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Dr. Hilmi Serdar Kacar

Dr. Hilmi Serdar Kacar

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

12 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Hilmi Serdar Kacar

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Hilmi Serdar Kacar are as follows::

  • 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. 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. 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 Hilmi Serdar Kacar

Here are the symptoms and signs which indicate that you would readily qualify for weight loss 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

Co-morbidities are also present when you are suffering from obesity and these make it even more important for you to get the Bariatric surgery. 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.

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

Operating Hours of Dr Hilmi Serdar Kacar

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.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Hilmi Serdar Kacar

Dr. Hilmi Serdar Kacar is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Gastric Bypass
  • 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. Their are also other weight loss procedures that can help people lose weight like the Minigastric bypass, Gastric bands and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Let us have a look at the risks that are present if you are getting a weight loss surgery 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

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 1992
  • Tepecik Education Research Hospital, 1996

Work Experiences

  • Izmir Private Gazi Hospital, 2015-2019
  • Medical park Goztepe Hospital, 2010-2013
  • Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, 2008-2010

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Cardiomyotomy
Foregut Surgery
Gastric Bypass
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. Hilmi Serdar Kacar 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. Hilmi Serdar Kacar is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 12 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. 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

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

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

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

As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. Blood and urine tests are standard tests that are testament to the physiological makeup of the body and are routinely recommended by Bariatric Surgeons. 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. Also, the people who must visit a Bariatric surgeon are those who fit the weight and overall health criteria to get this procedure done. You can also choose to consult the doctor for pre operative recommendations and post operative rehabilitative steps.

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