Doç. Dr. Kasım Ertaş is an expert urologist at Lokman Hekim Health Group, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of urological disorders, including kidney stones, prostate problems, urinary tract infections, and male infertility. With a strong foundation in both medical and surgical urology, he is known for providing comprehensive, individualized care. Dr. Ertaş combines advanced treatment techniques with a compassionate approach, ensuring optimal results for his patients. His dedication to patient well-being makes him a respected and trusted figure in his field.
Part I: General Information
Date Prepared: 30/09/2016
Name: M. Remzi Erdem
Office address: Department of Urology
Haydarpaşa Numune Research and Training Hospital
Tıbbiye Cad., Selimiye, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey, 34668
Home address: Fevzi Çakmak Mh. Fırıncı Sk. No: 12/4 D:6
Pendik, Istanbul / TURKEY
Telephone: Home: +90 216-396-97-90
Mobile: +90 505-798-11-99
Office: +90 216-542-32-32- 1647
Date and Birth: July 12, 1981
Languages: Turkish, English (fluent)
Doctoral and Postdoctoral Training:
2006 M.D., Marmara University, Medical School
2007- 2012 Residency in Urology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
16/01/2016 Urology Stuff in Haydarpasa Numune Research and Training Hospital
5/2009 Certificate of attandance of peripheral vascular surgery rotation, Dept. of
Cardiovascular Surgery, Vakif Gureba Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
4-7/ 2010 Endourology Observer in University of Michigan, Dept. of Urology, Ann
Arbor, Michigan, USA( Dr. Stuart Wolf).
10/2015 Educational Mentor for Urology Residents, HNH Urology Department,
Istanbul.
Licensure and Certification:
11/2005 Certificate of Immunization services
7/2006 Medical School Diploma, Marmara University Medical School
9/2007 Specialization in Medicine Exam
10/2007 Interuniversity Language Exam (UDS) 80/100, 65 point is enough to
become a professor at any university in Turkey)
2/2009 Certificate of Practical Laboratory Animals Course
7/2010 United State Medical Licensing Examination Step 1: Passed
10/2014 EBU written exam passed
Memberships in Professional Societies:
2007 Junior ESRU member of the European Association of Urology
2009 Turkish Medical Association
2009 Clinical representative of Turkiye ESRU
2011 General Secretary of Turkiye ESRU
2012 Member of EAU
2013 Member of Urologic Surgery Association
Awards and Honors:
5/2003 MasCo: “Marmara Medical School Student Congress” (16 May 2003-İstanbul).
The relationship between CRP and blood glucose levels in Type II Diabetic
patients (The best oral presentation prize)
5/2012 Turkish National Urology Congress in Cyprus: ‘Retroperitoneal
Ureteroureterostomy in Retrocaval Ureter’ (The best video presentation
prize)
Part I : Published original articles and case reports
1. An unusual retroperitoneal sero-negative hydatid cyst presenting with lower urinary tract
symptoms. Erdem MR, Akbaş A, Onol FF, Tanidir Y, Onol SY. Turkiye Parazitol Derg.
2009;33(1):82-4.
2. Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation with fixation of ureter during detrusorraphy as a
reliable outpatient anti-reflux procedure. Onol FF, Akbas A, Erdem MR, Onol SY. Eur J
Pediatr Surg. 2009 Oct;19(5):320-4. doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1233496. Epub 2009 Sep 10.
3. Female urethral malignant melanoma with vesical invasion: a case report. Akbas A,
Akman T, Erdem MR, Antar B, Kilicarslan I, Onol SY. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2010
Feb;26(2):96-8.
4. Techniques and results of urethroplasty for female urethral strictures: our experience with
17 patients. Önol FF, Antar B, Köse O, Erdem MR, Önol ŞY. Urology. 2011
Jun;77(6):1318-24. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.01.017. Epub 2011 Apr 3.
5. Rectovesical fistula related to transurethral resection of a bladder lesion. Topaktaş R,
Tepeler A, Kurt O, Erdem MR, Armağan A, Onol SY. Case Rep Med.
2011;2011:801290. doi: 10.1155/2011/801290. Epub 2011 Sep 29.
6. A rare renal epithelial tumor: mucinous cystadenocarcinoma case report and review of the
literature. Tepeler A, Erdem MR, Kurt O, Topaktas R, Kilicaslan I, Armağan A, Onol
SY. Case Rep Med. 2011;2011:686283. doi: 10.1155/2011/686283. Epub 2011 Oct 29.
7. Impact of percutaneous renal access technique on outcomes of percutaneous
nephrolithotomy. Tepeler A, Armağan A, Akman T, Polat EC, Ersöz C, Topaktaş
R, Erdem MR, Onol SY. J Endourol. 2012 Jul;26(7):828-33. doi:
10.1089/end.2011.0563. Epub 2012 Mar 14.
8. Reconstruction of distal urethral strictures confined to the glans with circular buccal
mucosa graft. Onol SY, Onol FF, Gümüş E, Topaktaş R, Erdem MR. Urology. 2012
May;79(5):1158-62. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.01.046. Epub 2012 Mar 24.
9. Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty with dorsal inlay graft prevents meatal/neourethral
stenosis: a single surgeon's experience. Silay MS, Armagan A, Kilincaslan H, Erdem
MR, Akcay M. J Pediatr Surg. 2012 Jul;47(7):1480; author reply 1482. doi:
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.02.026. No abstract available.
10. Is fluoroscopic imaging mandatory for endoscopic treatment of ureteral stones? Tepeler
A, Armagan A, Akman T, Sılay MS, Akçay M, Başıbüyük I, Erdem MR, Önol ŞY.
Urology. 2012 Nov;80(5):1002-6. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.02.082. Epub 2012 Jul 31.
11. The role of microperc in the treatment of symptomatic lower pole renal calculi. Tepeler
A, Armagan A, Sancaktutar AA, Silay MS, Penbegul N, Akman T, Hatipoglu NK, Ersoz
C,Erdem MR, Akcay M. J Endourol. 2013 Jan;27(1):13-8. doi: 10.1089/end.2012.0422.
Epub 2012 Oct 25.
12. Micropercutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of moderate-size renal calculi.
Armagan A, Tepeler A, Silay MS, Ersoz C, Akcay M, Akman T, Erdem MR, Onol SY. J
Endourol. 2013 Feb;27(2):177-81. doi: 10.1089/end.2012.0517. Epub 2012 Oct 26.
13. Comparison of flexible and rigid cystoscopy-assisted ureteral catheter insertion before
percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a prospective randomized trial. Tepeler A, Silay MS,
Akman T, Akcay M, Ersoz C, Kardas S, Erdem MR, Armagan A, Onol SY. J Endourol.
2013 Jun;27(6):722-6. doi: 10.1089/end.2013.0018. Epub 2013 May 10.
14. The all-seeing needle instead of the Veress needle in pediatric urologic laparoscopy. Silay
MS, Tepeler A, Sancaktutar AA, Kilincaslan H, Altay B, Erdem MR, Hatipoglu NK,
Akcay M, Akman T, Armagan A. J Endourol. 2013 Nov;27(11):1376-80. doi:
10.1089/end.2013.0054. Epub 2013 Jun 20.
15. Henoch-Schönlein purpura without systemic involvement beginning with acute scrotum
and mimicking torsion of testis. Verim L, Cebeci F, Erdem MR, Somay A. Arch Ital
Urol Androl. 2013 Apr 19;85(1):50-2. doi: 10.4081/aiua.2013.1.50.
16. Extraordinary cause of complete colonic obstruction in children: urinary retention.
Kilincaslan H, Silay MS, Erdem MR, Donmez T, Bilici M, Erenberk U. Pediatr Int. 2014
Jun;56(3):419-22. doi: 10.1111/ped.12273.
17. Laparoscopic decortication of hilar renal cysts using LigaSure. Erdem MR, Tepeler A,
Gunes M, Sılay MS, Akman T, Akcay M, Armagan A, Onol SY. JSLS. 2014 Apr-
Jun;18(2):301-7. doi: 10.4293/108680813X13753907291558.
18. Endoscopic guided additional access for staghorn calculi. Ziypak T, Adanur S, Tepeler
A, Erdem MR, Akcay M, Armagan A, Ozbey I, Polat O. J Endourol. 2014
Oct;28(10):1192-6. doi: 10.1089/end.2014.0189. Epub 2014 Aug 13.
19. Our experience in chordee without hypospadias: results of 102 cases. Polat EC, Erdem
MR, Topaktas R, Ersoz C, Onol SY. Urol J. 2014 Sep 6;11(4):1783-7.
20. Minimum 1-year results of mesh spiral-sling procedure in managing refractory and
primary disabling stress urinary incontinence. Önol SY, Sevket O, Önol FF, Erdem MR,
Tepeler A. Int Urogynecol J. 2014 Oct;25(10):1399-404. doi: 10.1007/s00192-013-2224-
6. Epub 2014 Aug 19.
21. Stone gum: to prevent the stone migration and provide stone clearance during
percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Tepeler A , Erdem M R, Gunes M , Akman T , Akçay M .
Med Hypotheses. 2012 Dec;79(6):896-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2012.08.020. Epub 2012
Sep 23.
Part II: Oral and Poster Presentations
9/2006 Outcome of Unresectable Locally Advanced and/or Metastatic Colorectal
Cancer Patients Recieving Systemic Chemotherapy. F. Dane, P.F. Yumuk,
M. Gumus, M.S. Iyikesici, A. Tufan, G. Basaran, D. Cabuk, A. Ozturk,
M.R. Erdem, M. Teomete, N.S. Turhal; 6th Congress Balkan Union of
Oncology13-16 September 2006 Sofia, Bulgaria- International.
9/2008 A Minimally Invasive Pyeloplasty in Children: Dorsal Mini-Lumbotomy
Incision.Fikret Faih Önol, Şinasi Yavuz Önol, Yılören Tanıdır, Fatih Mete,
M.R. Erdem( Oral presentation- Fetal Hydronephrosis pre&postnatal
assessment &clinical approach, 2008 Annual course of European Society
for Paediatric Urology(ESPU), September 10-12, 2008, Istanbul, Turkey-
International)
11/2008 Sixteen Dots Technique and Multiple Parallel Plication in Penil Curvature
Surgery. S.Y. Onol, Y.O. Ilbey, F.F. Onol, Yıloren Tanıdır, Baran Antar,
Emin Ozbek, Alpaslan Akbas, M.R. Erdem (Poster presentation – 20th
National Urology Conference – 1-6 November 2008 – Antalya/Turkey –
National)
11/2008 Comparison of Transverse versus Vertical Fasciacutaneaous Island Flap in
Recurrent Strictures of Meatus and Fossa Navicularis. S.Y. Onol, F.F.
Onol, Haluk Inal, Y.O.Ilbey, Alpaslan Akbas, Osman Kose, M.R. Erdem
(Poster presentation – 20th National Urology Conference – 1-6 November
2008 – Antalya/Turkey – National)
11/2008 The Efficacy of Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy in The Treatment of Advanced
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). F.F. Onol, Osman Kose, Alpaslan Akbas,
Baran Antar, M.R. Erdem, S. Y. Onol. (Poster presentation – 20th
National Urology Conference – 1-6 November 2008 – Antalya/Turkey –
National)
11/2008 A Major Complication of Ureteroscopic Surgery: Reconstructive Repair of
Ureteral Avulsions.F.F. Onol, Yiloren Tanidir, S.Y. Onol, Alpaslan Akbas,
Baran Antar, M.R. Erdem. (Poster presentation – 20th National Urology
Conference – 1-6 November 2008 – Antalya/Turkey – National)
11/2008 Severe Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans; All Anterior Urethral
Involvment.S.Y. Onol, F.F. Onol, Emin Ozbek, Y.O. Ilbey, Serhat Onur,
Alpaslan Akbas, M.R. Erdem, M.O. Ipek. (Poster presentation – 20th
National Urology Conference – 1-6 November 2008 – Antalya/Turkey –
National)
11/2008 Comparison of Spiral and Classic Transobturator Tape (TOT) Procedures
in Male Stress Urinary Incontinance: A Multicenteric Study. S.Y. Onol,
F.F. Onol, Yiloren Tanidir, Y.O. Ilbey, Alpaslan Akbas, M.R. Erdem.
(Poster presentation – 20th National Urology Conference – 1-6 November
2008 – Antalya/Turkey – National)
3/2009 New Method for Surgical Treatment of Filarial Hydrocele: Nijer Experiences.
M.R. Erdem, Alpaslan Akbas, Turan Aslan, Serhat Onur, Haluk Inal, S.Y.
Onol. (Poster presentation – 14 th National Microbiology and Infectious
Disease Conference – 25-29 March 2009 – Antalya/Turkey – National)
3/2009 Without Surgical Approach, Unsuccesful Result of Only Antibiotherapy in The
Treatment of Fournier Disease. M.R. Erdem, Baran Antar, Osman Kose,
Alpaslan Akbas, Turan Aslan, S.Y. Onol (Poster presentation – 14 th
National Microbiology and Infectious Disease Conference – 25-29 March
2009 – Antalya/Turkey – National)
10/2009 The impact of rhabdosphincter inclusion in the vesicourethral anastomotic
sutures on continence after radical prostatectomy. Sinasi Yavuz
Onol,Fikret Fatih Onol, Ramazan Topaktas, Burak Aslan, Mehmet Remzi
Erdem. (Poster presentation – 9 th International Prostate Forum 2009 –
Izmir/Turkey-International)
10/2009 Radical Prostatectomy (RP) monotherapy in cases of locally advanced non-
bone metastatic prostate cancer (LANMPC). Sinasi Yavuz Onol, Ramazan
Topaktas, Fikret Fatih Onol, Mehmet Remzi Erdem, Baran Antar. (Poster
presentation – 9 th International Prostate Forum 2009 – Izmir/Turkey-
International)
09/2010 Update in first line treatment of female urethral stricture: Vaginal Inlay
urethroplasty, Onol SY; Onol FF; Kurt O; Erdem MR. J Sex Med; Vol 7
Supp 6; 2010, 403-64.
09/2010 Our experience in cordi without hypospadias, Onol SY; Kurt O; Polat EC;
Topaktas R; Erdem MR. J Sex Med; Vol 7 Supp 6; 2010, 403-64.
10/2010 The importance of reconstructive surgery in female urethral strcitures. FF
Onol, B Antar, EC Polat, O Kose, MR Erdem, SY Onol. 21 st National
Urology Congress, 2010.
10/2010 Our Experience with Posterior Urethroplasty in Children. SY Onol, R
Topaktas, MR Erdem, C Ersoz, O Fikri. 21 st National Urology Congress,
2010.
10/2010 Synchronized Artificial Urinary Sphincter and Penile Prosthesis
Implantation: Video Presentation. O Kurt, O Fikri, MR Erdem, B Antar,
SY Onol. 21 st National Urology Congress, 2010.
10/2010 Is Fowler- Stephens Orchiopexy Mandatory for Intraabdominal Testis? O
Kurt, EC Polat, MR Erdem, I Basibuyuk. SY Onol. 21 st National Urology
Congress, 2010.
10/2010 Extravesical Isolation of Giant Bladder Diverticulae. SY Onol, MR
Erdem, FF Onol. 21 st National Urology Congress, 2010.
03/2011 Is Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy Justified in Central Renal Masses
Herniating into the Hilum? Our technique and Results with Open Nephron-
Sparing Surgery. Onol SY, Onol FF, Erdem MR, Topaktas R. Ersoz C.
Eur Urol Supp 2011; 10 (2):355.
03/2011 Versatility of Circular Buccal Mucosa Graft Urethroplasty in Balanitis
Xerotica Obliterans Related Distal Urethral Strictures. Onol SY, Onol FF,
Simsek A, Topaktas R, Erdem MR. Eur Urol Supp 2011; 10 (2):355.
08/2011 Spiral Sling Procedure for Postoperative Incontinence. Onol SY, Onol FF,
Armagan A, Tepeler A, Antar B, Erdem MR. 41 st Annual Meeting of the
ınternational Continence Society.
10/2011 Step by step: Female Cystectomy and Extended Lymphadenectomy. Ersoz
C, Erdem MR, Topaktas R, Polat EC, Basibuyuk I, Elbir F, Armagan A,
Tepeler A, Akman T, Onol SY. 10 th Urooncology Meeting.
10/2011 Our Experience about Extended Lymphadenectomy in Prostate and
Bladder Cancer. Erdem MR, Ersoz C, Topaktas R, Polat EC, Basibuyuk I,
Elbir F, Tepeler A, Akman T, Armagan A, Onol SY. 10 th Urooncology
Meeting.
10/2011 Extended Lymphadenectomy in Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer. Polat
EC, Topaktas R, Erdem MR, Ersoz C, Basibuyk I, Elbir F, Tepeler A,
Akman T, Armagan A, Onol SY. 10 th Urooncology Meeting.
10/2011 Comparison of two access technique: Eye of needle and triangulation
methods; prospective randomized trial. Tepeler A, Ersoz C, Erdem MR,
Polat EC, Topaktas R, Basibuyuk I, Elbir F, Akman T, Armagan A, Onol
SY. 9 th National Endourology Congress, Ankara.
10/2011 Short term result of diode lazer prostate vaporization. Tepeler A, Erdem
MR, Topaktas R, Ersoz C, Polat EC, Basibuyuk I, Elbir F, Akman T,
Armagan A, Onol SY. 9 th National Endourology Congress, Ankara.
12/2011 Repairment of Vesicovaginal Fistula without Removal of Fistula Tract.
Onol SY, Armagan A, Tepeler A, Akman T, Polat EC, Topaktas R, Erdem
MR, Ersoz C, Basibuyuk I, Elbir F. 2 nd National Female and Functional
Urology Congress. Antalya.
12/2011 Urethroplasty should be the initial treatment for female urethral stricture.
Onol SY, Armagan A, Tepeler A, Akman T, Polat EC, Topaktas R, Erdem
MR, Ersoz C, Basibuyuk I. 2 nd National Female and Functional Urology
Congress. Antalya.
12/2011 Our mid-term results with ‘ extraperitoneal sacrocolpopexy (expert) in the
management of advanced uterine / vaginal vault prolapse. Onol SY, Onol
FF, Ersoz C, Erdem MR, Tepeler A, Armagan A. 2 nd National Female and
Functional Urology Congress. Antalya.
12/2011 Liberation of bladder neck and urethra for treatment of fixed female
urethra. Armagan A, Tepeler A, Akman T, Polat EC, Topaktas R, Erdem
MR, Ersoz C, Basibuyuk I, Elbir F. 2 nd National Female and Functional
Urology Congress. Antalya.
05/2012 Open partial nephrectomy in the central hilar renal masses: technical
refinements that facilitate the process. Onol SY, Ersoz C, Erdem MR,
Tepeler A, Topaktas R, Polat EC, Basibuyuk I, Elbir F, Armagan A,
Akman T. 2012 AUA Annual Meeting, Atlanta USA.
05/2012 Radical nephrectomy and vena cava thrombectomy: thoracoabdominal
extraperitoneal extrapleural method. Onol SY, Ersoz C, Erdem MR,
Tepeler A, Polat EC, Topaktas R, Basibuyuk I, Elbir F, Armagan A,
Akman T. 2012 AUA Annual Meeting, Atlanta USA.
05/2012 Impact of percutaneous renal access technique on outcomes of
percutaneous nephrolitotomy. Tepeler A, Armagan A, Polat EC, Ersoz C,
Erdem MR, Topaktas R, Onol SY. 2012 AUA Annual Meeting, Atlanta
USA.
05/2012 Double Buccal Mucosa Greft- Augmented Urethroplasty in Tight Bulbar
Urethral Stricture. Onol SY, Onol FF, Erdem MR, Ersoz C, Akman T.
Armagan A. 2012 AUA Annual Meeting, Atlanta USA.
05/2012 Timely management of severe urethral injuries with ureteral by-pass
surgery. Onol SY, Onol FF, Erdem MR, Topkatas R, Akman T, Armagan
A. AUA-Eurasian Urology Platform Joint Meeting Program 2012 Atlanta
USA.
Book Chapter: Malign Melanoma in genitor-Urinary Tract, Abdulkadir Tepeler, Mehmet
Remzi Erdem, Sinasi Yavuz Onol, Abdullah Armagan, Alpaslan Akbas.
Nationally Publised Articles
6/2011 F. Fatih Onol, Hasan Sağlam, M. Remzi Erdem, Osman Kose, S. Yavuz
Onol, Diagnostic and theuropetic problems of patients with testicular
torsion: Importance of preoperative intermittent testicular pain.
9/2011 Abdulkadir Tepeler, Cevper Ersoz, Mehmet Remzi Erdem, Tolga
Akman, Abdullah Armagan, Sinasi Yavuz Onol, Evaluation of information
about urologic disorders on the Internet: a pilot study of varicocele,
Turkish Journal of Urology 2011; 37(4):321-5.
03/2012 Ramazan Topaktas, Cevper Ersoz, Mehmet Remzi Erdem, Abdulkadir
Tepeler, Abdullah Armagan, Sinasi Yavuz Onol, Brucellar
Epididymoorchitis: A case report, Journal of Clinical and Experimental
Investigations.
Attendant Conferences
2/2008 3 rd ZTB-ETLIK Urogynocology / Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery
Days (Ankara/Turkey – National)
7/2008 Eurasian Andrology Summit ( Istanbul/Turkey – International )
12/2008 13 th Hypospadias day (Istanbul/Turkey – National)
09/2008 Fetal Hydronephrosis pre&postnatal assessment &clinical approach, 2008
Annual course of European Society for Paediatric Urology(ESPU),
September 10-12, 2008, Istanbul, Turkey-International)
04/2009 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (Chicago/USA)
10/2009 9 th International Prostate Forum October 2009 – Izmir/Turkey - International)
11/2009 8 th National Endourology Congress and European Urotechnology Association
2009 Meeting, Antalya, Turkey
11/ 2009 Minimally invasive treatment in early stage renal tumors: ESUT Course,
Antalya, Turkey
01/2010 International Summit: Residency and Young Specialist in Urology,
Istanbul, Turkey
05/2010 1 st World Congress of Pediatric Urology, San Francisco, Califronia, USA
05/2010 AUA 2010 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, USA
09/2010 Laparoscopy Days in Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
03/2011 26 th Annual EAU Congress, Vienna, Austria
03/2011 1 st National Robotic Surgery Congress, Istanbul, Turkey
10/2011 21 st Turkish National Urology Congress, Istanbul, Turkey
10/2011 9 th National Endourology Congress, Ankara, Turkey
03/2012 Pediatric Urolithiasis Course, Diyarbakır, Turkey
05/2012 22 nd National Urology Congress, Girne/ North Cyprus
05/2012 AUA 2012 Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
05/2015 AUA Annual Meeting 2015, New Orleans, USA
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:
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
Educational Details
High School: Bahçelievler Deneme High School, Ankara
Bachelor’s Degree: School of Medicine, Ankara University
Specialty: Urology Department, School of Medicine, Ankara University
Associate Professor: November 16, 1998, Urology
Scientific Activities:
• 2nd Ankara Urooncology Course, September 21-22, 1995
• 3rd Ankara Urooncology Course, October 2-4, 1997
• Update in Urological Oncology, 4-5 October 1996
• 3rd Mediterranean Video Endoscopic Basic Surgery Course, September 26-28, 1998
• 1st Continent Urinary Diversion Course Held in Istanbul. May 1-3, 1998
• 1st International Ankara Urooncology Course, June 25-26
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.
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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.
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Prof. Dr. Abdulmuttalip Şimşek
Prof. Dr. Abdulmuttalip Şimşek graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. In 2010, he completed his 'Specialization Training' in the field of Urology at Foundation Gureba Hospital. Prof., who conducts studies at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Lütfiye Nuri Burat State Hospital and Haseki Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Abdulmuttalip Şimşek received the title of Associate Professor in 2015.
He carried out studies at the University of Sheffield and Hallamshire Hospital between 2015 and 2016. Returning to Turkey in 2016, Prof. worked as a teaching assistant at Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Abdulmuttalip Şimşek has been working as a urologist at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura Hospital since 2020.
Prof. has an innovative perspective in the field of urology. Dr. Abdulmuttalip Şimşek treats his patients by taking advantage of developing technology. Prof. has made significant contributions to the field of urology with many international research and scientific publications. Dr. Abdulmuttalip Şimşek treats his patients as a Robotic and Reconstructive Urology Specialist.
Education status:
Degree
Department/Program
University
Year
Undergraduate Medicine Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul 1999-2005
Specialization in Medicine Urology Bezmi Alem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul 2005-2010
Associate Professorship SBU Haseki Training and Research Hospital 2015
PhD in Reconstructive Urology under the direction of Professor Christopher Chapple, University of Sheffield and Hallamshire Hospital, England 2015-2016
Medical Specialization Thesis Title and Advisor: Comparison of Efficacy and Complication Rates of Transobturator and Retropubic Midurethral Loose Sling Surgery in Stress Urinary Incontinence Patients (2010) Thesis Advisor: Prof.Dr. Sinasi Yavuz Önol Bezmi Alem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine Urology Clinic
Areas of Interest: Reconstructive urology, Robotic surgery, Urooncology
Tasks:
Job Title
Duty Station
Year
Expert Dr. Lütfiye Nuri Burat State Hospital – Istanbul 2011- 2012
Expert Dr. Haseki Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic - Istanbul 2012 January - 2015
Assoc. Dr. Haseki Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic - Istanbul 2015
Associate Professor. University of Sheffield and Hallamshire Hospital, England 2015-2016
Education Officer Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic - Istanbul 2016 – May 2020
Education Officer Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital Urology Clinic - Istanbul 2020 June - Present
Administrative Duties:
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic Administrative Manager – 2020
Supervised Theses:
expertise in medicine
Yunus ÇOLAKOĞLU (2020). Comparison of oncological and functional results of Robotic and Open Perineal Radical Prostatectomy. University of Health Sciences, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic
Ramazan UĞUR (2020). The effect of end-to-end anastomosis urethroplasty and buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty techniques on erectile function in bulbar urethra stenosis. University of Health Sciences, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic
Abdullah Hızır YAVUZSAN (2017). Comparison of peroperative parameters according to renal nephrometry score in robotic and laparoscopic partial nephrectomies. University of Health Sciences, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic
Memberships to Scientific Organizations:
Turkish Urology Association
Turkish Andrology Association
European Association of Urology
American Urological Association
American Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
Awards :
Alpay KELAMI, Men's Sexual Health award, Turkish Andrology Association, 2011
Men's Sexual Health Alpay KELAMI award, Turkish Andrology Association, 2009
Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.
Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.
Dr. Selçuk Sılay has provided over:
Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.
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:
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
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. Tomasz Gede is a highly qualified specialist in urology and general surgery.
He is valued by patients for his above-average commitment to his work, kindness, individual approach to each patient, a big heart and the enormous effort he puts into helping patients, but above all for diagnosing problems accurately and treating oncology patients effectively, even in extremely difficult situations.
An unquestionable favourite of patients from the entire Jelenia Góra area.
The doctor provides specialist consultations in the field of urology. He is also one of the best operators of the Lower Silesian region. He has been performing a number of procedures at the urology department of KCM Clinic for many years.
Tomasz Gede, MD, performs procedures in the field of:
MINIMALLY INVASIVE UROLOGY
Endoscopic surgery of the bladder and ureters
Endoscopic prostate surgery
Laser surgery of the prostate
Laser removal of urinary stones
Laparoscopic kidney surgery
Laparoscopic prostate surgery
Penile operations and prostheses
Scrotal and testicular surgery
Urinary incontinence surgery
Bladder treatment with botulinum toxin
Cystoscopy under anaesthesia
2024 - Currently, Istanbul/Turkey
MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL
Üroloji Specialist
2020 - 2024, Istanbul/Turkey
BAŞAKŞEHİR ÇAM VE SAKURA CITY HOSPİTAL
Attending Robotic and Reconstructive Surgeon
2016 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey
BAKIRKÖY SADİ KONUK RESEARH AND EDUCATİON HOSPİTAL, DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY
General Practitioner
2015 - 2016, Sheffield/Turkey
SHEFFİELD UNİVERSİTY HALLAMSHİRE HOSPİTAL DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY
Rekonstructive Urology
2012 - 2015, Istanbul/Turkey
HASEKİ RESEARCH AND EDUCATİON HOSPİTAL, DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY
Urology Specialist
2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Turkey
LÜTFİYE NURİ BURAT STATE HOSPİTAL
Urology Specialist
2021 - Currently
PROFESSOR
2015 - 2021
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
1999 - 2005, Istanbul / Turkey
M.D Istanbul University Medical School
Medical Doctor Education
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