An Overview of the History of Turkish Urology
نویسندگان
1 Department of History of Medicine and Ethics, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkiye
2 Department of History of Medicine and Ethics, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkiye
doi
10.30476/rhm.2025.51249چکیده
This study presents a concise overview of the historical development of urology in Türkiye from the late Ottoman period to the present day. The research traces early urological practices such as surgical interventions for bladder stones and contextualizes the emergence of urology as a distinct medical discipline. Key developments during the Republican period, including institutionalization, academic training, and the influence of European medical models, are highlighted. The contributions of pioneering figures and the evolution of urological education reflect Türkiye’s broader modernization efforts in medical sciences. Through a literature-based historical analysis, this work aims to illuminate the milestones, transformations, and legacies that have shaped the trajectory of Turkish urology.
