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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.

Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

Academic degree, name, and surname: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahadır Topuz Activity direction: Urology Medical areas of interest:  Laser Prostate Enucleation Surgery (HoLEP, ThuFLEP)  Rezum (Water Vapor to Prostate) Surgery  Urooncology  Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery  Andrology  Penile Prosthesis Surgeries  Infertility  Pediatric Urology Education:  Primary School – Güventürk Primary School, Kayseri, Türkiye (1989-1994)  Secondary School – Gözübüyük Secondary School, Kayseri, Türkiye (1994-1997)  High School – Melikgazi Super High School, Kayseri, Türkiye (1997-2001)  University – GATA, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Türkiye (2001-2007)  Specialization – GATA Urology department, Ankara, Türkiye (2010-2015) Experience:  2007-2008: General Practitioner, GATA Intern and Course Company, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2008-2010: General Practitioner, 3rd Armored Brigade Infantry Battalion, Çerkezköy, Tekirdağ, Türkiye  2010-2015: Urology Specialization Student, GATA Urology Department, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2015-2016: Urology Specialist, GATA Urology Department, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2016-2022: Urology Specialist, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2022-2023: Associate Professor Doctor, Urology Specialist, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, Etlik, Ankara, Türkiye  2023-Present: Private Urology Center, Şişli, Istanbul, Türkiye and Liv Bona Dea Hospital, Baku, Azerbaijan 

Academic degree, name and surname: Assoc.Prof.Dr.Murat Zor Activity direction: Urology Medical 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:  Gülhane Military Medical Academy Experience:  Liv Ulus Hospital  Kolan International Hospital  Gülhane Training and Research Hospital  Gülhane Military Medical Faculty  University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine Memberships:  Turkish Association of Urology  Endourological Association  European Association of Urology (EAU)  American Urological Association (AUA)  Endourological Society Awards: Turkish 

Dr. Ramazan Altin is a urologist. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English) in 2000. He completed his urology specialization there in 2005.

He advanced his expertise in uro-oncology and robotic surgery in 2013 at Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital. He continued this training in 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute.

He has worked at Medicana Ataköy Hospital (2023–2024), İstinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital (2017–2020), and İnönü University Turgut Özal Medical Center (2011–2017). He also has experience in state, private, and military hospitals.

Accepting patients in the Urology medical unit of Florya Hospital, Prof. Dr. Semih Ayan completed his education at Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and received the title of Urology Specialist. In 1999, he became a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatric Urology at Harvard University; He became Associate Professor of Urology in 2003 and Professor of Urology in 2009. In 2015, he completed his Minimal Invasive Urological Oncology (Clinical Fellow) studies at the University of Chicago and crowned his professional education and experience with international studies.

In the field of Urological Oncology, which is one of the physician's areas of interest, surgical treatment of prostate cancer, bladder cancer and kidney tumors provides a significant increase in the survival rate and the chance of surviving cancer. In the field of Pediatric Urology, which is another area of interest, congenital anomalies such as renal outflow stenosis, urinary reflux to the kidney and hypospadias are corrected by using innovative surgical applications and a lifelong contribution is provided to the patients.

Medical equipment required for medical diagnosis, treatment and surgical treatment to be given in the areas specified in our urology units, laparoscopic surgeries and all kinds of equipment suitable for the use of new surgical techniques are available in our hospital. With the treatment and operations performed in our hospitals by making use of the best facilities offered by medical technology, a significant increase in the quality of life is achieved while the patients are healed.

prof. Dr. Semih Ayan received almost all of his medical education and certificates from the leading institutions of America and Europe, and gained deep knowledge and international experience in many advanced specialties of urology. prof. Dr. Among the trainings and certificates Ayan has received internationally;

American Medical License (USML)

Pediatric Urology Fellow (1999-2000/Boston, USA)

Urological Oncology Fellow (2014-2015/USA).

Memberships

• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Hungarian Society of Urologists
• Hungarian Medical Chamber

Academic degree

Ph.D

International experience

• 2011.11: Advanced laparoscopic urological surgery course - University Clinic Leipzig, Dept. Of Urology, Leipzig, Germany
• 2011.12: 2-week fellowship of the European Society of Urology for a clinical visit Dept. of Urology, Aarhus University Hospital Skejby, Aarhus, Denmark
• 2013.02. - 2013.05.: 3-month research fellowship of the European Society of Urology;
• 2013.09. - 2014.09.: 1 year research fellowship of the European Society of Urology
  • Lund University, Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Dept. Microbiology, Immunology and Glycobiology, Lund, Sweden;
  • Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Glycobiology, Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden

Dr. George Tie is an expert in minimally invasive urological surgery. He manages kidney stones and performs advanced prostate procedures, including TURP and laser surgery. He also treats urologic cancers using laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic techniques.

Dr. Tie is known for his high success rates and precise surgical skills. He focuses on patient comfort and fast recovery. He provides evidence-based care to international patients in a modern setting, ensuring advanced and reliable urological treatment.

Prof. Montorsi is one of the top Italian experts in Urology and Andrology, with numerous scientific awards and 8,000+ urology/andrology surgeries. He directs the Urological Research Institute (URI) in Italy, is recognized among the most influential researchers of the past decade, and has developed his vein patching method to correct occlusive vein dysfunction. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has written over 1,000 papers. He is a member of various medical organizations.

Professor Jan Fichtner is the head of the urology clinic and one of the best specialists in Germany in urological operations and treatment of benign prostate diseases according to Focus.

• President of the German Urological Society (DGU) and member of many specialist associations;
• winner of 5 awards, including the American Urological Association Prize;
• author of 152 scientific articles, 28 book publications.

Dr. Lee Chun-Yong is a urologist (MD, PhD). He is Honorary Director at Naeun Hospital and Honorary Professor at Hanyang University. He previously served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital and as Chair Professor and Head of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine.

His clinical focus includes urolithiasis (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy), prostate diseases (BPH, cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding disorders.

Key roles and honors include Past and Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society, Council Member of the International Urological Association, Visiting Scholar at UCLA, and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS "Medical Experts". He received the Order of Civil Merit (Okjo Medal).

• Renowned Urologist specializing in prostate cancer and minimally invasive surgery.
• Expertise in robotic surgery with the Da Vinci system for urogenital diseases.
• International practice includes Spain and pioneer in transvaginal nephrectomy.
• Performed over 500 successful urological operations.
• Notable for laparoscopic and robotic urological procedures.
• Renowned in treating kidney, bladder, adrenal, and testicular cancers.
• Addresses congenital urological pathologies in children.
• Member of American Urological Confederation - global urology standards.
• Part of Urological Association of Spain - national urological excellence.
• Affiliated with European Urological Society - continental urological research.
• Offers online consultations, enhancing access to specialized urologic care.

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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Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.

Specialty

Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.

Dr. Selçuk Sılay has provided over:

• 300 pediatric laparoscopic surgeries
• 100 pediatric robotic surgeries
• 300 closed kidney stone surgeries in children.

Work experience

• Since 2018 – Urologist in Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• 2017-2018 – Pediatric urology robotic surgery specialist in Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
• 2016-2018 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department in Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• 2011-2016 – Head of Pediatric Urology Department at the Bezmialem Foundation University
• 2009 – Urology Specialist in Diyarbakir Bismil State Hospital
• 2006-2007 – Urology and Robotic Surgery Specialist.

Education

• 1997-2003 – Ankara University Medical School – Degree in general medicine
• 2003 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Training in urology
• 2004-2009 – Istanbul Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Education And Research Hospital – Training in urology
• 2006-2007 – Baylor College of Medicine (USA) – Internship in urology
• 2014-2015 – Texas Children's Hospital (USA) – Pediatric Urology Robotic Surgery Training (USA).

Awards

• 2016 Young Academician of the Year Award by the 24th National Urology Congress in Cyprus
• 2018 Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year.

Scientific activity

Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.

Membership in organizations

• The Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
• The European Association of Urology
• The European Society for Paediatric Urology
• The Turkish Association of Urology.

Specializations 

Specialist in urology and general surgery Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate diseases Description The first Polish urologist certified as an Ablatherm® HIFU operator, the only doctor in Central and Eastern Europe who trains doctors and medical teams in the HIFU method. Promoter of innovative treatment methods and surgical techniques.

Professional education 

Dr. Filipek is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine of the Medical Academy in Krakow, where he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in 1977, in 1980 he obtained the first degree of specialization in general surgery, and in 1986 the second degree in urology. In 1999 he obtained the degree of doctor of medical sciences. 

Professional experience 

Dr. n. med. Marek Filipek serves as the Head of the Urology Department of the Independent Specialist Western Hospital in Grodzisk Mazowiecki. He created from scratch one of the most modern and best equipped urology departments in Poland. For many years, Dr. Filipek was associated with the Urology Clinic of the Jagiellonian University Medical College, where he worked as a senior assistant and lecturer. In the years 2000-2006, he was the head of the Urology Department of the St. Luke Provincial Hospital in Tarnów.

Certificates 

He participated in many scientific and advanced courses. He spent internships and scholarships in many prestigious foreign urology centers, including the Professor F. Debruyne Urology Clinic in Nijmegen. In 2014, Dr. Filipek completed training in Focal-One HIFU, with Dr. Albert Gelet, at the Hospices Civils de Lyon Edouard Herriot Hospital, in Lyon, France. In the same year, in April, the doctor also participated in the course of the European School of Urology “Focal therapy in prostate cancer” in Stockholm. 

Scientific activity

Dr. n. med. Marek Filipek is a member of the Polish Urological Society (in 1997 he was the Vice-President of the Krakow Branch of the PTU). He is also a full member of the European Urological Society. He has also been awarded many times for his scientific activity and achievements in the field of urology (winner of, among others, the 1st PTU award and the Prof. Zew Wajsman award). The scientific achievements of Dr. n. med. Marek Filipek include several dozen publications and papers presented at Polish and foreign congresses and conferences. He is the author of over 30 publications and papers published, among others, in Urologia Polska or presented at the congresses of the Polish Urological Society and the European Urological Society. He has also participated in international, multi-center clinical trials many times. Every year Dr. Filipek also participates in the meetings of the American Urological Association.

5. Academic Appointments:

Appointed as Faculty Member: 28.03.2022

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6. Supervised Theses:

Master's Theses: None listed

Doctoral Theses: None listed

7. Publications:

7.1. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals (SCI, SSCI, Arts & Humanities):

"Urodynamic Curve Patterns May Predict Female Bladder Outlet Obstruction and Detrusor Underactivity." Urology, 2022. (Co-authored)

"Are Elevated Mitochondrial DNA Fragments in Prostatic Inflammation a Potential Biomarker for Prostate Cancer?" Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia, 2023. (Co-authored)

7.2. Articles Published in Other International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

"A Case Report of Pediatric High-Flow Priapism: The Management of a Rare Condition." European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021.

"Unusual Presentation of Classical Kaposi Sarcoma: Penile Involvement in an HIV Seronegative Patient." European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023.

7.3. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings:

Multiple presentations at international urology congresses. (Details available upon request.)

7.4. International Book Chapters:

Aferin U. "Approach to Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer," in Current Perspective in Urooncology, Akademiyen Kitabevi, 2022. ISBN: 978-625-8259-52-0, p.147

7.5. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals:

"Massive Inguinoscrotal Bladder Hernia and Bladder Tumor: A Very Rare Case." J Urol Surg, 2018.

"Testicular Torsion: Experience in a Tertiary Urology Referral Centre." Journal of Urological Surgery, 2021.

"Association Between Prostate Biopsy Results and Serum Vitamin D Levels." Bulletin of Urooncology, 2021.

"Surgical Treatment in Localized Prostate Cancer." Cancer Agenda Journal, 2022.

7.6. Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings (with Proceedings):

Participated and presented in multiple national urological congresses on topics including penile plication, robotic nephrectomy, and pediatric urological conditions. (Full list available upon request.)