Urology Prof. Dr. İlter Tüfek
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Prof. Dr. İlter Tüfek is a urologist at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, treating prostate, bladder, kidney and urethral conditions. His areas of expertise include urinary incontinence and bladder health, urologic cancers involving the prostate, bladder and kidney, and robotic, laparoscopic and minimally invasive stone surgery.
About Prof. Dr. İlter Tüfek
Prof. Dr. İlter Tüfek is a urologist at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital. His clinical interests include bladder health and urinary incontinence, prostate conditions, kidney diseases, urethral disorders, urologic oncology, and minimally invasive stone surgery.
He graduated from İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and completed urology training at İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He worked as a urology specialist at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital from 1998 to 2010 and has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2004.
International patients can consult Prof. Dr. Tüfek for assessment and treatment planning for prostate, bladder, kidney and urethral conditions. His practice includes robotic and laparoscopic surgery, as well as endoscopic approaches for urinary stones.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Urinary Incontinence and Bladder Health
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Diseases
- Robotic Surgery
- Treatment of Urethral Diseases
Education
- 1998İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Urology
- 1994İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2004Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 1998–2010Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital / Urology Specialist
- 1994–1998İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine / Research Assistant
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Urology Association
- Endoüroloji Association
- Türk Androloji Association
- Üroonkoloji Association
- European Urology Association
- Dünya Endoüroloji Association
- American Urology Association
Selected Publications
- The Impact of local Anesthetic Volume and Concentration on Pain during Prostate Biopsy: A Prospective Randomized Trial J Endourol. 2011 Nov 17. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22092389 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]. Tufek I, Akpinar H, Atug F, Obek C, Esen HE, Keskin MS, Kural AR.
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment Methods for Small Kidney Tumors (RF-Cryo-HIFU) Türkiye Klinikleri J Urology-Special Topics, 4(1):48-54, (2011). Akpinar H. Tufek I., Kural A.R.
- Anterior and Posterior Reconstruction Technique and its Impact on Early Return of Continence after Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Operations J Endourol. 2011 Nov 8. [Epub ahead of print], PMID:22059698 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]. Atug F, Kural AR, Tufek I, Srivastav S, Akpinar H.
- Primary left upper quadrant (Palmer’s point) access for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy Urol J, 7, 152-156 (2010). Tufek I, Akpinar H, Sevinc C, Kural AR.
- Holmium Laser Surgery in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Journal of Turkish Clinics, Special Issue on Laser Applications in Urology, 3:34-39, (2010). Kural A.R., Akpinar H., Tufek I.
- Conversion to hand assistance may prevent conversion to an open procedure in standard laparoscopic nephrectomy J Endourol, 24, 1297-1300 (2010). Kural AR, Obek C, Tuna MB, Akpinar H, Demirkesen O, Atug F, Tufek I.
- Partial Nephrectomy: Which Surgical Approach for Whom? Urooncology Bulletin, September 3:21-26, (2010). Tufek I. and Akpinar H.
- Surgical Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer Türkiye Klinikleri J Med Oncol-Special Topics, 3(3):16-22 (2010). Kural A.R. and Tüfek İ.
- Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery in the Treatment of Lower Calyceal Stones Turkish Journal of Urology 35:108-112, (2009). Akpinar H., Tufek I., Atug F., Sevinç C., Kural A.R.
- Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy Versus Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Comparison of Outcomes J Endourol, 23, 1491-1497 (2009). Kural AR, Atug F, Tufek I, Akpinar H.
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. İlter Tüfek
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“I flew in specifically for smile makeover and was treated with the utmost professionalism. Dr. Tüfekçi made a stressful situation feel completely manageable. Everything was clearly explained in my own language.”
“My urological surgery was handled with real skill and genuine care. Prof. Dr. Tüfek explained the risks honestly and earned my full trust.”
“My experience with pain control during surgery here restored my faith in medical care. Dr. Tüfekçi treated me as a person, not just a case. The facilities were spotless and modern.”