Mehmet Fatih Akbulut

Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a urologist and surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in stone treatments and pediatric urology. The doctor uses minimally invasive techniques and gained experience at the University of Michigan Medical School in 2008.

Specialization in Urology

Dr. Akbulut treats conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, and male reproductive system. He treats kidney stone disease and prostate disorders. The doctor uses surgical techniques to improve recovery times and patient safety.

The doctor performs various procedures, including:

• Miniature Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Mini-PNL) for kidney stones
• Robotic-assisted procedures using the da Vinci system
• Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
• Microsurgical interventions for varicocele and Peyronie's disease
• Hypospadias and circumcision surgery for pediatric patients
• Surgeries for kidney cysts and urethral strictures

Surgical Experience

• 2017 – 2022 – Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• 2013 – 2017 – Chief Resident at Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• 2010 – 2013 – Urologist at Silivri State Hospital
• 2008 – Visiting Physician at University of Michigan Medical School, USA
• 2005 – 2010 – Resident at Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Urology

Academic Background

• 2010 – Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty – Specialization in Urology
• 2004 – Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty – Medical Degree

Scientific Research and Publications

Dr. Akbulut researches urolithiasis and uro-oncology with 32 international peer-reviewed papers. He studies the use of miniaturized instruments in adult and pediatric stone treatments. Additionally, he co-authored studies on sexual dysfunction and penile curvature.

Selected Publications

• "Comparison of Tumor Enucleation and Standard Partial Nephrectomy According to Trifecta Outcomes" (2022)
• "Flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy with regional anesthesia vs general anesthesia" (2020)
• "Modified autologous transobturator tape surgery – evaluation of short-term results" (2020)
• "Comparison of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Secondary Patients" (2020)
• "Prediction of recurrence in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer patients" (2019)
• "Efficacy and safety of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in obese patients" (2016)
• "Comparison of microperc and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for medium-sized lower calyx stones" (2016)
• "Colon perforation related to percutaneous nephrolithotomy: from diagnosis to treatment" (2015)
• "Factors Affecting the Degree of Penile Deformity in Peyronie's Disease: An Analysis of 1001 Patients" (2011)