Thyroidectomy in YDA Center

YDA Center is a private medical practice in Ankara, Turkey. The clinic provides specialized surgical care.

Clinical Framework and Location

The practice opened in 2022 in Ankara's Çankaya district. It operates as a private clinic, so patients have direct access to the lead specialist.

Academic Leadership and Surgical Milestones

Dr. Aydincan Akdur leads the clinic. He is an Associate Professor and chairs General Surgery at Ankara Medipol University. He also held clinical roles within the Bayindir Health Group.

Dr. Akdur has performed thousands of operations. His personal tracking metrics include:

• 1,000+ kidney transplants
• Nearly 300 liver transplants
• Around 2,500 general surgery operations
• 100+ arteriovenous fistula surgeries

Dr. Akdur is active in medical research. He has authored 82 articles in internationally indexed journals. His work has received over 400 scientific citations. He has also delivered 150+ presentations at medical congresses.

Surgical Specialties and Clinical Methods

General Surgery and Complex Operations

The clinic focuses on major abdominal and endocrine procedures. Dr. Akdur performs specialized interventions for pancreatic and hepatobiliary conditions. The practice offers multiple types of Whipple surgery:

• Classic open pancreaticoduodenectomy
• Pylorus-preserving Whipple surgery
• Laparoscopic Whipple surgery

Before Whipple surgery, patients undergo blood tests and nutritional assessments. Recovery involves intensive care monitoring for the first two days.

For endocrine conditions, the clinic offers thyroidectomy options. These include conventional open surgery and minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy. The latter uses a camera through a small incision.

Patient safety during thyroid surgery relies on IOPTH monitoring. This system uses real-time blood draws to confirm complete tissue removal. Hospital recovery includes monitoring blood calcium levels.

Hernia Repair and Abdominal Wall Surgery

The practice treats several types of hernias using open or small-incision methods:

• Inguinal hernia
• Incisional hernia
• Hiatal hernia
• Epigastric hernia

For incisional hernias, Dr. Akdur reinforces the abdominal wall with synthetic mesh. Recovery varies by technique.

Complex open repair requires four to seven days in the hospital. Laparoscopic or robotic repair requires one to three days.

Hiatal hernia surgery treats severe acid reflux and esophageal damage. This procedure is typically laparoscopic. Patients usually stay one to two nights after surgery.

Proctology and Anorectal Care

The proctology service manages benign anal diseases and rectal conditions. Dr. Akdur treats advanced third and fourth-degree hemorrhoids. The clinic provides multiple hemorrhoidectomy options:

• Conventional surgical excision
• Stapled hemorrhoidopexy
• Laser hemorrhoid treatment
• Doppler-guided surgery

The practice also manages anal fistulas, fissures, and rectal prolapse. Surgical planning aims to preserve anal function. Outpatient care is available for mild conditions.

Diagnostic Systems and Imaging Technologies

The clinic uses precise diagnostic methods to plan surgical interventions. These tools identify the exact boundaries of tissue damage:

• Ultrasonography
• Computed tomography
• Magnetic resonance imaging
• Positron emission tomography

For detailed internal assessments, the specialist performs endoscopic ultrasonography. If a pancreatic cyst appears suspicious, EUS-FNA – fine needle aspiration – is performed. This takes a fluid sample during the ultrasound session.

Services for Patients from Abroad

The private clinic model is organized to assist international travelers. Dr. Akdur provides consultations in multiple languages:

• English
• German
• Russian
• Arabic
• Turkish

Preoperative preparation includes full anesthesia evaluations. For complex cases, the practice coordinates follow-up with oncology, endocrinology, and dietetics specialists. Follow-up visits are scheduled in the first and third weeks after surgery.