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Prof. Volkan Tugcu

Urologist, robotic surgery specialist

4.8

6 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: over 25 years

Languages: Türkçe

salih

Verified review

Kidney tumor requiring partial nephrectomy

I was diagnosed with a kidney tumor requiring partial nephrectomy and needed to undergo robotic surgery. I did not know which doctor to go to, but on the recommendation of a friend, I went to Volkan TUĞCU and left with a clear confidence and peace of mind. The day of surgery was scheduled for 11.09.2024, thank God everything was successful. Being under the care of first God and then Prof. Volkan is an incredible feeling. I thank the whole team, assistants, clinic staff and especially my assistant Sema. I came from Muğla to Istanbul without a drop of doubt - thanks to Prof. Volkan and his team I have destroyed all my fears. I recommend to anyone looking for treatment in the field of urology. Thanks again to the whole team!

27/11/2024

Eren Ulagay

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hydronephrosis and ureteral stone

After the checkup, I was diagnosed with hydronephrosis of my right kidney on ultrasound and a 2 cm stone in my urinary tract on CT scan. Dear Dr. Volkan successfully crushed the stone surgically, placed a stand to unload the kidney and later removed it and saved my kidney. I thank him for his vast experience and teamwork. Thank you very much!

13/09/2024

Yücel Demir

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Complex pathology of the genitourinary system

From initial consultation and examinations to surgery and follow-up examinations, Dr. Volkan Tuğcu was always there for us. His profound knowledge and experience helped me to regain my health. He organized interdisciplinary consultations already at the diagnosis stage and his professionalism combined with thousands of successful surgeries is completely trustworthy. May there never be fewer doctors like him. Thank you for being you, Professor!

29/06/2024

Dr. Kul

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urologic neoplasm

As a patient and as a colleague I can say the following: Prof. Volkan Tuğcu is not only a virtuoso surgeon, but also a person with outstanding human qualities, who knows how to calm the patient and give him confidence. He is one of the rarest specialists in the field of urology in the world.

02/06/2024

Gul Tuzun

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large kidney tumor

We are immensely grateful to Prof. Volkan Tuğcu, Gökhan Şeker and the whole team for my brother's successful surgery. Professor Volkan removed a 7.5 x 7 cm tumor from his kidney by robotic surgery and my brother was back on his feet in two days without any complications. Volkan bey is a world expert in robotic surgery. From the whole family, thank you very much. You are the pride of our country!

29/08/2022

Sercan Kaplan

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urology

Excellent doctor, we are very satisfied. He is knowledgeable, attentive, wonderful in every way. It is so good that we came from Germany. Thank you, Prof. Volkan!

29/04/2022

Urologist, robotic surgery specialist

Clinical experience: over 25 years

Achievements and awards

Has performed more than 3000 robotic surgeries.

He has performed 90 robotic kidney transplants - 2nd place in the world.

Author of the original method “Tuğcu Bakırköy Tekniği”, which is included in the international medical literature.

He is among the surgeons in the world with the highest number of robotic interventions.

The first surgeon in Turkey to perform a kidney transplant by robotic method (2015).

Received the “Doctor of the Year” award from the Turkish Ministry of Health (2016).

Received certificates of appreciation from the Istanbul Health Authority (2007, 2008).

A street in Pamukov's hometown was named after him.

More than 100 publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

Author of 10 chapters in medical books.

About Prof. Volkan Tugcu

Specialization

Robotic urology
Laparoscopic urology
Oncourology (prostate, kidney, bladder cancer)
Robotic kidney transplantation
Perineal Robotic Surgery
Non-surgical treatment of prostate cancer (HIFU)
Treatment with laser technology

Education

1997 – graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi University, Turkey.
2010 – Received the title of Associate Professor.
2017 – received the title of professor.

Postgraduate education and courses:

1999-2003 – Specialization at Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Urology Clinic

Clinical Experience

Performed 3000+ robotic surgeries
More than 150 perineal robotic surgeries
90 robotic kidney transplants
Extensive experience in surgeries after open abdominal interventions

Experience:

2004-2010 – Urologist, SBU Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
2010-2017 – Associate Professor, Urologist, SBU Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
2017-2018 – Head of the Department of Urology, Health Sciences University
2018-2021 – Urologist, Bahçelievler Memorial Hospital
2021-present – Urologist, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

Academic Experience

Associate Professor since 2010
Professor since 2017
Lecturer of robotic and laparoscopic surgery for 100+ urologists in Turkey and abroad
Guest lecturer in various countries

Scientific activities and publications

100+ articles in international journals
10 book chapters
1864 scientific citations
Frequent participant and speaker at international congresses

Membership in professional organizations

Member of the Board of the Turkish Urology Association.
Full member of the European Association of Urology.
Member of The Endourological Society.

Clinic where the doctor performs surgeries

LIV Hospital Vadistanbul

Turkey, Istanbul

Published 19.05.2025