Op. MD. Fırat Akdeniz
Urology
Areas Of Interests
Leading Urologist Delivering Advanced, Patient-Centered Care and Evidence-Based Surgical Expertise
Op. MD. Fırat Akdeniz is a distinguished urologist at İstinye University Hospital, recognized for his patient-centric approach and commitment to advanced, minimally invasive urological care. A graduate of Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Akdeniz completed his urology specialization at İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and further honed his expertise through a laparoscopy fellowship at Samsun 19 Mayıs University Urology Clinic. Holding the prestigious FEBU (Fellow of the European Board of Urology) title since 2017, he combines clinical excellence with international recognition, offering world-class care across a broad spectrum of urological conditions.
Dr. Akdeniz’s clinical practice spans benign prostate diseases and surgeries, uro-oncological conditions, urinary system stone diseases, infertility, and male sexual dysfunctions, ensuring comprehensive and evidence-based management tailored to each patient’s individual needs. His approach emphasizes minimally invasive techniques, advanced diagnostics, and innovative treatment strategies designed to maximize patient comfort, optimize outcomes, and facilitate faster recovery.
Throughout his career, Dr. Akdeniz has gained extensive experience in leading urology clinics, including İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, İzmir Gaziemir State Hospital, Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital, Trabzon Private 7M Hospital, and Medical Park Trabzon Hospital. His expertise is strengthened by his active engagement in scientific research and peer-reviewed publications, contributing significantly to the field of urology. Notable works include studies on erectile dysfunction following major burn injuries, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urology practice in Turkey, and comparative analyses of medical expulsive therapies for ureteral stones. Through these contributions, he has advanced evidence-based urological practice and informed clinical decision-making in complex cases, reinforcing his role as an academic authority and trusted consultant for colleagues and patients alike.
Dr. Akdeniz integrates cutting-edge diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive surgical technologies into his clinical workflow, ensuring accurate evaluations and precise interventions. His dedication to patient-centered care is complemented by mentorship of junior urologists and active participation in academic forums, promoting continuous education, scientific inquiry, and professional excellence within the field. By bridging clinical expertise with research leadership, he delivers care that reflects the highest international standards while remaining attentive to the individual goals, comfort, and recovery needs of his patients.
Op. MD. Fırat Akdeniz embodies the synergy of clinical mastery, academic leadership, and compassionate patient care. At İstinye University Hospital, he provides advanced urological solutions that combine innovative technology, evidence-based practice, and meticulous attention to patient well-being, ensuring superior outcomes, enhanced recovery, and long-term health for those under his care.
7. Publications
7.1 Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals
1. Fırat Akdeniz, Çağrı Akın Şekerci, Yılören Tanıdır, Yüksel Yılmaz, Kamil Çam
Erectile Dysfunction in patient with major burn injury: The significance of follow up National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (2022)
2. Nation-wide analysis of the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on daily urology practice in Turkey. Int J Clin Pract. 2020;00:e13735. wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/ijcp | 1 of 9
https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcp.13735
3.Serdar Çelik, Firat Akdeniz, Muge Afsar Yildirim, Ozan Bozkurt, Merve Gursoy Bulut, Mehmet Levent Hacihasanoglu, Omer Demir. Tadalafil versus alpha blockers (alfuzosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin and silodosin) as medical expulsive therapy for distal and proximal ureteral stones. Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia (2018) 90.2 117-122
4. Serdar Celik, Firat Akdeniz, Muge Afsar Yildirim, Ozan Bozkurt, Merve Gursoy Bulut, Mehmet Levent Hacihasanoglu, Omer Demir. Computed tomography findings predicting the success of silodosin for medical expulsive therapy of ureteral Stones. Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences (2017) 33, 290e294
5. Hakan Türk, Sıtkı Ün, Gamze Asli Şener, Melda Türken, Pınar Şamlıoğlu, Nisel Yılmaz, şükran Köse, Mehmet Yoldas, Mustafa Karabıçak, Batuhan Ergani, Hüseyin Tarhan, Fırat Akdeniz, Ferruh Zorlu. Clinical And Microbiological Characteristics Of Transrectal
Prostate Biopsy-Related Acute Bacterial Prostatitis In Turkey. Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg, 66(2016)6, Biomonthly ISSN:0007-5922
6. Ali Feyzullah Şahin, Muammer Altok, Fırat Akdeniz, Güner Yıldız, Rauf Taner Divrik. . Second primary cancers in patients with urothelial cancers. Investig Clin Urol 2016;57:330-335. http://dx.doi.org/10.4111/icu.2016.57.5.330
7. Orhan Ureyen, Emrah Dadalı, Fırat Akdeniz, Tamer Şahin, Mehmet Tahsin Tekeli, Nuket Eliyatkın, Hakan Postacı, Enver İlhan. Co-existent breast and renal cancer Ulus Surgery Journal 2015; 31: 238-40 DOI: 10.5152/UCD.2015.2874
8. Sıtkı Ün, Yüksel Yılmaz, Mehmet Yıldırım, Fırat Akdeniz, Hakan Türk, Osman Koca. Investigation of prevalence and risk factors for hospital-acquired urinary tract infections in patients with severe nose injury. National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 01 Jan 2015, 21(1):57-62
9. Koc G, Yilmaz Y, Un S, Akbay K, Akdeniz F. The effect of alpha blockers on uroflowmetric parameters in different voiding positions. Can Urol Assoc J. 2013 May-Jun;7(5-6):E329-32
10. Huseyin Tarhan, Ertan Can, Firat Akdeniz, Ilker Akarken, Ozgur Cakmak, and Ferruh Zorlu. Relationship between circumcision scar thickness, postcircumcision mucosal cuff length measures and premature ejaculation. Scandinavian Journal of Urology. August 2013; Vol. 47, no.4, Pages 328-332
7.2 Articles and case reports published in national peer-reviewed journals
1. H Turk, S Un, GA Sener, M Yoldas, F Akdeniz, E Arslan. Prostate Biopsy to Diagnose Acute Bacterial Prostatitis: Current Microbiological Spectrum, Sensitivity to Antibiotics, and Clinical Findings in Turkey. EJMO 2018, 61 (60), 0.342
2. Sıtkı Ün, Gökhan Koç, Hakan Türk, Osman Koca, Yüksel Yılmaz, Fırat Akdeniz. Effect of the anesthesia method applied during prostate biopsy on the re-biopsy decision. Affect of the anesthesia method on re-biopsy decision performed during prostate biopsy. Aegean Journal of Medicine / Aegean Journal of Medicine 2015;54(3):124-126
3. Esat Kaan Akbay, Gökhan Koç, Nihat Devrim Filiz, Sıtkı Ün, Fırat Akdeniz, Yüksel Yılmaz. Does a prilocaine 2% injection into the nephrostomy tract have a role in acute pain management after a lower caliceal puncture during a percutaneous nephrolithotomy? A prospective randomized study with 100 patients. Turkish J Urology 2012; 38:70-73
4. Burak Arslan, Baran Antar, Zafer Kozacıoğlu, İbrahim Halil Bozkurt, Tarık Yonguç, Fırat Akdeniz. Our Transobturator Sling Operation Results in Post-prostatectomy Incontinence Cases. Tepecik Egit Hast Magazine 2013; 23(3):135-140
5.Fırat Akdeniz, Burak Arslan, Halil İbrahim Bozkurt, Tarık Yonguç, Mehmet Levent Hacıhasanoğlu, Hüseyin Tarhan, Süleyman Minareci. A Rare Cause of Urinary Retention in Women: Fowler Syndrome. Tepecik Egit Hast Magazine 2013; 23 (3): 165-167
6. Esat Kaan Akbay, Ülkü Küçük, Fırat Akdeniz, Emel Ebru Pala, Gökhan Koç. Tuberculous Epididymorchitis: Case Report. New Journal of Urology - The New Journal of Urology 2011; 6(2):42-44
7. İbrahim Halil Bozkurt, Burak Arslan, Tarık Yonguç, Fırat Akdeniz. Giant scrotal bladder hernia: Two case reports and review of the literature. Tepecik Egit Hast Magazine 2014;
7.3 Articles under revision in international peer-reviewed journals
1. Role of Urine Glycosaminoglycan levels in the diagnosis and follow-up in men with lower urinary tract symptoms. 2023, Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia.
7.4 Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in proceedings
1. A new approach for prostatic rhabdomyosarcoma in children: Laparoscopic prostatectomyE Özden, M Gulsen, S Oner, F Akdeniz, Y Bostanci, YK Yakupoglu, European Urology Supplements 17 (4), e2136, 2018
2. Tadalafil versus alpha blockers (alfuzosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin and silodosin) as medical expulsive therapy for distal and proximal ureteral stones. European Association of Urology 12th Southeastern European Meeting 2016 (SEEM 2016), European Urology Supplements 15 (10), e1277-e1278. 2016
3. Computed tomography findings predicting the success of silodosin for medical expulsive therapy of ureteral stones. European Association of Urology 12th Southeastern European Meeting 2016 (SEEM 2016), European Urology Supplements 15 (10)
4. Is transobturator sling procedure the first choice for the treatment of post-prostatectomy incontinence? EAU (European Urology Congress) Milan, March 2013 (Poster), European Urology Supplements 12 (4), e1194, S86b, 2013
5. The Effect of Body Mass Index on Operative and Fluoroscopy Time, Postoperative Hematocrite and Creatinine Values in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. 31st Congress of SIU(The Société Internationale d'Urologie). Berlin, October 2011 (Poster)
6. The Effect of Reccurrent Biopsies on Infection Rates, Hematuria, Rectal Hemorrhage and Hematospermia. 31st Congress of SIU(The Société Internationale d'Urologie). Berlin, October 2011 (Poster)
7. Does Diabetes Mellitus Affect Infection Rates after Prostate Biopsy? 31st Congress of SIU(The Société Internationale d'Urologie). Berlin, October 2011 (Poster)
8. Effect of Urethral Catheter in Infection Rates After Prostate Biopsy. 31st Congress of SIU(The Société Internationale d'Urologie). Berlin, October 2011 (Poster)
9. Does Intestinal Preparation Before Prostate Biopsy Guided by Transrectal Ultrasonography Affect Infection Rates? 31st Congress of SIU(The Société Internationale d'Urologie). Berlin, October 2011 (Poster)
10. Effect of Dilatation Type Used During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Operations on Operation and Fluoroscopy Times, Preoperative and Postoperative Hematocrit and Creatinine Levels. 31st Congress of SIU(The Société Internationale d'Urologie). Berlin, October 2011 (Poster)
11. Effect of the Anesthesia Method Used During Prostate Biopsy on Re-Biopsy Decision. G Koc, F Akdeniz, Y Yilmaz, H Turk. Urology 78 (3), S334-S335, 2011
12. The Demography And Partner's Relationship Of Premature Ejaculation In Turkey: Multicenter Study: 185 E Can, O Demir, B Gumus, T Degirmenci, A Bolukbasi, M Basar, C Akbal, GK Özgür, B Alici, K Inci, A Aridogan, H Erol, F Akdeniz, F Zeren, AA Esen. The Journal of Sexual Medicine Supplement 7, 209-210, 2010
13. The Applicability of a Premature Ejaculation Profile Questionnaire Forms in Our Country E Can, O Demir, B Gumus, T Degirmenci, A Bolukbasi, M Basar, C Akbal, GK Özgür, B Alici, K Inci, A Aridogan, H Erol, F Akdeniz, F Zeren, AA Esen. The Journal of Sexual Medicine Supplement 7, 209-209, 2010
Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book
- Pediatric Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Prostatic Rhabdomyosarcoma. 5th Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery Congress 2018
- Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: What have we learned over the years? 13th Urooncology Congress Antalya 2017
- Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy in Renal Transplanted Patient 13th Urooncology Congress Antalya 2017
- Laparoscopic Control of Segmental Artery Injury 13th Urooncology Congress Antalya 2017
- The place of tadalafil and alpha blockers in medical expulsive treatment of distal and proximal ureteric stones. 4th National Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery Congress Analya 2016
- The role of computed tomography in predicting the success of silodosin medical expulsive treatment in ureteric stones. 4th National Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery Congress Antalya 2016
- Factors that predict stone disease in patients with renal colic: 3rd Urological Surgery Congress. Antalya 2016
- Factors predicting the need for stone-related intervention in patients with renal colic: 3rd Urological Surgery Congress. Antalya 2016
- A rare parasitic infection in Turkey: Bladder-based Schistosomiasis. 3rd Urological Surgery Congress. Antalya 2016
- Breast and Kidney Tumor: Simultaneous Association: Case Report. 12th National Breast Diseases Congress. Antalya 2013 (Poster)
- The Role of Circumcision Scar Thickness in Premature Ejaculation: Pilot Study. 21st National Urology Congress. Istanbul, November 2010 (Poster)
- The Effect of Anesthesia Method Applied During Prostate Biopsy on the Decision for Re-Biopsy. 21st National Urology Congress. Istanbul, November 2010 (Poster)
- The Effect of Body Mass Index (BMI) on Operation and Scopy Times in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Operations. 21st National Urology Congress. Istanbul, November 2010 (Poster)
- Effect of Dilatation Type Applied in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Operations on Preoperative and Postoperative Hematocrit and Creatinine Values. 21st National Urology Congress. Istanbul, November 2010 (Poster)
- Effect of Body Mass Index (BMI) on Preoperative and Postoperative Hematocrit and Creatinine Values in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Operations. 21st National Urology Congress. Istanbul, November 2010 (Poster)
- Effect of Dilatation Type Applied in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Operations on Operation and Scopy Times. 21st National Urology Congress. Istanbul, November 2010 (Oral Presentation)
- Does Diabetes Mellitus Affect Infection Rates After Prostate Biopsy? 21st National Urology Congress. Istanbul, November 2010 (Oral Presentation)
- Does Bowel Preparation Before Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy Affect Infection Rates? 21st National Urology Congress. Istanbul, November 2010 (Oral Presentation)
- Effect of Urethral Catheter on Infection Rates After Prostate Biopsy. 21st National Urology Congress. Istanbul, November 2010 (Oral Presentation)
- Effectiveness of 2% Prilocaine Injection in Acute Pain Control After PNL Operation. 9th National Endourology Congress. Ankara, October 2011 (Presented Poster)
- Effect of Different Voiding Positions on Uroflowmetric Parameters. 21st National Urology Congress. Istanbul, November 2010 (Poster)
National and International book chapters:
- Locally Advanced Stage Kidney Tumor; Book of Surgical Sciences, 2021
- Interventions Involving Radiation in Emergency Urological Procedures in Pregnant Women; Radiation Exposure Book, 2022
- Bladder Cancer Questions; Book of Questions from My Teacher, 2023
9. Quotations and references from Articles and Book Chapters:
- According to the Google Scholar Index, there are 91 citations and citations in total, h-index appears to be 6, i10 index appears to be 4.
