Volkan Tugcu
- Specialization: Urologist
- 29 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
- Chairman of the Urology Department at Health Sciences University
Dr. Volkan Tugcu is a urologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He developed the Tugcu Bakirkoy Technique for robotic surgery. Dr. Tugcu has performed over 2,500 robotic procedures. He treats prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. Dr. Tugcu also performs robotic kidney transplants.
- Former Chairman of the Urology Department at Health Sciences University.
- Sits on the Board of Directors for the Turkish Urology Association.
- Maintains membership in the European Association of Urology.
- Works at a JCI-accredited center designated as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.
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Microsurgical Varicocelectomy (One Side) by Surgeon with 2,500+ Robotic Surgeries
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Qualifications
Dr. Volkan Tugcu pioneered the Tugcu Bakirkoy Technique for robotic-assisted surgery. He has performed over 2,500 robotic operations. He is the Chairman of the Urology Department at Health Sciences University.
Specialization and Robotic Techniques
Dr. Tugcu performs robotic-assisted procedures for complex urological conditions. He developed a novel approach to robotic surgery now used internationally. His work includes robotic kidney transplants and urooncology.
The doctor treats various conditions including:
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland
- End-stage renal disease requiring transplantation
Clinical Work History
- 2021–Present — Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul — Urologist
- 2018–2021 — Bahçelievler Memorial Hospital, Istanbul — Urologist
- 2017–2018 — Health Sciences University, Istanbul — Chairman of the Urology Department
- 2010–2017 — SBU Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital — Associate Professor
- 2004–2010 — Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital — Urology Specialist
Educational Background
- 1998–2003 — Bezm-i Alem University, Faculty of Medicine — Urology Specialty Training
- 1992–1997 — Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine — Medical Degree
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Urology Association — Member of the Board of Directors since 2017
- The Endourological Society — Member since 2015
- European Association of Urology (EAU) — Member since 2010
- Turkish Endourology Association — Member since 2010
- Turkish Andrology Association — Member since 2010
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