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Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen

Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Ankara, Turkey

37 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen are as follows::

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

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. Weight gain reversal and preventing the adding of more weight becomes a reality by the procedures performed by the surgeon.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Uzeyir Yerdelen

Here are the symptoms and signs which indicate that you would readily qualify for weight loss 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

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 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.

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 Uzeyir Yerdelen

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 surgeon has specialised and indepth experience which has ensured that the patients have been happy with the best results regards the solution to obesity and related issues.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Uzeyir Yerdelen

Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen.:

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

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. Their are also other weight loss procedures that can help people lose weight like the Minigastric bypass, Gastric bands and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Though few and far between, there are some risks associated with weight loss procedures such as:

• 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

  • Specialist Training: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
  • Medical School: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine

Work Experiences

  • Bayindir Health Group, 2017-Still
  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician of Bayindir Icerenkoy Hospital Istanbul Sisli and Pasabahce Hospitals, 1996-1998
  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician Istanbul Eyup SSK Hospital, 1994-1996
  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician Erzurum Numune Hospital, 1981-1994

Memberships (4)

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Society
  • Erzurum Surgery Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association

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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. Uzeyir Yerdelen 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. Uzeyir Yerdelen is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 37 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

Bariatric Surgeon help patients to lose weight and to keep the weight off i.e., they assist patients who are obese with weight loss and weight management. The procedures performed by Bariatric Surgeon are not just a solution for obesity but bring in several health benefits as well.:

• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertility

It is the prerogative of the surgeon to choose the kind of procedure to help lose weight, by reducing intake of food, reducing how much nutrients the body is absorbing or the one which uses both techniques together. The surgeons' responsibility is not just to complete the procedure but to also help with the post operative dos and don'ts regards the diet and exercise, direct which tests are to be done and to prescribe the right medications.

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

  • B12
  • HgbA1C (if known diabetic)
  • Lipid panel
  • Complete metabolic panel including calcium and liver function tests
  • EKG
  • CBC
  • Stress test
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Blood work
  • Fe Panel
  • CXR
  • Folate, thiamine
  • 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

These tests gain more significance because they give the right picture regards the health status of a patients condition which helps with the treatment immensely. Any persons physiological status can be gauged by the urine and blood tests which are recommended by the Bariatric Surgeon quite often. It is tests such as Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation that are useful in presenting a truthful picture of how well the heart and the respiratory system is functioning.

When your health condition due to obesity has not improved despite all the alternative treatment methods and efforts then you must go to see a Bariatric Surgeon. Also, the people who must visit a Bariatric surgeon are those who fit the weight and overall health criteria to get this procedure done. Both for post operative rehabilitation as well as pre operative preparation a consultation with the surgeon can be arranged.

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