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13 Years of experience
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Here is a list of some of the conditions the General Laparoscopic Surgeon Umit Sekmen treats:
Though many digestive problems could be treated successfully with or medications or lifestyle changes, some conditions may require laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is a "minimally invasive" procedure commonly used to treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. For laparoscopic surgery, small incisions are made in the abdomen. The laparoscope instruments are inserted through these ports.
The conditions requiring laparoscopic surgery produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Some of these signs and symptoms include:
The symptoms are caused by a disorder that affects the abdomen or pelvis and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions.
You can consult Dr Umit Sekmen from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday.
With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Umit Sekmen has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include:
Gallbladder removal has become very common these days. Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive procedure that involves making small incisions to remove a diseased or inflamed gallbladder. Laparoscopic removal is mostly preferred for gallbladder removal surgery. It is also known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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A General Laparoscopic Surgeon is a specialist who specializes in laparoscopic surgery to remove disease and repair injuries. They also perform various different tests and provide guidance for surgery. The doctors may be called on to perform surgery on any part of the body. The surgery is done through a minimally invasive procedure using a laparoscope. A General Laparoscopic Surgeon also cares for people having different conditions like Cholecystitis, Hernias, and Appendicitis, etc. The surgeon is part of a surgical team that includes anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technicians. You may like to talk to the surgeon about the procedure prior to surgery.
There are various diagnostic tests that help a General Laparoscopic Surgeon diagnose conditions related to the abdomen and pelvis. The tests are:
It is important to discuss your symptoms with your doctor so that they can assess the symptoms and recommend some tests to know the underlying condition causing the symptoms. The doctor then designs your treatment based on the test report.
There are many reasons to see a general laparoscopic surgeon. Your primary doctor will evaluate your condition and will suggest you see a general laparoscopic surgeon if they find that the condition of the abdomen would need laparoscopic surgery. An individual needs to consult a General Laparoscopic Surgeon in case of the below situations: