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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Seda Demetgul.:

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

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. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or severe sleep apnea are conditions often interlinked with obesity and with good scientific reasoning to back it up. It is not just the reversal of weight which is accomplished by the doctor but preventing the adding of new weight.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Seda Demetgul

The signs and symptoms which are a sure go ahead for someone to qualify for Bariatric Surgery are:

  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 Seda Demetgul

10 am to 2 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekends and 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays. 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 Seda Demetgul

Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Seda Demetgul.:

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

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. 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

  • Baskent University, Ankara,
  • Anadolu University Open Education Faculty - Eskisehir, Social Services

Past Experiences

  • Private Army Love Hospital/ORDU
  • Ordu Hospital/ORDU
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
  • Written Second Opinion report delivered within 5 days
  • Option to avail the Video Consultation with the Lead Doctor of the board

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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Seda Demetgul have?
Dr. Seda Demetgul is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Ordu, Turkey.
Does Dr. Seda Demetgul offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Seda Demetgul have?
Dr. Seda Demetgul is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 10 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

What does a Bariatric Surgeon do?

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

There are three kinds of procedures that are done by the surgeons, the first one helps in lessening the food intake, the second kinds lower the ability of the body to absorb the nutrients and a third kind do 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.

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.:

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

As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. 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?

Your best option is to consult with a Bariatric Surgeon when even medical and alternative weight loss methods are not helping you to lose and maintain the right weight. 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.