Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Is it true that “a knife won’t touch the tumor”?
No. This is a belief commonly held in this society but one that has no scientific basis. In many types of cancer, surgery
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Does the tumor spread when a biopsy is taken?
This is one of the questions our patients ask most frequently. The biopsy techniques used today cause the spread of cancer
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Is it harmful to hold your urine for a long time?
Yes. Holding urine for long periods of time can negatively affect bladder function. Over time, excessive stretching of the bladder can
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
What does it mean when urine looks foamy?
Foamy urine that occurs occasionally is usually normal and may be due to urinating too quickly. However,
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Does moving around help when passing a kidney stone?
In some patients, moving around and engaging in daily physical activity may help the stone pass. This is especially true for small stones
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
If I drink a lot of water, will my blood pressure drop?
Adequate fluid intake is extremely important for patients with kidney stones, but not every stone can be passed simply by drinking water.
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Does breaking up kidney stones harm the kidneys?
Stone-breaking treatments are quite safe when performed on appropriately selected patients using the correct technique. From outside the body
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Where does kidney stone pain occur?
Kidney stone pain is considered one of the most severe types of pain in urology. The pain usually occurs in the flank area
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
What are the symptoms of HPV in men?
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a common viral infection that can affect both women and men. In men,
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Is it normal for one testicle to be larger than the other?
Many men may become concerned when they notice a difference in the size of their testicles. However, it is not unusual for the testicles to be slightly different in size