Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
July 31, 2026
What Can Be Done to Prevent Kidney Stones from Recurring?
What Should Be Done to Prevent Kidney Stones from Recurring? The most common question I hear after kidney stone treatment is
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
July 31, 2026
What Is Kidney Enlargement (Hydronephrosis)?
What Is Kidney Enlargement (Hydronephrosis)? Kidney enlargement (hydronephrosis) occurs when urine produced by the kidney cannot flow normally into the bladder, resulting in
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
July 31, 2026
Angiomyolipoma (AML): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Kidney Angiomyolipoma
Angiomyolipoma (AML): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Angiomyolipoma (AML) in the Kidney A diagnosis of “angiomyolipoma (AML) in the kidney” based on ultrasound or CT scan results
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Is there a link between sexuality and the prostate?
Yes. The prostate gland is an important part of the male reproductive system and produces a portion of the seminal fluid.
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Is there a difference between robotic surgery and open surgery?
The primary goal of both methods is the same: to treat the disease safely and effectively. Robotic
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Will the tumor spread if it is touched?
No. Thanks to the surgical techniques and oncological principles used today, tumorous tissues can be safely removed. A
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Is the tumor male or female?
From a medical standpoint, tumors are not classified as female or male. Among the general public, some tumors are
Prof. Dr. Volkan İZOL
June 13, 2026
Is it true that “a tumor can’t be cut out”?
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 cancer to spread
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