Cenk Acar
20
years of experience
Cenk Acar
- 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 • Prostatectomy
Ukraine
Aug 19, 2026
Anonymous • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Brazil
Aug 16, 2026
My biggest fear was the language barrier in another country, but everyone made me feel comfortable and heard. From the coordinators to my doctor, the treatment was professional and humane. My surgeon was particularly good, visiting me after the surgery and explaining realistic outcomes beforehand. I feel better than expected. I was given a clear aftercare guide, and there were no surprise costs. My advice is to stay for about five days after the procedure before you plan to travel home.
My experience was very positive; it exceeded my expectations, since being in another country with a different language than the patient's is often frightening, but there I felt comfortable because at every moment I felt listened to and treated with a lot of human warmth — from the coordinators, the translator, and especially the doctor, who was very professional and humane in his treatment.
A very beautiful experience.
Anonymous • Robotic myomectomy
Switzerland
Jul 13, 2026
The surgeon and the entire team at the clinic were great, which put me at ease
My biggest worry was centered on one of the 2-3 fibroids I had. The surgeon and the entire team at the clinic were great, which put me at ease. The procedure itself was smooth. I am now in the early recovery phase and I feel good, though I do tire easily, as is expected. It’s still too early to know what the final results will be, but I am optimistic. I can’t really comment on the price clarity as I wasn't sure about the details. From a medical and care standpoint, everything was handled very professionally by the staff.
The doctor was patient and heard all my needs. He couldnot have done more.
Bookmed helped me get the best options. The process was so smooth
Maybe, letting customer know there will be additional cost other than the ones quotated. We paid for so many tests not covered.
Anonymous • Installation of the subcutaneous port system PORT-A-CATH
Spain
Jun 27, 2026
My biggest concern was what would happen if there were complications. The only positive was the transport that picks you up and drops you off. After I got home, I became really unwell and was taken to hospital with double sepsis, which doctors suspected was from the newly fitted port. I was rushed into surgery to have what cost me well over 3,000 euros removed. I've emailed in about this and haven't even had one reply. Nobodies even had the decent attitude to even text me back. BEWARE.
The transport that pick u up and drops u off
2 weeks after I got home I became really unwell, I was taken to hospital and it turned out I had double sepsis. They suspected it was from the port that I had fitted as there was puss leaking from it. I was rushed into surgery and had what cost me well over 3,000 euros removed and the doctors who removed it had it tested and both the bacteria that had turned to sepsis was confirmed to be all over it.
I've emailed in about this and I ha ent even had 1 reply. I spent 3 and a half weeks in hospital aswell as the costs and inconvenience of getting to Turkey and I have nothing except a big scar where there put it in then spain cut it again to remove it.
As I say, nobodies even had the decent attitude to even text me back. BEWARE!!!!!! NO AFTERCARE IF IT GOES WRONG, EVEN IF YOU NEARLY DIE U DONT GET A TEXT.
Anonymous • Deep Plane Facelift
Jul 12, 2026
My surgeon was fantastic. I felt very reassured when he took the time to explain the deep plane technique so clearly and even drew the incision lines with me right before my surgery. He also personally checked on me after I woke up from the general anesthesia. The procedure covered my full face and neck, and I can confirm there were no additional expenses on top of what was quoted. The clinic facilities are excellent. My only disappointment has been the aftercare, as there has been very little contact from the staff. It's still early in the healing process, so it is too early to tell how the final results will look.
The doctor was warm and patient.
Post-op instructions cold be better .
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Doctor's services
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
- Varicocelectomy
- Kidney-sparing surgery
- Nephrectomy
- Bladder removal
- Circumcision
- Urethroplasty
- Hydroselectomy
- Uretheroplasty
- Penile curvature correction (surgical treatment for Peyronie's disease)
- Testicular Biopsy
- Online Consultation with Urologist
- PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)
- MRI of the abdominal cavity
- Male Check-up
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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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