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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeref Başal was born in 1971 in Kırıkkale and completed

his primary and secondary education in Kırıkkale. In 1984, he entered

Maltepe Military High School and graduated in 1988. He continued his

medical education at GATA Military Medical Faculty between 1988-1994

and graduated in 1994.

Following his graduation, he completed his internship at GATA Training Hospital in 1994-1995. He

served as chief infirmary physician at Siirt Gendarmerie Regional Command in 1995-1996 and Batman

Gendarmerie Regional Command in 1996-1997. Between November 2010 and November 2011, he

worked as a clinical fellow in Uro-oncology and received urologic robotic surgery training at Colombia

University Cancer Center in New York, United States of America. In October 2011, he completed his

training at Hackensack University Medical Center daVinci Training Center in the United States and

received the “Console Surgeon” certificate in robotic surgery.

In 2013, he was appointed as Associate Professor at Istanbul GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital

Urology Clinic and between September 2016 and October 2017, he continued this duty at SBU Sultan

Abdülhamit Han Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic and worked as a docent faculty

member in SBU Urology Department. Between October 2017 and December 2018, he served as the

education officer at SBU Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

In July 2021, he retired as an Associate Professor at SBU Urology Department. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeref

Başal, who has trained many experts and academicians in the field of urology, has many articles in

national and international journals in his field, has advanced surgical experience in his field, has

performed numerous surgeries related to his subject, has organized courses on this subject and has

participated in many courses as an instructor.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeref Başal is fluent in English and thus able to communicate effectively in the

international medical environment.

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Surgical treatment: all types of operations in urology.

General management of the medical service. Polyclinic reception of patients. Participation in councils. "Second opinion" in difficult cases, expert assessment of clinical situations. Organization and holding of master classes, workshops, webinars.

Techniques that the doctor possesses:

TUIP of the prostate and TOIP of the formations of the urinary bladder.

Laser enucleation of the prostate, laser dissection of bladder tumors.

Laser vaporization of the prostate gland.

Laser incision of urethral strictures

Contact laser uretero- , pyelo- and cystolithotripsy

Percutaneous (mini) nephrolithotripsy

Intrarenal retrograde and antegrade surgery (RIRS and AIRS) Operation Boari.

Plastic surgery of the urethra in case of injury or stricture

Transvesical access prostatectomy

Cystostomy - open and trocar

Nephrostomy

Radical nephrectomy (including laparoscopic)

Suturing of the rupture of the kidney

Pyelolithotomy

Ureterolithotomy

Pelvic-ureteral plastic surgery (laparoscopic)

Removal of kidney cysts (Cystectomy) (laparoscopic)

Ureterocystoneostomy

Ureterocutaneostomy

Operations for intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal ruptures of the urinary bladder

Orchectomy

Epididymectomy

Bergmann and Winckelmann operations

Revision of organs of the portico due to injuries and inflammatory diseases

Operation of Ivanisevich and Marmar for varicocele, circumcision, percutaneous nephrostomy, nephrolithotripsy

Puncture of kidney cysts

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.

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.

Areas Of Interest 

Laser Prostate Surgery (HoLEP, ThuFLEP) 

Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery 

Robotic MR/ Ultrasound Prostate Fusion Biopsy 

Urological Oncologic Surgery 

Andrology 

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (water vapor to the prostate) 

Focal Treatment for Prostate Cancer (HIFU, Nano Knife) 

Education 

Elementary school- Kolak, Denizli, Turkey (1986-1990) 

Secondary School- Yenimahalle School, Yatagan, Turkey (1990-1994) 

High School- Turgutreis High School, Muğla, Turkey (1994-1998) 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey (1998-2004) 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Urology Clinic Specialty Training, Ankara, Turkey (2007-2012)

Experience 

Liv Ulus Hospital 

Şişli Kolan International Hospital 

Istanbul University of Health and Technology 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) 

Gülhane Education and Research Hospital 

University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine

Areas Of Interest

Urooncology 

Robotic Urology and Endourology 

Laser Technologies and Laser Prostate Surgeries (HoLEP, ThuFLEP) 

MRI Transrectal/Transperineal Ultrasonography Prostate Fusion Biopsy 

Endoscopic Stone Surgery 

Education 

Gulhane Military Medical Academy 

Experience 

Liv Ulus Hospital 

Kolan International Hospital 

Gülhane Education and Research Hospital 

Gulhane Military Medical Faculty 

University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine 

Memberships 

Turkish Urological Association 

Society of Endourology 

European Society of Urology (EAU) 

American Urological Association (AUA) 

World Society of Endourolog

Areas Of Interest

Laser Prostate Surgeries (HoLEP, ThuFLEP) 

Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery 

Robotic Transperineal Prostate MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy 

Urological Oncological Surgeries 

Female Urology 

Neuro-Urology 

Urethral Stenosis Surgeries (Graft Urethroplasty surgeries) 

Education 

Gulhane Military Medical Faculty 

Gülhane Military Medical Academy Department of Urology

Experience 

Liv Hospital Ulus 

KOLAN International Hospital 

Gülhane Training and Research Hospital 

Gulhane Military Medical Academy Research 

Evaluation of the effects of intracavernosal mitomycin-c administration on rat model in Peyroni’s disease (TÜBİTAK) 

Effects of intradetrusor decorin injection on tissue histopathology in rabbits with partial bladder outlet obstruction (TÜBİTAK)

Memberships 

Turkish Urological Association 

Society of Endourology 

European Society of Urology (EAU) 

American Urological Association (AUA

Prof. Ofer Yossefovitz is a highly experienced Laparoscopic Urological Surgeon of Israel with expertise in Oncological Urology, Urologic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. He has completed a Doctor of Medicine degree and has had research fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has more than 25 years of experience in clinical practice, has published numerous research papers, and is a Senior Lecturer at Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. He is a member of various medical organizations.

Medical Interests 

Urooncological Surgery (Prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular cancers) 

Robotic / Laparoscopic Surgery 

Endourology (Urinary System Stone Diseases) 

Laser Prostate Surgery (HoLEP/ThuFLEP)

Education 

Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine / 2002-2008 

Turkey High Specialization Hospital / 2009-2015 

Experiences 

Konya Training and Research Hospital / 2015- 2017 

Acıbadem Ankara Hospital / 2017-2022

Membership 

Turkish Urology Association 

Endourology Society

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

EDUCATION INFORMATION

2000 Ankara Atatürk High School (English)

2006 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (Medical Education)

2012 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology (Specialty Training)

WORK INFORMATION

2006-2007 Zonguldak Ereğli No. 1 112 Emergency Medicine

2012-2013 Ankara Yenimahalle State Hospital (Urology Specialist)

2013-2014 Ardahan State Hospital (Urology Specialist)

2014-2015 Kars State Hospital (Urology Specialist)

2015-2021 Anadolu Medical Center (In Aff. With Johns Hopkins) Urooncology Center (Urology Specialist)

2021- Medicana Ataşehir Hospital Urology

February 2023.                          Spanish Field Hospital (“START” EMT2, Iskenderun Hatay)

SEMINARS and COURSES

September 2011 European Urology Residents Education Programme (EUREP) 9'th course Prague (CZ)

March 2016 Applied MR Fusion Biopsy Course in Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer (Acibadem University - Istanbul)

May 2017 1st Multiparametric Prostate MR Imaging Course (Turkish Society of Radiology) Istanbul

October 2019 3rd Multiparametric Prostate MRI and Targeted Prostate Biopsy Course (Istanbul University)

March 2023 da Vinci Robotic Surgery (Console Surgeon) Training, Intuitive (GLOBAL CASE: Acibadem University- Istanbul)

November 2022: CETAD / Istanbul Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunctions Disorders basic training.

June 2023: Brook .UK Relationship and Sex Education Training

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Prostate MR Fusion Biopsy

Uro-Oncologic Robotic Surgery

Testicular Tumors

Men's Health

Urinary System Stone Diseases

Urinary incontinence in women and children

Circumcision

Urological interventions in oncologic patients.  

Treatment of benign prostate enlargement (BPH)

Sexually transmitted diseases

Sexuality Education

Premature Ejaculation

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

Penis and scrotum surgeries

Bladder Botox

Bladder Cancers

Kidney Tumors

HPV and wart treatment

Varicocele treatment  

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.

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

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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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.

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTEREST

• Localized Prostate Cancer Treatments
• Quality of Life in Urological Cancers
• Sentinel Lymph Node Dissections in Prostate Cancer
• Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Techniques in Robotic and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
• Prostate Enucleations in BPH (HOLEP, BIPOLEP, THULEP)
• Urinary System Stone Disease