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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

Areas Of Interest

Urooncology 

Robotic Urology and Endourology 

Laser Technologies and Laser Prostate Surgeries (HoLEP, ThuFLEP) 

MRI Transrectal/Transperineal Ultrasonography Prostate Fusion Biopsy 

Endoscopic Stone Surgery 

Education 

Gulhane Military Medical Academy 

Experience 

Liv Ulus Hospital 

Kolan International Hospital 

Gülhane Education and Research Hospital 

Gulhane Military Medical Faculty 

University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine 

Memberships 

Turkish Urological Association 

Society of Endourology 

European Society of Urology (EAU) 

American Urological Association (AUA) 

World Society of Endourolog

Areas Of Interest

Laser Prostate Surgeries (HoLEP, ThuFLEP) 

Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery 

Robotic Transperineal Prostate MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy 

Urological Oncological Surgeries 

Female Urology 

Neuro-Urology 

Urethral Stenosis Surgeries (Graft Urethroplasty surgeries) 

Education 

Gulhane Military Medical Faculty 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Department of Urology

Experience 

Liv Hospital Ulus 

KOLAN International Hospital 

Gülhane Training and Research Hospital 

Gulhane Military Medical Academy Research 

Evaluation of the effects of intracavernosal mitomycin-c administration on rat model in Peyroni’s disease (TÜBİTAK) 

Effects of intradetrusor decorin injection on tissue histopathology in rabbits with partial bladder outlet obstruction (TÜBİTAK)

Memberships 

Turkish Urological Association 

Society of Endourology 

European Society of Urology (EAU) 

American Urological Association (AUA

Specialties

Kidney and urinary tract endoscopic stone crushing treatment

Endoscopic Prostate and Bladder Surgery (TUR Method)

Diagnosis and surgery of testicular diseases

Diagnosis and treatment of infertility in men (Varicocele surgeries)

Diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions

Treatment of urinary incontinence in women

Treatment of nocturnal incontinence in children

Treatment of undescended testicle in children

Circumcision

Experience

1995-1999 Bilecik State Hospital Urology Clinic

1999-2002 Kocaeli Gölcük State Hospital Urology Clinic

2002-2006 Sakarya Karasu State Hospital Urology Clinic and Chief Physician

2006-2012 Kocaeli State Hospital Urology Clinic and Chief Physician

2012-2015 Kocaeli State Hospital Urology Clinic

2015-2018 Kocaeli Public Hospitals Secretary General

2018-2021 Kocaeli Provincial Health Director

2021-2023 Kocaeli Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic

2023- 2024 Kocaeli Gölcük Necati Çelik State Hospital Urology Clinic

2024 Private Darıca Büyük Anadolu Hospital

Education

Uludag University Faculty of Medicine (graduation) 1988

Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine (specialization) 1994

1982-1988 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

1990 -1994 Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology (Specialization)

Scientific Publications

Acar A., Sert I. Ü., Gürbüz R., Ergüney Ş: Submucosal methotrexate applications in inoperable bladder tumors.  S.Ü.T.F. Journal. 1993; 9(1):39-41

Acar A., Sert İ.Ü., Gürbüz R., Arslan E.M., Ergüney Ş. , : Bladder wall and prostate

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Education:

Medical Degree: Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1993)

Specialization in Urology: Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2005)

Professional Experience:

Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul

Past Experience: Extensive work in both public and private healthcare sectors, including significant contributions at Istanbul İstinye University Health Practice and Research Center.

Areas of Interest:

Pediatric Urology

Urogynecology

Treatment of pediatric urology disorders

Urological surgeries and procedures

Professional Memberships:

Member of several prestigious medical societies, including the Turkish Medical Association, European Society of Pediatric Urology, and the Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology.

Certifications:

Dr. Güllüoğlu has completed numerous certifications and advanced training programs, reflecting his commitment to continuous professional development and staying at the forefront of urological advancements.

Education:

1997 – 2003    Hacettepe University

2004 – 2009     Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019     Afyon Kocatepe University

Experience:

2022 – Still       Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital

2019 – 2022     Private Meddem Hospital

2018 – 2019      Afyon Kocatepe University

2015 – 2018      Afyon Kocatepe University

2012 – 2015      Bozok University Faculty of Medicine

2010 – 2012     Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital

2009 – 2010      TSK Rehabilitation and Care Center Presidency

2004 – 2009     Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital