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Over 20 years of experience in diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Specializes in temporomandibular joint disorders
• Speaks English, Hebrew, and Russian

30 years specializing in robotic prostatectomy and oncourology – Dr. Colombo is a Urology Society of Czech Republic member.

• Trained at Charles University Prague
• 150 published papers on urology topics
• Member of European and American Urology Associations
• Practice includes both surgery and oncourology

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?"

20+ years specializing in minimally invasive prostate surgeries – Dr. Amrith Raj Rao combines UK board certification with advanced US fellowship training.

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• UK board-certified with additional qualifications (CCT)
• Completed two visiting fellowships in the USA
• Focuses on robotic and laparoscopic urological procedures

Dr. Shaunak Valame is an MD in Internal Medicine and holds a DNB in Medical Oncology. He received advanced training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. He also worked as a Registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital in Bhopal. Dr. Valame has presented his research at international forums, including the Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.

He is known for his work in targeted cancer therapies. He has given lectures at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal. Dr. Valame is accredited by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is committed to advancing cancer research and clinical care.

Dr. Ham specializes in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy at Severance Hospital.

• Urologist and oncosurgeon with focused expertise
• Performs advanced robotic-assisted procedures
• Works at Severance Hospital – a leading medical institution

Specialist in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries – Dr. Rha performs precise prostate procedures at Severance Hospital.

• Experienced in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
• Focuses on minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Works at Severance Hospital, a leading medical center

Surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgeries in urology

35 years old

• Performed over 2000 successful Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (Ho-LEP) procedures and over 1000 TURPs.
• Has experience working in the largest clinics in South Korea, Malaysia and China.
• Robotic surgery training at IRCAD in Strasbourg (France) in March 2010.
• Regularly performs laparoscopic urological surgeries: pyeloplasty, donor nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, urethral reimplantation in the Department of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic, USA.

Dr. Kumar founded the robotic surgery department at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute – a leader in da Vinci prostatectomy.

• Director of Oncological Surgery at Fortis Multidisciplinary Hospital
• Specializes in limb-sparing surgery for malignant tumors
• Trained at Government Medical College Amritsar
• Consultant at prestigious institutions like Tata Memorial Hospital

Head of Samsung Department of Urology – Dr. Choi specializes in robotic prostatectomy at Samsung Medical Center.

• Oncosurgeon with extensive experience in urological cancers
• Leads a dedicated team for prostate cancer treatments
• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques

Prof. Hyun Moo Lee is a leading General Surgeon with over 18 years of experience in pediatric surgery and GI tract disorders.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including the Korean Surgical Society
• Specialized in surgeries affecting the liver, gall bladder, bile duct and pancreas
• Graduated from Seoul National University and completed postgraduate studies there
• Recipient of multiple awards from the Korean Association of HBP Surgery

Specialist in oncological urology with expertise in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted prostatectomies – Dr. Nyk focuses on precise, minimally invasive techniques.

• Performs HIFU treatments for prostate conditions
• Trained in advanced endourological procedures
• Works at European Health Center Otwock

Specializes in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy at Rambam Medical Center.

• Surgeon and oncourologist with expertise in prostate procedures
• Works at Rambam Medical Center – a leading healthcare institution

Dr. Dotan is a specialist in oncourology with a strong focus on robotic da Vinci prostatectomy at Assuta Medical Center.

• Specializes in urological oncology procedures
• Performs advanced robotic-assisted surgeries
• Works at a leading medical center

30+ years in urology – Dr. Truss specializes in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy at Dortmund Clinic, recognized as a top urologist by FOCUS magazine.

• Head of Urology Department at Dortmund Clinic
• Fellowship-trained at Harvard and Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Uses minimally invasive robotic techniques for faster recovery
• Published in leading urology journals across Europe and the US
• Member of American and European Urological Associations

Dr. Tolga Akman is a urologist with expertise in advanced surgical procedures. He performs penis prosthesis, bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer surgeries. He is skilled in laparoscopic urology and kidney stone treatments. Dr. Akman also treats female urinary incontinence, pediatric vesicoureteral reflux, and performs microsurgical varicocele procedures. He offers penis enlargement and correction of Peyronie’s disease.

Dr. Akman completed his residencies at Istanbul University School of Medicine and Bezmialem Vakıf University. He is now a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Hospital Bahcelievler. He is active in both clinical practice and academic work in urology.

Dr. Ahmet Çağ Çal is a urologist with over 30 years of experience. He is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital, Department of Urology. Dr. Çal has worked at top institutions in Turkey and the US. These include Ege University, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, and UCLA.

He has made important contributions to urological research and education. He served as Vice Dean at Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Çal has published many studies and led advanced urological procedures. He has also held international observer and research roles. He is known for his expertise and commitment to improving urological care.

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.