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?"
1982; Language, Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University
1989; Specialization in Medicine, Urology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
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Dr. Sılay is an experienced pediatric urologist practicing in Turkey.
Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Sılay specializes in robotic surgery for urology conditions in children.
Dr. Selçuk Sılay has provided over:
Prof. Selçuk Sılay provides research in robotic surgery in children. Has written over 80 articles.
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
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
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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Specializations
RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)
Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries
Urological Cancer Surgeries
Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Infertility Treatment
Specializations
RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)
Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries
Urological Cancer Surgeries
Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Infertility Treatment
Specializations
Prostate Diseases Treatment
Kidney, Urinary Tract, Bladder Stone and Tumor Treatment
Infertility, Treatment of Sexual Diseases
Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Circumcision, Undescended Testicle Treatment
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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PhD. Sökmen graduated from Eskişehir Kılıçoğlu High
School in 2002 and studied at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa
University Medical School in the same year,
graduating in 2008.
Later, he specialized in urology at Bakırköy Urology
Clinic of Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research
Hospital was the only clinic in Turkey with European
Accreditation (FEBU) accreditation at the time and
was appointed as Urology Specialist in 2014.
Since becoming a specialist, he has actively
participated in trainings and conferences in the fields
of urological oncology, robotic surgery, renal
transplantation and andrology, and has participated in
numerous surgeries with leading professors from
around the world.
In recent years, he has become particularly interested
in “men’s sexual health and sexual aesthetics” and has
been performing surgeries in this area since 2017.He
continues to perform surgeries and research, including
penile enlargement and regenerative treatments for
erectile dysfunction, penile implant implantation,
chronic prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and
chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
PhD. Sökmen has been a member of the European
Association of Urology since 2009. He has also
organized and served as an instructor for many
accredited training courses for the organization.
2021 Ph.D. Sökmen introduces unique andrology
trends in the field of urology with its portfolio of
treatments, patented devices and regenerative
therapies.He is currently conducting scientific research
and patient examinations at the Andro Expertise
Center for Men’s Health and Aesthetics, which was
opened in 2022 with his colleague Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya
with the same vision. He treats patients in his own
clinic and performs surgeries in affiliated hospitals.
Education and Specialization:
Medical Degree: Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine (1985)
PhD in Pediatric Surgery: Erciyes University (1992)
European Diploma in Pediatric Surgery: UEMS (2000)
M.Sc. in Health Management: Beykent University (2009)
Minor Specialization in Pediatric Urology: Ministry of Health, Turkey (2011)
Professional Experience:
2014-2016: Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine
Areas of Interest:
Pediatric Urology
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Neonatal Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery in Children
Abdominal Laparoscopy
Liver Cyst
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Treatment of conditions such as undescended testicles, varicoceles, Wilms tumor, and other pediatric urological disorders.
Courses and Certifications:
ECFMG Certificate: American Medical Doctor Equivalence Certificate
Additional Training: Various specialized courses and fellowships in pediatric surgery and urology
Professional Memberships:
European Society of Pediatric Urology
Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery
Turkish Medical Association
National Pediatric Association
Turkish Society of Pediatric Urology
Laboratory Animal Science Association