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Dr. Cenap Dener

Dr. Cenap Dener

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Ankara, Turkey

37 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English

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About Dr. Cenap Dener

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Cenap Dener provides treatment for several conditions as we have listed below::

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

Being overweight is not an individual problem but it introduces to you various health conditions which are developed as a result of the excess weight. It is not just anecdotal but their is good scientific reason to realise that conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea are all resultant of someone being overweight. Prevention of fresh weight gain and removal of the excess weight are both achieved by the surgeon through the procedures they perform.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Cenap Dener

It is the signs that are mentioned below that indicate your qualifying for weight loss or Bariatric surgery.:

  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. The co-morbidities that come with being obese are as follows:

  • 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.
  • Individuals with BMI 40 or higher

Health issues such as Hypertension, Type II diabetes, Osteoarthritis and respiratory disorders are a common side effect of being overweight.

Operating Hours of Dr Cenap Dener

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. It is always the effort of the surgeon to ensure that the patients gets the best of treatment which is enabled by the surgeons indepth experience in this field.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Cenap Dener

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Cenap Dener are as follows:

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

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. Though few and far between, there are some risks associated with weight loss procedures such as:

• 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

  • ANKARA SAMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL Specialist Training 1985 - 1989, Ankara / Turkey
  • ANKARA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Medical Doctor Education 1977 - 1983, Ankara / Turkey

Work Experiences

  • TURGUT OZAL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Head of the Department of General Surgery, Breast and Endocrine Surgery 2012 - 2016, Ankara / Turkey
  • FATIH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY General Surgery Department Chairman 1996 - 2012, Ankara / Turkey
  • ANKARA SAMPLE HOSPITAL 4. and 5. Surgery Assistants and Newborn Unıt NEW 1985-1996, Ankara / Turkey
  • KADIKOY MUNICIPAL MEDICINE Compulsory Service 1983 - 1985, Istanbul / Turkey

Memberships (6)

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Ankara Surgery Association
  • Turkish Breast Surgery Association
  • Ankara Breast Surgery Association
  • Surgical Oncology Association
  • Colon and Rectum Surgery 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. Cenap Dener is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Ankara, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Cenap Dener is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 35 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

These surgeons help patients who have excess weight lose the weight and keep from gaining excess weight. The procedures that help people lose weight have additional health benefits as well like:

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

A Bariatric Surgeon help patients lose weight through three kinds of procedures either through ones which somehow lower the intake of food, second ones aim to lessen how much nutrients are absorbed and the third are a combination of 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.:

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

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. The Urinalysis and the blood function related tests are representative of the overall health of the person undergoing treatment. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.

When your health condition due to obesity has not improved despite all the alternative treatment methods and efforts then you must go to see a Bariatric Surgeon. It is also wise to consider the weight and other health parameters before you decide to consider a Bariatric surgery. Kindly look towards checking with your surgeon for pre operative preparations and post operative rehabilitation.

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