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Dr. Eymen Gazel is a leading uro-oncology specialist. He is known for advanced surgical treatment of prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancers. Dr. Gazel specializes in minimally invasive, robot-assisted, and laparoscopic surgeries. These techniques help patients recover faster and achieve better outcomes.

Dr. Gazel is a pioneer in laser prostate surgery. He performs advanced HoLEP and ThuFLEP procedures, which set new standards for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He is also an expert in stone disease. Dr. Gazel uses modern endourology methods to treat complex urinary tract stones without open surgery.

He completed his medical training at Hacettepe University and specialized at Turkey High Specialization Hospital. Dr. Gazel has worked at leading hospitals, including Acıbadem Ankara. He is an active member of the Turkish Urology Association and the Endourology Society. His career reflects a strong commitment to excellence and innovation in urology.

Education and Specialization

• Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, 1990 /1996
• Ph.D. / Medical Specialization: Urology, Akdeniz University, 1997/2002
• Associate Professor / Professor: Urology, Harran University, 2012/ 2013
• Professor: Urology, Istanbul Gelişim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2019/ 2023

Professional Experience

• Research Assistant: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Antalya (1997/ 2002)
• Urology Specialist: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Antalya (March 2002 / October 2002)
• Lecturer: Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Şanlıurfa (2003/ 2006)
• Assistant Professor: Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Şanlıurfa (2006 / 2010)
• Associate Professor: Harran University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Şanlıurfa (2012 /2013)
• Associate Professor: Ministry of Health Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, Antalya (2013 /2018)
• Associate Professor: Memorial Antalya Hospital, Urology Clinic, Antalya (2018 /2019)
• Professor: Memorial Antalya Hospital, Urology Clinic, Antalya & Istanbul Gelişim University, Faculty of Health Sciences (2019/ 2023)
• Professor: Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex (2023 / Present)

International Experience

• Berlin University, Charité Hospital – Fellowship in Urology (February 1 - March 31, 2006, Berlin, Germany)
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Urology Clinic – Postgraduate Education in Laparoscopic Surgery by Endourology Association (May 1 - June 12, 2008, Antalya, Turkey)

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

• Turkish Urology Association
• Turkish Andrology Association
• Turkish Endourology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• European Association of Urology
• Endourological Society
• Urological Surgery Association
• Eurasian Urooncology Association
• Turkish Pediatric Urology Association
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• TÜYK Competency Certificate
• "Recent Advances in Laparoscopic Urology" & "Urodynamics and Neuro-Uropharmacology" (October 8, 2000, Izmir)
• IRCAD Advanced Laparoscopic Urology Course Certificate (February 13-15, 2008)
• Laparoscopic Training Program Certificate (Endourology Association, 2008, Antalya)
• Experimental Animal Usage Certificate (January 26 - February 4, 2009)

Dr. Castaño currently works in the field of Functional Urology at the CES University Clinic in Medellin Colombia. He completed his residency in urology at the same University in 2005. He has been working on educational projects for the Colombian Society of Urology in the Department of Urodynamics and Incontinence (former director 2013/2015) and also served as Director in the Urodynamics, Pelvic Floor and Incontinence working group of the American Confederation of Urology between 2014 and 2018.

He is currently an active member of the Neuro-Urology promotion committee and the neuro-urology school of the International Continence Society (ICS).

In addition to general urology, his field of action focuses mainly on the treatment of men and women with functional and anatomical alterations of the lower urinary tract and who present with urinary incontinence (stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence after prostate surgery) or urinary retention (prostate growth, functional obstruction of the lower urinary tract, urethral stricture).

Dr. Castaño is internationally recognized for his work related to Neuromodulation and Neurostimulation in idiopathic and neurogenic dysfunction of the lower urinary tract and continues to actively participate in the education of fellows and residents, conferences, clinical research and publication in medical journals, also as a reviewer for some indexed medical journals such as Neurourology and Urodynamics.

IMPORTANT INFO:

• 24 years of experience.
• He is internationally recognized for his work related to Neuromodulation and Neurostimulation in Idiopathic and Neurogenic Dysfunction of the Lower Urinary Tract.
• Functional Urology. CES University Clinic. Current.
• Educational Projects. Colombian Society of Urology (SCU) - Department of Urodynamics and Incontinence.
• Resident. CES University Clinic. Urology. 2005

SPECIALIZATION

• Urology

MEMBER OF PRIVATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS

• International Continence Society (ICS)
• American Confederation of Urology (CAU)
• International Neuro-Urology Society (INUS)
• American Urology Association (AUA)
• Colombian Society of Urology (SCU)
• International Society of Urology – Internationale Societe d´Urologie (SIU)

POSITIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS

• Former Director. Colombian Society of Urology (SCU). 2013 and 2015
• Director. Urodynamics, Pelvic Floor and Incontinence Working Group. American Confederation of Urology (CAU). 2014 – 2018
• Active Member of the Promotion Committee. Neuro-Urology. International Continence Society (ICS)
• National Delegate for Colombia. International Society of Urology – (Internationale Societe d´Urologie (SIU). Since 2014

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.

In his professional career, Dr. Sarıer began working as a urology specialist at Özel Antalya Yaşam Hospital from 2005 to 2008, and then served at Gümüşsuyu Asker Hospital between 2008 and 2009. Since 2009, he has been employed at Medical Park Antalya Hospital, where he received the title of associate professor in 2020. Additionally, he served as a faculty member in the Department of Urology at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2017, and has been continuing his academic career as a faculty member in the Department of Urology at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine since 2021.

Dr. Karim Ali is a Specialist Urologist with over 18 years of experience in the field of urology. He has worked at leading hospitals in Egypt and the UAE, handling a wide range of treatments and procedures for both male and female urological disorders. Dr. Karim Ali earned his Master’s degree in Urology from Ain Shams University and an MBBCH in Medicine from Misr University for Science and Technology in Egypt.

He is a member of several professional organisations, including the Egyptian Medical Syndicate, the European Association of Urology, and the American Urology Association. Dr. Karim is committed to providing comprehensive care and keeps himself updated through continuous medical education to offer the best treatment to his patients.

• endoscopic treatment of kidney, ureter, and bladder stones
• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for urinary stones
• Endoscopic procedures such as resection of the prostate and incision of the urethra
• Treatment for male and female sexual dysfunction
• Management of male impotence and infertility
• Management of female continence problems
• Management of bladder disorders, including neurogenic bladder, overactive bladder, and painful bladder disorders
• Urodynamic studies for various bladder disorders"

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

• Performing routine and major Penile / Urethral Reconstruction as well as Core Urology procedures twice weekly at Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals (Green light prostatectomy, Urolift Service lead, Prostate template biopsies, General urology)

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

• Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy (NHS Fife) lead investigator. A prospective, multicentre study with subgroup randomisation into MRI-U/S image fusion guided prostate biopsies and routine transrectal U/S guided biopsies.  (MULTIPROS Study)
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• Broomfield Hospital (MEHT) sub-investigator. A pragmatic multicentre randomised superiority trial of open urethroplasty versus endoscopic urethrotomy. (OPEN Study)
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• Broomfield Hospital (MEHT) sub-investigator. A Multicentre randomised controlled trial of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, as first treatment option, compared with direct progression to ureteroscopic treatment, for ureteric stones. (TISU
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator. A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial of the Use of Drug Therapy in the Management of Symptomatic Ureteric Stones in Hospitalised Patients. (SUSPEND Study)
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator. A Multicentre Prospective Single Arm Intervention Trial Evaluating Focal Therapy using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Sonablate 500) for Localised Prostate Cancer. (HIFU INDEX Study)
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• Bristol Royal Infirmary sub-investigator, A Randomised Controlled Trial to Determine the Effect of Decapeptyl on Reduction of Prostate Volume Pre-Radiotherapy Compared with Standard Therapy (Zoladex). (EDVART Study)

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

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

Dr. Georg Schatzl is a urologist and andrologist. He specializes in men’s health, including erectile dysfunction, infertility, prostate diseases, and urinary tract disorders. He has performed thousands of procedures. Dr. Schatzl is known for his skill in both clinical and surgical urology.

He is an Extraordinary University Professor and a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). Dr. Schatzl has published nearly 100 articles in international journals. His work has an impact factor of over 521 and a high h-index. He has given more than 500 presentations at national and international conferences. He also reviews articles for leading urology journals.

Dr. Schatzl has received awards such as the Mauermayerpreis (2003) and the Pfizer Prostate Award (1998). He leads the Prostate Work Group of the Austrian Board of Urology. He also has experience in quality assurance and medical management.

Dr. Jacob Ben-chaim is a Pediatric Urologist at the Sourasky Medical Center with experience in chemical immunology, laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and ECFMG certification. He is certified by the Technion Institute, Haifa, Israel, The Johns Hopkins Hospital and University, Baltimore MD, USA, and Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine. He is a member of the Israel Medical Association, Israel Urological Association, American Urological Association, and Chairman of the Pediatric Urology Union. He has received awards for best Pediatric Urology study and holds an ECFMG Certificate valid indefinitely.

5. Academic Appointments:

Appointed as Faculty Member: 28.03.2022

Associate Professorship: ---

Full Professorship: ---

6. Supervised Theses:

Master's Theses: None listed

Doctoral Theses: None listed

7. Publications:

7.1. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals (SCI, SSCI, Arts & Humanities):

"Urodynamic Curve Patterns May Predict Female Bladder Outlet Obstruction and Detrusor Underactivity." Urology, 2022. (Co-authored)

"Are Elevated Mitochondrial DNA Fragments in Prostatic Inflammation a Potential Biomarker for Prostate Cancer?" Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia, 2023. (Co-authored)

7.2. Articles Published in Other International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

"A Case Report of Pediatric High-Flow Priapism: The Management of a Rare Condition." European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021.

"Unusual Presentation of Classical Kaposi Sarcoma: Penile Involvement in an HIV Seronegative Patient." European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023.

7.3. Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings:

Multiple presentations at international urology congresses. (Details available upon request.)

7.4. International Book Chapters:

Aferin U. "Approach to Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer," in Current Perspective in Urooncology, Akademiyen Kitabevi, 2022. ISBN: 978-625-8259-52-0, p.147

7.5. Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals:

"Massive Inguinoscrotal Bladder Hernia and Bladder Tumor: A Very Rare Case." J Urol Surg, 2018.

"Testicular Torsion: Experience in a Tertiary Urology Referral Centre." Journal of Urological Surgery, 2021.

"Association Between Prostate Biopsy Results and Serum Vitamin D Levels." Bulletin of Urooncology, 2021.

"Surgical Treatment in Localized Prostate Cancer." Cancer Agenda Journal, 2022.

7.6. Papers Presented at National Scientific Meetings (with Proceedings):

Participated and presented in multiple national urological congresses on topics including penile plication, robotic nephrectomy, and pediatric urological conditions. (Full list available upon request.)

Prof. Haim Matskin is a renowned specialist in onco-urology, urology, and surgery, and heads the Urology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He is an expert in brachytherapy and cryotherapy and is a full-fledged member of the Medical Association of Israel and the Association of urologists of Europe, the US, and Israel.

Mario Sofer - a leading urologist Medical Center Ichilov-Sourasky in Tel Aviv, privately accepts patients in Assuta.

Education and training:

•  Medical University in Bucharest, Romania (the degree of Doctor of Medicine, 1987);
•  Residency in Ichilov MC;
•  1999-2000 - training in endo-urology at the University Hospital of Western Antario (Canada);
•  2000-2001 - training on uro-oncology at the University of Miami (USA).

Clinical experience:

•  From 1990 to 1996 - Residency in Urology MC Ichilov-Sourasky;
•  From 1996 to 1999 - Senior physician Department of Urology at Ichilov;
•  From 1999 to 2001 - the courses training in Canada and the United States;
•  Senior physician of Urology MZ Ichilov 2001;.
•  Head of the Department of endo-urology at Ichilov (from 2004 year).

Academic experience:

• Senior Lecturer, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. Supervisor of diploma works of graduates of Haifa and Tel Aviv University.
• 50 scientific articles;
• 70 presentations at international scientific congresses.

Membership in professional organizations:

• A member of the Israeli Association of Urology;
• A member of the US Association of Urology;
• Member of the European Association of Urology;
• Member of the International Association of endourology.

Dr. Ben Cchaim Jacob is a urologist with over 30 years of clinical experience. He specializes in pediatric urology and reconstructive surgery. He is skilled in procedures such as nephrectomy, transurethral resection of the bladder, and varicocele embolization.

Dr. Jacob has contributed to the field of pediatric urology. In 2008, he received the Israeli Urological Association prize for the best pediatric urology study on laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children. He has published research in top journals and regularly attends international conferences.

He is a member of the Israel Medical Association, Israel Urological Association, and American Urological Association. He also served as Chairman of the Pediatric Urology Union in Israel. Dr. Jacob received advanced training at the Technion Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Garuz Osnat is a specialist in general and urological gynecology. He is known for his clinical work and academic achievements. He graduated with honors from Sackler Medical School at Tel Aviv University. He completed his training in gynecology and obstetrics at Sorasky Clinic in Israel.

Dr. Osnat has worked as a senior physician at Lis Maternity Hospital. He also practices as an independent gynecologist at Maccabi Clinic. He took part in advanced gynecological research in the USA. He is now a clinical professor at Tel Aviv University. Dr. Osnat has published many research studies and held leadership positions in top medical centers.