Best Varicocelectomy urologists in Turkey: TOP 36 doctors

CIRRICULUM VITAE

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Abdulkadir TEPELER, M. D.

                                                          Professor of Urology

Urolife Urology Clinic

Istanbul, Turkey

Date of Birth, Place: 28.02.1978, Erzurum/ Turkey

Phone:                        +90 533 7221844      

Languages:               Turkish (Native)

                                    English

Address:                    Teşvikiye Mahallesi, Hakkı Yeten Caddesi, Fulya Terrace, Center 2 no 103, 15th floor, Şişli, Istanbul

EDUCATION:

2021 - …. : Private Urolife Urology Clinic, Şişli, Istanbul

2019 - 2021: Department of Urology, Şişli Kolan International Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

2017-2019 : Department of Urology, Bahcelievler Medicalpark Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

2016-2017: Department of Urology, Private Sen Jorj Austrian Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey 

2014-2106: Associate Professor in Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey.

2013-2014: Fellowship in Endourology, Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, USA

2010-2013: Assistant Professor in Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey.

            2009-2010: Urologist at obligatory service at the Department of Urology, Silvan Dr Yusuf Azizoğlu State Hospital, Diyarbakır, Turkey.

            2004- 209: Resident in Urology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

            2002-2004: Resident in Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.

            1996-2002: Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey

Members of Scientific Association:                                       

• Turkish Association of Urology
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Society of Andrology
• European Association of Urology (EAU) 
• American Urological Association (AUA) (international member)

A. Scientific Publications (Pubmed) (SCI and SCI-Expanded):

A1. A. Tefekli, F. Altunrende, K. Tepeler, A. Tas,  S. Aydin, AY. Muslumanoglu, “Tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in selected patients: a prospective randomized comparison.” Int Urol Nephrol, 57-63 pp., 2007, DOI: 10.1007/s11255-006-9040-6

A2. A. Tefekli,  M. Ali Karadag, K. Tepeler, E. Sari, Y. Berberoglu, M. Baykal, O. Sarilar, AY. Muslumanoglu, “Classification of percutaneous nephrolithotomy complications using the modified clavien grading system: looking for a standard.” Eur Urol (ISI), 184-190pp., 2008, DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2007.06.049

A3. A. Tefekli, H. Kurtoglu H, K. Tepeler, MA. Karadag, E. Kandirali, E. Sari, M. Baykal, AY. Muslumanoglu AY, “Does the metabolic syndrome or its components affect the outcome of percutaneous nephrolithotomy?” J Endourol (ISI), 35-40pp, 2008, DOI: 10.1089/end.2007.0034

A4. MA. Karadag, A. Tefekli, F. Altunrende, A.Tepeler, M. Baykal, AY. Muslumanoglu, “Is routine radiological surveillance mandatory after uncomplicated ureteroscopic stone removal?” J Endourol (ISI), 261-266pp, 2008, DOI: 10.1089/end.2006.0445.

A5. A. Tok, S. Ozturk, A. Tepeler, AH. Tefekli, R. Kazancioglu, AY. Muslumanoglu, “The effects of percutaneous nephrolithotomy on renal function in geriatric patients in the early postoperative period.”  Int Urol Nephrol, 219-223pp, 2009, DOI: 10.1007/s11255-008-9482-0.

A6. E. Yuruk, A. Tefekli, E. Sari, MA. Karadag, A. Tepeler, M. Binbay, AY. Muslumanoglu, “Does previous extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy affect the performance and outcome of percutaneous nephrolithotomy?”  J Uro (ISI), 663-667pp,  2009, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.10.016.

A7. A. Tepeler, M. Binbay, E.  Yuruk, E. Sari, M. Kaba, AY. Muslumanoglu, A. Tefekli, “Factors affecting the fluoroscopic screening time during percutaneous nephrolithotomy” J Endourol (ISI), 1825-1829pp., 2009, DOI: 10.1089/end.2009.0256.

A8. M. Binbay, E. Sari, A. Tepeler, A. Erbin, O. Savas, AY. Muslumanoglu, A. Tefekli., “Characteristics of patients requiring Double-J placement because of urine leakage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy.” J Endourol (ISI), 1945-1949pp, 2009, DOI: 10.1089/end.2009.0154.

A9. T.Akman, E.Sari, M.Binbay, E.Yuruk, A.Tepeler, M.Kaba, AY.Muslumanoglu, A.Tefekli, “Comparison of outcomes after percutaneous nephrolithotomy of staghorn calculi in those with single and multiple accesses.” J Endourol (ISI), 955-960pp., 2010, DOI: 10.1089/end.2009.0456.

A10. A. Tepeler, Y. Yeşilolva, A.Kılınç, T. Aktoz, A. Onen, “A mild and rare form of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome presenting with urethral bleeding due to penile hemangioma.” Urology (ISI), 463-465pp, 2011 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2010.05.018.

A11. AA. Sancaktutar, N. Pembegül, Y. Bozkurt, B. Kolcu, A. Tepeler,  “Multiple circumferential urethrocutaneous fistulae as a rare complication of circumcision and review of literature.” Urology (ISI), 728-799pp, 2011, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2010.06.005. 

A12. AY. Muslumanoglu, M. Binbay, E. Yuruk, T. Akman, A. Tepeler, T. Esen, AH. Tefekli, “Updated epidemiologic study of urolithiasis in Turkey. I: Changing characteristics of urolithiasis.” Urol Res (ISI),  309-314pp., 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s00240-010-0346-6.

A13. T. Akman, M. Binbay, E. Sari, E. Yuruk, A. Tepeler, M. Akcay, AY. Muslumanoglu, A. Tefekli, “Factors affecting bleeding during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: single surgeon experience.” J Endourol (ISI), 327-333pp., 2011, DOI: 10.1089/end.2010.0302

A14. T. Aktoz, A. Tepeler, EO. Gündoğdu, U. Ozkuvanci, AY. Müslümanoğlu, “Priapism in the newborn: management and review of literature.” Andrologia (ISI), 65-67pp., 2011, DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2009.01000.x

A15. M. Binbay, A. Tepeler, A. Singh, T. Akman, E. Tekinaslan, O. Sarilar, M. Baykal, AY.Muslumanoglu AY,  “Evaluation of pneumatic versus holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy for impacted ureteral stones.” Int Urol Nephrol, 989-995pp., 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s11255-011-9951-8.

A16. AA. Sancaktutar, A. Tepeler, H. Soylemez, N. Penbegul, M. Atar, Y. Bozkurt, K. Yıldırım., "A solution for medical and legal problems arising from forgotten ureteral stents: initial results from a reminder short message service (SMS).", Urol Res (ISI), 253-58 pp., 2012 , DOI: 10.1007/s00240-011-0404-8 

A17. H. Kilincaslan, G. Leblebisatan, A.Tepeler, SC.Karakus, “Formation of obstructing blood clot in the ureter in a patient with Glanzmann's thrombasthenia.” Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis, 735-737pp., 2011, DOI: 10.1097/MBC.0b013e32834a5c4c.

A18. A. Tepeler, U. Ozkuvanci,  C. Kezer, AY. Muslumanoglu, “A rare anomaly of testicular descend: transverse testicular ectopia and review of the literature.” J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (ISI),  987-989pp., 2011, DOI: 10.1089/lap.2011.0044.

A19. A.Tepeler, T.Akman, M.Binbay, AY.Muslumanoglu, “ Letter to the Editor regarding the article "Effectiveness of ultrasonography in the postoperative follow-up of pediatric patients undergoing ureteroscopic stone manipulation". Pediatr Surg Int. 215pp., 2012, DOI: 10.1007/s00383-011-3043-9

A20. N.Penbegul, A.Tepeler, AA.Sancaktutar, Y.Bozkurt, M.Atar, K.Yıldırım, H.Soylemez, "Safety and Efficacy of Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Treatment of Urinary Stone Disease in Children.", Urology (ISI), 1015-1019 pp., 2012 , DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.10.059 

A21. AA.Sancaktutar, Y.Bozkurt, H.Onder, H.Soylemez, M.Atar, N.Penbegul, T.Ziypak, G.Tekbas, A.Tepeler, "A New Practical Model Of Testes Shield: The Effectiveness During Abdominopelvic Computerized Tomography", J Androl (ISI), 984-989 pp., 2012 , DOI: 10.2164/jandrol.111.015560 

A22. A.Tepeler, A.Armağan, T.Akman,  EC.Polat, C.Ersöz, R.Topaktaş, MR.Erdem, SY.Onol, “Impact of percutaneous renal access technique on outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy.”  J Endourol (ISI), 828-833pp., 2012, DOI: 10.1089/end.2011.0563.

A23. A.Tepeler, A.Armağan, Z.Doğan, M.Yılmaz, MS.Sılay, “Re: The efficacy and safety of ureteroscopy for ureteral calculi in pregnancy: our experience in 32 patients.” Urol Res (ISI), 615pp., 2012, DOI: 10.1007/s00240-012-0458-2

A24. A.Tefekli, A.Tepeler, T.Akman, M.Akçay, M.Baykal, MA.Karadağ, AY.Muslumanoglu, J. de la Rosette, “The comparison of laparoscopic pyelolithotomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of solitary large renal pelvic stones.” Urol Res (ISI), 549-555pp., 2012, DOI: 10.1007/s00240-012-0463-5.

A25. A.Tepeler, T.Akman, A.Tok, M.Kaba, M.Binbay, AY.Müslümanoğlu, A.Tefekli, “Retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy for non-functioning kidneys related to renal stone disease.” Urol Res (ISI), 559-565pp., DOI: 10.1007/s00240-012-0466-2.

A26. AA.Sancaktutar, H.Kilinçaslan, M.Atar, H.Söylemez, N.Penbegül, Y.Bozkurt, A.Tepeler, “Severe phimosis leading to obstructive uropathy in a boy with Lichen sclerosus”, Scand J Urol Nephrol (ISI), 371-374 pp., 2012 , DOI: 10.3109/00365599.2012.689007 

A27. T.Akman, A.Tefekli, A.Armagan, I.Kiliçaslan, B.Özerman, A.Tepeler, A.Kadioğlu, “Decorin as a new treatment alternative in Peyronie's disease: preliminary results in the rat model.” Andrologia (ISI) 101-106pp., DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2012.01318.x.

A28. T.Akman, M.Binbay, E.Tekinarslan, A.Tepeler, M.Akcay, F.Ozgor, M.Ugurlu, A.Muslumanoglu, “Effects of bipolar and monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate on urinary and erectile function: a prospective randomized comparative study.” BJU Int (ISI), 129-136pp., 2013, DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2012.11266.x.

A29. B.Resorlu, A.Unsal, A.Tepeler, G.Atis, Z.Tokatli, D.Oztuna, A.Armagan, C.Gurbuz, T.Caskurlu, R.Saglam, “Comparison of retrograde intrarenal surgery and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children with moderate-size kidney stones: results of multi-institutional analysis.” Urology (ISI), 519-523pp., 2012, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.04.018.

A30. MS.Silay, H.Sirin, A.Tepeler, T.Karatag, A.Armagan, K.Horasanli, C.Miroglu, "Snodgraft" technique for the treatment of primary distal hypospadias: pushing the envelope.” J Urol (ISI), 938-942pp.,2012, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.04.126.

A31. A.Tepeler, A.Armagan, T.Akman, MS.Sılay, M.Akçay, I.Başıbüyük, MR.Erdem, ŞY.Önol, “Is fluoroscopic imaging mandatory for endoscopic treatment of ureteral stones?” Urology (ISI), 1002-1006pp., 2012, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.02.082

A32. A.Tepeler, M.Akçay, “Re: Elkoushy MA: Impact of radiological technologists on the outcome of shock wave lithotripsy (Urology 2011)”, Urology (ISI), 492pp., 2012, DOI:: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.12.057.

A33. A.Tepeler, A.Armagan, AA.Sancaktutar, MS.Silay, N.Penbegul, T.Akman, NK.Hatipoglu, C.Ersoz, MR.Erdem, M.Akcay, “The role of microperc in the treatment of symptomatic lower pole renal calculi.”  J Endourol (ISI)  13-18pp., DOI: 10.1089/end.2012.0422.

A34. A.Tepeler, T.Akman , C.Ersoz, A.Armagan, “Re: Xu Y: Doppler Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy With Two-step Tract Dilation for Management of Complex Renal Stones (Urology February 24, 2012 [Epub ahead of print]).” Urology (ISI), 745-746pp.,2012, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.03.017

A35. A.Armagan, A.Tepeler,  MS.Silay, C.Ersoz, M.Akcay, T.Akman, MR.Erdem, SY.Onol, “Micropercutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of moderate-size renal calculi.” J Endourol (ISI), 177-181pp., 2013,  DOI: 10.1089/end.2012.0517.

A36. A.Tepeler, M.Gunes, F.Elbir, T.Akman, H.Kilincaslan, “The technical details of treatment of kidney stone in children.” Urol Res (ISI),  801-802pp., 2012, DOI: 10.1007/s00240-012-0510-2.

A37. A.Tepeler, M.Remzi Erdem,  M.Gunes, T.Akman, M.Akçay, “Stone gum: to prevent the stone migration and provide stone clearance during percutaneous nephrolithotomy.” Med Hypotheses, 896-897pp., 2012, DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2012.08.020.

A38. AA.Sancaktutar, Ş.Adanur, B.Reşorlu, A.Tepeler, T.Ziypak, H.Söylemez,  M. Atar, Y. Bozkurt, N. Penbegül, A. Tüfek, S. Yavuz, “The forgotten ureteral stent in children: from diagnosis to treatment.” J Urol (ISI), 1054-1060pp.,  2013, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.09.089.

A39. T.Akman, M.Binbay, A.Erbin,  A.Tepeler, E.Sari, O.Kucuktopcu, F.Ozgor, A.Muslumanoglu, “The impact of metabolic syndrome on long-term outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).” BJU Int (ISI),  1079-1083pp., 2012, DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2012.11548.x.

A40. A.Tepeler, MS.Silay, A.Armagan, I.Basibuyuk,  T.Akman, M.Akcay, SY.Onol, “Laparoscopic-assisted "microperc" of a stone in a pelvic kidney of a 3-year-old girl.” J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A (ISI), 174-176pp., DOI: 10.1089/lap.2012.0270.

A41. B.Resorlu, A.Unsal, T.Ziypak,  A.Diri, G.Atis, S.Guven, AA.Sancaktutar, A.Tepeler, OF.Bozkurt, D. Oztuna, “Comparison of retrograde intrarenal surgery, shockwave lithotripsy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy for treatment of medium-sized radiolucent renal stones.” World J Urol (ISI), 2012, DOI: 10.1007/s00345-012-0991-1

A42. A.Tepeler, OF.Bozkurt, B.Resorlu, MS.Silay, E.Ozyuvali, C.Ersoz, M.Akcay, T.Akman, A.Armagan, A.Unsal, “Is the percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedure complicated in patients with anterior caliceal stones?” Urol Int, 389-393pp., 2013, DOI: 10.1159/000345711

A43. A.Armagan, MS.Silay, T.Karatag, T.Akman, A.Tepeler, C.Ersoz, M.Akcay, “Circumcision during the phallic period: does it affect the psychosexual functions in adulthood?” Andrologia (ISI), 2013, DOI: 10.1111/and.12071.

A44. A.Tepeler, M.Binbay, T.Akman, A.Erbin, C.Kezer, MS.Silay, E.Yuruk, S.Kardas, M.Akçay, A. Armagan, AY.Muslumanoglu, “Parenchymal thickness: does it have an impact on outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy?” Urol Int,  405-410pp., 2013,  DOI: 10.1159/000346336.

A45. A.Tepeler, MS.Silay, T.Akman, M.Akcay, C.Ersoz, S.Kardas, MR.Erdem, A.Armagan, SY.Onol, “Comparison of flexible and rigid cystoscopy-assisted ureteral catheter insertion before percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a prospective randomized trial.” J Endourol (ISI),  722-726pp., DOI: 10.1089/end.2013.0018.

B. SELECTED INTERNATIONAL ABSTRACTS:

B1. A.Tepeler, T.Akman, M.S.Silay, M.Akcay, C.Ersoz, A.Armagan, 2nd Meeting of the EAU Section of Urolithiasis (EULIS)  konferansı dahilinde "European Urology, The Vol. 12, Issue 3, Supplement" bildiri kitapçığındaki "The comparison of intrarenal pelvic pressure during micro-percutaneous nephrolithotomy and conventional percutaneous nephrolithotomy”,  66pp., Copenhagen, Denmark, 5-7 September 2013 

B2. AA.Sancaktutar, Y.Bozkurt, G.Kalkan, C.Kilic, N.Penbegul, A.Tepeler, EAU 6th South Eastern European Meeting (SEEM) konferansı dahilinde “European Urology, The Vol. 9 Issue 6, Supplement” bildiri kitapçığındaki “As a new factor for the development of varicocele: chronic cough” 612pp., Istanbul, Turkey, 1-2 October, 2010

B3. A.Tepeler, M.Binbay, T.Akman, A.Y.Muslumanoglu, EAU 6th South Eastern European Meeting (SEEM) konferansı dahilinde “European Urology, The Vol. 9 Issue 6, Supplement” bildiri kitapçığındaki “The comparison of stone retrieval devices used during ureterosocopic management of ureter calculi in terms of efficacy, safety, and cost effectivity” ” 579pp., Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, 1-2 October, 2010

B4. A.Tefekli, A.Tepeler, T.Akman, M.Binbay, M.Baykal, A.Muslumanoglu, 27th World Congress of Endourology and SWL konferansı dahilinde "27th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Program and Abstracts" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Does the presence of urinary stone disease affect the peroperative and postoperative complication rates of laparoscopic simple nephrectomy", 331pp., Munich, Germany, 6-10 October, 2009

B5. T.Akman, E.Sari, M.Binbay, K.Tepeler, A.Muslumanoglu, A.Tefekli, 27th World Congress of Endourology and SWL konferansı dahilinde "27th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Program and Abstracts" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Effect of the stone and patient related parameters on time duration of percutaneous nephrolithotomy opertion and the lenght of hospitalization: analysis of 1466 patients", 204pp., Munich, Germany, 6-10 October, 2009

B6. A.Tepeler, A.Tefekli, T.Aktoz, M.Binbay, M.Baykal, A.Muslumanoglu, 27th World Congress of Endourology and SWL konferansı dahilinde "27th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Program and Abstracts" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Can peroperative complication rates dictate the difficulty of retroperitoneoscopic procedures", 321pp., Munich, Germany, 6-10 October, 2009

B7. A.Tepeler, A.Tefekli, T.Aktoz, M.Baykal, A.Muslumanoglu, 27th World Congress of Endourology and SWL konferansı dahilinde "27th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Program and Abstracts" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Laparoscopic pyelolithotomy in the treatment of pelvic calculi within a horseshoe kidney", 387pp., Munich, Germany, 6-10 October, 2009

B8. A.Tepeler, M.Binbay, E.Sari, M.Akcay, Y.Berberoglu, A.Y.Mulumanoglu, A.H.Tefekli, 24th Annual EAU Congress konferansı dahilinde "European Urology, Vol. 8, Issue 4, Supplement" bildiri kitapçığındaki "The comparison of laparoscopic pyelolithotomy versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the management of large renal pelvic stones”, 261pp., Stockhom, Sweeden, 17-21 March, 2009

B9. M.Binbay, AH.Tefekli, E.Yuruk, K.Tepeler, O.Sarilar, AY.Muslumanoglu, Y.Berberoglu 23rd Annual EAU Congress konferansı dahilinde "European Urology, Vol. 7, Issue 3, Supplement" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Prospective comparison of quality of life in patients treated with either laparoscopic radical prostatectomy or open retropubic radical prostatectomy”, 243pp., Milan, Italy, 26-29 March, 2008

B10. E.Yuruk, M.Binbay, A.Tepeler, C.Kezer, AH.Tefekli, AY.Muslumanoglu, EAU 1st Eastern Mediterranean Meeting konferansı dahilinde “European Urology, Vol. 2 Issue 6, Supplement” bildiri kitapçığındaki “Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients aged 70 and older” 126pp., Antalya, Turkey, 19-20 October, 2007

B11. M.Binbay, A.Tepeler, E.Yuruk, E.Sari, M.Baykal, AH.Tefekli, AY.Muslumanoglu, EAU 1st Eastern Mediterranean Meeting konferansı dahilinde “European Urology, Vol. 2 Issue 6, Supplement” bildiri kitapçığındaki “Does previous open renal surgery effect the results of percutaneous nephrolithotomy?” 122pp., Antalya, Turkey, 19-20 October, 2007

B12. A.Tok, AH.Tefekli, A.Tepeler, M.Binbay, E.Yuruk, M.Akcay, AY.Muslumanoglu, EAU 1st Eastern Mediterranean Meeting konferansı dahilinde “European Urology, Vol. 2 Issue 6, Supplement” bildiri kitapçığındaki “Retroperitoneoscopy experience with 107 cases”, 83pp., Antalya, Turkey, 19-20 October, 2007

B13. A.Tepeler, M.Binbay, M.Kaba, C.Kezer, E.Yuruk, AH.Tefekli, AY.Muslumanoglu, EAU 1st Eastern Mediterranean Meeting konferansı dahilinde “European Urology, Vol. 2 Issue 6, Supplement” bildiri kitapçığındaki “Forgotten indwelling urinary stents: Unexpected harmful results of a beneficial procedure”, 75pp., Antalya, Turkey, 19-20 October, 2007

B14. A.Tepeler, M.Kaba, E.Yuruk, M.Binbay, AH.Tefekli, AY.Muslumanoglu, EAU 1st Eastern Mediterranean Meeting konferansı dahilinde “European Urology, Vol. 2 Issue 6, Supplement” bildiri kitapçığındaki “A simple way for  ureteral access: Hydrodilation pump system”, 77pp., Antalya, Turkey, 19-20 October, 2007

B15. AY.Muslumanoglu, E.Yuruk, M.Binbay, A.Tepeler, E.Sari, MA.Karadag, AH.Tefekli, EAU 3rd South Eastern European Meeting konferansı dahilinde “European Urology, Vol. 2 Issue 5, Supplement” bildiri kitapçığındaki “Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of renal stones”, 27pp., Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5-6 October, 2007

B16. M.Binbay, AY.Muslumanoglu, E.Yuruk, E.Sari, A.Tepeler, O.Sarilar, AH.Tefekli, EAU 3rd South Eastern European Meeting konferansı dahilinde “European Urology, Vol. 2 Issue 5, Supplement” bildiri kitapçığındaki “Initial results with a novel extracorporeal shock wave lithotripter: The Dornier electromagnetic compact sigma”, 23pp., Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5-6 October, 2007

B17. O.Özkuvancı, A.Tepeler, H.Rodoplu, A.Tok, M.Akçay, Y.Berberoglu, AY.Muslumanoglu, 1st World Congress on Hypospadias and Intersex Disorders konferans dahilinde bildiri kitapçığındaki “The modified Snodgrass and meatal stenosis”, 200pp., Istanbul, Turkey, 17-19 October, 2005

B18. A.Tepeler, O.Özkuvancı, H.Rodoplu, A.Tok, E.Şar, AY.Muslumanoglu, 1st World Congress on Hypospadias and Intersex Disorders konferans dahilinde bildiri kitapçığındaki “Should neourethra be covered with flap in hypospadias cases circumcised before”, 206pp., Istanbul, Turkey, 17-19 October, 2005

B19. A.Armagan, A.Tepeler, C.Ersoz, S.Silay,T.Akman, M.Akcay, MR.Erdem, SY.Onol, 30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL konferansı dahilinde "30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Program and Abstracts" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Prelımınary results of patients wıth renal stones who underwent mikropercutaneous nephrolithotomy", 194pp., Istanbul, Turkey, 4-8 September, 2012

B20. C.Kezer, T. Akman, M.Binbay, A.Erbin, A.Tepeler, E.Yuruk, F.Ozgor, M.Kaba, AY.Berberoglu, AY.Muslumanoglu, 30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL konferansı dahilinde "30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Program and Abstracts" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Factors affecting renal morphology and functıon for treatment modalıtıes of staghorn renal calculı", 335pp., Istanbul, Turkey, 4-8 September, 2012

B21. MS.Silay, A.Tepeler, G.Atis, M.Piskin, AA.Sancaktutar, C.Gurbuz, N.Penbegul, A.Ozturk, T.Caskurlu, A.Armagan, 30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL konferansı dahilinde "30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Program and Abstracts" bildiri kitapçığındaki "İnitial report of microperc in the treatment of pediatric kidney stones”, A214pp., Istanbul, Turkey, 4-8 September, 2012

B22. A.Tepeler, A.Armagan, T.Akman, MS.Silay, M.Akcay, I.Basibuyuk, MR.Erdem, SY.Onol, 30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL konferansı dahilinde "30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Program and Abstracts" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Is fluoroscopic imaging mandatory for endoscopic treatment of ureteral stones”, A379pp., Istanbul, Turkey, 4-8 September, 2012

B23. A.Unsal, A.Tepeler, B.Resorlu, 30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL konferansı dahilinde "30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Program and Abstracts" bildiri kitapçığındaki "A new designed ergonomiz operator chair (endo-chair)for retrograde intrarenal surgery”, A409pp., Istanbul, Turkey, 4-8 September, 2012

B24. MS.Silay, A.Tepeler, I.Basıbuyuk, M.Akcay, T.Akman, A.Armagan, 30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL konferansı dahilinde "30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Program and Abstracts" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Laparoscopy assited microperc in an ectopic pelvic kidney stone in a 3 year old girl”, A470pp., Istanbul, Turkey, 4-8 September, 2012

B25. SY.Onol, F.F.Onol, M.R.Erdem, A.Tepeler, A.Armagan, American Urology Association (AUA) Annual Meeting konferansı dahilinde "Journal of Urology, The Vol. 189, Issue 4, Supplement" bildiri kitapçığındaki " Total utilization of retroperitoneum for colpopexy (TURC) for the treatment of advanced uterovaginal and vault prolapse: midterm results", e109 pp., San Diego, CA, USA, May 2013

B26. SY.Onol, O.Sevket, M.R.Erdem, F.F.Onol, A.Tepeler, A.Armagan, American Urology Association (AUA) Annual Meeting konferansı dahilinde "Journal of Urology, The Vol. 189, Issue 4, Supplement" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Spiral sling procedure for recurrent female stress urinary incontinence", e110 pp., San Diego, CA, USA, May 2013

B27. N.Karpuz, M.Tunc, A.Tepeler, A.Armagan, R.Kazancioglu, S.Onol, R.Erkoc, 10th BANTOA Congress konferansı dahilinde "BANTOA Journal, Vol. 9, Supplement" bildiri kitapçığındaki "Renal cell carcinoma with coexistent renal artery stenosis: A case report", 99pp., Chalkidiki, Greece, CA, 13-15 October 2011

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. Baris Nuhoglu is a renowned specialist in Urooncology, Endourology, and Pediatric Urology. His career includes roles such as Head of Urology at various institutions, numerous professional memberships, and an extensive list of publications. He is trained in various operations, including High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU), Nephrectomy, and Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy among others.

Assist. Op.Dr.Oğuzhan Parlakkılıç graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 2001.

He started his specialization in the urology clinic of Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2002. Having completed his specialization training in 2007, Dr. Oğuzhan Parlakkılıç attended many national and international meetings. He has studies in andrology, endourology and urooncology.

Between 2007 and 2009, he completed his duty of public service obligation at Sivelek State Hospital.

Between 2009 and 2010, he worked as a urology specialist in the General Command of Mapping Dispensary. 

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

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Areas Of Interest 

Laser Prostate Surgery (HoLEP, ThuFLEP) 

Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery 

Robotic MR/ Ultrasound Prostate Fusion Biopsy 

Urological Oncologic Surgery 

Andrology 

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (water vapor to the prostate) 

Focal Treatment for Prostate Cancer (HIFU, Nano Knife) 

Education 

Elementary school- Kolak, Denizli, Turkey (1986-1990) 

Secondary School- Yenimahalle School, Yatagan, Turkey (1990-1994) 

High School- Turgutreis High School, Muğla, Turkey (1994-1998) 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey (1998-2004) 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Urology Clinic Specialty Training, Ankara, Turkey (2007-2012)

Experience 

Liv Ulus Hospital 

Şişli Kolan International Hospital 

Istanbul University of Health and Technology 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) 

Gülhane Education and Research Hospital 

University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine

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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PhD. Sökmen graduated from Eskişehir Kılıçoğlu High

School in 2002 and studied at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa

University Medical School in the same year,

graduating in 2008.

Later, he specialized in urology at Bakırköy Urology

Clinic of Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research

Hospital was the only clinic in Turkey with European

Accreditation (FEBU) accreditation at the time and

was appointed as Urology Specialist in 2014.

Since becoming a specialist, he has actively

participated in trainings and conferences in the fields

of urological oncology, robotic surgery, renal

transplantation and andrology, and has participated in

numerous surgeries with leading professors from

around the world.

In recent years, he has become particularly interested

in “men’s sexual health and sexual aesthetics” and has

been performing surgeries in this area since 2017.He

continues to perform surgeries and research, including

penile enlargement and regenerative treatments for

erectile dysfunction, penile implant implantation,

chronic prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and

chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

PhD. Sökmen has been a member of the European

Association of Urology since 2009. He has also

organized and served as an instructor for many

accredited training courses for the organization.

2021 Ph.D. Sökmen introduces unique andrology

trends in the field of urology with its portfolio of

treatments, patented devices and regenerative

therapies.He is currently conducting scientific research

and patient examinations at the Andro Expertise

Center for Men’s Health and Aesthetics, which was

opened in 2022 with his colleague Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya

with the same vision. He treats patients in his own

clinic and performs surgeries in affiliated hospitals.

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

Çağdaş Gökhun Özmerdiven

Education

Dr. Lecturer. Çağdaş Gökhun Özmerdiven, after completing his pre-undergraduate education, successfully completed his medical education at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine and received the title of Medical Doctor. He completed his specialization at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine and became a Urology specialist.

Fields of Study and Interests

Male infertility (varicocele, in vitro fertilization, azoospermia), Prostatin laser surgery, Holmium Laser Lithotripsy (Bloodless, Incisionless Kidney Stone Surgeries)