What does a urologist do?

Urologist specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of kidneys, urinary bladder, adrenal glands, urethra and male reproductive organs.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Urologist?

The tests include Digital Rectal Exam (DRE),Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Urine analysis, Urine culture, PSA blood test, Testosterone blood test, Creatinine and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Blood Tests.

What are the typical symptoms for which patients meet an urologist?

You should meet an urologist if you are having a urinary tract infection (UTI) that won't go away or having leaking, or suffering erectile dysfunction with pelvic pain.

What does a urologist do for males?

It might be due to an enlargement of the prostate, kidney stones, or even tumors of the kidneys or bladder.

When should a woman see a urologist?

A women should see a urologist when there is a problem with her urinary tract or reproductive system.

Dr. Ilhami Gulluoglu, Urologist in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

Medical Problems

For which Dr. Ilhami Gulluoglu can be consulted

Hypopituitarism
Esophageal Cancer
Neuroblastoma
Urethral Strictures
Azoospermia
Hypertensive Nephropathy
Male Sexual Dysfunction
Bladder Cancer
Peyronie's Disease
Anorectal disorders

Medical Procedures

Performed by Dr. Ilhami Gulluoglu

Hydrocele Surgery
Kidney Stone Removal
Prostate Surgery
Andrological Procedures
Bladder Surgery
Pediatric Urological Surgeries
Laparoscopic Urological Surgeries
Varicocele Surgery
Urethral Stricture Surgery
Penile Prosthesis Implantation

Paper Published

Performed by Dr. Ilhami Gulluoglu

Gulluoglu I., Necip Pirinci, M. Ihsan Karaman. ‘Giant hydroureteronephrosis’, Am J Kidney Dis, 45(3): A45, e39–40 (2005).
Gulluoglu I., Ozyurek M, Turkeri L. ‘Comparison of microvessel densities in rat prostate tissues treated with finasteride, bicalutamide and surgical castration: a preliminary study’, Int J Urol, 12(2): 194–198 (2005).
Karaman MI, Gulluoglu I.,, Ozturk M, Gurdal M, Kirecci S, Pirincci N. ‘The comparison of transurethral vaporisation using plasmakineticTM energy and transurethral resection of prostate: 1 year follow-up’, J Endourol, 19(6): 734-737 (2005).
Karaman MI, Gulluoglu I.,, Caskurlu T, Guney S, Ergenekon E. ‘Urodynamic findings in children with cerebral palsy’, Int J Urol, 12(8): 717-720 (2005).
Gulluoglu I.,, Karaman MI. ‘Case report: a case of bladder dysfunction due to myasthenia gravis’, Int Urol Nephrol, 37(2):253–255 (2005).