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Areas of Interests

• Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
• Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education:

• Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
• Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
• Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

Experience:

• LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
• Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
• Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
• Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

Memberships

• Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
• Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
• Turkish Surgery Association, Member
• European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Specializing in advanced urological procedures, Dr. Tansu Turgut has 25+ years of experience in minimally invasive surgeries at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Expert in Holmium Laser and da Vinci robotic techniques
• Specializes in varicocele, infertility, and complex prostate treatments
• Member of Turkish and European Urology Associations
• Fluent in English and German for international patients

Areas of Interests

• 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
• Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
• Newborn Care and Follow-up
• Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
• Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
• Childhood Diseases

Education:

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
• Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
• Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
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• Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
• Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
• Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)

Areas of Interests

• Ureteroscopic Stone Surgery
• Robot Assisted Urological Procedures
• Robot Assisted Surgery
• Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
• Prostatectomy
• Prostate Biopsy
• Robotic Surgery
• Bladder Cancer Closed Surgery
• Laser Prostate Surgery

Education

• 2000-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty (Urology)
• 2007-2012 Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty (Urology Department, urology specialist)
   

Work Experience

• 2012- 2013 Cleveland Clinic (Ohio, USA) Prof. Dr. Robert Stein worked on robotic urology.
• 2014-2021 ASG Urology Specialist at Acibadem Atakent Hospital

Scientific Publications

• The use of self-retaining barbed suture for inner layer renorrhaphy significantly reduces warm ischemia time in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: outcomes of a matched-pair analysis.J Endourol. 2013 Apr;27(4):452-8. doi: 10.1089/end.2012.0574. Epub 2013 Feb 5. Erdem S, Tefik T, Mammadov A, Ural F, Oktar T, Issever H, Nane I, Sanli O.
• Preoperative and intraoperative observations may differ during laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery.J Endourol. 2011 Aug;25(8):1315-21. doi: 10.1089/end.2011.0072. Epub 2011 Jul 11. Sanli O, Tefik T, Mammadov A, Guzelburc V, Oktar T, Erdem S, Kucukdurmaz F.
   

Scientific Publications

• IV Eurasian Andrology Symposium; May 30-31, 2009 (Sochi)
• 23rd National Urology Congress; October 16-19 2014 (Antalya)
• XII Eurasian Andrology Symposium; June 16-17, 2016 (Mongolia)
• 25th National Urology Congress; October 6-9, 2016 (Girne, Cyprus)
• EAU Congress; March 24-28, 2017 (London)
• AUA Congress; May 12-16 2017 (Boston)
• AUA Congress; May 18-21, 2018 (San Francisco)
• AUA Congress; May 3-6, 2019 (Chicago)
• 28th National Urology Congress October 10-13 (Antalya)

Prof. Dr. Ege Can Şerefoğlu is a leading urologist and andrology specialist. He has over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. He is a Professor of Urology and Andrology. He completed a clinical fellowship in andrology at Tulane University School of Medicine. He also holds a PhD in Embryology and Histology.

His main areas of expertise are erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, male infertility, and varicocele. He is skilled in microsurgical and minimally invasive procedures in andrology. He has published over 275 scientific articles and has helped develop international clinical guidelines.

Prof. Dr. Şerefoğlu is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Impotence Research. He serves on scientific committees for the ESSM, ISSM, EAU Guidelines on Male Sexual Dysfunction, and UEMS Sexual Health Section. He has received several international awards for his research and contributions to sexual medicine.

Prof. Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urologist with more than 30 years of medical experience. He has specialized in urology for over 25 years. He currently serves as Professor of Urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Akay earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his urology residency at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. In 2005, he received advanced training in Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA.

He has worked at several leading institutions. These include Dicle University, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital, Veni Vidi Hospital, and Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Akay’s expertise includes uro-oncology, endourology, minimally invasive procedures, stone surgeries, male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and BPH. He has published over 100 scientific articles and is an active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).

Specializes in surgical treatments for hernias and varicose veins at Impuls Medical Center, with expertise in ultrasound diagnostics.

• Skilled in managing complex abdominal and pelvic injuries
• Expert in treating various anorectal conditions like fistulas and fissures
• Provides comprehensive care for skin and subcutaneous infections

As a urology specialist providing medical services, Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He started his residency in urology at Gazi University Hospital in 1987 and completed his specialization in 1992, becoming a urology specialist. Dr. Biri completed his compulsory service between 1993-1995. In 1995, he was appointed as an assistant professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. Between 1997-1998, he participated in research in many areas of uro-oncology such as radical prostatectomy and radical cystectomy at the University of Southern California Kneed Norris Uro-oncology Center, and was involved in many clinical practices. He successfully passed the associate professorship exam in 1998 and continued his education and training activities as an associate professor at Gazi University. Between 2000-2003, he served as the head of urology and chief physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital. In 2004, he became a professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. Throughout his academic career, he has published over 80 national and international publications and presented papers. As the founding president of Koru Healthcare Group, Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri currently provides medical services to his patients at Özel Koru Ankara Hospital. Prof. Dr. Hasan Biri is particularly specialized in robotic surgery, and his medical interests include:

• Uro-oncology

· Prostate Cancer

· Bladder Cancer

· Kidney Cancer

· Testicular Cancer

• Andrology

• Robotic Surgery (Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, Renal Artery Stenosis)

• Endourology

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Kidney Stone Disease

• Infertility.

Dr. Amrith Raj Rao is a UK board-certified urologist with 20+ years of experience in minimally invasive treatments for kidney stones and prostate conditions.

• Specializes in kidney, ureteral, prostate, and bladder surgeries
• Holds two visiting fellowships from the USA
• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Practices at Manipal Hospitals

Dr. Madhav Sanzgiri specializes in urological conditions, with a focus on Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate-related treatments at Manipal Hospitals.

• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for BPH
• Experienced in performing prostatectomies
• Works closely with patients to manage symptoms
• Part of a leading urology department

Dr. Won Sik Ham combines urology and oncology expertise for precise prostate and kidney cancer surgeries at Severance Hospital.

• Specializes in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy for prostate cancer
• Dual-trained in urologic oncology for comprehensive cancer care
• Works at Severance Hospital – a leading cancer treatment center
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive nephrectomies

Specialist in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries – Dr. Rha performs precise prostate procedures at Severance Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience as a urologist and oncosurgeon
• Expert in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
• Focuses on minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Performs robotic-assisted nephrectomies for kidney conditions

Dr. Kittinut Kijvikai specializes in robotic-assisted urological surgeries at Bumrungrad International Hospital, with research-backed techniques to improve outcomes.

• Expert in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy procedures
• Published research on neoadjuvant therapy benefits for prostate cancer
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to enhance recovery
• Contributes to peer-reviewed journals on urological oncology

Dr. Dong Hyeon Lee combines deep academic research with clinical expertise in urology at Ewha Womans University Medical Center.

• Ph.D. from Sungkyunkwan University – specialized in urological diseases
• M.D. from Yonsei University, one of South Korea's top medical schools
• Published researcher with papers on urology and kidney conditions
• Member of leading medical societies in urology

Trained at top US institutions including Mayo Clinic and UCLA – Prof. Ahmet Cag Cal brings decades of academic and clinical urology expertise to Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Specialized in robotic prostatectomy at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Professor of Urology with over 30 years of experience
• Published research in urology and immunology
• Focuses on evidence-based treatments for complex conditions

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

• 15+ 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. Balys Dainys specializes in urology, providing expert care for patients with polycystic kidney disease at the Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center.

• Experienced in managing complex urological conditions
• Focuses on individualized treatment plans
• Works at a well-equipped diagnostic and treatment center

Dr. Vaucher brings international expertise in male infertility and reproductive urology from Weill Cornell and Rockefeller University in New York.

• Specializes in male infertility and reproductive medicine
• Associate at Weill Cornell's Urology and Reproductive Medicine Department
• Works with Population Council at Rockefeller University
• Practices at Genolier Hospital and CHUV University Hospital