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Dr. Babek Tabandeh

Dr. Babek Tabandeh

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Babek Tabandeh

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

Here is a detailed list of conditions for which Dr. Babek Tabandeh provides treatment.:

  • Pancreatic Head Cancer
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
  • Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma
  • Complicated Acute Appendicitis
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection
  • Inguinal Hernia (in Groin)
  • Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder)
  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
  • Morbid Obesity

Bariatric or weight loss surgeries are procedures which do not just resolve the issues of weight loss but help you with several related conditions which are introduced as a result of the excess weight. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea are all conditions that develop as a result of being overweight. Weight gain reversal and preventing the adding of more weight becomes a reality by the procedures performed by the surgeon.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Babek Tabandeh

Your being qualified for a weight loss or bariatric surgery is dependent on these signs:

  1. BMI ≥ 40, or more than 45 pounds overweight
  2. BMI ≥ 35, and one or more obesity-related co-morbidities
  3. Inability to lose and maintain weight even with sustained weight loss efforts

The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:

  • Individuals with BMI 40 or higher
  • Individuals with BMI 35- 39.9 and underlying obesity-related health problem like; cardiovascular disease, type -2 diabetes, sleep disorders, stroke, hypertension and chronic acid reflux.

When you are obese, then Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are conditions that are bound to crop up sooner rather than later.

Operating Hours of Dr Babek Tabandeh

10 am to 2 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekends and 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays. The surgeon has specialised and indepth experience which has ensured that the patients have been happy with the best results regards the solution to obesity and related issues.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Babek Tabandeh

Dr. Babek Tabandeh is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

  • Whipples Procedure
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Appendectomy
  • Gastric Bypass

The digestion of the food is changed with Gastric bypass operation and thus it is known as one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Some popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown great results over a period of time are Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. The complications and risks that can occur when their has been a weight loss surgery are as follows::

• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weight

Qualification

  • EGE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY General Surgery Residency Training 1993 - 1998, Istanbul / Turkey
  • CUKUROVA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Medical Doctor Education 1986 - 1992, Adana

Work Experiences

  • BAHCESEHIR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY General Surgery 2013 - 2019, Istanbul / Turkey
  • MEDICALPARK GOZTEPE HOSPITAL General Surgery 2008 - 2019, Istanbul / Turkey
  • SPECIAL DELTA HOSPITAL General Surgery 2000 - 2000, Istanbul / Turkey
  • MEDICANA CAMLICA HOSPITAL General Surgery 2000 - 2008, Istanbul / Turkey
  • PRIVATE UMRANIYE HOSPITAL General Surgery 1998 - 2000, Istanbul / Turkey

Memberships (11)

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association
  • Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Liver Transplant Association
  • Gastrointestinal Oncology Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • Turkish Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Association
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
  • American Surgeons Association
  • IFSO
  • Turkish Surgical Association

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Appendectomy
Cardiomyotomy
Foregut Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Hemicolectomy
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lap Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Low Anterior Resection
Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
Nissen Fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Partial Colectomy
Proctectomy
Retroperitoneum Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Subtotal Proctocolectomy
Total Colectomy
Whipple's Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Babek Tabandeh is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Babek Tabandeh is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 21 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

Bariatric Surgeon help patients to lose weight and to keep the weight off i.e., they assist patients who are obese with weight loss and weight management. Here is a list of some additional positives of weight loss procedures other than being a solution for obesity.:

• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertility

There are three kinds of procedures that are done by the surgeons, the first one helps in lessening the food intake, the second kinds lower the ability of the body to absorb the nutrients and a third kind do both. It is of prime importance that not only do you lose the weight but your lifestyle and diet is an enabler so that you do not gain the weight back and this is also what the surgeon assists you with.

Here are the recommended tests prior to and during consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon.:

  • CBC
  • Folate, thiamine
  • Homocysteine, C-Reactive protein, lipoprotein a – to assess cardiac risk factors
  • Fe Panel
  • Lipid panel
  • HgbA1C (if known diabetic)
  • B12
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Cardiac echo – hx of phen-fen or long-standing sleep apnea or cardiac risk screen
  • EKG
  • Stress test
  • Complete metabolic panel including calcium and liver function tests
  • Blood work
  • CXR

These tests gain more significance because they give the right picture regards the health status of a patients condition which helps with the treatment immensely. Blood and urine tests are standard tests that are testament to the physiological makeup of the body and are routinely recommended by Bariatric Surgeons. It is tests such as Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation that are useful in presenting a truthful picture of how well the heart and the respiratory system is functioning.

It is wise to consider consulting with a Bariatric Surgeon when all the medical and alternative treatment methods have not yielded you the best results. You should also be someone whose weight and health parameters are right in place as eligibility for this procedure. Both for post operative rehabilitation as well as pre operative preparation a consultation with the surgeon can be arranged.

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