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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Veysel Kidir

Dr. Veysel Kidir treats a number of conditions some of whom are mentioned here for your perusal:

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

Extreme infections like hepatitis. tuberculosis and bone infections lead to the situation where you need to get your kidney transplanted. 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 Veysel Kidir

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.

  • Fatigue
  • Decreased Urine Output (although occasionally urine output remains normal)
  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Confusion
  • Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Seizures or Coma (in severe cases)
  • 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). 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 Veysel Kidir

Your kidneys could be damaged also due to prolonged history of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). 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 Veysel Kidir

Popular procedures performed by Dr. Veysel Kidir are as follows:

  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Transplant

The donors whose kidney is transplanted in the place of the diseased kidney could be a living or deceased donor. It makes sense for you to get your kidney or kidneys replaced with a healthy kidney before you would have to get on dialysis and such a procedure is called a preemptive kidney transplant. 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

  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine - Specialization
  • Suleyman Demirel University, Nephrology - Specialization

Past Experiences

  • Currently working at Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
  • Written Second Opinion report delivered within 5 days
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MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Internal Diseases and Specialization Association
  • Turkish Nephrology Association
  • The European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (3)

  • Effect of cholecalciferol replacement on vascular calcification and left ventricular mass index in dialysis patients.
  • Sexual dysfunction in dialysis patients: does vitamin D deficiency have a role?
  • Utility of serum creatinine/cystatin C ratio in diagnosis of postrenal acute kidney injury

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PROCEDURES

  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Veysel Kidir have?
Dr. Veysel Kidir is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Veysel Kidir offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Veysel Kidir have?
Dr. Veysel Kidir is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 15 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. 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. 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?

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:

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

Here is a comprehensive list of additional tests needed before and during the kidney transplant procedure.:

  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 tests are important to be performed at the right time and at proper frequencies to ensure the accuracy of the process, acceptance of the kidney and its proper functioning. Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and cardiac stress test might be needed based on the doctors opinion.

When should you go to see a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

Please consult a Kidney Transplant Surgeon when you are dealing with a kidney failure and need a Kidney Transplant. 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. It is not just the actual procedure but the surgeon assists you with how the body is faring with the new kidney. Further, the decision to get a transplanted kidney is also taken in strict consultation with the surgeon.