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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Alper Demirbas

We have listed here the conditions that are treated by Dr. Alper Demirbas.

  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Wilson's Disease
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Chronic Infection
  • Kidney Failure
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Liver Failure
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Hemochromatosis. Biliary Atresia

Extreme infections like hepatitis. tuberculosis and bone infections lead to the situation where you need to get your kidney transplanted. Even patients who are suffering from cancer or have had cancer recently might need to get a kidney transplant done. Kidney disease or cardiovascular disease can become good reasons for someone to get kidney transplant done.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Alper Demirbas

The signs and symptoms which lead to end stage kidney disease necessitating a kidney transplant are outlined below.

  • Fatigue
  • Decreased Urine Output (although occasionally urine output remains normal)
  • Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure
  • Chest Pain or Pressure
  • Seizures or Coma (in severe cases)
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Nausea
  • Fluid Retention (causing swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet)
  • Weakness
  • Confusion
  • Irregular Heartbeat

The signs and symptoms which lead to end stage kidney disease necessitating a kidney transplant are outlined below. Long term diabetes can bring your kidneys to this situation that you end up getting a kidney transplant. High blood pressure or Hypertension is another of the leading causes of kidney disease which could necessitate a kidney transplant.

Operating Hours of Dr Alper Demirbas

The doctor's operating hours are from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday, Sunday is an off day. You can be up and about from the surgery in a day or two and reach home in one week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Alper Demirbas

We bring to you the names of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Alper Demirbas.:

  • Liver transplant
  • Trans Urethral Resection of Prostrate (TURP)
  • Prostatectomy
  • Kidney Transplant
  • Trans Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)

The donors whose kidney is transplanted in the place of the diseased kidney could be a living or deceased donor. The word preemptive defines the kind of kidney transplant wherein the kidney is replaced prior to the point where your kidneys deteriorate so that you would need dialysis. One must go for regular checkups post the procedure to know if the transplanted kidney is working well..

Qualification

  • 1986, MD, Hacettepe University School of Medicine Ankara - Turkey
  • 1999, Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Transplantation and Immunology

Past Experiences

  • 1988, Compulsory service as a General Practitioner, Turkey
  • 1993, Residency in General Surgery Hacettepe University School of Medicine Dept. of Surgery
  • 2000, Invited Faculty University of Essen Department of Surgery, Div. of Liver Transplantation
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

  • Multiorgan Transplantation Fellowship, University of Miami School of Medicine Dept. Of Surgery, Div. Of Transplantation (ASTS approved), 1997

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (2)

  • A.Demirbas, I.Sayek, D.Onat, V.Kaynaroglu, N.Bilgin Staging Laparotomy in Hodgkin's Disease National Surgical Journal 6 (2) 49-51, 1990
  • E.Okay, A.Demirbas, V.Kaynaroglu, I.Sayek, Y. Sanac Adenocarcinoma of the Proximal third of the Stomach. Evaluation of the 66 operated patients Journal of Current Surgery 5, 214-218, 1991

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Liver transplant
  • Prostatectomy
  • Trans Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)
  • Trans Urethral Resection of Prostrate (TURP)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Alper Demirbas have?
Dr. Alper Demirbas is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Alper Demirbas offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Alper Demirbas have?
Dr. Alper Demirbas is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 30 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

A kidney transplant surgeon helps you by replacing the diseased kidney or kidneys with a healthy one. The surgery, the recovery and rehabilitation, the surgeon is involved throughout. They also prescribe the right medications and tests which will assist the process. While the procedure is being performed they are a part of the team which also includes Nephrologists, nurses and other technicians as well.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

We have outlined below the tests that give a good picture of whether you need a kidney transplant.:

  • Imaging Tests
  • HLA Testing
  • Urine Output Measurements
  • Blood Tests
  • Urine Tests
  • Donor-Special Blood Tests
  • Removing a sample of Kidney Tissue for Testing

There can be a requirement for other tests basis your health conditions, these additional tests are listed her:

  1. Blood tests
  2. Chest X-ray
  3. chocardiogram
  4. Electrocardiogram
  5. Cardiac stress test
  6. Cancer screening
  7. Colonoscopy
  8. Gynecological examination
  9. Prostate exam
  10. Dental evaluation

The right frequency and timing of the tests is important so that the transplant goes efficiently and the kidneys are well accepted. The cardiac stress test, Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram are required in some cases to realise the heart condition and its fitness for the procedure.

When should you go to see a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

You must visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon if you have any of the commonly seen symptoms associated with a kidney failure. It is not necessary that just people on dialysis get the kidney transplant, it is also true that you can get it done before such a situation arises. It is also the work of the surgeon to check up on how your body is faring post transplant surgery. It is the surgeon whom you must consult when you are in the process of deciding whether to get a transplanted kidney or not.