Bariatric Surgery in Turkey
What Is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery, which is also called metabolic surgery, is a group of surgeries that are performed to help obese people lose weight. If you have not got the desired result from various and strict diets, bariatric surgery in Turkey is one of the most effective weight loss methods.
Different bariatric surgery types in Turkey work by modifying and altering your digestive system (usually the stomach and sometimes the small intestine) to regulate the amount of calories you consume and absorb. They can also reduce hunger signals from your digestive system to your brain.
These bariatric surgeries can help treat and prevent many metabolic diseases associated with obesity, including diabetes and fatty liver disease.
Suitable Candidates For Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey
You may have a question, who are the right people for gastric sleeve surgery or any type of bariatric surgery? This practice is one of the options that is used after efforts to improve eating habits and sports activities have failed.
But in general, people who are suitable for gastric sleeve in Turkey are those who have the following conditions:
- Overweight more than 45 kg
People who are overweight more than 45 kg can undergo gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.
- Body mass index above 40
People whose body mass index is above 40 and in other words are morbidly obese are suitable people for gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.
- Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure
Among other conditions of suitable people for gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, we can point out that if a person has a body mass index of 35 to 39.5 and suffers from diabetes and high blood pressure, he/she can use this method to lose weight.
- No smoking and alcohol addiction
A person who is not addicted to alcohol and tobacco and is mentally prepared to change his lifestyle and also has general health is included in the list of suitable people for gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.
- Nervous and psychological obesity
Some people get nervous and psychologically obese due to psychological problems and diseases. These people are considered suitable for gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.
It is worth mentioning that some people who have a body mass index higher than 32 can get help from this slimming method by getting a free consultation from Prof Clinic.
What Are The Benefits Of Bariatric Surgery in Turkey?
- Significant and sustainable weight loss Bariatric surgery in Turkey is the only solution that is effective for class III obesity in the long term.
- Reducing hunger hormones and improving metabolism Bariatric surgery in Turkey is the only obesity option that resets your body’s metabolic system after obesity to prevent weight gain.
- Controlling Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Weight loss surgery in Turkey often improves diabetes symptoms and helps people with various metabolic syndromes to avoid the need for medication.
- Longer and healthier life In addition to reducing the diseases and discomforts associated with obesity, weight loss surgery can increase your life. Many scientific studies have shown that bariatric surgery reduces the risk of death from any cause by more than 40%.
What Are The Different Types Of Bariatric Surgery In Turkey?
- Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve, also called sleeve gastrectomy, is the most common bariatric surgery in Turkey and worldwide, which may be because it is relatively simpler and is either safe or minimally invasive for most people. In sleeve gastrectomy surgery, they simply remove a large part of your stomach, about 80%, and leave a small, tubular part like a sleeve.
This method naturally reduces the amount of food you can eat in one meal and makes you feel full faster. It also reduces the hunger hormones that are normally produced in your stomach. This helps stabilize metabolism, reduce appetite, and regulate blood sugar. - Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass is also known as Roux-en-Y, which is a French term meaning (Y-shaped). In this method, first, surgeons create a small bag from your stomach in the upper part and separate it from the lower part of the stomach with surgical staples. Your small intestine is then divided into two parts and the new part is brought up to connect to the stomach pouch.
Food now flows through the new, now smaller stomach into the lower part of your small intestine, bypassing the rest. This causes your stomach to hold less food and also limits the amount of nutrients your small intestine can absorb. - Gastric Balloon Surgery
Gastric balloon surgery is performed through the mouth without physical surgery with local anesthesia. In this surgical procedure, a large volume of the stomach is filled with a balloon containing a special gas or liquid.
People who perform gastric balloon in Turkey will feel full with little food consumption and thus experience weight loss. The gastric balloon can reduce between 20 and 30% of excess weight, which is less used due to its high risk. - Gastric Band
An adjustable gastric band is a silicone device placed around the upper part of the stomach to limit the amount of food a person consumes. Its effect on obesity-related diseases and long-term weight loss is less than other methods. Therefore, its use has decreased greatly in the last decade.
The feeling of fullness depends on the degree of constriction created in the opening of the stomach and the rest of the stomach. The opening size can be adjusted by injecting fluid through the subcutaneous port. Food passes through the stomach normally but is restricted by the narrowing caused by the band. This method is less successful against type 2 diabetes and has few effects on metabolism. - Duodenal Switch
A less common type of weight loss surgery is called biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS). In this procedure, your surgeon removes part of the stomach to create a gastric sleeve, such as a sleeve gastrectomy. The sleeve is then attached to a portion of the lower small intestine. The sleeve holds far less food and your body absorbs far fewer calories and nutrients from food. - Gastric Botox
Gastric botox, also known as endoscopic botox injection, is a non-surgical procedure that involves injecting small amounts of botulinum toxin (botox) into the stomach muscles. Botox is a neurotoxin that blocks the release of acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter that signals muscles to contract).
Botox injection into the stomach muscles relaxes them, which slows down the digestion process. This can lead to a feeling of fullness, which can help reduce food intake and weight loss.
The stomach botox method needs to be repeated in many different and continuous sessions for maximum effectiveness, that’s why it is less popular.
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What Are The Complications of Bariatric Surgery?
All bariatric surgery methods may have complications, and the patient should choose the right method according to his physical condition. Don’t forget that choosing a surgeon is very important, and he should discuss the possible risks with the patient. The following types of complications can be:
- Suffering from gallstones
- Nutritional deficiencies after bariatric surgery, especially gastric bypass surgery
- The possibility of ulceration of the stomach or small intestine
- Frequent vomiting and abdominal pain
- Material leakage from the suture site and intestinal obstruction
How Much Does a Bariatric Surgery Cost in Turkey?
More and more people are traveling abroad in search of more cheap options due to the continually rising expense of medical care in other countries.
Turkey has some of the greatest options for gastric sleeve surgery, with excellent results and exceptional post-operative care. Turkey is one of the most popular medical tourism destinations globally.
A gastric sleeve in Turkey can cost anywhere from $3,250 to $5,500.
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FAQs
Weight loss surgery is one of the surgeries that are used to overcome obesity. Usually, in the treatment of obesity or overweight, bariatric surgery types in Turkey are not the first line of treatment. After the ineffectiveness of the conventional treatment methods for obesity such as exercise and increasing physical activity, drug therapy as well as diet, bariatric surgery in Turkey is one of the options considered as a solution.
A little higher, we explained the different mechanisms of weight loss surgery. Surgeries such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery are based on changing the anatomy of the digestive system. Also, surgeries such as body contouring (which itself is divided into different categories) and liposuction are used to overcome excess weight.
Before performing bariatric surgery in Turkey and confirming the entry criteria, the health of the person applying for the operation must be confirmed. To confirm the health of the person applying for surgery, the surgeon uses methods such as physical examination, history taking, and various tests. After confirming the person's health, he loses some of his extra weight by following a restrictive diet until the time of surgery.
Considering the physical changes of the operated person and also the possibility of side effects such as hair loss, there is usually a need to take medicinal supplements including vitamins and minerals.
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