Specializations
Prostate Diseases Treatment
Kidney, Urinary Tract, Bladder Stone and Tumor Treatment
Infertility, Treatment of Sexual Diseases
Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Circumcision, Undescended Testicle Treatment
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
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. Javier Romero Otero is a specialist in prostatic pathology, andrology, and reconstructive genital surgery. He is the Director of HM Hospitales in Madrid and Medical Director of ROC Global Health. He also teaches at Complutense University of Madrid.
He leads the R&D group in comprehensive male health. Dr. Romero Otero has published over 70 research papers in PubMed-indexed journals and contributed to more than 25 book chapters. He serves on editorial committees for several specialized journals. He has presented over 200 papers at scientific conferences and holds important roles in scientific associations in his field.
Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Urology Residency, 1992-1997, Ankara/Turkey
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1982-1988, Bursa/Turkey
Taksim Training and Research Hospital, 2009-2016, Istanbul/Turkey
Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, 2007-2009, Istanbul/Turkey
Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2000-2007, Ankara/Turkey
Bergama State Hospital, 1997-2000, Izmir/Turkey
Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1992-1997, Ankara/Turkey
Marital Status : He is married, his wife is an ophthalmologist, and he is the father of two sons, aged 27 (Medical doctor) and 20 (Student).
Educational Status
1988 Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine / Bursa
1982 Kabataş Boys' High School / Istanbul
1979 Göztepe Secondary School / Istanbul
1976 Harun Reşit Primary School / Istanbul
Institutions he works for
2020 Biruni University Hospital, Head of Urology Department / ISTANBUL
2017 Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Head of Urology Department / ISTANBUL2016 Taksim Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic Education and Administrative Supervisor / Istanbul
2009 Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic Chief / Istanbul
2007 International Hospital, Yeşilköy / Istanbul
2007 Ankara Training and Research Hospital 2nd Urology Clinic / Ankara
2001 Military Service, Marshal Fevzi Çakmak Military Hospital / Erzurum
1999 Bergama State Hospital / Izmir
1997 Ankara Training and Research Hospital Specialization Program / Ankara
1992 Izmit State Hospital / Izmit
diplomas
2011 Professorship
2006 Associate Professorship
1997 Urology Specialist
1988 Doctor of Medicine
Associations and organizations of which he is a member
European Association of Urology
Turkish Urology Association
Northern Marmara Urology Association
Endourology Association
Nuhoğlu Foundation
Scientific Publications
Author of over 100 publications, presentations and book chapters, 58 of which are international.
Dr. Bugra Cetin, MD, PhD, adalah seorang urolog yang bersertifikat dewan. Dia mengkhususkan diri dalam operasi prostesis penis, rekonstruksi genital, dan kesehatan seksual pria. Dia telah melakukan ratusan prosedur implan penis dan rekonstruksi. Pasiennya melaporkan tingkat kepuasan dan keselamatan yang tinggi.
Dr. Cetin menggunakan teknik bedah canggih untuk mengobati disfungsi ereksi, penyakit Peyronie, dan ejakulasi dini. Dia terampil dalam menggunakan implan berbentuk tiup dan fleksibel, eksisi plak, cangkok, dan denervasi penis. Dia juga melakukan bedah utama seperti uroonkologi, endourologi, dan rekonstruktif. Dia telah mencapai hasil yang sangat baik dalam kasus-kasus kompleks.
Dr. Cetin terakreditasi oleh IICPI dan memegang gelar PhD dalam Kedokteran Molekuler. Dia adalah anggota aktif ISSM, ESSM, EAU, dan Asosiasi Urologi Turki. Keanggotaan ini menunjukkan dedikasinya terhadap keunggulan dan inovasi dalam bidang urologi.
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?"
Academic training
Degree in Medicine and Surgery, (marks 107/110) on 30/10/2003, University of Catania;
Specialization in Urology, (marks 70/70 with honors) 01/09/2009, School of Specialization in Urology of the University of Padua, Director Prof. Walter Artibani.
Specialty thesis: Histological concordance between biopsy and definitive histological examination in patients suffering from renal neoplasia
Fellow of the European Board of Urology F.E.B.U. from 06/06/2009;
Doctorate in Surgery, 07/08/2013, (European Doctor cum laude) Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.
Thesis title: Radical Cystectomy and urinary diversion: is there a role for bowel in the future?
Specialization in Andrology, (01/06/2013 – 30/06/2015) Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Fundavò Puigvert, Barcelona, Spain.
Master in Clinical Andrology and Sexual Medicine (2015-2017) University of Padua
Professional and Clinical Experience
From June 2013 to June 2015 Fellow of the Andrology Unit, Fundació Puigvert, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Training in Clinical and Surgical Andrology; Prosthetic Implant; Medical and surgical treatment of penile curvature; Microsurgical varicocelectomy; Microsurgery in Andrology and Urology; Study and treatment of male and couple infertility; Sexual Dysfunctions; Sexually Transmitted Diseases;
From November 2012 to May 2013 structured doctor of the Female Functional Urology and Urodynamics Unit of the Fundació Puigvert, Barcelona, Spain. Consolidating theoretical-practical knowledge in the study and treatment of male and female urinary incontinence, carrying out procedures as the first operator for the treatment of male and female urinary incontinence in total autonomy and carrying out urodynamic studies for the diagnosis of incontinence and functional disorders of the bladder;
From April 2012 to October 2012, structured doctor of the Urology Oncology, Pediatric Urology and Endoscopy Unit of the Fundació Puigvert, Barcelona, carrying out endoscopic procedures and minor and major surgery in total autonomy as first operator;
From April 2011 to March 2012 Structured doctor of the Pediatric Urology Unit of the Fundació Puigvert, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. Clinical and Surgical Activities in the field of Pediatric Urology focusing on the medical, endoscopic and surgical treatment of enuresis, functional bladder disorders, vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract lithiasis and various other uro-pediatric pathologies;
From October 2010 to April 2011, structured doctor of the Female Functional Urology and Urodynamics Unit of the Fundació Puigvert, Barcelona, carrying out as first operator procedures for the treatment of male and female urinary incontinence and obtaining full autonomy in the carrying out of urodynamic studies for the for the diagnosis of incontinence and functional bladder disorders;
From October 2009 to September 2010 Fellow of the Uro-Oncology Unit of the Fundació Puigvert, Barcelona, carrying out endoscopic, major surgery and laparoscopic procedures as first operator.
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
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
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
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
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
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