Urology Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 6

Prof. Tolga Akman specializes in laparoscopic and robotic urology procedures at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, combining precision with extensive uro-oncology expertise.

• 24 years of experience in urology
• Expert in da Vinci robotic prostatectomy and nephrectomy
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bahcelievler
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Emrah Yuruk specializes in minimally invasive treatments for urinary stone disease and urological cancers, with a strong focus on endourology.

• Associate Professor of Urology at Bagcilar Training & Research Hospital
• Published several papers in international urology journals
• Organizes workshops on minimally invasive techniques for kidney and prostate cancer
• Associate Editor of the Turkish Journal of Urology

Prof. Dr. Ihsan Karaman brings 35 years of urology expertise, specializing in pediatric urology and complex prostate conditions at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Published 300+ academic papers cited internationally over 1000 times
• Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
• Founder of Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology
• Congress President of 9th Eurasian Urooncology Congress
• Member of Société Internationale d'Urologie's Scientific Programme Council

Urologist, specialist in oncourology and endoscopy

20 years

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopy in Strasbourg.
• He completed an internship in oncology and uro-oncology at the San Rafael Clinic in Italy and the Heilbronn Clinic in Germany.
• Proficient in the technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy with preoperative 3D tomographic measurements.
• Treats bladder outlet obstruction and intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP).

Associate Professor Akbulut specializes in minimally invasive urological procedures, trained at University of Michigan and Istanbul University.

• 22 years of urology practice focusing on kidney stones and robotic surgery
• Published 20+ studies on mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy and laser techniques
• Expert in Da Vinci robotic procedures for prostate and kidney conditions
• Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Ilkay Kirkac pioneered Closed Kidney Stone Surgery at Private Optimed Hospital, where he leads the Urology Department.

• 31 years specializing in urology with a focus on kidney stone treatments
• First to perform Closed Kidney Stone Surgery at Private Optimed Hospital
• Graduated from Hacettepe University – a leading medical school in Turkey
• Head of Urology Department at Private Optimed Hospital

Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with 29 years of experience, specializing in advanced laparoscopic and robotic urological procedures.

• Trained in urooncology and endourology at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital
• Performed 500+ percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures
• Recipient of multiple international awards for urology research
• Professor of Urology at Estophia Hospital