Bladder Removal Doctors in Turkey

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk specializes in urology with over 21 years of experience, including bladder removal procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Published 25+ articles in international urology journals
• Expert in minimally invasive urological techniques
• Faculty member at Yeni Yüzyıl University
• Specializes in complex urological cases

Prof. Dr. Kadir Önem is a Professor of Urology at Medical Park Hospital in Samsun. He earned his MD and completed his urology residency at Istanbul University. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in neuro-urology, reconstructive urology, and urologic oncology. He treats complex neuro-urological and reconstructive cases in adults and children. He has developed surgical techniques.

He is a principal investigator in several international Phase III–IV trials on neurogenic bladder and bladder cancer. He has more than 70 publications and book chapters. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals.

Leadership and affiliations: President, Turkish Urological Association – Western Black Sea Branch (2025). ISCoS Prevention Committee (2025). EAU Neurourology Group (2023–2025). ICS Neurourology Committee (2023–2025). INUS Board (2023). Awards: TUA (2016, 2017, 2020, 2022) and ICS (2020).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atilla Çelik is a general surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He focuses on surgical oncology, advanced laparoscopy, and oncoplastic breast surgery.

MD, Istanbul University (1988). General surgery residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital. Gastric Cancer Surgery fellowship at the National Cancer Center, Tokyo (2005). Associate Professor since 2011. Former Clinical Training Officer at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.

Clinical scope: oncoplastic breast surgery; immediate prepectoral reconstruction; sentinel node biopsy; laparoscopic gastric and colorectal cancer resections; advanced hernia repair; bariatric and metabolic surgery.

Awards: Karl Storz EAES Best Oral Presentation (2008, Stockholm). Certifications: Turkish Surgical Board Certification and Recertification (2003, 2018). Memberships: IGCA; Turkish Surgical Society; Surgical Oncology Association; ELCD; Istanbul Breast Society; Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association. He is a translator and co-editor of gastric cancer textbooks.

Associate Professor Basatac specializes in laparoscopic urology procedures at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified urologist with extensive training
• Expert in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
• Practices at a leading private hospital in Istanbul

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist with an extensive career spanning over three decades. After graduating from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed a specialization program in urology in 1997. The doctor attained the rank of Associate Professor in 2006 and achieved the title of Professor in 2011.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as the Head of the Urology Department at multiple university hospitals and acting as an Education and Administrative Supervisor at major training and research hospitals. The doctor possesses deep expertise in clinical urology, having served in various state and private medical institutions across Turkey.

Dr. Ersoz specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological cancer surgeries, including complex bladder removal procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Associate Professor with over 20 years of urology experience
• Trained at University of Michigan's Department of Urology
• Published 130+ research papers on urological conditions
• Member of European Association of Urology and other specialist societies
• Recipient of the Male Sexual Health Alpay Kelami Award

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is among the first five experts globally to publish data on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic urology at Heidelberg University, Germany.

• Pioneered combined PRP and stem cell penile therapy in Turkey.
• Developed a certified surgical technique for penile circumference improvement.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries for cancer treatment.
• Serves as an instructor for the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Dr. Kavukcu brings 22 years of urology expertise to bladder removal procedures, having trained at prestigious institutions like Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

• Board-certified by the European Association of Urology (FEBU)
• Managed the ESWL Unit at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Served as Administrative Manager of Van Regional Training Hospital's Urology Clinic
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Prof. Dr. Atis is a leading expert in robotic urology with specialized training at Heidelberg University. He combines academic rigor with extensive clinical practice.

• Board member of the Endourology Society since 2017
• Over 100 published articles in urology research
• Performs advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University's Urology Department

Assoc. Prof. Selcuk Silay specializes in robotic surgery for pediatric urology conditions, with over 100 pediatric robotic surgeries performed.

• 300+ pediatric laparoscopic surgeries completed
• Head of Pediatric Urology Department at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Trained at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital
• Published 80+ articles on robotic surgery in children
• Recipient of the Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year

Dr. Akbulut specializes in urological surgeries, including bladder removal, with extensive experience at Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

• Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Department of Urology
• Published multiple studies on urological surgical techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive procedures for bladder conditions

Specializes in uro-oncology and laparoscopic surgery – performs bladder removal procedures at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 24 years of urology experience
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine's Urology Residency Program
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bahcelievler since 2018

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery techniques at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• 12 years of experience in general surgery with a focus on minimally invasive procedures
• Holds a certificate in laparoscopic hernia surgery from the European Hernia Society
• Authored multiple publications on gastrointestinal surgical techniques
• Editor of academic books on minimally invasive and oncological surgery

Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri specializes in robotic bladder removal, trained at USC's renowned Norris Uro-oncology Center. He brings decades of expertise to Koru Ankara Hospital.

• 39 years in urology with focus on bladder cancer
• Pioneer in robotic uro-oncology surgery in Turkey
• Published 80+ papers on urological cancers
• Founding president of Koru Healthcare Group

Professor of Urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, Dr. Akay specializes in bladder cancer, performing high-precision bladder removal surgeries.

• Over 35 years of urology specialization
• Trained in Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery in the USA
• Author of 100+ scientific publications
• Active member of the European Association of Urology

Dr. Sahin Kilic is a urologist in Antalya. He treats urological oncology and performs minimally invasive reconstruction. Dr. Kilic uses robotic and laparoscopic techniques for adrenal, kidney, and bladder surgery. He uses MR-TRUS fusion technology for targeted prostate biopsies.

• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and Retzius-sparing procedures for prostate cancer.
• Uses Holmium and Thulium laser platforms for HoLEP and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Treats kidney stones using percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and laparoscopic methods.
• Creates metabolic risk assessments to prevent urinary stones from returning.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.