Samet Yardimci

Samet Yardımcı was the youngest Gastroenterological Surgeon in Turkey in 2012. He earned this distinction after ranking first nationwide in the 2009 subspecialty examination. Dr. Yardımcı performs laparoscopic techniques and metabolic surgery. He uses laparoscopy — a minimally invasive technique using small incisions — to treat digestive diseases.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Yardımcı treats obesity and digestive system diseases. He performs inflammatory bowel disease surgery and laparoscopic methods. This surgical approach reduces recovery time for patients. He helps patients manage weight and digestive health through these procedures.

The doctor performs high-precision procedures, including:

• Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery
• Whipple surgery for pancreatic conditions — a complex procedure to remove the head of the pancreas
• Laparoscopic mesorectum resection — a specialized surgery to treat rectal cancer
• Hepatobiliary and esophageal surgeries
• Correction of complex inguinal and incisional hernias

Work Experience

• 2012–2018 — Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital — Gastrointestinal Surgeon
• 2003–2008 — Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital — General Surgery Resident

During his tenure at Marmara University, he helped establish two specialized programs. He assisted in starting the organ transplant unit. Additionally, he helped develop the inflammatory bowel disease surgery unit. He also taught medical students and surgical residents at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

Education & Training

• 2017 — Awarded the title of Associate Professor
• 2009–2012 — Turkey Yüksek İhtisas Hospital — Gastroenterology Surgery Training
• 2008–2009 — MD Anderson Cancer Center & Memorial Hermann Hospitals, USA — Cancer Surgery and Organ Transplant Training
• 2003 — Ankara University Faculty of Medicine — Medical Degree

Achievements & Academic Activity

Dr. Yardımcı has educated medical students and surgical residents. He has organized training activities for patients and surgeons. His clinical work includes weight loss procedures and cancer surgeries. He also participated in organ transplant training in Houston, USA.

Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association (TMA)