M.D. Hakan Çakır is a urology specialist with a strong clinical background and growing expertise in medical technology. He holds a 2024 Certificate in Basic Artificial Intelligence Applications from Istanbul University, reflecting a focus on integrating AI into healthcare. Since 2018 he has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, contributing to patient care and clinical practice. He is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Urology Association, Turkish Andrology Association, European Urological Association, and Urological Surgery Association. He also serves as Vice President of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Applications in Medicine group, supporting the advancement of AI and robotics in medical practice. Dr. Çakır combines clinical experience with a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional development in urology and medical technology.
Education
- 2024 Certificate in Basic Artificial Intelligence Applications, T.C. Istanbul University
- 2024 Flexible ureterorenoscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery: Instrumentation, technique, tips, tricks and indications Course, Paris, France
- 2024 The infertile couple: Urological aspects. Course Paris, France
- 2023 Laser enucleation on 3D prostate model Workshop Course, Istanbul
- 2021 Prostate Resection Procedure Health Care Practitioner Training, Boston Scientific
- 2017 Laparoscopy Course, Istanbul
- 2012 UroLift Inview (Prostate Suspension Therapy) Certification Program, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Madrid, Spain
- 2009 MMS-The Netherlands Urodynamic Clinical Training Certificate
- 2006 Turkish Urology Qualification Boards Certificate
- 2006 EUREP, European Urology Residents Education Program, Prague, Czech Republic
- 2006 Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Urology
- 1994 – 2000 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2018 Acibadem Health Group
- 2010 Acibadem Health Group
- 2009 – 2010 Istanbul Surgical Hospital
- 2008 – 2009 Konya Military Hospital Urology Clinic
- 2006 – 2007 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaşar Eryılmaz State Hospital / Deputy Chief Physician
Memberships
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Urology Association
- Turkish Andrology Association
- European Urological Association
- Urological Surgery Association
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Applications in Medicine, Vice President
Publications
- The Effect of Reusable Flexible Ureteroscope Aging on the Efficacy and Safety of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery.
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, , , 2024. Yazici, Cenk Murat; Cakir, Hakan; Ozman, Oktay; Basatac, Cem; Akgul, Haci Murat; Cinar, Onder; Siddikoglu, Duygu; Sancak, Eyup Burak; Baseskioglu, - Psoas Muscle Mass Associated with Failure of Ureteral Access Sheath Insertion and Complications from Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery?
A Case?Control Study from RIRSearch group. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 34.0(4), 329-338, 2024. Teke, Kerem; Çakir, Hakan; Siddikoğlu, Duygu; Özman, Oktay; Başataç, Cem; Akgül, Hacı Murat; Çinar, Önder; Şimşekoğlu, Muhammed Fatih; Tuna, Mustafa - Assessing the knowledge of ChatGPT in answering questions regarding female urology.
Urology Journal, 21.0(6), 410-414, 2024. Cakir, Hakan; Caglar, Ufuk; Halis, Ahmet; Sarilar, Omer; Yazili, Huseyin Burak; Ozgor, Faruk - Urological cancers and ChatGPT: assessing the quality of information and possible risks for patients
Clinical Genitourinary Cancer, 22.0(2), 454-457. e4, 2024. Ozgor, Faruk; Caglar, Ufuk; Halis, Ahmet; Cakir, Hakan; Aksu, Ufuk Can; Ayranci, Ali; Sarilar, Omer - Safety and Efficacy of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery in the Solitary Kidney: A Propensity Score?Matched Analysis of the RIRSearch Study Groups” Result s
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 34.0(2), 155-161, 2024. Cinar, Onder; Cakir, Hakan; Ozman, Oktay; Akgul, Murat; Basatac, Cem; Siddikoglu, Duygu; Sancak, Eyup Burak; Baseskioglu, Barbaros; Yazici, Cenk Murat - Evaluating the performance of ChatGPT in answering questions related to urolithiasis. International
Urology and Nephrology, 56.0(1), 17-21, 2024. Cakir, Hakan; Caglar, Ufuk; Yildiz, Oguzhan; Meric, Arda; Ayranci, Ali; Ozgor, Faruk - Evaluating ChatGPT ability to answer urinary tract Infection-Related questions.
Infectious Diseases Now, 54.0(4), 104884, 2024. Cakir, Hakan; Caglar, Ufuk; Sekkeli, Sami; Zerdali, Esra; Sarilar, Omer; Yildiz, Oguzhan; Ozgor, Faruk - Standardizing the Stone Free Definition After Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery
Urology, 187.0, 23-24, 2024. Yazici, Cenk Murat; Gönen, Korcan Aysun; Ozman, Oktay; Cakir, Hakan; Basatac, Cem; Akgul, Haci Murat; Cinar, Onder; Siddikoglu, Duygu; Dayısoylu, Hulu - Which is a better predictor for the safety and efficacy of retrograde intrarenal surgery; stone size or volume?
A study of rirsearch study group. European Urology, 85.0, S504, 2024. Yazici, CM; Siddikoglu, D; Ozman, O; Cinar, O; Akgul, HM; Cakir, H; Basatac, C; Sancak, EB; Baseskioglu, B; Onal, B - The predictive factors for readmission and rehospitalization after retrograde intrarenal surgery: the results of RIRSearch study group
Journal of endourology, 36.0(1), 56-64, 2022. Dogan, Cagri; Yazici, Cenk Murat; Akgul, Haci Murat; Ozman, Oktay; Basatac, Cem; Cinar, Onder; Siddikoglu, Duygu; Cakir, Hakan; Elmaagac, Burak; Sanca
