Bariatric Surgery, Bypass and Other Weight Loss Surgery/

What is bariatric surgery?

Excessive accumulation of fat in the body in a way that impairs health is called obesity. Genetic transmission, hormonal disorders, wrong eating habits and sedentary lifestyle are the main causes of obesity.

Untreated obesity disease can lead to many serious health problems and death, such as joint disorders, sugar, cancer, heart, infertility.

In patients with a body mass index above 40 and defined as morbidly obese, bariatric surgery, i.e. bariatric surgery, is applied. Bariatric surgery (stomach reduction) is also a preferred surgical method in patients with a body mass index above 35, who do not respond to medical nutrition, regular exercise and medical treatment applications under specialist supervision. Obesity patients with a body mass index above 35 and diabetes and cardiovascular diseases can also benefit from bariatric surgery. Having stomach surgery in Turkey will have many advantages.

What is the benefit of obesity surgery?

Obesity surgeries (bariatric surgery methods) are the most useful and sustainable practices that can be preferred in obesity patients in terms of achieving permanent results. There are different surgical application methods for different types of obesity patients. For example, tube stomach surgery is the most practiced method. Having a tube stomach surgery in Turkey will be a very useful location choice.

While 7-10% weight loss was observed in patients who followed a regular sports and nutrition program, it was observed that this rate was found to be 30% in patients who had stomach reduction surgery and then underwent a special nutrition program. With stomach reduction operations, the risk of developing diseases such as cancer, chronic heart disease, type 2 diabetes (sugar), sleep apnea is largely eliminated and permanent recovery is achieved.

Obesity treatment and stomach reduction surgery in Turkey

Turkey, apple of Tourism’s eye, is preferred for obesity treatments, slimming and stomach reduction surgeries thanks to its advanced health Technologies, unique hospitality, perfect location and incredibly affordable prices due to the currencies.

Some private health insurance companies in Europe do not cover the cost of obesity treatment. Some of them waste time on patients with long and tedious procedures, and in this process, the patient's obesity-related health problems increase even more. Having stomach surgery in Turkey will give you the opportunity to save almost 70%.

In addition to all these, with the perfect organization of Clinic Inside, you will have the opportunity to see the unique beauty of Turkey while experiencing the joy of regaining your health in safe hands. Remember, being treated in Turkey, which is the paradise of medical health tourism, means minimizing all risks from the very beginning

Who can have obesity surgery?

• Morbidly obese patients with a body mass index above 35-40,
• People with conditions such as obesity-related type 2 diabetes , hypertension, sleep apnea, infertility (infertility), steatohepatitis (NASH), heart diseases,
• In a one-year period; patients who have tried to lose weight with medical treatment, regular exercise and proper nutrition programs and have not succeeded,

They can benefit from obesity surgery (bariatric surgery) operations.

Who can't have obesity surgery?

• Those who have any disease that prevents taking anesthesia,
• Those with alcohol or drug addiction,
• Those with untreated psychiatric illness,
• People whose mental health isn’t good,
• Weak-willed people who will not be able to make changes in lifestyle after stomach surgery,

They can't have obesity surgery.

Are there risks of obesity surgeries (Bariatric surgery)?

As with any surgical operation, bariatric surgery also has risks. However, the health problems that an obese patient will face throughout his life and the risks that he will take for this reason will be much greater than the risk of obesity surgeries.

• Infection
• Blood clots
• Problems in the gastrointestinal tract
• Respiratory problems
• Reactions to anesthesia
• Life risk (same rate as general surgery operations)

It is one of the risks that can be encountered after surgical application. These complications are among the risks that can also occur due to any surgery.

According to the obesity surgery method, the following complications may also occur in the long term.

• Dumping syndrome (Occurs due to a heavy fatty and sugary diet after surgery. It can cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a rash on the skin.)
• Intestinal obstruction
• Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar)
• Formation of stones in the kidney or bile
• Reflux or ulcer formation
• Hernia formation
• The need for a second operation
• Life risk (same rate as general surgery operations)

How much weight will I lose after stomach surgery (obesity surgery) in Turkey?

Due to the fact that the applied surgical technique is different, each patient's weight loss adventure will be unique. Patients who follow the nutritional diet given by the doctor after surgery and exercise regularly will achieve better results. In Turkey, the average weight loss is 50-70% in patients with gastric sleeve surgery, while the average weight loss rate is about 60-80% in gastric bypass patients.

What are the types of obesity surgery in Turkey?

In Turkey, different types of obesity surgery are performed in different techniques for different types of obesity patients. Depending on the patient's age, gender, weight, and whether there is a pregnancy plan, the most correct method for the patient is decided by Turkish surgeons who are specialists in their business. The aim is to achieve permanent weight loss, improve the quality of life, and completely eliminate complications caused by obesity. The methods used in bariatric surgery (obesity surgery) in Turkey are as follows:

• Tube stomach surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
• Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
• Gastric Transit Bipartition
• Gastric Balloon

Please contact us for more detailed information about stomach surgeries. Your doctor will determine the most appropriate method for you after examining your health condition.

Tube stomach surgery in Turkey

If your body mass index is above 35-40, if you have diseases such as obesity-related type 2 diabetes (sugar), cardiovascular diseases, sleep disorders, infertility, joint disorders, treatment in Turkey can be a very advantageous option for you.

Advanced medical technology, excellent clinics, experienced Turkish physicians who are experts in their field, there will be impossible opportunities for you to regain your health. Moreover, you will both regain your health and get the chance to see Turkey. Tube stomach surgeries in Turkey will be the best choice for you in every aspect.

What is tube stomach surgery?

The hormone ghrelin (hunger stimulating hormone), which is located on the stomach, expands the area as the stomach grows and increases in quantity, constantly triggers the feeling of hunger, while at the same time causing excess fat to be stored. By removing this hormone, which causes the formation of a diseased area on the stomach, from the area where it settles;the operation of turning the stomach, which has grown in the form of a question mark, into an exclamation mark is called tube stomach surgery.

Is all stomach surgery performed in Turkey?

In Turkey, tube stomach surgeries are usually performed in a closed procedure (laparoscopic) with cutting edge medical instruments. The operation lasts an average of 1-3 hours under general anesthesia. The patient is kept under supervision in the hospital for at least 3 days, he can return to normal life in about 2 weeks. Since very small incisions are opened on the skin, it does not pose any aesthetic problems. Thanks to this treatment, a feeling of satiety with very little food occurs, while the desire to eat for no reason disappears. In this respect, tube stomach operations are the most preferred surgical treatment method in Turkey. Having tube stomach surgery in Turkey provides the opportunity to regain your health by obtaining permanent results. Since food absorption continues in the same way after tube stomach surgery, there is usually no need for the patient to take mineral or vitamin supplements. Before and after surgery, you should definitely consult with a dietitian, carefully follow the prescribed nutritional diet. Patients who have tube stomach surgery in Turkey should definitely have their periodic check-ups lasting a total of 24 months, and they should follow the diet given by the doctor very strictly.

What are the advantages of tube stomach surgery in Turkey?

• You will have tube stomach surgery under the expertise of Turkish physicians in excellent clinics with cutting edge medical tools.
• Weight loss is easier after tube stomach surgery.
• There is a decline in diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and sleep apnea caused by obesity. Increases fertility.
• The tube provides sustainable success in terms of gastric surgery results.
• Since the volume in the stomach is reduced, saturation is achieved quickly.
• The amount of hunger-stimulating hormone (ghrelin) produced in the stomach normalizes.
• There is more variety of food in your diet.
• The risk of dumping syndrome after all gastric surgery is minimal.
• It is a natural and comfortable surgical method because there is no foreign body effect in the stomach.
• Tube stomach surgery is an easy surgical method in Turkey.

Are there risks of tube stomach operation?

• Compared to the gastric bypass method, weight loss is less.
• There may be vomiting or nausea when eating too much food.
• Reflux may occur.
• Leakage can be seen on the staple line.
• In some patients, there may be a risk of regaining the lost weight.
• Intolerance to certain foods may develop.

Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

Roux en Y Gastric Bypass, also known as Gastric Bypass, is one of the obesity surgical methods successfully applied in Turkey. It is an option that provides effective weight loss with minimal side effects. While the stomach volume decreases after the operation, food absorption also decreases.

Patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery have to make lifelong changes in their diet. These patients have to avoid overeating, fatty and sugary foods. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to vitamin and mineral support and adequate protein intake. The advantage of gastric bypass is that the anatomical integrity of the stomach and intestine is preserved and a holistic treatment is provided.

How is Roux en Y Gastric Bypass surgery performed in Turkey?

Gastric bypass surgeries are performed in modern conditions in Turkey. In gastric bypass surgery, a 50 cc section of the stomach is stapled and a small pouch is created. After that, a section of 50-70 cm from the small intestine is bypassed and connected to the newly created gastric sac. The operation is performed approximately in 2-3 hours under general anesthesia by laparoscopic (closed) method. The patient is kept under supervision in the hospital for an average of 2-3 days. After stomach reduction surgery, a liquid nutrition diet is applied to the patient. Recovery may take 1-2 weeks.

The reduced gastric sac fills with very little food at a time and a feeling of satiety is provided. In the intestines, on the other hand, absorption is now much less, part of the food is excreted without absorption. The value of some intestinal hormones secreted in the new digestive system changes, the feeling of hunger is suppressed, sugar metabolism is restored. This condition allows for fast and effective weight loss. In Turkey, there are opportunities to get rid of 60-80% of patients' excess weight after bariatric surgery.

Gastric Transit Bipartition

Type 2 diabetes (diabetes) disease, which is accompanied by obesity, has become one of the important health problems in recent years. Drug therapy in type 2 diabetes does not work in some patients. Gastric transit bipartition surgery is used as one of the effective surgical methods, especially in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and morbidly obese patients.

How are gastric transit bipartition surgeries performed in Turkey?

Gastric transit bipartment surgery is one of the frequently applied bariatric surgery methods in the treatment of diabetes (type 2 diabetes) and advanced obesity disease in Turkey.

The patient first performed tube stomach surgery. In this way, both the stomach is reduced and the hormone ghrelin, which triggers hunger, is removed from the body. At the next stage, the last section of the small intestine is connected to the gastric outlet. In this way,the aim is to the release certain hormones and which is not used even though it is produced usable in the body. Transit bipartition surgery, like other obesity operations, is performed by laparoscopic (closed) method under general anesthesia. The patient stays in the hospital under supervision for an average of 4 days.

This surgery, which has a low risk compared to other bariatric surgical methods, is very successful in fast and effective weight loss with its feature of restricting food intake and inhibiting intestinal absorption. Transit bipartition surgery in Turkey will be a reliable option for advanced obesity patients over the age of 18, who do not have cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes patients.

What are the advantages of gastric transit bipartition surgery?

• A significant regression is noted in type 2 diabetes.
• In Turkey, transit bipartition is a correctable and reliable surgical procedure.
• There is ease of endoscopic access to the entire digestive tract.
• The risk of gastric leakage related to low intragastric pressure is low.
• Vitamin and mineral supplements are usually not needed.
• It can be easily administered in patients with low hemoglobin values.

Gastric Balloon

Gastric balloon is an endoscopic procedure. It is a reliable alternative for patients aged 18-70 years Dec with a body mass index of 27 and above, who are not considering surgery and have not previously undergone stomach surgery. The gastric balloon will allow you to reduce your portions and lose weight by burning fat due to the feeling of satiety it will create.

How is the gastric balloon procedure performed in Turkey?

Gastric balloon is one of the most preferred slimming methods in Turkey. In obesity, which is the most common disease of the modern age, it is an important way to get fast and effective results without the need for surgical intervention.

Gastric balloons made of silicone or polyurethane material are used in Turkey. First of all, it is checked by endoscopy whether the patient is suitable for a gastric balloon. 6-hour fasting is required before gastric balloon application. The gastric balloon is placed in the stomach by endoscopic method while the patient is in a state of sedation and inflated with a sterile liquid inside. The color of this liquid is blue. In this way, if there is a deformation in the balloon, the urine color will turn blue. In such a case, the balloon should be removed again by endoscopy. The gastric balloon procedure in Turkey is a very short and comfortable procedure. The patient is kept under supervision for 1 hour after the procedure. There is no obstacle to travel after the procedure.

Depending on the type of gastric balloon, it can stay in the stomach for 4-12 months. Patients who have undergone gastric balloon surgery in Turkey can easily comply with their diet during this time. Patients who reorganize their lifestyle maintain the weight they have lost for a long time.

What are the types of gastric balloons in Turkey?

In Turkey, gastric balloons are all applications with the same logic, but they are distinguished from each other by their methods and some features. Your doctor will choose the most suitable gastric balloon for you after the examinations he will do.

Fixed volume balloons

In Turkey, fixed volume balloons are inflated to 400-600 ml at the first time and can stay in the stomach for 6 months. Their volume does not change during the time they are in the stomach. The gastric balloon is removed from the patient by endoscopy when the period of its use has expired, and the patient is prescribed an appropriate diet. This entire procedure is painless and painless, since it is performed with sedation using the endoscopic method. The most commonly used of the fixed volume gastric balloons are the ingestible gastric balloons. In Turkey, swallowable gastric balloons are swallowed with water. After the location of the balloon is determined with x-ray devices, it is inflated with the help of a flexible tube. After about 16 weeks, the ingestible gastric balloon deflates on its own and is excreted from the intestines by natural means.

Adjustable gastric balloon

Adjustable gastric balloons in Turkey can inflate 400-500 ml, their volume can be adjusted according to the need while in the stomach. Considering the weight loss status of the patient, the amount of liquid in the balloon can be increased or decreased from the filling tip located at the end of the balloon if necessary. The procedure is performed on the sedated patient by endoscopy.

What are the advantages of gastric balloon procedure in Turkey?

• Gastric balloon application in Turkey will be both very safe and much less costly.
• Since it is a short process, it is a good alternative for those who have a time problem.
• It does not require hospitalization.
• It is an easy and painless procedure.
• The patient can have the gastric balloon removed at any time.
• It does not require anesthesia, it is not a surgical method.

How should nutrition be after gastric balloon procedure?

The gastric balloon procedure is the initial step that will facilitate weight loss. After this procedure, the patient needs to make significant changes in his lifestyle and follow a strong-willed nutritional diet. After the procedure, a liquid diet is applied for 1-2 days. It is normal to experience nausea or cramps during the recovery period. These complications can be treated with medication.

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