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