Infertility is a common problem of married couples. On average, ! out of every 7 couples have infertility problems. This is not just a problem for women or men. Infertility concerns both male and female couples. Therefore, these patients should be evaluated together. Urology specialist, preferably someone experienced in andrology should make the evaluation in...
Testosterone Deficiency / Low (Hypogonadism): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Testosterone (T) is an important male hormone. Its main tasks are related to the regulation of sexual functions, sperm production and reproduction, the development of genital organs, the development of male secondary sex characteristics (increase in muscle mass, male-specific hair growth, etc.). In testosterone deficiency, symptoms and complaints related to these functions occur. In this...
Kidney, Ureter and Bladder Stone Fracture / Treatment with Holmium Laser
Urinary system stone disease is common among urological diseases. Stone diseases are a common health problem in our country. In recent years, there has been an increase in the incidence of stone disease due to nutritional problems and a sedentary lifestyle. Stone surgeries, which were previously open, are now performed with endoscopic (closed) methods with...
What is Vasectomy Operation?
In our country, women generally use the contraceptive method. Men don’t use birth control a lot. For this purpose, surgical methods applied to women are more invasive than men. Again, there are some complications of the drugs used by women for birth control. However, in developed western countries, a male contraceptive method with a high...
Circumcision: How is it done, what are the medical benefits?
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the head of the penis in men. It is mostly grown in societies for religious/cultural reasons. In terms of religion, circumcision is important for Jews and Muslims. In some cases, circumcision becomes a medical necessity and must be done. Since it has many advantages in scientific...
Urethral Caruncle in Women: What is it, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment/Surgery
The urethral caruncle is one of the most common urethral lesions in postmenopausal women. It appears as a polypoid lesion at the exit of the urethra. Symptoms of the disease are manifested mainly in the form of urinary complaints. Complaints may be more depending on the size of the lesion. In this article, I will...
Testicular Torsion: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Testicular torsion (TT, testicular rotation) is a condition characterized by painful and testicular swelling due to disruption of the blood vessels of the testis. It is a urological emergency. If it is not intervened and corrected in time, testicular functions are lost. It is usually a one-sided situation. If it is diagnosed in the early...
Urethra Stenosis and Urethroplasty Surgery
Urethral strictures are strictures in the urinary tract from the bladder to the outer part of the urethra. It is mostly seen in men because the urethra is longer in men. This discomfort can be seen in different parts of the urethra. Strictures in the posterior parts of the posterior urethra are more complex in...
Urinary Incontinence Surgery in Women: TOT and TVT
Urinary incontinence in women is a serious health problem and also a social problem. The most common form of urinary incontinence is more coughing and sneezing, while on the go. Multiple births, vaginal delivery, obesity are important risk factors for urinary incontinence. We have been successfully performing these surgeries for many years. We have research...
Penis Enlargement Surgery with Tissue Engineering Method
Tissue engineering is a branch of science that deals with the production of damaged organs or tissues under laboratory conditions and transferring them to humans. Interest in this field has been increasing in recent years. Tissue engineering, which works in many fields in medicine, also conducts research on urological diseases. Treatment with genitourinary system diseases...