Urology Dr. Hakan Çakır
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About Dr. Hakan Çakır
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Dr. Hakan Çakır is a Urology specialist at Acibadem Fulya Hospital in İstanbul with 20+ years of experience.
He treats urolithiasis, kidney stones in a solitary kidney, urinary tract infections, urologic cancers, male infertility, and benign prostatic hyperplasia, and performs retrograde intrarenal surgery, flexible ureterorenoscopy, laser enucleation of the prostate, transurethral prostate resection, prostatic urethral lift, urodynamic testing, and urologic laparoscopy. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
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.
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Education
- 2024Certificate in Basic Artificial Intelligence Applications, T.C. Istanbul University
- 2024Flexible ureterorenoscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery: Instrumentation, technique, tips, tricks and indications Course, Paris, France
- 2024The infertile couple: Urological aspects. Course Paris, France
- 2023Laser enucleation on 3D prostate model Workshop Course, Istanbul
- 2021Prostate Resection Procedure Health Care Practitioner Training, Boston Scientific
- 2017Laparoscopy Course, Istanbul
- 2012UroLift Inview (Prostate Suspension Therapy) Certification Program, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Madrid, Spain
- 2009MMS-The Netherlands Urodynamic Clinical Training Certificate
- 2006Turkish Urology Qualification Boards Certificate
- 2006EUREP, European Urology Residents Education Program, Prague, Czech Republic
- 2006Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Urology
- 1994–2000Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2018Acibadem Health Group
- 2010Acibadem Health Group
- 2009–2010Istanbul Surgical Hospital
- 2008–2009Konya Military Hospital Urology Clinic
- 2006–2007Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaşar Eryılmaz State Hospital / Deputy Chief Physician
Professional 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
Selected 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
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★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“My kidney function assessment exceeded every expectation I had. I cannot thank Prof. Dr. Çakır enough for the skill and kindness shown. The follow-up care was just as good as the treatment itself.”
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