Bariatric surgery at the Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, provides a range of surgical weight-loss solutions for patients with a BMI over 40. The clinic is led by a surgeon with specialized training from the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Patients benefit from minimally invasive methods that help reduce recovery times and physical discomfort.
Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı leads the clinic as a General and Gastroenterological Surgeon. In 2009, he ranked first in the Turkish national subspecialty exam. By 2012, he became the youngest gastroenterological surgeon in the country. Prof. Dr. Yardımcı holds a Master Surgeon certification from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). He is also an active member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
The clinic offers several types of weight-loss procedures to fit specific patient needs. These include:
Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı performs these operations using laparoscopic techniques. This method uses small incisions between 0.4 cm and 1.3 cm. These small openings result in less scarring and help patients heal faster than traditional open surgery.
Before surgery, patients undergo a thorough health check. This includes an endoscopy, EKG, lung function tests, and a psychological evaluation. A liver-shrinking diet is required for 2 to 3 weeks before the procedure. The hospital stay typically lasts between 2 and 5 days, depending on the specific surgery chosen.
Recovery takes about 6 to 8 weeks in total. Patients follow a strict diet starting with liquids for two weeks. They then move to pureed and soft foods before returning to solids. The clinic provides a complete support plan including dietary counseling and an exercise program. Regular follow-up appointments and vitamin supplements help maintain long-term health. If you are considering weight-loss surgery, you can leave a request on Bookimed for more information.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Online consultation with Surgeon | $200 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Hiatal hernia repair | $8000 - $14000 | |
| Incisional hernia repair | $6000 - $10000 | |
| Inguinal hernia surgery | $5500 - $8000 | |
| Umbilical hernia repair | $6000 - $10000 | |
| Сholecystectomy | $7000 - $10000 | |
| Surgery | 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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