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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr. Turhan Caskurlu

Kindly see the various conditions that Dr. Turhan Caskurlu treats.:

  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Stones
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Stones in the Kidney or Ureter
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Erectile Dysfunction

Conditions such as Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Urinary incontinence are very common conditions in patients. Here is a comprehensive list of reasons because of which a patient can suffer from incontinence.:

  1. diabetes
  2. pregnancy or childbirth
  3. overactive bladder
  4. enlarged prostate
  5. weak bladder muscles
  6. weak sphincter muscles (muscles supporting the urethra)
  7. urinary tract infections
  8. diseases including Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
  9. injury to the spinal cord
  10. severe constipation

Obstructive to the flow of urine, smaller kidney or uretral stones are sometimes removed from your body with no medical assistance but the larger stones need to be removed with surgical or medical assistance. An immediate intervention from the urologist is also required in the cases of erectile dysfunction (ED), prostate cancer and bladder cancer.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Turhan Caskurlu

It is the signs and symptoms mentioned below that are obvious when their is a urological condition in the patient.:

  • Burning sensation or pain during urination
  • Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
  • Difficulty urinating
  • A recurring need to urinate urgently
  • Urine that appears cloudy
  • Presence of blood in the urine, a condition also called hematuria
  • A strong, persistent urge to urinate

When one feels the need to urinate even with an empty bladder or the frequency of urination has changed then it is most probably a urological condition in the patient. When their is an issue with filtering and carrying urine then you can be rest assured that it is a urological condition which affects people of all ages and genders..

Operating Hours of Dr. Turhan Caskurlu

On Saturday and Sunday the operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 1 pm and Monday to Friday they are 10 am to 4 pm. Going above and beyond to assist the patients is a normal for the doctor and it is no wonder that the doctor is considered as an exceptional medical professional.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Turhan Caskurlu

Here is a detailed list of popular procedures that Dr. Turhan Caskurlu performs.:

  • Prostate Cancer Treatment
  • Kidney Transplant

Getting permanent contraception done in men is as important a procedure as the decision to get it reversed and this is reason that Vasectomy and Vasectomy reversal are frequently performed by Urologists. A Urologist performs a procedure in cases of cancer when they have to remove tumors or complete prostate or bladder as well. Urological procedures also include performing repairs post trauma, removing and breaking up kidney stones and to remove a kidney portion.

Qualification

  • Istanbul University , Istanbul Medical Faculty - Medical Training
  • Haseki Training and Research Hospital-Urology Specialisation Training

Past Experiences

  • 1992 - 1998 Urology Clinic Head Assisstant at Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and training Hospital, Turkey
  • 1999 - 2005 Urology Clinic Assistant Director at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
  • 2005 - 2012 Urology Clinic Director at Goztepe Education and research Hospital,Turkey
  • 2010 - 2012 Chief Physician at Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital,Turkey
  • 2010 - 2012 Urology Department - Lecturer of Department at Hacettepe Universit Medical Faculty, Turkey
  • 2012 - 2017 Urology - Head of Department at Istanbul Mededniyet University Medical faculty, Turkey
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MEMBERSHIPS (7)

  • Turkish Urology Association (Presently Board Member and Accounting Officer)
  • Endourology Association
  • Eurasian Urooncology Association (Presently Board Member)
  • Turkish Andrology Association European Urology Association(EAU)
  • Endourology Association(SIU)
  • American Urology Association(AUA)
  • Turkish Medical Association

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Prostate Cancer Treatment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Turhan Caskurlu have?
Dr. Turhan Caskurlu is a specialized Urologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Turhan Caskurlu offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Turhan Caskurlu have?
Dr. Turhan Caskurlu is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 27 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Urologist

What does a Urologist do?

Conditions of the make reproductive system as well as the urinary tract are what a urologist specialises in. A referral to a urologist is forthcoming from your doctor if the health condition is of adrenal glands, bladder, kidneys, urethra or ureters. The expertise of these doctors in treating conditions of seminal vesicles, penis, epididymis, prostate, and testes in men is well known and lauded. It is a urologist who diagnoses and treats patients for cancer in kidneys, bladder, testicles or prostate gland and for enlarged prostate, bladder prolapse.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Urologist?

We have outlined here for you the various tests recommended by Urologists.:

  • Pyelogram
  • Cystography
  • CT scan
  • Ultrasound of the kidney, prostate/rectal sonogram

The doctor has to do a thorough physical exam of the patient which includes checking the urinary tract and basis need, the penis or testicles and the digital rectal exam. This is done after the doctor has gone through the medical history and reports and asked the right questions to the patient. The blood and urine tests are an essential component of the consultation with the doctor and give a complete picture of the various conditions or cancers. The diagnoses of the patient's health condition is made easier through X-ray scans, Ultrasound and CT scan, all imaging techniques.

When should you go to see a Urologist?

Here is a list of urinary difficulties which can necessitate a visit to the urologist.:

  1. Frequent urination during day or night time
  2. Burning or pain while urinating
  3. Difficulty in initiation of urine
  4. Poor stream of urine
  5. Sensation of incomplete voiding

More reasons for which you can visit the urologist are mentioned here for your convenience.:

  1. Deranged PSA test results
  2. Blood in urine
  3. Pain in the flanks or back
  4. Urinary stone disease
  5. Testicular swelling or pain
  6. Urinary tract infections
  7. Pain in the penis
  8. Sexual dysfunction
  9. Male infertility

Do make sure that you do not wait for the symptoms to get worse and consult with the urologist as quickly as possible to get a proper evaluation done. The seriousness of the condition and its related treatment process can only be decided in consultation with the urologist.