Page 3 - Best Prostatectomy doctors in Turkey: TOP 60 doctors

Dr. Sertkaya graduated from Konya Meram Science High School in 2001 and entered Gazi University Medical Faculty the same year, graduating in 2008. He completed his urology specialization at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2014, becoming a urology specialist.

Since becoming a specialist, he has focused on the sub-branch of Andrology, attending various training sessions and conferences and performing surgeries with some of the world's leading Andrology professors. In 2017, he passed the written and oral proficiency exams conducted by the European Association of Urology, earning the title of "FEBU."

In 2020, Dr. Sertkaya achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Urology. His journey in Urology and Andrology, which began in 2008, continues at the Andro Expertise Male Health and Aesthetics Center, which he founded in 2022. He sees patients in his own clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Bugra Cetin is a pioneer in urology, specializing in advanced cellular therapies and minimally invasive techniques for prostatectomy.

• Performs radical retropubic prostatectomy with excellent outcomes
• Expert in laparoscopic and endoscopic urologic surgeries
• Board-certified urologist with PhD in Molecular Medicine
• Member of European Association of Urology and ISSM

Prof. Ozdemir specializes in robotic-assisted prostatectomy, with awards for his research on nerve-sparing techniques. He leads the urology department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professor of Urology at Bilim University
• Trained in uro-oncology at the European Oncology Center in Milan
• Member of the European Association of Urology
• Received multiple awards for prostate cancer research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cenk Acar completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and his urology residency at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology. He worked as an assistant professor at Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology between June 2009 and November 2012. Between May 2012 and November 2012, he worked as a fellow in robotic and laparoscopic surgery in urologic cancers for 6 months in the Urology Department of “The Netherland Cancer Institute-AVL hospital”. He started to work at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital in November 2012. In September 2014, he completed the necessary academic qualifications and received the title of “Associate Professor”. After working in a private hospital in Ankara between 2015-2020, he continued his services in his private practice in Ankara until 2020 when he started Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

In 2015, he was the chairman of the organizing committee of the first course on ‘Fluorescence Imaging in Urological Surgery’ in the field of urology in Turkey. In the following years, he chaired many urology and multidisciplinary courses on ICG fluorescence imaging under the umbrella of Urology Associations. In 2017, for the first time in Turkey, he started to apply Bipolar Prostate Enucleation in benign prostate enlargement in his clinic. Later, he started to use his increasing experience in surgeries such as HOLEP and THUFLEP.

In his career, Dr. Acar, who is especially interested in Urological Cancers, Urinary System Stones, HOLEP, THUFLEP, Endourology, and Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgeries, has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 500 urological cancer surgeries, over 250 HOLEP surgeries, countless endoscopic stone surgeries, and numerous robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST

• Localized Prostate Cancer Treatments
• Quality of Life in Urological Cancers
• Sentinel Lymph Node Dissections in Prostate Cancer
• Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Techniques in Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
• Prostate Enucleations in BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP)
• Urinary System Stone Disease

Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri specializes in robotic prostate surgery, trained at the University of Southern California's renowned Kneed Norris Uro-oncology Center.

• Over 30 years of experience in urology
• Published 80+ national and international papers
• Founding president of Koru Healthcare Group
• Former head of urology at Gazi Ankara Hospital

Prof. Dr. Abdullmutalip Simsek specializes in robotic and reconstructive urology, bringing innovative techniques to prostatectomy at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura Hospital.

• PhD in Reconstructive Urology from University of Sheffield
• Member of European Association of Urology and American Urological Association
• Focuses on urooncology and robotic surgery
• Awarded for contributions to men's sexual health

Specializes in robotic and laser prostate surgeries at Liv Hospital Ulus, with expertise in minimally invasive techniques.

• Performs advanced procedures like HoLEP and ThuFLEP for prostate conditions
• Expert in robotic MR/ultrasound prostate fusion biopsy
• Member of European Society of Urology and American Urological Association
• Fellowship-trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Specializes in robotic and laser prostate surgeries – Dr. Yilmaz performs advanced HoLEP and ThuFLEP procedures at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in robotic transperineal prostate MRI/ultrasound fusion biopsy
• Member of the European Society of Urology and American Urological Association
• Conducted research on urological treatments with TÜBİTAK
• Fellowship-trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Prof. Dr. Ozgur Haki Yuksel specializes in robotic and laparoscopic prostate surgeries, performing advanced techniques at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in urology at University of Michigan under Prof. J. Stuart Wolf
• Board-certified by the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Author of 34 international publications on urology
• Member of the European Association of Urology

Prof Dr Baris Nurogluu brings extensive expertise in urology with a focus on prostate procedures. His background includes training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialized in urology for 5 years at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Urology Association and European Association of Urology
• Experience across multiple prestigious hospitals in Turkey
• Fluent in the latest urological treatments and techniques

Dr. Kurshad Zengin brings over 15 years of urology experience, specializing in prostate procedures at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in prostate-related surgeries and treatments
• Currently practices at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital

Dr. Sarier combines urological expertise with academic leadership, currently serving as a faculty member at Istinye University's Department of Urology.

• 18+ years of urology experience in leading Turkish hospitals
• Specializes in prostate-related surgical procedures
• Associate professor with academic contributions to urology
• Hospital-affiliated practice ensures comprehensive care coordination

Dr. Kavukcu is a urology specialist with over 15 years of experience, including roles as a clinic manager and ESWL Unit manager.

• Board-certified by the European Association of Urology (FEBU)
• Managed the Urology Clinic at Van Regional Training Hospital
• Specializes in prostatectomy and other urological procedures
• Fluent in English for international patients

Specializes in robotic prostatectomy techniques – including Retzius-Sparing Method that preserves natural anatomy.

• Over 24 years of urological experience
• Performs both robotic and laparoscopic prostatectomies
• Trained in advanced procedures at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Current urology specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı