Atherectomy for peripheral arterial disease is performed at Bahçeşehir University Hospital Medical Park Göztepe in Istanbul, Turkey. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Yeşiltaş has over 10 years of experience and has published research on atherectomy with drug-coated balloon angioplasty.
This minimally invasive procedure removes or breaks up plaque inside a narrowed artery. It may be considered for hard, calcified plaque that can be difficult to treat with balloon angioplasty alone. Patients with peripheral arterial disease and claudication, or leg pain while walking, may also be assessed.
A catheter is usually inserted through an artery in the groin under local anesthesia. Angiography guides the procedure, and a dedicated device removes or fragments the plaque. There is no surgical incision.
Atherectomy is usually followed by balloon angioplasty or stenting. The team may also use a drug-coated balloon to help keep the treated artery open. In many cases, diagnosis and treatment take place during the same angiography session.
Before treatment, the vascular team may map the affected area with Doppler ultrasound, CT angiography, or MR angiography. The choice of test depends on the patient’s case.
Hospital stays are generally shorter than after open surgery. Endovascular treatment may allow discharge the same day or the next day. Many patients return to daily activities within a few days.
Follow-up Doppler ultrasound checks the artery for restenosis, which means it has narrowed again. Dr. Yeşiltaş has published over 50 articles in international journals, including research on directional atherectomy combined with drug-coated balloon angioplasty.
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Bahçeşehir University Hospital Medical Park Göztepe is a university-affiliated hospital in Istanbul's Şişli district. Its Cardiovascular Surgery Department provides specialized heart and vascular care. Patients come here for both heart surgery and minimally invasive vascular procedures.
Dr. Mehmet Ali Yeşiltaş leads the department. He is an Associate Professor and Cardiac and Vascular Surgeon with over 13 years of clinical and surgical experience. His work combines academic research with hands-on surgery for artery and vein conditions.
The department's leadership has a strong academic record, with notable contributions to international medical literature. Achievements include:
Dr. Yeşiltaş shares his expertise as a speaker at specialized training events. At the Modern Phlebology Days, he presented on diagnostic strategies for pelvic venous diseases.
The heart surgery program covers both open and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Surgeons perform coronary bypass surgery and heart valve procedures, including treatment for mitral valve disease. Each approach is chosen with safety and recovery in mind.
For arteries, the focus is on blockages and aneurysms. Specialists treat these with advanced endovascular methods. Abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms are repaired with EVAR and TEVAR. These closed procedures need only small incisions, so they are often done under local anesthesia.
To lower stroke risk, specialists treat carotid artery disease. Options include carotid endarterectomy (surgical removal of plaque) and carotid stenting. For peripheral arterial occlusions, the team restores blood flow with balloon, stent, and drug-coated systems.
The phlebology service treats varicose veins and complex vein conditions. Each treatment plan depends on the disease stage and Doppler ultrasound results. Most vein procedures are minimally invasive. This means patients can walk right away and return to daily life the same day.
Available venous treatments include:
The clinic treats lymphostasis and lipedema as well. Since both are chronic conditions, treatment relies on complex decongestive therapy. It combines manual lymph drainage, compression bandages, exercise, and skin care.
A full vascular assessment starts with a clinical exam and non-invasive imaging. Initial checks use Doppler sonography and echocardiography. When doctors need more detail about the vessels, they turn to advanced tools:
After treatment, care centers on long-term monitoring. Regular Doppler ultrasound checks look for restenosis (re-narrowing of the vessels). This matters because early detection helps endovascular repairs and bypass surgeries stay successful over time.
For patients on hemodialysis, the team creates access through AV fistula surgery. Varicocele is treated with embolization, a non-surgical option that avoids traditional incisions.
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