An Overview of the History of Turkish Urology
Journal of Research on History of Medicine, cilt.14, 2025 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 14
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.30476/rhm.2025.51249
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Research on History of Medicine
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: History of medicine, Medical education, Ottoman Medicine, Republican Era, Türkiye, Urology
- Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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.