Urology Prof. Dr. Mustafa Uğur Altuğ
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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Uğur Altuğ is a urologist at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital. He treats kidney, bladder, prostate and urethral conditions, including urinary incontinence, infertility, hematuria, hydronephrosis, and urologic cancers of the prostate, bladder, and kidneys. His clinical interests also include undescended testicles and minimally invasive urology.
About Prof. Dr. Mustafa Uğur Altuğ
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Uğur Altuğ is a urologist at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital, with clinical interests in kidney and bladder conditions, prostate and urethral diseases, urinary incontinence, infertility, undescended testicles, and urologic cancers affecting the prostate, bladder, and kidneys.
He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and completed his urology residency at the same institution. His career has included leadership roles in urology clinics at Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital and Ankara Hospital, as well as training in laparoscopic surgery in Germany and robotic surgery in France.
International patients can consult Prof. Dr. Altuğ for assessment and management of a broad range of urological concerns. He provides care at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital, drawing on experience in urology, minimally invasive surgical training, and urologic oncology.
Areas of Expertise
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Subspecialties
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Diseases
- Treatment of Urethral Diseases
Education
- 1985Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Urology
- 1981Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 1972–1975Ankara Fen High School
- 1968–1972T.E.D. Ankara Koleji
Professional Experience
- 2015Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2011Da Vinci Surgical System Off-Site Training Program for a Console Surgeon IRCAD-EITS, Strasbourg, France / Robotic Surgery Training
- 2007Heidelberg University Heilbronn Clinic Urology Department / Laparoscopic Surgery Training Program
- 1999–2015Ministry of Health Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital / Head of the 2nd Urology Clinic
- 1991–1999Ministry of Health Ankara Hospital / Deputy Head of the Urology Clinic
- 1987–1991Ministry of Health Antalya Hospital / Urology Specialist (Compulsory Service)
- 1985–1987Ministry of National Defense / Military Service
- 1981–1985Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Urology Department / Research Assistant
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Medical Association
- Ankara Medical Chamber
- Urological Surgery Association
- Üroonkoloji Association
- Minimally Invasive Urology Association
- Pediatric Urology Association
- Ankara Ürologlar Association
- European Association of Urology (EAU)
Selected Publications
- Does the modified SING method increase the success rate in the management of moderate or high-grade reflux? Korean J Urol, 2014; 55: 615-9 Karabacak OR, Yalcınkaya F, Altug U, Sertcelik N, Demirel F.
- Virtual cystoscopy: the evaluation of bladder lesions with computed tomographic virtual cystoscopy. Can Urol Assoc J, 2011; 5(1): 34-7 Karabacak OR, Cakmakci E, Ozturk U, Demirel F, Dilli A, Hekimoglu B, Altug U.
- Evaluation and reconstruction of an extremely rare genitourinary abnormality. Int. Urol. Nephrol. 2007; 39(4): 1191-3 Altug U, Cakan M, Yalcinkaya F.
- Are there predictive factors for the outcome of endoscopic treatment of grade III-V vesicoureteral reflux with dextranomer/hyalorinic acid in children Ped. Surg. Int. 2007; 23(6): 585-9 Altug U, Cakan M, Yilmaz S, Yalcinkaya F.
- Clinical, urodynamic and endoscopic characteristics of the Stanford pouch ileal neobladder constructed with absorbable staples. Int J Urol, 2000; 7 (12): 440-6 Uygur MC, Tan MO, Altug U, Yilmaz C, Erol D.
- The relation between p53 overexpression and lymph node metastases in clinical stage T2 and T3a transitional cell bladder carcinoma. J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 1999; 18 (3): 391-5 Uygur MC, Yaman I, Kutluay L, Altug U, Erol D.
- A novel continent cutaneous reservoir: application of appendiceal Mitrofanoff principle to Stanford pouch. Tech Urol, 1997; 3 (4): 209-12 Altug U, Uygur MC, Yaman I, Erol D.
- Conservative management of stage T2 or T3a bladder cancer with deep transurethral resection followed by four cycles of chemotherapy. Br J Urol,1996; 78 (2): 201-4 Uygur MC, Yaman I, Altug U, Erol D.
- Significance of scrotal violation in the prognosis of patients with testicular tumors. Br J Urol, 1988; 62: 267-70 Ozen H, Altug U, Bakkaloglu M, Remzi D.
- Tissue alpha-feto protein and human chorionic gonadotropin in non-seminomatous testicular tumors. A comperative study with serm levels. Br J Urol, 1987; 59(5): 458-62 Altug MU, Akdas A, Ruacan S, Ozen H, Remzi D.
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Mustafa Uğur Altuğ
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“I travelled from abroad for bladder treatment and the whole experience was seamless. Prof. Dr. Altuğ was thorough, professional and genuinely caring.”
“From the first consultation to discharge, my shoulder arthroscopy went smoothly. I cannot thank Dr. Altuğ enough for the skill and kindness shown. I would recommend this team to anyone.”