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Sharon Porath

  • 4.1 Good 14 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Hungary, Budapest, Liv Duna Medical Center
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Karoly Nagy

  • 4.1 Good 14 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Hungary, Budapest, Liv Duna Medical Center
  • 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
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Murat Savas

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, 1990 /1996
    • Ph.D. / Medical Specialization: Urology, Akdeniz University, 1997/2002
    • Associate Professor / Professor: Urology, Harran University, 2012/ 2013
    • Professor: Urology, Istanbul Gelişim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2019/ 2023

    Professional Experience

    • Research Assistant: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Antalya (1997/ 2002)
    • Urology Specialist: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Antalya (March 2002 / October 2002)
    • Lecturer: Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Şanlıurfa (2003/ 2006)
    • Assistant Professor: Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Şanlıurfa (2006 / 2010)
    • Associate Professor: Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Şanlıurfa (2012 /2013)
    • Associate Professor: Ministry of Health Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, Antalya (2013 /2018)
    • Associate Professor: Memorial Antalya Hospital, Urology Clinic, Antalya (2018 /2019)
    • Professor: Memorial Antalya Hospital, Urology Clinic, Antalya & Istanbul Gelişim University, Faculty of Health Sciences (2019/ 2023)
    • Professor: Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex (2023 / Present)

    International Experience

    • Berlin University, Charité Hospital – Fellowship in Urology (February 1 - March 31, 2006, Berlin, Germany)
    • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Urology Clinic – Postgraduate Education in Laparoscopic Surgery by Endourology Association (May 1 - June 12, 2008, Antalya, Turkey)

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations

    • Turkish Urology Association
    • Turkish Andrology Association
    • Turkish Endourology Association
    • Turkish Medical Association
    • European Association of Urology
    • Endourological Society
    • Urological Surgery Association
    • Eurasian Urooncology Association
    • Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
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    • TÜYK Competency Certificate
    • "Recent Advances in Laparoscopic Urology" & "Urodynamics and Neuro-Uropharmacology" (October 8, 2000, Izmir)
    • IRCAD Advanced Laparoscopic Urology Course Certificate (February 13-15, 2008)
    • Laparoscopic Training Program Certificate (Endourology Association, 2008, Antalya)
    • Experimental Animal Usage Certificate (January 26 - February 4, 2009)
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Selcuk Silay

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • 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.
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Kurshad Zengin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital
  • 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

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Mehmet Sarier

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • In his professional career, Dr. Sarıer began working as a urology specialist at Özel Antalya Yaşam Hospital from 2005 to 2008, and then served at Gümüşsuyu Asker Hospital between 2008 and 2009. Since 2009, he has been employed at Medical Park Antalya Hospital, where he received the title of associate professor in 2020. Additionally, he served as a faculty member in the Department of Urology at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2017, and has been continuing his academic career as a faculty member in the Department of Urology at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine since 2021.

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Petros Tsafrakidis

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  • 16 years of experience
  • Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, German Medical Institute (GMI)
  • Education/Academic Experience

    Apr 1995 – Oct 2001                Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

    Mar 2007                                   IELTS Certificate (Overall Band Score 7.5)

    Feb 2011                                    CCST in Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

    June 2012                                  Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)

    Sept 2014                                  Fellow in Andrology/Reconstructive Surgery (Mr Giulio Garaffa,         UCLH / Mid-Essex)

    Apr 2016                                   Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS Eng)

    Oct 2018                                   Honorary Senior Lecturer St Andrews University

    Sep 2019                                   Urology ChM Tutor in Andrology and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIMS) University of Edinburgh

    Aug 2020                                  European Union Expert Panel Member of in vitro Medical Devices (EU EXPAMED)

    Current and Previous appointments

    Current appointment

    May 2022- Present         Consultant Urologist German Oncology Centre, Limassol, Cyprus

    Previous appointments

    Nov16- May 2021       Consultant Urological Surgeon Victoria/ Queen Margaret Hospital Fife, Scotland.

    Nov 2012 - Oct 2016      Consultant Urologist Broomfield Hospital, Mid-Essex Hospitals Trust 

    Jan 2011 - Oct 2012      Urology Clinical Research Fellow, Spelialist Registrar Level), Bristol Royal Infirmary, United Bristol Hospitals Trust

    Dec 2009 -Dec 2010      Urology Resident G. Gennimatas Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

    Duties

    • Performing routine and major Penile / Urethral Reconstruction as well as Core Urology procedures twice weekly at Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals (Green light prostatectomy, Urolift Service lead, Prostate template biopsies, General urology)

    Consultant Urologist providing and supervising the services of andrology and urethral reconstruction surgery. Also covering a general urology one stop outpatient clinics three times per week (Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals).

    Participation in once weekly local cancer and once monthly specialist male uro-genital reconstruction MDT meetings (Honorary contract at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh) as well as grand ward rounds.

    Undergraduate student trainer and member of examiners panel at St Andrews University, Scotland.

    Participation in 1:9 on call Urology Consultant rota.

    Research

    • Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy (NHS Fife) lead investigator. A prospective, multicentre study with subgroup randomisation into MRI-U/S image fusion guided prostate biopsies and routine transrectal U/S guided biopsies.  (MULTIPROS Study)
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    • Broomfield Hospital (MEHT) sub-investigator. A pragmatic multicentre randomised superiority trial of open urethroplasty versus endoscopic urethrotomy. (OPEN Study)
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    • Broomfield Hospital (MEHT) sub-investigator. A Multicentre randomised controlled trial of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, as first treatment option, compared with direct progression to ureteroscopic treatment, for ureteric stones. (TISU
    • Study)
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    • Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator. A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial of the Use of Drug Therapy in the Management of Symptomatic Ureteric Stones in Hospitalised Patients. (SUSPEND Study)
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    • Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator. A Multicentre Prospective Single Arm Intervention Trial Evaluating Focal Therapy using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Sonablate 500) for Localised Prostate Cancer. (HIFU INDEX Study)
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    • Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator, A Randomised Controlled Trial to Determine the Effect of Decapeptyl on Reduction of Prostate Volume Pre-Radiotherapy Compared with Standard Therapy (Zoladex). (EDVART Study)

    Teaching Experience

    Fife Simulation BPH Course Fascilitator (Scottish Urology Training Programme, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dumfermline Fife)

    Urology Simulation boot camp Faculty member (St James's University Hospital, Leeds)

    General Practitioner Urology Training Programme Fascilitator (ScotGem)

    Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessor (St Andrews University Medical School)

    Teaching (case-based discussions) and trainee supervision in theatres (East Anglia / East of   Scotland Deaneries trainees)

    FY1 Doctors Urology teaching Bristol Royal Infirmary (University Bristol Hospitals Trust)

    Undergraduate teaching of medical students in General Hospital of the city of Drama, Greece

    Anatomy, Physiology and First Aid to Undergraduate nursing students

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Josep Torremade Barreda

  • 4.7 Excellent 418 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Clinical experience

    Residency in Urology Bellvitge University Hospital (2007/2012)

    Urologist Bellvitge University Hospital. (May 2012/November 2021)

    Head of Andrology Department, Bellvitge University Hospital. (February 2015/November 2021)

    Head of Andrology Department Hospital Clínic of Barcelona (December 2021 present)

    Director of the Institute of Andrology and Sexology. Quironsalud Group. (October 2015 January 2018).

    Head of Andrology Department Teknon Medical Centre (November 2017 present)

    Editor of the International Journal of Andrology (July 2016 present)

    Clinical practice in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Sexology Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. New York City (USA) (March 2016 May 2016)

    Education

    Doctor of Medicine (Universitat de Barcelona) degree with honors, 2006

    Specialization in Urology Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, 2006 2012

    Associate Professor of Clinical Andrology (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), 2014

    Participant of the European Board of Urology (Bruselas UEMS), 2012

    Member of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (Estambul UEMS), 2014

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Georg Shatzl

  • 4.6 Excellent 147 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Georg Schatzl is a urologist and andrologist. He specializes in men’s health, including erectile dysfunction, infertility, prostate diseases, and urinary tract disorders. He has performed thousands of procedures. Dr. Schatzl is known for his skill in both clinical and surgical urology.

    He is an Extraordinary University Professor and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). Dr. Schatzl has published nearly 100 articles in international journals. His work has an impact factor of over 521 and a high h-index. He has given more than 500 presentations at national and international conferences. He also reviews articles for leading urology journals.

    Dr. Schatzl has received awards such as the Mauermayerpreis (2003) and the Pfizer Prostate Award (1998). He leads the Prostate Work Group of the Austrian Board of Urology. He also has experience in quality assurance and medical management.

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Jacob Ben-chaim

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Jacob Ben-chaim is a Pediatric Urologist at the Sourasky Medical Center with experience in chemical immunology, laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and ECFMG certification. He is certified by the Technion Institute, Haifa, Israel, The Johns Hopkins Hospital and University, Baltimore MD, USA, and Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine. He is a member of the Israel Medical Association, Israel Urological Association, American Urological Association, and Chairman of the Pediatric Urology Union. He has received awards for best Pediatric Urology study and holds an ECFMG Certificate valid indefinitely.

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Ugur Aferin

  • 5 Excellent 37 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Medical DegreeMedicineIstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine2008-2014
    DoctorateUrologyIstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Medicine2015-2020

    5. Academic Appointments:

    Appointed as Faculty Member: 28.03.2022

    Associate Professorship: ---

    Full Professorship: ---

    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.)

     

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Hughes Hyun

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Hughes Hyun is a board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, practicing at Sourasky Medical Center.
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avi Beri

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Avi Beri is a urologist at Sourasky Medical Center specializing in treatments for urological conditions, including circumcision abroad, kidney stones treatment, prostatectomy, TURP, urology consultation, and vasectomy abroad. He offers comprehensive treatments to help patients get back to a healthy life.
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Haim Matskin

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 125 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Haim Matskin is a renowned specialist in onco-urology, urology, and surgery, and heads the Urology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He is an expert in brachytherapy and cryotherapy and is a full-fledged member of the Medical Association of Israel and the Association of urologists of Europe, the US, and Israel.

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Mario Sofer

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Mario Sofer - a leading urologist Medical Center Ichilov-Sourasky in Tel Aviv, privately accepts patients in Assuta.

    Education and training:

    •  Medical University in Bucharest, Romania (the degree of Doctor of Medicine, 1987);
    •  Residency in Ichilov MC;
    •  1999-2000 - training in endo-urology at the University Hospital of Western Antario (Canada);
    •  2000-2001 - training on uro-oncology at the University of Miami (USA).

    Clinical experience:

    •  From 1990 to 1996 - Residency in Urology MC Ichilov-Sourasky;
    •  From 1996 to 1999 - Senior physician Department of Urology at Ichilov;
    •  From 1999 to 2001 - the courses training in Canada and the United States;
    •  Senior physician of Urology MZ Ichilov 2001;.
    •  Head of the Department of endo-urology at Ichilov (from 2004 year).

    Academic experience:

    • Senior Lecturer, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. Supervisor of diploma works of graduates of Haifa and Tel Aviv University.
    • 50 scientific articles;
    • 70 presentations at international scientific congresses.

    Membership in professional organizations:

    • A member of the Israeli Association of Urology;
    • A member of the US Association of Urology;
    • Member of the European Association of Urology;
    • Member of the International Association of endourology.
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Ben Cchaim Jacob

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Ben Cchaim Jacob is a urologist with over 30 years of clinical experience. He specializes in pediatric urology and reconstructive surgery. He is skilled in procedures such as nephrectomy, transurethral resection of the bladder, and varicocele embolization.

    Dr. Jacob has contributed to the field of pediatric urology. In 2008, he received the Israeli Urological Association prize for the best pediatric urology study on laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children. He has published research in top journals and regularly attends international conferences.

    He is a member of the Israel Medical Association, Israel Urological Association, and American Urological Association. He also served as Chairman of the Pediatric Urology Union in Israel. Dr. Jacob received advanced training at the Technion Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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Oguzhan Parlak

  • 4.9 Excellent 48 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Assist. Op.Dr.Oğuzhan Parlakkılıç graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine in 2001.

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

     

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

     

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

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Mehmet Fatih Akbulut

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2017 - 2022 Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor

    2017 - 2022 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

    2013 - 2017 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

    2013 - 2017 Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Chief Resident

    2010 - 2013 Silivri State Hospital (Compulsory Service Obligation)

    2008 - 2008 University of Michigan Medical School

    2005 - 2010 Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Urology

    Education

    2010 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Urology

    2004 Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

    Publications

    International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

    Culpan M, Atis G, Sanli O, Bozkurt Y, Atmaca AF, Semerci B, Kutsal C, Canda AE, Akbulut F, Tugcu V, Boylu U, Erturhan S, Koca O, Ateş F, Halis F, Soyupek S, Turna B, Cakmak S, Sahin S, Erdem S, Yildirim A. "Comparison of Tumor Enucleation and Standard Partial Nephrectomy According to Trifecta Outcomes: A Multicenter Study by the Turkish Academy of Urology, Uro-Oncology Working Group." J Invest Surg. 2022 May;35(5):1112-1118.

    Sahan M, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF, Demir E, Savun M, Sen O, Ozgor F. "Flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy with regional anesthesia vs general anesthesia: A prospective randomized study." Int Braz J Urol. 2020 Nov-Dec;46(6):1010-1018.

    Cubuk A, Yanaral F, Savun M, Ayranci A, Erbin A, Yazici O, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O. "Modified autologous transobturator tape surgery - evaluation of short-term results." Ginekol Pol. 2020;91(2):51-56.

    Kandemir E, Savun M, Sezer A, Erbin A, Akbulut MF, Sarilar Ö. "Comparison of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Secondary Patients: A Randomized Prospective Study." J Endourol. 2020 Jan;34(1):26-32.

    Ucpinar B, Erbin A, Ayranci A, Caglar U, Alis D, Basal S, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF. "Prediction of recurrence in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer patients. Do patient characteristics matter?" J BUON. 2019 Jul-Aug;24(4):1659-1665.

    Ozdemir H, Erbin A, Sahan M, Savun M, Cubuk A, Yazici O, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O. "Comparison of supine and prone miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of lower pole, middle pole and renal pelvic stones: A matched pair analysis." Int Braz J Urol. 2019 Sep-Oct;45(5):956-964.

    Erbin A, Ucpinar B, Cubuk A, Yazici O, Uysal H, Savun M, Basal S, Akbulut MF. "The Impact of Sheath Size in Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Adult Patients; A Matched-pair Analysis." Urol J. 2019 Dec 24;16(6):536-540.

    Güler A, Erbin A, Ucpinar B, Savun M, Sarilar O, Akbulut MF. "Comparison of miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of large kidney stones: a randomized prospective study." Urolithiasis. 2019 Jun;47(3):289-295.

    Yanaral F, Ozgor F, Savun M, Agbas A, Akbulut F, Sarilar O. "Shock-wave Lithotripsy for Pediatric Patients: Which Nomogram Can Better Predict Postoperative Outcomes?" Urology. 2018 Jul;117:126-130.

    Arslan B, Akbulut MF, Onuk O, Küçüktopçu O, Çilesiz NC, Ozkan A, Yazıcı G. "A comparison of Amplatz dilators and metal dilators for tract dilatation in mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Int Urol Nephrol. 2017 Apr;49(4):581-585.

    Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Ucpinar B, Ozgor F, Simsek A, Arslan B, Erbin A, Yanaral F, Binbay M, Gurbuz G. "Efficacy and safety of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in obese patients." Springerplus. 2016 Jul 22;5(1):1148.

    Sancak EB, Oguz S, Akbulut T, Uludag A, Akbas A, Kurt O, Akbulut MF. "Female sexual dysfunction in androgenetic alopecia: Case-control study." Can Urol Assoc J. 2016, July;10(7-8):E251-256.

    Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ozgor F, Binbay M, Muslumanoglu AY, Gurbuz G. "Comparison of flexible ureterorenoscopy and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in treatment of lower calyceal stones smaller than 2 cm." Ren Fail. 2016;38(1):163-7.

    Tok A, Akbulut F, Buldu I, Karatag T, Kucuktopcu O, Gurbuz G, Istanbulluoglu O, Armagan A, Tepeler A, Tasci AI. "Comparison of microperc and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for medium-sized lower calyx stones." Urolithiasis. 2016 Apr;44(2):155-9.

    Akbulut F, Tok A, Penbegul N, Daggulli M, Eryildirim B, Adanur S, Gurbuz G, Celik H, Utangac MM, Dede O, Bodakcı MN, Tepeler A, Sarica K. "Colon perforation related to percutaneous nephrolithotomy: from diagnosis to treatment." Urolithiasis. 2015 Nov;43(6):521-6.

    Ozluk Y, Sari S, Guzel NT, Firat P, Akbulut F, Kilicaslan I. "Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor of the kidney with sarcomatous transformation metastatic to the lung: A case report." Anal Quant Cytopathol Histpathol. 2015 Jun;37(3):199-205.

    Ozgor F, Kucuktopcu O, Sarilar O, Toptas M, Simsek A, Gurbuz ZG, Akbulut MF, Binbay M. "Does previous open renal surgery or percutaneous nephrolithotomy affect the outcomes and complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Urolithiasis. 2015 Nov;43(6):541-7.

    Ugurlu İM, Akman T, Binbay M, Tekinarslan E, Yazıcı Ö, Akbulut MF, Özgör F, Müslümanoğlu AY. "Outcomes of retrograde flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for stone disease in patients with anomalous kidneys." Urolithiasis. 2015 Feb;43(1):77-82.

    Simsek A, Ozgor F, Kirecci SL, Akbulut MF, Sonmezay E, Yuksel B, Kucuktopcu O, Gurbuz ZG. "Results of tension-free vaginal tape for recurrent stress urinary incontinence after unsuccessful transobturator tape surgery." J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2014 Jun;40(6):1764-9.

    Simsek A, Kirecci SL, Kucuktopcu O, Ozgor F, Akbulut MF, Sarilar O, Ozkuvanci U, Gurbuz ZG. "Comparison of paroxetine and dapoxetine, a novel selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of premature ejaculation." Asian J Androl. 2014 Sep-Oct;16(5):725-7.

    Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ozgor F, Gurbuz ZG. "Partial penectomy after debridement of a Fournier's gangrene progressing with an isolated penile necrosis." Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2014 Sep;20(5):385-8.

    Simsek A, Ozgor F, Yuksel B, Kucuktopcu O, Kirecci SL, Toptas M, Sarilar O, Berberoglu AY, Gurbuz ZG, Mimaroglu S, Akbulut F, Baykal M, Arslan B, Savun M, Ucpinar B. "Female sexual function after transobturator tape in women with urodynamic stress urinary incontinence." Springerplus. 2014 Sep 30;3:570.

    Akbulut F, Akman T, Salabas E, Dincer M, Ortac M, Kadioglu A. "Neurovascular bundle dissection for Nesbit procedure in congenital penile curvature patients: medial or lateral?" Asian J Androl. 2014 May-Jun;16(3):442-5.

    Kadioglu A, Sanli O, Akman T, Canguven O, Aydin M, Akbulut F, Kucukdurmaz F. "Factors Affecting the Degree of Penile Deformity in Peyronie's Disease: An Analysis of 1001 Patients." J Androl. 2011 Sep-Oct;32(5):502-8.

    Akman T, Sanli O, Uluocak N, Akbulut F, Nane I, Demir S, Kadioglu A. "The most commonly altered type of Peyronie's disease deformity under oral colchicine treatment is lateral curvature that mostly shifts to the dorsal side." Andrologia. 2011 Feb;43(1):28-33.

    Akbulut MF, Sanli O, Kadioglu A. "Editorial Comment on: Are Infertile Men Less Healthy than Fertile Men? Results of a Prospective Case-Control Survey." Eur Urol. 2009 Dec;56(6):1032.

    Acar O, Akinci M, Uluocak N, Akbulut F, Kilicaslan I, Gokce O. "Paratesticular metastasis of malignant melanoma: a case report." Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2008 Jun;24(6):315-8.

    Çubuk A, Erbin A, Savun M, Ayranci A, Üçpınar B, Yanaral F, Sarılar Ö, Basal Ş, Akbulut MF. "Autologous transobturator midurethral sling." Turk J Urol. 2018 Dec 21;45(3):230-232.

    Sarılar Ö, Özgör F, Küçüktopçu O, Uçpınar B, Akbulut MF, Savun M, Gürbüz ZG, Binbay M. "Is standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy still the standard treatment modality for renal stones less than three centimeters?" Turk J Urol. 2017 Jun;43(2):165-170.

    Akbulut F, Savun M, Ucpinar B, Sahan M, Arslan B, Ozgor F, Simsek A, Berberoglu AY, Baykal M, Binbay M. "Duplicated Renal System with H Shaped Ureter: An Extraordinary Anomaly." Case Rep Urol. 2016;2016:4062515.

    Akbulut F, Kucuktopcu O, Kandemir E, Sonmezay E, Simsek A, Ucpinar B, Ozgor F, Gurbuz G. "Comparison of efficacy of laser lithotripter with ultrasonic lithotripter in mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy." Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2016 Jan 14;87(4):276-9.

    Ozgor F, Simsek A, Aydogdu O, Kucuktopcu O, Sarilar O, Berberoglu AY, Akbulut MF, Binbay M. "Bleeding during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: Can a hemostatic matrix help to improve hemostasis?"

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Istvan Buzogany

  • 4.1 Good 14 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Hungary, Budapest, Liv Duna Medical Center
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Ramazan Gökhan Atis

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education and Experience

    Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, born in Istanbul in 1978, graduated from Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School in 1996. He completed his medical education at Çapa Faculty of Medicine in 2002. Between 2002 and 2008, he received his specialization training at the Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Department of Urology, and obtained the title of Urology Specialist in February 2008. After working at Edremit Military Hospital between 2008 and 2009, he started working as a Urology specialist at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in 2009. In 2011, he underwent a 3-month Laparoscopy-Robotic Urology training at Heidelberg University Heillbronn Clinic. Between 2009 and 2014, he conducted numerous scientific research studies, especially in the field of endourology, and obtained the title of Associate Professor in September 2014. In 2017, he was elected as a board member of the Endourology Society and has been serving in this position since then. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in the Endourology working group of the European Association of Urology, Young Academic Urologists (EAU-YAU) Committee for a period of 2 years. In January 2021, he was appointed as a Professor at the Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology.After that started working at Şişli Memorial Hospital in 2022. Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gökhan Atış, has more than 100 articles published in national and international journals.

    • 1996 - 2002, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
    • 2002 - 2008, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital/Istanbul, Specialization in Medicine
    • 2014, Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professorship
    • 2021, Istanbul Medeniyet University Department of Urology, Professorship

    Administrative Duties

    • Editor of Endourology Bulletin
    • Board Member of Endourology Society (Secretary General)

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations

    • Turkish Urology Association
    • Turkish Endourology Association
    • Turkish Andrology Association
    • Eurasian Urooncology Association
    • Turkish Medical Association
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