Specializations
RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)
Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries
Urological Cancer Surgeries
Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Infertility Treatment
Personal information
Title: Associate Professor
Branch: Urology
Work History:
1 Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
2 Kars State Hospital
3 Çatalca İlyas Çokay State Hospital
4 Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Urology Clinic
5 Gayrettepe Florence Nightinagle Hospital
Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:
Laparoscopic Surgery
Education
2007 - Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
2012 - Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital (Specialization)
Professor of Urology. Oncourologist
Achieved outstanding success in the treatment of the following pathologies:
Dr. Tolga Okutucu is a Turkish urologist with expertise in men’s health, sexual health, and advanced urological disorders. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He completed his urology specialty training at the same university in 2012. Dr. Okutucu has worked at leading medical centers, including Anadolu Medical Center (affiliated with Johns Hopkins) and Medicana Ataşehir Hospital. He has also contributed to international emergency medical teams.
He specializes in prostate MR fusion biopsy, uro-oncologic robotic surgery, and treatments for erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and urinary system cancers. Dr. Okutucu is an instructor at EMPACADEMY, where he provides training on ESWT and modern urological techniques. He holds several accreditations in robotic surgery and sexual health education.
Surgical treatment: all types of operations in urology.
General management of the medical service. Polyclinic reception of patients. Participation in councils. "Second opinion" in difficult cases, expert assessment of clinical situations. Organization and holding of master classes, workshops, webinars.
Techniques that the doctor possesses:
TUIP of the prostate and TOIP of the formations of the urinary bladder.
Laser enucleation of the prostate, laser dissection of bladder tumors.
Laser vaporization of the prostate gland.
Laser incision of urethral strictures
Contact laser uretero- , pyelo- and cystolithotripsy
Percutaneous (mini) nephrolithotripsy
Intrarenal retrograde and antegrade surgery (RIRS and AIRS) Operation Boari.
Plastic surgery of the urethra in case of injury or stricture
Transvesical access prostatectomy
Cystostomy - open and trocar
Nephrostomy
Radical nephrectomy (including laparoscopic)
Suturing of the rupture of the kidney
Pyelolithotomy
Ureterolithotomy
Pelvic-ureteral plastic surgery (laparoscopic)
Removal of kidney cysts (Cystectomy) (laparoscopic)
Ureterocystoneostomy
Ureterocutaneostomy
Operations for intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal ruptures of the urinary bladder
Orchectomy
Epididymectomy
Bergmann and Winckelmann operations
Revision of organs of the portico due to injuries and inflammatory diseases
Operation of Ivanisevich and Marmar for varicocele, circumcision, percutaneous nephrostomy, nephrolithotripsy
Puncture of kidney cysts
After graduating in Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Saltutti specialized in Urology, gaining advanced expertise in treating disorders of the male and female urinary system, as well as the male reproductive system. Throughout his professional journey, he has focused on innovative and minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as robotic and laparoscopic surgery, especially for the treatment of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers.
Over the years, Dr. Saltutti has attended numerous national and international conferences, expanding his knowledge and contributing to the advancement of therapeutic and surgical techniques in the urological field. He is known for his clinical expertise and dedication to his patients, adopting a personalized approach to each case to ensure effective, high-quality care.
His work at GVM facilities, which boast cutting-edge technologies and a highly qualified medical team, allows Dr. Saltutti to offer comprehensive services ranging from early diagnosis to treatment and post-operative rehabilitation. His areas of specialization include, in addition to urological cancers, the treatment of prostate conditions, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, and male sexual dysfunction.
Thanks to his experience and passion for the medical profession, Dr. Carlo Saltutti is a reference point for patients seeking excellent urological care at the GVM group
Dr. Krivusha Oleg Serhiiovych is a urologist-surgeon with almost 10 years of clinical experience. He treats urolithiasis, urological cancers, prostate diseases, and conditions related to men’s health and andrology. He also performs reconstructive urology procedures.
Dr. Krivusha uses modern diagnostic and surgical methods. He is known for his attentive and individual approach. Patients regularly give him positive feedback for his care and professionalism.
He completed his medical education in Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1995. Between 1995-2000, he completed his specialization in Urology at Dokuz Eylül University Department of Urology.
After his specialization, he worked as a urology specialist at Bayındır State Hospital, Karşıyaka State Hospital, Kemalpaşa State Hospital.
After his specialty education, he continued his vocational education by participating in many different educations, courses and congresses. He received different educations such as endourology courses, PNL - RIRS (closed kidney stone surgeries) course, CİSED training (Association of Sexual Health Institute). He made frequent speeches in congresses, television programs and social media, especially in recent times. He is the member of Turkish Urology Association, Urological Surgery Association and European Urology Association.
Op. Dr. Tansu Turgut is fluent in English and his level of German is intermediate.
Laparoscopic Kidney Cancer
Dr. Ofer Yossefovitz is a leading Israeli urological surgeon. He specializes in oncological, laparoscopic, and robotic urology. He has over 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Yossefovitz earned his MD at Jerusalem University. He also completed advanced fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA.
Dr. Yossefovitz has led oncological urology departments at Ichilov and Beilinson hospitals. He has published many scientific papers. He is also a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Dr. Yossefovitz is a member of the Israeli, European, and American Urology Associations. His memberships reflect his international accreditation and recognition.
Dr. Alessandro Calarco is a skilled urologist with expertise in minimally invasive and endourological procedures. He performs percutaneous lithotripsy, ureterorenoscopy, tumor ablation, and advanced reconstructive surgeries. Dr. Calarco has received international recognition for his clinical work and research. He completed advanced training in Sweden and the UK.
Dr. Calarco graduated with top honors from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. He completed his Urology specialization and earned a PhD in Oncological Urology at the same university. His research focuses on prostate cancer biomarkers and exosomes. He has also helped develop clinical protocols for hormone-refractory prostate cancer.
He serves as National Head of Urology for SPIGC and is a member of the European Board of Urology. Dr. Calarco holds an international patent for a device that improves percutaneous nephrolithotripsy. He has published extensively and received several awards for surgical innovation and education.
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. Karim Ali is a Specialist Urologist with over 18 years of experience in the field of urology. He has worked at leading hospitals in Egypt and the UAE, handling a wide range of treatments and procedures for both male and female urological disorders. Dr. Karim Ali earned his Master’s degree in Urology from Ain Shams University and an MBBCH in Medicine from Misr University for Science and Technology in Egypt.
He is a member of several professional organisations, including the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, the European Association of Urology, and the American Urology Association. Dr. Karim is committed to providing comprehensive care and keeps himself updated through continuous medical education to offer the best treatment to his patients.