Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
Medical Park Goztepe Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
Specialises in:
We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu.:
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. 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.
It is the signs that are mentioned below that indicate your qualifying for weight loss or Bariatric surgery.:
What strengthens your candidature for a Bariatric surgery are co-morbidities which if present can complicate your health condition from just an obesity issue to something more life threatening. The co-morbidities that come with being obese are as follows:
Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are some very common critical conditions that patients suffer from when they are dealing with obesity.
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.
Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:
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. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands are some of the other popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown promising results. 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 weightBook a secure video consultation for expert Weight Loss Specialist care.
The Bariatric Surgeons provide assistance to patients in losing weight and in avoiding to gain back the excess weight. 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 fertilityThe 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.
Here are the recommended tests prior to and during consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon.:
The importance of these tests cannot be underlined enough because the treatment process is based on them. 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.
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. You should also be someone whose weight and health parameters are right in place as eligibility for this procedure. Both for post operative rehabilitation as well as pre operative preparation a consultation with the surgeon can be arranged.
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