Yusuf Oguz Acar

Specialization: Urological surgeon
26 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Turkish
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) and Swiss Urology Association (SGU); recognized for research in prostate and bladder cancer treatments.
Dr. Yusuf Oguz Acar is a urologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in prostate surgery and urooncology. He practiced at the University of Basel in Switzerland and Frankfurt University in Germany. Dr. Acar is known for researching new ways to treat invasive bladder cancer. He uses techniques like stomach tissue for bladder substitution. This helps patients who need a new bladder after cancer removal.
- Member of the European Association of Urology and the Swiss Urology Association.
- Performs laparoscopic nephrectomy, TURP, and microwave thermotherapy for the prostate.
- Published many articles on neoadjuvant therapy and prostate cancer research.
- Works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

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Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate

Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate by EAU-Certified Surgeon — Transfer Included

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Qualifications

Prof. Dr. Yusuf Oguz Acar is a specialist in urological surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He practiced medicine in Germany and Switzerland. The doctor researches prostate and bladder cancer treatments.

Clinical Focus and Methods

Prof. Dr. Acar treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and urological cancers. He uses endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques for kidney and prostate conditions. His surgical approach includes:

Laparoscopic nephrectomy and kidney removal
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) — a procedure to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) — a nonsurgical treatment that uses microwave energy to shrink an enlarged prostate
Transrectal ultrasound of the prostate

Academic and Research Contributions

Dr. Acar researches how to improve outcomes for invasive bladder cancer patients. He investigated using the stomach for bladder substitution to restore urinary function. This research included developing a gastrocystoplasty model in pigs. Additionally, the specialist studies neoadjuvant therapy to treat prostate cancer before primary surgery. His findings appear in international urology and urooncology journals.

Medical Education

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
SB Beyoğlu Hospital / Frankfurt University – Specialization in Urology
University of Basel, Faculty of Medicine, Switzerland – Urology Training

Professional Memberships

European Association of Urology (EAU)
Swiss Urology Association (SGU)
Turkish Urology Association (TÜD)
Endourology Society