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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Erman Aytac are as follows::

  • Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles
  • Morbid Obesity

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. They also help in not just reversing the weight gain through the procedure but ensure that the weight does not return.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Erman Aytac

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

  • 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.

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

Operating Hours of Dr Erman Aytac

10 am to 2 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekends and 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays. The issues of obesity and resultant medical issues have found the right solution with the indepth yet specialised experience of the surgeon.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Erman Aytac

Dr. Erman Aytac is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Abdominoplasty ( Tummy Tuck)

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. Their are several other weight loss processes that the surgeon applies for you to lose weight like 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

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation Institute of Digestive Diseases, 2016
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery, 2012
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, 2006
  • Kabatas High School, 2000

Past Experiences

  • Acibadem Healthcare Group, Since 2015
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation Institute of Digestive Diseases, 2011-2016
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (9)

  • Turkish Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery Association
  • Clinical Robotic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Kabatasli Association
  • European Society of Coloproctology
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

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PROCEDURES

  • Abdominoplasty ( Tummy Tuck)
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Erman Aytac have?
Dr. Erman Aytac is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Erman Aytac offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Erman Aytac have?
Dr. Erman Aytac is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 8 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

What does a Bariatric Surgeon do?

The Bariatric Surgeons provide assistance to patients in losing weight and in avoiding to gain back the excess weight. Do have a look at some more benefits of losing weight via Bariatric procedures.:

• 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. They also help the patients with post operative consultations recommending lifestyle and dietary changes as well as by prescribing medicines and tests.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Bariatric Surgeon?

When you are consulting a Bariatric Surgeon, kindly get these tests done before and during the consultation as per the surgeons' recommendation.:

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

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. Any persons physiological status can be gauged by the urine and blood tests which are recommended by the Bariatric Surgeon quite often. Tests that present the right picture regards the heart and respiratory functions in a patient and thus evaluate the suitability of the Bariatric surgery hold a lot of importance.

When should you go to see a Bariatric Surgeon?

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.