معرفی
Prof. Yakup Kordan is a full Professor and Head of the Department of Urology at the Faculty of Medicine, Koç University, where he has been serving since 2019. He previously held academic positions at Uludağ University, progressing from Assistant Professor (2009) to Associate Professor (2011) and continuing in that role until 2019. He completed specialized training in uro-oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA (2008–2009).
Educational Background:
- Medical Education: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English), 1996
- Urology Residency: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, 2003
His clinical and research expertise lies in uro-oncology, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, treatment of urinary stones (RIRS, PNL, ESWL), laser prostatectomy (HOLEP, GreenLight), targeted prostate biopsy, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and kidney transplantation. He has been an integral part of kidney transplant teams since 2003.
Prof. Kordan has received multiple national and international scientific awards for video and poster presentations, including honors from the European Association of Urology and national urology congresses. He is actively engaged in professional societies, serving as Secretary General of the Association of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery and holding memberships in the European Association of Urology, American Urological Association, and other national uro-oncology and urologic surgery associations.
Scientific Awards:
- Third Prize, URO-VISION 2004 (Video-Endoscopic Presentation)
- Third Prize, 7th Mediterranean Video-Endoscopic Urology Course, 2004
- Best Poster Award, 22nd European Association of Urology Congress, 2007
- Best Video Award, 1st National Urological Surgery Congress, 2002
- Best Poster Presentation Award, 11th Urooncology Congress, 2013
He has supervised kidney transplantation activities and contributed to advancements in minimally invasive urological techniques. No information is available regarding formal research grants or student advising. He is a key figure in promoting minimally invasive urologic surgery in Turkey through leadership and professional engagement.
Professional Affiliations:
- Secretary General, Association of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
- Member, Association of Urologic Surgery
- Member, Association of Uro-oncology Surgery
- Member, European Association of Urology
- Member, American Urological Association
