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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Volkan Turunc

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

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

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. Other conditions because of which a kidney transplant could become necessary are excessive cardiovascular or liver disease.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr Volkan Turunc

We bring to you the symptoms and signs which end up affecting the filtering ability of the kidneys to up to 90 percent which means the person has end stage kidney disease and is a good candidate for a kidney transplant.

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

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. Also, it is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) that has become a leading cause of irreversible damage being done to the kidneys.

Operating Hours of Dr Volkan Turunc

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 Volkan Turunc

Popular procedures performed by Dr. Volkan Turunc are as follows:

  • Kidney Transplant

Types of kidney transplants are also dependent on whether the donor is alive or deceased. A preemptive kidney transplant actually preempts the need for dialysis to come in at all. Getting regular and timely checkups done is a way of knowing if your kidney transplant is a success and your body has accepted the new organ.

Qualification

  • Istanbul University School of Medicine (1992-1999)
  • Istanbul University School of Medicine (2002-2007)

Past Experiences

  • General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Center Responsible Specialist - Private Medicana Camlica Hospital, Istanbul -Turkey, 2018 - 2021
  • General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Center Responsible Specialist - Private Goztepe Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul - Turkey, 2016 - 2018
  • Faculty Member - Bau Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery, Istanbul -Turkey, 2015 - 2018
  • General Surgery Specialist, Assistant Specialist In Charge of Kidney Transplant Center - Private Goztepe Medical Park Hospital, 2013 - 2016, Istanbul -turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Specialist - Private Universal Camlica Hospital, Istanbul / Turkey, 2011-2013
  • General Surgery Specialist, Kidney Transplant Specialist - Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul -Turkey, 2010 - 2011
  • Consultancy Service, General Surgery Specialist, Deputy Head of Physician
  • Kagizman Public Hospital, 2008 - 2009
  • General Surgery Specialist, Military Service - Merzifon Military Hospital, Amasya -Turkey, 2007 - 2008
  • General Practitioner - Our Children With Leukemia Foundation, Istanbul -Turkey, 2000 - 2002
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CERTIFICATIONS (1)

  • TR Kagizman District Governorship Superior Service Certificate

MEMBERSHIPS (6)

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
  • Turkish Organ Transplant Facilities Coordination Association

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (3)

  • Intensive polyoma virus nephropathy treatment as a preferable approach for graft surveillance.
  • Conversion to proliferating signal inhibitor-based immunostressive regimen in kidney transplantation: to whom and when.
  • Anastomosis of accessory arteries via microsurgical technique in renal transplantation.

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Volkan Turunc have?
Dr. Volkan Turunc is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Volkan Turunc offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Volkan Turunc have?
Dr. Volkan Turunc is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

It is when you need your diseased kidney or kidneys removed and replaced with a healthy kidney that you visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon. The surgery, the recovery and rehabilitation, the surgeon is involved throughout. Recommending the right tests and prescribing medicines is also done by them. 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?

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
  • Imaging Tests
  • HLA Testing
  • Urine Output Measurements
  • Urine Tests
  • Removing a sample of Kidney Tissue for Testing
  • Donor-Special 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 transplant should happen efficiently and kidneys should work well post acceptance by the body, therefore it is important for the tests to be accomplished at the right time and frequency. The heart tests such as the Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and the cardiac stress test are immensely important to know the heart strength.

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. You can avoid the condition of going on the dialysis at all by getting a kidney transplant to preempt this situation. 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.