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Dr. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin

Dr. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin

Nephrologist ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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Specialises in:

Symptomatic HydronephrosisPolycystic KidneysShrunken KidneyChronic Kidney DiseaseKidney Injury or Trauma

About Dr. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin

Conditions Treated by Dr Huseyin Cagatay Aydin

Let us have a look at the number of conditions treated by Dr. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin.

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

There are infections which could have the effect on kidneys that you need to get a transplant for them and these are bone infections, tuberculosis and hepatitis. Kidney transplant could be a requirement for patients who have recently recovered from cancer or who are suffering from cancer now. Kidney transplant might become a necessity for patients having severe case of liver disease or cardiovascular disease.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Huseyin Cagatay Aydin

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.

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

Please consult your Kidney Transplant Surgeon whether you need to get a transplant done if your kidneys have failed i.e., you have end-stage renal disease (ESRD). A constant diabetic person has enough build up to cause chronic kidney disease (called diabetic nephropathy). Your kidneys could be damaged also due to prolonged history of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).

Operating Hours of Dr Huseyin Cagatay Aydin

10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday are the doctor's operating hours. 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 Huseyin Cagatay Aydin

Popular procedures performed by Dr. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin 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. Your body should have adapted to the new kidney very well and this can be checked by getting timely checkups..

Qualification

  • 1996 - Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery
  • 1989 - Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

Work Experiences

  • Since 2018 Kidney transplant surgeon in Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 2017 - 2017 Camlica Medicana Hospital
  • 2013 - 2015 University of Pamukkale
  • 2012 - 2013 ASM Johns Hopkins Kidney Transplant Center
  • 2006 - 2012 PAU Kidney Transplantation Center
  • 2004 - 2006 Pamukkale University
  • 1998 - 2004 Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
  • 1997 - 1998 Tokat Niksar State Hospital
  • 1996 - 1997 Tokat Resadiye State Hospital

Memberships (5)

  • The Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordinators Association
  • The Turkish Surgical Association
  • The Turkish Society for Vascular Surgery
  • The Turkish Emergency Medicine Association.

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Procedures Performed

Kidney Transplant

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Huseyin Cagatay Aydin 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

A healthy kidney in the place of one or two diseased kidneys, this procedure is called a kidney transplant and is performed by a Kidney Transplant Surgeon. 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. They also prescribe the right medications and tests which will assist the process. The core operation team of the surgeon consists of Technicians, Nephrologist and nurses as well.

In order to check if you are the right candidate for a kidney transplant, there are some tests that need to be done such as:

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

The right frequency and timing of the tests is important so that the transplant goes efficiently and the kidneys are well accepted. The heart tests such as the Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and the cardiac stress test are immensely important to know the heart strength.

Any symptoms that indicate a kidney failure are a good reason for you to a kidney transplant done. 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. You need to stay in touch with your surgeon during the post transplant recovery period. The doctor also consults with you in deciding whether a kidney transplant is the right way to go for you.

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