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Dr. Ender Arikan

Dr. Ender Arikan

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

37 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Ender Arikan

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Ender Arikan.:

  • Colon Cancer
  • Morbid Obesity
  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
  • Anal Cancer

Many different health issues are introduced in patients who are overweight and are eligible for weight loss or bariatric surgery. 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. 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 Ender Arikan

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. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:

  • 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

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 Ender Arikan

10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor 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 Ender Arikan

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Ender Arikan are as follows:

  • Gastric Bypass
  • Abdominoperineal Resection
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy

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. We bring to you the various complications and risks that are natural to occur when a weight loss procedure has been performed.:

• 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

  • 1998 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1998 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
  • 1996 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1992 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
  • 1987 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Work Experiences

  • 2006 - Currently Acıbadem Healthcare Group
  • 2000 - 2001 Trakya University Medical Faculty Hospital / Assistant Chief Physician

Memberships (3)

  • Turkey Endocrinology and Metabolism Society
  • Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition Association
  • Thrombosis, Hemostasis and Angiology Association

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Procedures Performed

Abdominoperineal Resection
Adhesion Lysis
Cardiomyotomy
Foregut Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Hemicolectomy
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Lap Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ender Arikan 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. Ender Arikan is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 9 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

Weight loss and weight management is what the Bariatric Surgeons help patients with. 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

The 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. 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.

The tests that are to be done prior to and during a Bariatric surgery are listed below for your convenience.:

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

The tests completed anytime in the duration of the procedure enhance the quality of treatment being provided. Any persons physiological status can be gauged by the urine and blood tests which are recommended by the Bariatric Surgeon quite often. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.

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. You can also choose to consult the doctor for pre operative recommendations and post operative rehabilitative steps.

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