Prof. Lütfi Tunç, MD

Prof. Lütfi Tunç, MD is a urologist at Acibadem Ankara Hospital in Ankara, where he works in the Urology unit. His practice centers on the diagnosis and treatment of prostate diseases, robotic surgery, the treatment of sexual dysfunction, and andrology, the field concerned with male reproductive health. He has more than 32 years of experience in medicine and sees both adult men with benign urological conditions and patients with urological cancers.

Dr. Tunç graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and completed his specialty training in urology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He has been working with Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2013 and holds the academic title of professor.

Clinical focus

A large part of Dr. Tunç’s work relates to the prostate. He evaluates and treats benign prostatic hyperplasia, the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can cause urinary symptoms, as well as prostate cancer. His areas of expertise also include other urological cancers, namely bladder cancer and testicular cancer, and hydronephrosis, a condition in which one or both kidneys become swollen because urine cannot drain normally. Robotic surgery is one of his subspecialties; it is a surgical approach that may be considered when it is appropriate for the individual patient’s condition and overall health, and the decision is made after a full clinical assessment.

Dr. Tunç also works in andrology and the treatment of sexual dysfunction, addressing male reproductive and sexual health concerns. For diagnostic purposes, he performs cystoscopy, an endoscopic examination of the urethra and bladder that can help clarify the cause of urinary symptoms or assess the bladder lining. Whether a given diagnostic step or treatment is suitable depends on the patient’s findings, previous treatments, general health and preferences, and is determined only after an evaluation of the individual case.

How Dr. Tunç works with international patients

Dr. Tunç speaks Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination, and a discussion of the options that may be relevant. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Tunç before traveling; it can be used to review existing reports and to clarify which further examinations may be needed on arrival.