Ihsan Karaman

Ihsan Karaman is a board-certified urology surgeon and oncologist practicing at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He served as the Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University from 2014 to 2018. Prof. Karaman has authored 300 academic papers. He treats pediatric urology conditions and prostate cancer.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

Dr. Karaman performs surgical treatment for uro-oncological and pediatric conditions. He holds a subspecialty title as a Consultant Surgeon in pediatric urology. The specialist treats various conditions including:

• Prostate cancer and benign prostatic growth
• Pediatric urological disorders
• Urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction
• Kidney stone disease and urolithiasis
• Male infertility and sexual dysfunction
• Varicocele and testicular tumors

He performs procedures such as robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy. He also uses Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) and HIFU ablation. HoLEP is a laser procedure that removes prostate tissue blocking urine flow. HIFU ablation uses ultrasound energy to destroy cancer cells. For pediatric patients, he treats phimosis and congenital urological issues.

Work Experience

• 2001–2013 — Chief of Urology Clinic at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2013–2014 — Faculty Member at Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014–2018 — Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University
• 1994 — Visiting Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
• 1996 — Associate Professor of Urology

Education and Training

• 1986 — Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine — Medical Degree
• 1991 — Istanbul Medical Faculty Urology Clinic — Residency and Specialization
• 2008 — Promoted to Professor of Urology
• PhD in History of Medicine and Medical Ethics

Research and Academic Leadership

Prof. Karaman has contributed to over 40 medical book chapters. He edited scientific textbooks on pediatric urology and prostate cancer. His 300 plus published papers have earned more than 1,000 international citations. He also participated in organizational committees for numerous conferences.

• 2019 — Congress President of the 9th Eurasian Urooncology Congress
• Member of the Scientific Programme Council for Société Internationale d'Urologie
• Member of the Urology Curriculum Commission for the Turkish Ministry of Health

Professional Memberships and NGO Leadership

• Co-founder of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology
• Co-founder of the Euroasian Urooncological Association
• President of the Federation of Islamic Medical Associations
• President of the International Federation of Green Crescent
• Immediate Past President of Turkish Green Crescent Society
• Founder and former 10-year Chairman of Doctors Worldwide