Professional Experience
Dr. Küçük’s professional career includes leading roles at major hospitals and comprehensive surgical practice.
- Current Position: Consultant Urologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul (2025–present)
- Previous Roles: Urology Specialist at Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Ümraniye Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (2010–2025); also served in Ankara Beytepe Asker Hastanesi, Edirne Uzunköprü State Hospital and Mardin State Hospital.
- Clinical Volume & Leadership: Performs advanced robotic-assisted prostatectomies, kidney and bladder tumor surgeries, stone removal, mentorship of younger urologists and high-volume practice in tertiary centres.
Academic Contributions
- Frequent speaker at national and international urology congresses, especially in areas of robotic surgery and urologic oncology.
- Contributor to research on robotic radical prostatectomy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy access techniques and kidney transplantation in post-COVID-19 donors.
- Supervisor and mentor of junior urology clinicians and residents in academic-hospital settings.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Küçük offers specialized surgical care across a broad range of urologic conditions. His services include:
- Prostate & Urologic Cancer Treatment: Diagnosis and treatment of prostate, bladder and kidney cancers, including robotic surgery and reconstructive operations after tumour removal.
- Kidney Stone & Endourology Procedures: Management and minimally invasive removal of kidney stones, aiming for faster recovery and less discomfort.
- Andrology & Male Health: Treatment of erectile dysfunction, penile prostheses, varicocele and male infertility.
- General & Complex Urology: Management of urinary tract obstructions, urinary incontinence, ureter-bladder reconstructions, robotic/metabolic kidney surgery.
Publications and Research
Dr. Küçük has a strong research profile with published work in peer-reviewed journals and academic platforms. His studies include comparative analysis of surgical access methods for kidney stones, outcomes of robotic urologic oncology surgeries, and transplant-related urologic care.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Küçük approaches patient care with a focus on advanced surgical technologies combined with empathy, clear communication and individualised recovery plans. He emphasises that each patient deserves a tailored approach and aims to minimise surgical trauma while maximising results.
- Prioritises detailed patient education and ensures that patients and their families fully understand the treatment path and recovery expectations.
- Utilises cutting-edge robotic and minimally invasive techniques to reduce surgical trauma and accelerate recovery.
- Welcomes international patients at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, offering multilingual coordination and support for medical travel and treatment.
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the American Urological Association (AUA)
- Member of the European Association of Urology (EAU)
- Member of the Turkish Urology Association (Türk Üroloji Derneği) and other specialist societies including the Robotic Surgery Association and Andrology groups
FAQs
- Is Prof. Dr. Eyüp Veli Küçük board-certified?
- Yes. He holds full specialist certification in Urology in Turkey and holds an academic rank in a major Istanbul hospital.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs robotic-assisted prostatectomy, laparoscopic and robotic kidney and bladder cancer surgeries, kidney stone removal, ureter and bladder reconstruction, male infertility and andrology procedures.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. He is based at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul and accepts international patients, offering multilingual coordination and assistance with visits from abroad.
- How long is the typical hospital stay after major urologic surgery?
- The duration varies depending on the procedure. Minimally invasive or robotic surgeries often allow shorter stays of 1-3 days, while major oncologic or reconstructive operations may require longer inpatient monitoring.
- What languages does Prof. Dr. Küçük speak?
- He speaks Turkish and English. Additional translation services are available at his hospital for international patients.
