Umbilical hernia repair at Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, is performed by a surgeon trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. An online consultation with the surgeon costs around $200, while the surgical repair typically runs between $6,000 and $10,000. This private center specializes in gastrointestinal procedures and uses techniques that correct the protrusion of abdominal contents through the umbilicus.
Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı leads the clinic with over 20 years of experience in general and gastrointestinal surgery. He achieved the top rank in the 2009 subspecialty exam for general surgeons. In 2012, Prof. Dr. Yardımcı became the youngest gastrointestinal surgeon in Turkey. His training at the Memorial Hermann Hospitals and MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA provides him with a high level of expertise for hernia procedures.
The clinic provides a clear pathway from initial evaluation to surgical correction. The process starts with a professional assessment to determine the hernia size and the best repair method. Surgical intervention is the primary way to fix the defect in the abdominal wall.
Patients receive care in a specialized facility that focuses on high-precision surgery. The main goal of the treatment is to restore the strength of the abdominal wall. This prevents future complications such as bowel entrapment or strangulation. Prof. Dr. Yardımcı uses his extensive background in complex gastrointestinal cases to perform these repairs effectively. The clinic’s focus on private bariatric and general surgery helps provide a quiet and professional environment for recovery.
To learn more about the surgical plan or to book an evaluation, you may request a consultation on Bookimed.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Online consultation with Surgeon | $200 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Umbilical hernia repair | $6000 - $10000 | |
| Inguinal hernia surgery | Price on request | |
| Hiatal hernia repair | Price on request | |
| Surgery | Price on request | |
| Incisional hernia repair | Price on request |
Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı is a specialist in obesity and metabolic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and general surgery
After completing his primary and secondary education in Antakya, he was admitted to Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 to begin his medical education. In 2003, the same year he graduated from medical school, he passed the medical specialization exam and started his General Surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.
Between 2008 and 2009, he received training in cancer surgery and organ transplantation at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Hermann Hospitals in Houston, USA. Upon returning to Turkey, he ranked first in the nationwide subspecialty exam for general surgeons in 2009. Following this achievement, he completed his Gastrointestinal Surgery (digestive system surgery) training at Turkey High Specialization Hospital between 2009 and 2012.
In 2012, he became Turkey’s youngest Gastrointestinal Surgeon and was appointed to Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital. Between 2012 and 2018, he lectured to medical students at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and general surgery residents, actively participated in various training programs for patients and surgeons, and worked in advanced laparoscopic surgery, obesity, and metabolic surgery. Additionally, he played an active role in establishing organ transplantation and inflammatory bowel disease surgery units. In March 2017, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor after successfully passing the examination.
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