Selcuk Silay
- Specialization: Pediatric urologist
- 15 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
- Winner of the 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year; has performed over 100 pediatric robotic surgeries.
Dr. Selcuk Silay is a pediatric urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He won the Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year. He specializes in robot-assisted surgery for complex urological conditions in children.
- Performed over 100 pediatric robotic surgeries.
- Completed over 300 pediatric laparoscopic and 300 closed kidney stone surgeries.
- Trained in pediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital, USA.
- Former Head of Pediatric Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University.
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Doctor's services
- High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
- Nephrectomy
- Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
- Bladder removal
- Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT)
- Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
- Sling procedure
- Embolization of varicocele
- Bladder removal with reconstruction
- Artificial urinary sphincter implantation
- Microsurgical intervention for Varicocele
- Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot
- Medication treatment for cyctitis
- Medication therapy for urinary incontinence
- Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)
- Transurethral resection of the bladder
- Vaporization (with GreenLight Laser)
- Prostatectomy
- PET-CT with Gallium 68(PSMA)
- Paediatric Check-Up
- Basic check-up
- Online Consultation with Urologist
- Premium Check up
- Male Check-up
- MRI of the abdominal cavity
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Qualifications
Specialized Pediatric Urology Care
Dr. Sılay uses robotic technology to treat urological conditions in children. He performs minimally invasive procedures to help young patients recover faster. The specialist has successfully completed:
- 100+ pediatric robotic surgeries
- 300 pediatric laparoscopic surgeries
- 300 closed kidney stone surgeries in children
He treats conditions like urolithiasis, varicocele, and multicystic kidneys. The doctor also performs robotic nephrectomy — the surgical removal of a kidney using robotic assistance. Additionally, he performs bladder reconstruction to repair or replace a damaged bladder. These techniques allow for precise surgical intervention in pediatric patients.
Academic and Clinical Recognition
Dr. Sılay conducts research regarding pediatric urological treatments. He has authored over 80 scientific articles. In 2016, the National Urology Congress named him Young Academician of the Year in Cyprus.
Work Experience
- 2018–Present — Urologist at Memorial Bahçelievler and Memorial Ataşehir Hospitals
- 2017–2018 — Robotic surgery specialist at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
- 2016–2018 — Head of Pediatric Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
- 2011–2016 — Head of Pediatric Urology at Bezmialem Foundation University
- 2009 — Urology Specialist at Diyarbakir Bismil State Hospital
- 2006–2007 — Urology and Robotic Surgery Specialist
Education and Training
- 1997–2003 — Ankara University Medical School — Degree in general medicine
- 2003 — Baylor College of Medicine (USA) — Urology training
- 2004–2009 — Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital — Urology residency
- 2006–2007 — Baylor College of Medicine (USA) — Internship in urology
- 2014–2015 — Texas Children's Hospital (USA) — Pediatric Urology Robotic Surgery Training
Professional Memberships
- The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
- The European Association of Urology
- The European Society for Paediatric Urology
- The Turkish Association of Urology
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