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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Hamdi Karakayali

Here is an outline of the conditions that are treated by Dr. Hamdi Karakayali, a Kidney Transplant Surgeon.

  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Kidney Failure
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Chronic Infection
  • Kidney Cancer

Your kidneys can be affected from infections including hepatitis, tuberculosis and bone infections because of which you end up needing a kidney transplant. You might need to get a kidney transplant if you have cancer now or had it in the recent past. Kidney transplant might become a necessity for patients having severe case of liver disease or cardiovascular disease.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Hamdi Karakayali

Let us have a look at the signs and symptoms because of which kidneys end up losing 90% of ability to filter then the person has end stage kidney disease and will need a kidney transplant.

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

The signs and symptoms which lead to end stage kidney disease necessitating a kidney transplant are outlined below. Patients who have been diabetic for a pretty long time might end up having this disease. Another major reason that could result in serious irreversible damage to the kidneys is having High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).

Operating Hours of Dr Hamdi Karakayali

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 Hamdi Karakayali

Popular procedures performed by Dr. Hamdi Karakayali are as follows:

  • Kidney Transplant

The kidney transplant may involve retrieving the kidney from a deceased or a living 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. It is also important to check if the transplanted kidney is working properly or not and regular checkups post the surgery are required to do so..

Qualification

  • 2005 Baskent University Hospital - Professor
  • 1996 Baskent University Hospital - Assistant Professor
  • 1998 Baskent University Hospital - Associate Professor
  • 1994 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery
  • 1988 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Past Experiences

  • 2013 - 2017 Medipol Mega University Hospital - Organ Transplant Center and HPB Unit Director
  • 2011 - 2013 Ozel Gaziosmanpasa Hospital - Organ Transplantation Center and Head of HPB Unit
  • 2009 - 2011 Baskent Universitesi Hastanesi - Liver Transplantation and Kidney Transplantation Officer 2002 - 2010 Ministry of Health - Advisor to the Scientific Committee for Liver and Kidney Transplantation 1999 - 2010 Baskent University Hospital - Vice President, Department of General Surgery
  • 1994 - 2011 Baskent University Hospital - Specialist Doctor
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MEMBERSHIPS (7)

  • The Transplantation Society
  • Turkey Organ Transplant Association
  • Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT)
  • American College of Surgeons
  • European Board of Surgery New Key Opinion Leaders (New Key Opinion Leader)
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of Kidney Transplantation - Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation
  • Member of the Science Committee for Liver Transplantation - Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Organ Transplantation

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Hamdi Karakayali have?
Dr. Hamdi Karakayali is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Atakent, Turkey.
Does Dr. Hamdi Karakayali offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Hamdi Karakayali have?
Dr. Hamdi Karakayali is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 25 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

Transplantation is when you put in an organ from a healthy person into someone whose organ is diseased or missing. And a Kidney Transplant Surgeon places a healthy kidney in place of diseased kidney/kidneys. It is not just the surgery which the surgeon performs but he also helps you through the entire process from preoperative through to the rehabilitation and recovery. It is the work of the surgeon to recommend tests and prescribe the medicines as well. The core operation team of the surgeon consists of Technicians, Nephrologist and nurses 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.:

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

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

In order to ensure the acceptance and seamless functioning of the kidneys, the tests should be done timely and at the right frequencies. 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. The surgeon can help you preempt the situation of going on a dialysis by assisting you in getting a transplant before your kidney or kidneys fail to such an extent. They also help you with post transplant checkups to see whether your body is accepting the transplanted kidney well. The decision to get a transplant or not is also done in consultation with the surgeon.