Postoperative Risks and Care
After obesity surgery, the aim is to lose 40-50% of body weight in the first 6 months. The nutrition programme consists of three stages: liquid foods (first week), soft foods (first month) and balanced diet (long-term). The first week’s nutrition plan aims for a protein intake of 0.8-1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight. 6-8 […]
A New Method in Obesity Surgery: No Scarring
The scarless method is a groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure in obesity surgery. In this modern procedure, only 5-6 microscopic trocar incisions (0.5-1.5 cm) are made in the abdomen, and the entire procedure is performed under the guidance of a 4K-3D camera system. Surgeons reduce the stomach to a volume of 30-50 ml using special 5 […]
Roux-en-Y Gastric BypassSurgery
General Information and Success Rates Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is one of the most effective metabolic surgical methods. It provides a 85-90% permanent weight loss, especially in patients with a body mass index (BMI) over 40. Surgical Procedure Using modern laparoscopic techniques, it is performed through 5-6 small incisions (0.5-1.5 cm). The 90-120 minute procedure […]
Duodenal Switch Surgery
Surgical Technique Duodenal switch (DS) is an effective metabolic surgery method used in the treatment of severe obesity. This minimally invasive procedure is performed laparoscopically through 5-7 small incisions. The surgery consists of two stages: This technique reduces the daily calorie absorption to 1,200-1,500 calories. Clinical Outcomes DS surgery is preferred, especially in patients with […]
Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery
Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery (Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass – OAGB) is a modern and safe metabolic surgery method. In this laparoscopically performed procedure, the stomach is transformed into a tube with a volume of 30-40 ml, and a new connection is created with the small intestine. Experienced surgeons complete this procedure in an average of […]
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y) is an advanced metabolic surgical procedure that is considered the “gold standard” for obesity treatment. This procedure is suitable for those with a BMI over 40 or those with a BMI between 35-40 who also have health issues such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. In the […]
Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy (tube stomach surgery) is a modern obesity surgery method that accounts for 60% of bariatric procedures worldwide. This minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure involves removing 80% of the stomach using 5-6 small incisions. With the help of a special bougie (36-40F), the stomach is transformed into a banana-shaped narrow tube, and its volume is […]
Techniques Used in Obesity Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy Sleeve gastrectomy, the most common (60%) technique in modern bariatric surgery, minimally invasively reduces the stomach from 800-1,000 ml to 100-150 ml. After a 45-60 minute procedure, patients are discharged in 2-3 days. It provides strong appetite control by reducing the hunger hormone ghrelin by 70-80%. In the first year, 60-70% of patients […]
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery is a modern surgical approach used for the permanent solution of treatment-resistant obesity. These minimally invasive procedures, carried out under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team, allow patients to lose 60-70% of their excess weight within 24-36 months. Depending on the type of surgery, these procedures, which last between 45 minutes and 2-3 […]
Symptoms of Obesity
Obesity is one of the most serious health problems of the modern age. This metabolic disease, characterised by excessive fat accumulation in the body, affects a third of adults and 15% of children in Turkey. According to the World Health Organization criteria, a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 30 kg/m² is determinant for the diagnosis […]