istanbul

Dr Sakir Aydogan is a urological surgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on complex oncology cases and reconstructive procedures.

• Specialises in urological cancer surgeries including bladder removal and reconstruction
• Expertise in both open and closed surgical techniques for pelvic malignancies
• Treats a broad range of urological conditions including kidney stones and prostate disease
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major centre for international surgical patients

Professor Gurkan Ozkan is a senior urology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the surgical management of complex bladder tumours and reconstructive care.

• Specialises in full bladder removal and subsequent urinary tract reconstruction
• Expertise includes treating aggressive bladder tumours and advanced urinary tract disease
• Manages functional recovery including urinary incontinence and sexual health post-surgery
• Oversees the urology department at a major JCI-accredited surgical centre

Education

Medical Doctor Education: Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2008, Istanbul/Turkey
General Surgery Residency: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2018, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Tokat Erba State Hospital, 2008-2012, Tokat/Turkey
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2012-2018, Istanbul/Turkey
Ağrı Doğubeyazıt State Hospital, 2018-2020, Ağrı/Turkey

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
Turkish Surgical Association

The doctor graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and completed a urology specialization in 1991. He served as the Chief of Urology Clinic at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital from 2001 to 2013 and became a Professor of Urology in 2008. His medical interests include prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, and pediatric urology. He has authored over 300 academic papers with more than 1000 citations. He has edited books on prostate cancer and pediatric urology, and participated in numerous scientific committees. He was Congress President of the 9th Eurasian Urooncology Congress in 2019.

The doctor completed an MD in Internal Medicine at Shyam Shah Medical College and held a Senior Residency in the same department. Following this, the doctor served as Registrar in Medical Oncology at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital. The doctor completed DNB training in Medical Oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

During the Senior Residency, the doctor lectured at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS and presented research on Stomach Cancer at the Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The doctor specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies.

The doctor received Surgical Oncology training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and completed MRCS at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Starting practice in 2000, the doctor founded Curie Manavata Cancer Centre in 2007. With 19 years of experience, the doctor has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and participated in more than 200 clinical trials. The doctor is a published author with numerous international and national publications. Specializing in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology, the doctor is a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at MUHS.

Professor Ali Ferruh Akay is a senior uro-oncology specialist who completed advanced international training in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA.

• Specialises in treating bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
• Performs minimally invasive urologic procedures to help reduce patient recovery times
• Maintains active membership in the European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Authored over 100 scientific publications and contributed to major academic textbooks in urology
• Served as a senior associate professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

The doctor is an MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with 3 years of experience in Surgical Oncology at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nasik.

Specializes in oral cancer, focusing on organ preservation and functional rehabilitation. Has a strong interest in preventive oral hygiene and early diagnosis of oral cancers.

Proficient in major maxillofacial and head & neck surgeries and has completed fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology from HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

Active researcher with numerous publications.

The doctor completed an MBBS from MIMER, Pune, and an MS from GMC Panaji. Further training included a two-year fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, focusing on Gastrointestinal Cancer. At Tata Medical Center, the doctor served as a Co-principal Investigator in multiple original research projects. Following this, the doctor worked as an Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute and Government Cancer Hospital, Aurangabad. With over 10 years of experience, the doctor has successfully performed more than 10,000 major surgeries and has published multiple National and International papers. Specializes in Minimal Invasive Cancer Surgeries.