Klinik Mavi is a bariatric center located in Eskisehir, Turkey. It opened in 2021 and focuses on surgical and non-surgical obesity treatment. The clinic features two departments and ten beds for recovery. It treats approximately 500 patients annually, primarily from Europe and Arab League states.
Accreditations and Achievements
The clinic holds the following quality marks and certifications:
- International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish Ministry of Health
- IFSO membership for both founding surgeons
- A reported 90% success rate in treating Type 2 diabetes
Dr. Müslüm Tarkan and Dr. Alper Hacıoğlu founded the center after years of practice. Both are general surgery specialists. Dr. Tarkan specialized at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine and completed additional training in bariatric, metabolic, and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Hacıoğlu graduated from Istanbul University and later worked as a Deputy Dean at Kütahya Dumlupınar University Faculty of Medicine during its establishment process.
Specialties and Weight Loss Procedures
The surgical team performs Sleeve Gastrectomy, also called tube stomach surgery. Specialized staplers remove a portion of the stomach, shaping the remainder into a tube of approximately 80–100 ml. This procedure removes the part of the stomach that produces hunger signals, which helps decrease the patient's appetite. Patients may lose 70–80% of their excess weight.
For severe obesity and metabolic syndrome, the clinic offers Gastric Bypass. Performed laparoscopically, this surgery creates a small stomach pouch and connects it to the small intestine to limit food intake and nutrient absorption. It is often a preferred method for patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Non-surgical options include Stomach Botox and Gastric Balloons. With stomach botox, botulinum toxin is injected into the stomach wall during an endoscopy to slow digestion and prolong the feeling of fullness. The effect typically lasts 4–6 months. A gastric balloon is a silicone device filled with liquid or gas that reduces the stomach's inner volume.
Specialized Medical Services
The clinic utilizes laser technology for the treatment of hemorrhoids, fistulas, and pilonidal sinus. For 1st to 3rd degree hemorrhoids, the laser method has a success rate of over 90%. It is a same-day procedure that involves no cutting or stitching, resulting in minimal pain and a quick return to daily activities. The clinic also performs Hemorrhoid Artery Ligation guided by Doppler ultrasound.
Other available operations include:
- Laparoscopic colon and rectum cancer surgery
- Laparoscopic stomach cancer surgery
- Gallbladder and hernia operations
- Laparoscopic appendectomy
The clinic uses closed procedures where a camera magnifies tissues. Reported benefits of these laparoscopic methods include less pain, reduced bleeding, and better cosmetic results compared to open surgery.
International Patient Services
The medical team includes a bariatric dietitian who graduated from Hacettepe University. The dietitian collaborates with the surgeon to create individual nutrition plans. Following weight loss surgery, patients follow a phased diet protocol that includes clear liquids, thick liquids, purees, and soft solids before transitioning to normal nutrition.
Patients may submit appointment requests through an online pre-appointment system.
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