Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital , Fethiye, Turkey
11 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
Specialises in:
We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Baris Gurcu.:
It is well known that bariatric or weight loss surgery is not a standalone condition and it brings with it various health issues. Severe sleep apnea, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure have a direct correlation with being obese or overweight and it is all such conditions that can be resolved with a weight loss surgery. It is not just the reversal of weight which is accomplished by the doctor but preventing the adding of new weight.
Here are the symptoms and signs which indicate that you would readily qualify for weight loss surgery.:
Their are several co-morbidities which if you are suffering from strengthen your case for a Bariatric surgery. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:
Being overweight is never a problem that comes alone but is always accompanied with related health conditions like Hypertension, Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes and Osteoarthritis.
The doctor is present during the operating hours of 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and on weekends from 10 am to 2 pm.. 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.
Dr. Baris Gurcu is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:
The way your small intestine and stomach handle your food is changed and this plays a major role in Gastric Bypass being one of the most effective weight loss surgeries. 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 weightBook a secure video consultation for expert Weight Loss Specialist care.
These surgeons help patients who have excess weight lose the weight and keep from gaining excess weight. 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 fertilityThe procedures help in either reducing the food intake or by keeping a check on how much nutrients are absorbed by the body or with a combination of both. They also help the patients with post operative consultations recommending lifestyle and dietary changes as well as by prescribing medicines and tests.
When you are consulting a Bariatric Surgeon, kindly get these tests done before and during the consultation as per the surgeons' recommendation.:
The tests completed anytime in the duration of the procedure enhance the quality of treatment being provided. The tests which are considered essential are the blood and the urine tests which give the right picture about the physiological status of anyone. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.
If your weight loss journey has been sketchy and not steady despite your best efforts with alternative and medical weight loss methods then a Bariatric Surgeon is your best option. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. Kindly look towards checking with your surgeon for pre operative preparations and post operative rehabilitation.
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