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Professor Burhan Mayir isespecially interested in metabolic and bariatric surgery, also. He performs single port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy, gastric by pass procedures and revisional bariatric surgeries. He has experience about metabolic-bariatric surgery, gastro-esophagus reflux surgery, endoscopic thyroid surgery (scarless thyroidectomy), cancer surgery, hernia surgery, adrenal gland surgery, other gastrointestinal surgical procedures, liver surgery, spleen surgery, hemorrhoid surgery and anal fissure surgery. He has speeches in various congresses and meetings, over 60 articles published in national and international refereed journals, and over 100 abstracts presented at congresses.
Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı, MD
Accredited Metabolic, Bariatric, and Weight-Loss Surgeon
Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı is a highly skilled, accredited bariatric surgeon with extensive experience in metabolic, bariatric, and weight-loss surgery. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in Samsun (2005-2011) and completed his surgical specialization at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2013-2018). Over the years, he has become a trusted expert in performing complex surgical procedures.
Dr. Yardımcı has served in prominent positions, including at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital's Organ Transplant Clinic in Istanbul (2021-2022) and Tokat Medical Park Hospital (2020-2021). Since 2022, he has been an essential part of the Clinics United team in Antalya, where he continues to transform lives through safe and effective bariatric surgeries.
As an accredited bariatric surgeon, Dr. Yardımcı has participated in numerous international training programs and conferences, staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in obesity surgery. His dedication to patient care, combined with his continuous professional development, ensures that every patient receives world-class treatment and compassionate support throughout their journey.
Education:
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1998-2004)
Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2005-2010 General Surgery
Specialist Training)
Institutions He Works for:
Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
Malatya Darende Hulus Efendi State Hospital
Malatya Private EGM Hayat Hospital
Malatya Private Park Hospital
Antalya Private Life Hospital Group
Antalya Private ASV Life Hospital
Publications and Articles:
Extremely rare presentation of an omphalomesenteric cyst in a 61-year-old
patient
Recep Aktimur, Uğur Yaşar, Elif Çolak, Nuraydın Özlem
Turk J Surg. 2017; 33(1): 43–44.
Effects of preoperative nutritional support on colonic anastomotic healing in
malnourished rats
Rıza Haldun Gündoğdu, Uğur Yaşar, Pamir Eren Ersoy, Emre Ergül, Semra
Işıkoğlu, Atilla Erhan
Ulus Surgical Magazine 2015; 31(3): 113–117. Published online 2015 Sep.
Master Thesis:
The effect of preoperative nutrition on colonic anastomosis healing in
malnourished rats.
Certificates and Courses :
Metabolic Surgical Procedures with Video Demonstrations Course (12-15
October 2017)
Obesity and metabolic diseases surgery winter school (26 February 2018)
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Symposium (3-4 December 2018)
Nutritional support in Cancer (ESPEN Long-Life-Learning Programme,
22/11/2009)
Nutritional Support in intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patents (ESPEN Long-
Life-Learning Programme, 01/04/2009)
Nutritional Support in the Perioperative Period (ESPEN Long-Life-
Learning Programme, 01/04/2009)
Approach to Paranteral Nutrition (PN) (ESPEN Long-Life-Learning
Programme, 22/11/2009) Thyroid Surgery Course (Ankara Surgery
Association )
Thyroid Cancer Surgery Course (Turkish Surgical Society 12 September
2009)
Akut Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Treatument Course (Ankara Surgery
Association 10 January 2009)
Abdominal Wall Hernias Course (Ankara Surgery Association 10 January
2009)
Burn Course (Ankara Surgery Association 11 April 2009)
Experimental Surgery Course (5. Surgical Research Congress 10
December 2009)
Total Mesorectal Excision Course (Ankara Surgery Days 14-15 November
2008)
Professional assocations and organizations to which he is a
member:
Turkish Surgery Association
BMCD (Association of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery)
TOSS (Turkish obesity surgery society)
Special Interests:
Cancer Surgery,
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
Awards Received:
2011 KEPAN congress second best paper
2019 Turkey East Awards; The most succesful General Surgeon
of the year.
2020 Altıntaç Awards; Best Obesity Surgeon of the Year Award