Assoc. Prof. M.D. Selçuk Keskin Reviews

A 28-year-old female competitive freediver presented with recurrent urinary tract infections that only occurred during deep training dives. Dr. Keskin discovered a rare urethral hypersensitivity to cold pressure, exacerbated by the dive reflex. He developed a custom pelvic floor biofeedback protocol combined with pre-dive thermal protection strategies, allowing her to return to competition without antibiotics.

A 72-year-old retired ship captain from a coastal village presented with advanced prostate cancer, having refused treatment for years due to superstitions about 'losing his sea legs.' Dr. Keskin spent multiple consultations discussing treatment through maritime metaphors, framing robotic surgery as 'navigating tricky waters.' The patient eventually consented to successful surgery and later volunteered to counsel other hesitant seafaring patients.

A 19-year-old university student, a champion chess player, developed severe testicular pain only during tournament concentration. Imaging revealed a previously undiagnosed varicocele that became symptomatic during prolonged immobility and mental stress. Dr. Keskin collaborated with a sports psychologist to create a 'movement protocol' between matches and performed minimally invasive surgery during semester break, preserving both his urological health and chess career.

A 45-year-old female ceramic artist presented with interstitial cystitis symptoms that worsened when working with specific clay minerals. Dr. Keskin identified an unusual urothelial sensitivity traceable to mineral absorption through her hands. Treatment involved barrier cream protocols, dietary modifications tailored to her artistic schedule, and intravesical instillations timed around exhibition deadlines.