Engin Kaya

Dr. Engin Kaya is a specialist in urological oncology and robotic surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus. He is a member of the American Urological Association (AUA) and the European Society of Urology (EAU). The doctor uses laser treatments and focal therapies for prostate cancer.

Urological Specialization and Approach

Dr. Kaya treats various conditions using minimally invasive techniques. He performs robotic and laparoscopic surgeries to reduce recovery times for his patients. His work includes laser prostate surgery using HoLEP and ThuFLEP methods. He also uses focal treatments like HIFU and Nano Knife for targeted cancer therapy.

HIFU uses high-intensity focused ultrasound to destroy cancer cells with heat. Nano Knife uses electrical pulses to kill tumor cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. The specialist treats various conditions including:

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Prostate, testicular, and bladder cancer
• Kidney stones and urolithiasis
• Erectile dysfunction and andrological disorders
• Urinary incontinence and urethral strictures

Surgical Procedures

Dr. Kaya performs operations focusing on precision and patient outcomes. He uses the da Vinci robotic system for radical prostatectomies. This technology allows for accuracy and nerve preservation during cancer removal. Additionally, he provides water vapor therapy for benign prostate enlargement.

Common procedures include:

• Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
• Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) – a procedure to remove large kidney stones through a small skin incision
• Laser lithotripsy for kidney stones
• Varicocelectomy and vasectomy
• Robotic MR/Ultrasound prostate fusion biopsy

Work Experience

Dr. Kaya has held positions at several Turkish medical and academic institutions:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Şişli Kolan International Hospital
• Istanbul University of Health and Technology
• Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA)
• Gülhane Education and Research Hospital
• University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Medicine

Education and Training

Dr. Kaya received his education at these institutions:

• 1986–1990 – Elementary school, Kolak, Denizli
• 1990–1994 – Secondary School, Yenimahalle School, Yatagan
• 1994–1998 – Turgutreis High School, Muğla
• 1998–2004 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2007–2012 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy Urology Clinic – Specialty Training

Professional Memberships

The doctor is a member of several international and national urological organizations:

• American Urological Association (AUA)
• European Society of Urology (EAU)
• World Society of Endourology
• Society of Endourology
• Turkish Urological Association