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Dr. Tuncer Babur

Dr. Tuncer Babur

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Tuncer Babur

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Tuncer Babur.:

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

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. Prevention of fresh weight gain and removal of the excess weight are both achieved by the surgeon through the procedures they perform.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Tuncer Babur

Your being qualified for a weight loss or bariatric surgery is dependent on these signs:

  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. 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.

Being overweight is never a problem that comes alone but is always accompanied with related health conditions like Hypertension, Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes and Osteoarthritis.

Operating Hours of Dr Tuncer Babur

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 doctor has a vast experience in performing bariatric procedures and is known to go above and beyond to find the best solution for the patients.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Tuncer Babur

Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Tuncer Babur.:

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

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. The complications and risks that can occur when their has been a weight loss surgery are as follows::

• 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 Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty General Surgery, 1998
  • Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 1989

Work Experiences

  • SSK Kartal Hospital, 2007
  • Acibadem Healthcare Group, 2005
  • Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital / General Surgery Specialist, 2001-2007

Memberships (4)

  • National Surgical Association
  • Colon Rectum Association
  • Turkish Hernia Society
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Appendectomy
Cardiomyotomy
Foregut Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Hemicolectomy
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lap Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
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
Whipple's Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Tuncer Babur 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. Tuncer Babur is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 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. Prescribing medicines and tests as well as recommending dietary and lifestyle changes post the procedures is all the responsibility of Bariatric surgeon.

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

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

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.

It is wise to consider consulting with a Bariatric Surgeon when all the medical and alternative treatment methods have not yielded you the best results. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. You can also choose to consult the doctor for pre operative recommendations and post operative rehabilitative steps.

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