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Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu

Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu.:

  • 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. 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 Tolga Muftuoglu

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

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:

  • 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.

Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are some very common critical conditions that patients suffer from when they are dealing with obesity.

Operating Hours of Dr Tolga Muftuoglu

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 Tolga Muftuoglu

Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Gastric Bypass

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 weight

Qualification

  • Istanbul University Cerrrahpasa Medical Faculty, Medical Education, 1980 - 1986
  • Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, 1991 - 1995

Work Experiences

  • International Hospital, Istanbul, 1989-1991
  • Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul Chief Assistant, Chief Assistant, Chief Administrative and Educational Responsibility, 1996-2017
  • Wexham Park Hospital, Slough-Berks, England, November, 1985-1986
  • Guys and St Thomas Hospital, General Surgery Fellow, London, England, 1998
  • May1998 Colorectal Master Class, IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, 2007
  • Laparoscopic TME, IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, 2011
  • Bariatric Master Class, Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt, France, 2012
  • Da Vinci Surgical System as a Console Surgeon, da Vinci Training Center IRCAD-EITS, Strasbourg, France, 2013
  • Clinical Immersion, Bariatric Surgery AZ Saint Jan Brugge-Oostende AV , Brugge, Belgium, 2014
  • Clinical Immersion, Bariatric Surgery (Redo) AZ Saint Jan Brugge-Oostende AV, Brugge, Belgium, 2015

Memberships (9)

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science,
  • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association,
  • International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorder (IFSO)
  • Turkey Cancer Foundation, Board of Trustees Member
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society,
  • Turkey Obesity Surgery Society
  • Istanbul Surgery Association,
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

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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. Tolga Muftuoglu 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. Tolga Muftuoglu is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 30 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

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 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.

Here are the recommended tests prior to and during consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon.:

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

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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