Assoc. Prof. M.D. Bora Özveren

A 28-year-old female professional freediver presented with recurrent urinary tract infections that only occurred after deep dives below 30 meters. Dr. Özveren discovered through specialized urodynamic testing that the extreme pressure changes were causing temporary bladder sphincter dysfunction, allowing seawater contamination. He designed a unique pre-dive bladder emptying protocol and prescribed a short-acting anticholinergic to be taken one hour before diving, completely resolving her career-threatening condition.

A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master from a traditional Istanbul family presented with advanced prostate cancer but refused conventional treatment due to cultural beliefs about masculinity. Dr. Özveren spent three consultations discussing treatment options while respecting his patient's values, eventually convincing him to undergo focal HIFU therapy that preserved sexual function. The patient's recovery was celebrated with a special exhibition of his artwork at the hospital.

A 19-year-old university student and competitive eSports athlete presented with debilitating testicular pain that worsened during marathon gaming sessions. Dr. Özveren diagnosed pelvic floor hypertonicity exacerbated by prolonged sitting and stress. Instead of medication, he prescribed a physiotherapy regimen synchronized with the patient's training schedule and taught diaphragmatic breathing techniques to use during tournaments, allowing the student to compete pain-free.

A 45-year-old Syrian refugee and former construction worker presented with a complex urethral stricture from a war injury sustained three years earlier. With limited Turkish language skills and no family in Istanbul, Dr. Özveren arranged for an Arabic-speaking nurse and utilized visual aids to explain the staged urethroplasty procedure. The surgery successfully restored normal urination, and the hospital's social worker helped him secure vocational training.