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Cenk Acar
20
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Cenk Acar, Urological surgeon

  • Specialization: Urological surgeon
  • 20 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    English, Turkish
  • Online consultations: available
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST Localized Prostate Cancer Treatments Quality of Life in Urological Cancers Sentinel Lymph Node Dissections in Prostate Cancer Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Techniques in Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery Prostate Enucleations in BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP) Urinary System Stone Disease

    Dr. Cenk Acar is a urological surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 500 surgeries for urological cancers. He was the first doctor in Turkey to apply bipolar prostate enucleation. Dr. Acar completed a fellowship in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at The Netherlands Cancer Institute.

    • Performed over 250 HOLEP procedures for benign prostate enlargement.
    • Expert in intraoperative fluorescence imaging for robotic urological surgeries.
    • Specializes in sentinel lymph node dissections for prostate cancer treatment.
    • Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000 patients annually.

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Anonymous • Basic check-up
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Oct 26, 2026
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The physicians and staff were exceptional
If you're considering a medical check-up abroad, here’s my honest take. I traveled from the U.S. to Istanbul for a comprehensive medical examination at Hisar Hospital, arranged through Bookimed. The physicians and staff were exceptional. I found them professional and genuinely caring. On the other hand, the overall efficiency could be improved, particularly with appointment scheduling and the wait times between departments; better coordination would make the experience smoother. Despite the delays, the quality of care and affordability made it worthwhile, and I received valuable insight into my health at a fraction of the U.S. cost.
I recently traveled from the U.S. to Istanbul for a comprehensive medical examination at Hisar Hospital, arranged through Bookimed. The physicians and medical staff were exceptional—professional, thorough, attentive, and genuinely caring. Although there were some scheduling delays and opportunities to improve efficiency, the quality of care and affordability made the experience worthwhile. I received valuable insight into my health at a fraction of what similar care would cost in the U.S. I'm grateful to Bookimed for helping coordinate my visit and to Hisar Hospital for the excellent medical care. I would absolutely recommend both to anyone considering medical tourism!
The overall efficiency could be improved, particularly with appointment scheduling, wait times between departments, and communication throughout the process. Better coordination would make the experience smoother and less time-consuming for patients.
Anonymous • Breast cancer surgery
Bulgaria
Oct 29, 2026
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Ilona • Basic check-up
Germany
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Anonymous • PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)
Turkey
Oct 3, 2026
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I can confirm that this part of my medical journey was managed with thorough competence
My primary concern before traveling for a PET-CT with Gallium 68 was the logistical side of things and whether every step would be clearly explained and executed in a new medical system. These worries proved to be entirely unfounded. The entire process was managed with clear and direct communication from the staff and the surgeon, which made a significant difference. The clinic's organization was evident. Everything was handled systematically, and each stage of the diagnostic procedure was laid out for me beforehand, so there were no surprises. The approach was very professional. but I can confirm that this part of my medical journey was managed with thorough competence.
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Oct 10, 2026
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Qualifications

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cenk Acar is a urologist specializing in robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He pioneered bipolar prostate enucleation in Turkey. Dr. Acar also specializes in localized prostate cancer treatments. He currently practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Acar treats urological cancers and urinary system stone diseases. He uses intraoperative fluorescence imaging — a technology that uses injectable dyes to highlight tumors and blood vessels — to improve precision during surgery. His clinical work includes treating prostatic hyperplasia, renal cysts, and urethral strictures.

The specialist’s clinical interests include:

  • Prostate enucleation for BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP)
  • Sentinel lymph node dissections in prostate cancer
  • Quality of life improvements in urological oncology
  • Surgical correction for Peyronie's disease
  • Endoscopic stone surgeries and kidney-sparing procedures

Achievements and Patient Outcomes

In 2017, Dr. Acar became the first surgeon in Turkey to apply bipolar prostate enucleation. He also chaired the first Turkish course on fluorescence imaging in urological surgery. Dr. Acar has performed over 500 urological cancer surgeries during his career.

His surgical volume includes:

  • 250+ HOLEP surgeries for prostate enlargement
  • Countless endoscopic stone removal procedures
  • Numerous robotic and laparoscopic urological operations
  • Successful management of complex urolithiasis cases

Work Experience

  • 2020–Present – Urologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, Istanbul
  • 2015–2020 – Private Practice, Ankara
  • 2012–2014 – Associate Professor at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital
  • 2012 – Fellow in Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute-AVL Hospital
  • 2009–2012 – Assistant Professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine

Education and Training

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Degree in General Medicine
  • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine – Residency in Urology
  • The Netherlands Cancer Institute – Fellowship in urologic cancer surgery
  • 2014 – Received the title of Associate Professor

Professional Leadership and Recognition

Dr. Acar leads advanced training courses for medical professionals. He chaired multiple multidisciplinary workshops on ICG fluorescence imaging under national urology associations. These sessions help surgeons master real-time imaging during tumor operations. Furthermore, he is an early adopter of advanced enucleation techniques like HOLEP and THUFLEP.

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