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Dr. Raj Nagarkar is a leading Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience. He has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries. His main focus areas are Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology. He is involved in more than 200 clinical trials and has contributed to many national and international publications.

Dr. Nagarkar trained in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He also holds an MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He teaches DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Dr. Nagarkar is dedicated to improving the quality of life for his patients.

Prof. Dr. M. İhsan Karaman is a urologic surgeon and professor. He specializes in prostate growth, prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, kidney stone disease, male infertility, and pediatric urology. He works as a Consultant Surgeon in pediatric urology. He has served as Chief of the Urology Clinic at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. He was also President of Istanbul Medeniyet University.

Dr. Karaman has published over 300 academic papers. He has edited scientific books on prostate cancer and pediatric urology. His work has been cited internationally more than 1,000 times. He is a founding member of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology and the Eurasian Urooncological Association. He serves on the Scientific Programme Council of the Société Internationale d'Urologie. He is accredited by several international medical associations and has organized major medical congresses.

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

• Uro-oncology

· Prostate Cancer

· Bladder Cancer

· Kidney Cancer

· Testicular Cancer

• Andrology

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

• Endourology

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Kidney Stone Disease

• Infertility.

Prof. Dr. Dursun Kirbaş is a neurologist with expertise in Clinical Neurophysiology, Dementia, Headache, Forensic Neurology, Parkinson’s disease, and Movement Disorders. He is known for his skill in diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions.

Dr. Kirbaş has made important contributions through his clinical work, research, and teaching. He has published many articles and presented at conferences. He has treated thousands of patients and taken part in international neurology forums, showing his dedication to high standards in neurological care.

Prof. Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a leading urologist and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1997. He specializes in endourology and urooncology. He received advanced training at IRCAD Strasbourg and gained international experience at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele IRCCS Hospital.

He became a professor in 2018. He has received several awards, including the 2015 Urooncology Research Award. He also won best oral presentation at the AUA Congress in 2008 and the EAU Congress in 2009. Dr. Kurtuluş has published widely in international journals. He is an active member of the EAU, Endourological Society, Turkish Association of Urology, and Urooncology Association.

 CURRICULUM VITAE. José E. Batista-Miranda PhD MD  Jan 2025 

Correspondence (Uroclinica Center) : Via Augusta 158. Barcelona, Spain               

Hospital: Centro Medico Teknon/ Grupo Quironsalud,  Vilana 12. 08021  Barcelona, Spain. 

Phone: 34- 687  99 54 57

Qualification: Qualfied urologist in Spain and UK (GMC specialist list) 

Current position.  Urodynamics Head and Consultant Urologist, CM Teknon, Barcelona, since 1996

                                    Director, Uroclinica Team and Continentia Association ( continentia.org)

                                    Co- director: Functional Urology program UAX University, Madridr     

Previous professional Experience

2005- Senior Clinical Chief in Urodynamics. Hospital Vall d´Hebron. Barcelona. 

1995-2003 Consultant Urologist. Urodynamics and Oncology Units. F. Puigvert, Barcelona.

1994 Fellow in Neuro-Urology. Boston University (Drs. Krane & Siroky) and Harvard´s Children´s Hospital (Dr. Bauer) Boston, USA (La Caixa grant).

1994- Registrar. Bristol Urological Institute,U.K.(Mr. Abrams) (Research Council grant)

Current Professional Practice: experience

Head of Urodynamics: on line reporting of over 2000 studies / year at 5 different locations. 

General urology and functional urology clinic. 

Surgery:

1. Thulim and green-light laser vaporization (first case in Barcelona in 2003) .
2. Holmium enucleation (HOLEP)
3. HIFU focal treatment and MRI fusion biopsies
4. Ambulatory flexible cystoscopy
5. Fistula and incontinece surgery: vesico-vaginal fistula, TVT, bladder augmentation
6. Female urethral surgery: diverticula, para- urethral cysts.
7. Ureteroscopy and laser surgery for stones
8. General pediatric urologic surgery: scrotal and  preputial surgery

Urological and post-graduate training.

1997- PhD Thesis, Aut. Univ. of Barcelona (“Oxybutinin in children”) (Spanish Urol. Ass. Prize)

1994- Certified Urologist (Ministries of Health & Education)

1991-Urology Dept,USC Hospital, Los Angeles, CA.(Dr.Skinner) (Research Council grant)

1989-93- Residency in Urology. Fundacio Puigvert-National MIR program. (Dr. Solé Balcells).

Medical Education 

1981-87-Medical Degree, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB). 1st Class Degree.

1985 & 86- Intern. Department of Surgery. Keiserin Elisabeth Spital, Viena, Austria.

1988-ECFMG Certificate (Permannent validation:February 1994)

Publications  

103 papers in journals: including 25 in international Journals (see annex)

Editor of 2 books on clinical cases in Urodynamics. 

Chapters in 4 books.

Co-editor "Impact Spanish Urology"

Translations for Br J Surgery, Advances in Urology, WHO/ICUD consultations . 

Presentations at congresses

45, including 28 at international congresses (Eur. Ass. Urol, Am Urol Ass, ICS, SIU, see annex).

Post-graduate teaching ( President, “Continentia association” www.continentia.org ) 

23 ICS accredited courses on Urodynamics  ( 5 English editions for Crotatia, Slonvenia, Hugary, Romania and Bulgaria) 

9 CME international/ multi specialty study days on functional urology and urogynechology 

Courses and talks at ICS and European Ass. meetings. 

Pre-graduate teaching

2010- Bladder dysfunction module. Faculty of Medicine, Aut. Univ of Barcelona

1990-92 Director: Basic Medical English Course for students. Autonomous Univ. of Barcelona.

1992-93 Clinical tutor in Urology (including seminars) Autonomous Univ. of Barcelona .

Invited / elected committee membership and  post graduate lecturer

WHO´s International Consultation on BPH (1995, 97, 2000)

WHO´s  International Consultation on Incontinence (1999, 2001)

Member, Ethics Committee, BarcelonaMedical College.

Secretary, Institutional Review Board (Ethics Research committee. F. Puigvert)

Clinical tutor ellected by Urology residents.

Invited speaker  in courses / symposiums in Spain, Mexico, Morocco and Italy.

Research projects / IRB approved trials / advisor. 

1993- IPSS validation in Spanish

1994- Epristeride phase III clinical trial (Boston University)

1994- Bladder blood flow evaluation (Boston University)

1995- Cavidox (Quality of life in BPH patients, Almirall Laboratories)

1996- Tamsulosin phase IV clinical trial (Boehringer Laboratories)

1996- Vesica international surgical study (Boston scientific) 

1997- European endourology panel (Boston scientific)

1997- YM 905, phase II clinical trial (Yamanouchi/ Astellas)

1998- present: Detrusor morphometry in obstruction (PhD thesis co-director)

2000- European panel on appropriate management on BPH (Erasmus University)

2001- Quality of life in radical prostatectomy vs brachytherapy. Use of FACT questionnaire.

2004- Effect of Aclidinium in  Urology  ( Almirall laboratories) 

2008- 2015: Nocturia Study ( Astellas Europe)

2012- “Beyond” ( Astellas Multicenter study on Mirabegron) Principal Investigator

2014- Belive ( Astellas post- commercialization study) 

2015- VHEA ( Hiperactive bladder in aging population, multicenter group; Principal investigator)

2019- Flow taker monitorization for nocturia ( Astellas grant)

2022- Idorsia Phase 3 nocturia study

2024- 3 researcher led studies: Ambulatory urodynamics register, Virtual reality, Tensi for overactive blader. 

WHO´s International Consultation on BPH (1995, 97, 2000)

WHO´s International Consultation on incontinence (1999, 2001)

MEMBERSHIP. Spanish Urol.Ass, ICS.

Dr. Eserdag has specialized in obstetrics and gynecology for the last 25 years and is one of the pioneers of aesthetic gynecology in Europe.  Based mainly in Istanbul, and also in Ankara and Izmir, Turkey.

He trained at Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Educational Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Eserdag, in 2014, passed the board exam organized by the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) and the European Federation of Sexology (EFS) to become Turkey's one of first “Fellow of European Committee of Sexual Medicine” (FECSM) gynecologists.

In 2015, he established the “HERA Vaginismus Treatment, Education and Research Association”, the first national non-governmental organization in the field of vaginismus. He trained physicians and health professionals within the scope of this association.

Dr. Eserdag has received training from many leaders in the field during his vaginismus and genital aesthetics journey that started in the early 2000s. He acquired unique training experiences from some of the world’s most renowned experts when aesthetic genital surgery was in its infancy. Prof Adam Ostrzenski (Florida / USA-2011),ECAMS (Athens / Greece-2015),and Dr. Red Alinsod (California / USA-2016) are some of the mentors and organizations that he received training from. Through his own pioneering work, artistic skill and focus, he has refined and modified several techniques in order to offer to his patients the most effective treatments and the most beautiful results.

Assoc. Prof Eserdag is the inventor of the techniques of Inverted-Y Plasty procedure in clitoral hoodoplasty operations and Vestibulo-Introital Tightening Technique (VITT) in hymenoplasty surgeries in the literature. Many national and international studies of him on vaginismus have also been published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Süleyman Eserdağ has more than 25 international articles, most of which are published in pubmed list and SCI journals.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eserdag became a senior faculty member at ECAMS (European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery) based in Ireland in 2015. Between 2015 and 2017, he gave hands-on genital aesthetics courses in Istanbul and in Vienna.

In 2017, he left this faculty and founded “ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology)”. In this association within the scope, Turkey, Northern Cyprus, India, Pakistan, UAE, Azerbaijan, The Philippines and Indonesia in as many countries, has provided one to one training of more than 1000 physicians from different countries. He organized two International RAGSS (Reconstructive Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology) congresses in Istanbul in 2018 and 2019.

He was awarded the ‘Global Health Hero’ by StemMAX (International Stem Cell Association) on April 30, 2021.

Dedications

Assoc. Prof. Süleyman Eserdağ, MD is a member of the scientific committee of ‘International Association of Aesthetic Gynecology and Sexual Wellness (IAAGSW)’. He is an active member of ESSM (European Society of Sexual Medicine) and ISSM (International Society for Sexual Medicine). He also works as a part-time lecturer at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Books

In 2020, he published the book “Sexual Medicine and Genital Aesthetics”, which he shared the editorship with two colleagues.

In 2021, he published the book “Female Aesthetic and Functional Genital Surgery”. This book has become the first book published in Turkey specifically in the genital aesthetics field, raised to much global interest, and after two months it’s been printed in English. In 2023, second edition of this book has been published by Springer bookstore (Switzerland).

He also wrote many chapters for international and national books. The books of “Basic Principles in Gynecology”, “Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies”, “Sexual Medicine and Genital Aesthetics”, “Urology Practical Tips”, “Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pelvic Health, Before and After Menopause”, and “Menopause” are some of them.

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During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines. Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.

Currently, Dr. Covaro attends his patients at the Institut Universitari Dexeus and the Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, in Barcelona. To make an appointment with Dr. Augusto Covaro, contact ICATME, Institut Universitari Dexeus

KTU Faculty of Medicine 2005-2011

Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2011-2017 Erzincan BY University Faculty of Medicine

2017-2023 Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark Hospital

 

AREAS OF INTEREST AND TREATMENT METHODS USED;

Spine Surgery

Lumbar hernias, (fully closed herniated disc surgery, microsurgery herniated disc surgery)

Cervical hernias (fully closed cervical disc herniation surgery, microsurgery cervical disc herniation surgery)

Spinal Fracture Treatment (open surgery and fully closed surgery = kyphoplasty vertebroplasty)

Scoliosis (Spine Curvatures)

Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hunchback)

Spine Tumors

Nerve Compression

Endoscopic (Closed Method) Brain Tumor Surgeries

Brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation

Brain Hemorrhages

Pain Intervention Procedures (Radiofrequency, Laser)

Hydrocephalus (accumulation of water in the brain)

Congenital Anomalies

Minimally Invasive Procedures and Head Traumas.

Dr. Teanchai Siricharoensang spent 13 years as a senior Urologist at Samitivej Hospital Bangkok.

Having attended Siriraj medical school and Mahidol University, Dr. Chai is an Advanced laparoscopic surgeon and an endoscopic and urologist surgeon.

Certified ultrasonic lipolysis and certified anti-aging specialist and a member of the American Urological Association.

Name and Surname: Eyup Yaycı

Date of Birth: November 12, 1969

Foreign language: English

Academic Degrees

Degree Department/Program Education Institution Year

Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University – Istanbul 1993

in medicine

Expertise

Gynecology and Gynecology

Birth SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1998

Asst. Assoc.

Dr.

Gynecology and Gynecology

Birth

Near East University Medicine

Faculty 2012

Master's Thesis Title and Thesis Advisor

Magnetic resonance imaging of myometrial invasion depth in cases with endometrial cancer

Detection by imaging method and its effects on prognosis (1998)

Thesis advisor:

Assoc. Prof. Necdet Süer

Memberships to Scientific Organizations

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association (TJOD)

Tasks

Job Title Place of Duty Year

Research Asst. SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1993-1998

Expert Dr. Near East University Faculty of Medicine, Women's

Department of Diseases and Birth

2011- 2012

Asst. Assoc. Dr. Near East University Faculty of Medicine, Women's

Department of Diseases and Birth

2012 -Present

1. International events

1.1. International Article Publications

1.1.1.a. Journals included in the SCI, SSCI and AHCI lists

No.

1.1.1.b. Journals receiving year in SCI extended lists

1. Yayci E, Guzin K, Suer N. Evaluation of depth of myometrial invasion by magnetic

Resonance imaging in patients with endometrial carcinoma. European Journal of

Gynecological Oncology 2012; 33: 480-484.

2. Uygur D, Guler T, Yayci E, Atacag T, Comunoglu C, Kuzey GM. Association of Speculum

Lubrication with Pain and Papanicolaou Test Accuracy. Journal of the American Board of

Family Medicine. Online 2012.

DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2012.06.120021

3. Guler T, Polat ZA, Yayci E, Atacag T, Cetin A. Effects of low molecular weight heparins and

unfractionated heparin on viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Archives of

Gynecology and Obstetrics. Online 2012.

DOI: 10.1007/s00404-012-2558-1

4. Yayci F, Yayci E, Devrim S, Gul MI, Gura M. A prospective trial of epidural versus

intravenous meperidine analgesia during labor: effects on perinatal and maternal

outcome. HealthmedJournal. HealthMED. 2012; 6(10):3268-3274

5. Guler T, Yayci E, Atacag T, Cetin A. An analysis of Turkey's scientific contribution in

ovarian cancer research. European Journal of Gynecological Oncology. Eur J Gynaecol

Oncol. 2013;34(2):175-8.

6. Guler T, Uygur D, Uncu M, Yayci E, Atacag T, Bas K, Gunay M, Yakicier C. Coexisting anal

human papilloma virus infection in heterosexual women with cervical HPV infection. arch

Gynecol Obstet. 2013 Sep;288(3):667-72.

Doi: 10.1007/s00404-013-2821-0. Epub 2013 Mar 31.

7. Guler T, Atacag T, Yayci E, Cetin A, Cetin M. Validation of Turkish version of Premenstrual

Symptoms Impact SurveyTM (PMSISTM) for assessing status of premenstrual syndrome in

women of reproductive age. Anatolian Journal of Psychiatry.

2015; 16:205-211.

Doi: 10.5455/apd.172033

8. Atacag T, Yayci E, Guler T, Suer K, Yayci F, Deren, Cetin A, Asymptomatic bacteriuria

screened by catheterized samples at pregnancy term in women undergoing cesarean

delivery.Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2015;42(5):590-4.

9. Soytac SI, Yayci E, Atacag T, Uncu M. Is maternal Vitamin D associated with Gestational

Diabetes Mellitus in pregnant women in Cyprus. Archives of Endocrinology and

Metabolism - in review

1.1.2. El, NSF, CMCI, ISI Master, Econ Lit, and other field indexed journals

1.1.3. Articles published in peer-reviewed journals and not included in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2

1. Yayci E, Guler OT, Kuzey GM, Comunoglu C, Atacag T, Cetin A, Bas KK, Nakitoğlu B.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor mimicking gynecological mass: A case report. Gynecologic

Oncology Case Reports. 107-109 pp., 2012

1.2. international conferences

1. Atacag T, Guler OT, Yayci E, Cetin. Within the A.RCOG World Congress 2013 conference

"Measuring ovarian volume during cesarean delivery" in the "Poster Presentation" proceedings booklet

provides valuable information about future ovarian function and pregnancy potential.”,

pp., Liverpool, UK, June 2013.

2. Atacag T, Özkayalar H, Yayci E, Güler OT, Cetin. BCCiP-COGI - The World Congress on

Building Consensus out of Controversies Gynecology, Infertility and Perinatology

The Increasing Role Of in the "Poster Presentation" proceedings booklet of the conference

Endometriosis In Abdominal Wall Nodules Related To High Ratio Of Primary Cesarean

Delivery: Two Case Reports”,pp., Istanbul - May – 2013

3. Dalkan C, Uncu M, Galip N, Yayci E, Bahceciler N, Akman I. Neonatal Others PO-0672 Cord

Blood Osteocalcine, Leptin And Tnf? Levels In Gestational Diabetic Pregnancies Arch Dis

Child 2014;99:A474 doi:10.1136/archdischild-2014-307384.1313

1.3. Citations

1. Guler T, Polat ZA, Yayci E, Atacag T, Cetin A. Effects of low molecular weight heparins and

unfractionated heparin on viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Archives of

Gynecology and Obstetrics. Online 2012. DOI: 10.100

Dr. Lalit Banswal is an experienced oncological surgeon with 10 years in the field. He has performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. He earned his MBBS from MIMER, Pune, and completed his MS at GMC Panaji. He also completed a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

Dr. Banswal has worked as a Co-principal Investigator in several research projects. He has published his work in both national and international journals. He is known for his patient-friendly and ethical approach. His main expertise is in Minimal Invasive Cancer Surgeries, where he consistently delivers excellent results.

Dr. Sridhar P.S. is a skilled radiation oncologist. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University. He completed his MD in Radiotherapy at Banaras Hindu University. He also holds a Diplomate of the National Board in Radiotherapy. This shows his advanced training and dedication to quality care.

Dr. Sridhar is a member of several professional groups. These include the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology. He is known for his effective cancer treatments and focus on new therapies. His work has made a positive impact in the field of oncology.

Dr. Chaitainya Borde is a nuclear medicine specialist with 12 years of clinical experience. He is skilled in advanced nuclear scans, PET-CT imaging, and nuclear cardiology. He works in both diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine.

Dr. Borde has performed over 30,000 PET scans. He has managed more than 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. He is experienced in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. He has also published research papers in respected medical journals, showing his dedication to academic work.