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OBESITY CLINIC

All of our treatment services in the General Surgery Unit of Ekol Hospitals are provided by our experienced and specialized physicians and healthcare personnel in a patient-oriented, service-friendly, reliable and transparent manner. All emergency surgical procedures and all laparoscopic surgical operations in this unit are performed successfully.

Gastric Sleeve

Gastric sleeve is a surgical weight-loss procedure also known as “Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy”. In this surgery, almost 80% of the stomach is taken out, and a tube-shaped stomach that appears like a regular size banana is left.

Gastric sleeve surgery is suggested only to patients who have tried diet and exercise for a long time but failed to lose weight.

Gastric Balloon

Gastric balloon, also known as “intragastric balloon” (IGB) or sometimes a “stomach balloon”, is a medical device that is placed in a patient’s stomach temporarily to make the patient feels full with less food. In this way, weight loss is aimed at the operation.

This might be an option for you if you have tried diet and exercise for a long time but can not reach your goals in terms of losing weight.

On the other hand, even after having a gastric balloon operation, you should change your lifestyle permanently and keep dieting and exercising.

Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass surgery is an operation that shrinks the stomach to reduce the calories a patient takes and it makes the patient lose weight. The stomach is disconnected on the top part and made a small porch first. Then, a loop of the small intestine is brought up and connected to this porch. In that way, the surgeon reroutes the GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Consequently, It is known that surgeons bypass about 95% of the stomach in gastric bypass surgery.

Diabetes Surgery (SADI-S)

Diabetes surgery (SADI-S) is a variation on the duodenal switch surgery. The full name of SADI-S is Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy.

In this procedure, as it is in the gastric sleeve, the stomach is turned into a banana-shaped tube. It is a bariatric surgery carried out to lose weight and to mitigate various metabolic issues including Type-2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and metabolic syndrome.

Type-2 diabetes carries many risks for your health. With the help of Diabetes surgery, your life quality can be improved incomparably. 

Gastric Injections

Gastric injections represent a cutting-edge method for aiding patients in weight loss. This non-surgical endoscopic procedure involves the direct injection of a substance into the stomach wall. The primary objective of this procedure is to restrict the natural contractions of stomach muscles and reduce the patient's appetite.

Gastric injections may not be suitable for you. Gastric injections are suitable for people who are overweight, but not for people who are obese. This method doesn’t work with people whose BMI is above 40.

OUR DOCTORS

Prof. Dr. Ömer YoldaşHe completed his medical education at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine between 1995 and 2001. He specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. He worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2006 and 2008 and later at Ordu State Hospital between 2008 and 2013. In 2016, he received the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir University. In 2015, he received the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, and Hepatobiliary Surgery Association. Between 2014 and 2016, he taught many undergraduate and graduate courses at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine. He has conducted many national and international studies and these studies have received many citations. Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Ömer Yoldaş speaks English fluently. He has two children.   Knowledge Domain: Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Surgery, Laparoscopic Reflux Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgeries, Gastric Balloon Application, Gastric filler Application, Laparoscopic Gastric and Intestinal Cancer Surgeries, Haemorrhoid Surgeries, Perianal Fistula Surgeries, Laparoscopic Abdominal and Groin Hernia Surgeries, Breast Cancer Surgeries, Thyroid Cancer and Goitre Surgeries.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ogün ErşenDate of birth 10.11.1987 Education and Expertise Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Kocatepe University Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Konya Health Sciences University Professional Interests: Obesity (fatness) surgery and metabolic surgery Laparoscopic reflux surgery Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries Gastric balloon application ERCP, EMR, ESD (Advanced Endoscopic procedures) Laparoscopic pancreatic cancer surgery Laparoscopic gastric and intestinal cancer surgeries Hemorrhoid surgeries Perianal fistula surgeries Laparoscopic abdominal and inguinal hernia surgeries Oncoplastic Breast cancer surgeries Natural cancer surgery (NOSE) Thyroid cancer and goiter surgeries. Memberships to Scientific Organizations Turkish Surgery Association Turkish Obesity Surgery Association Surgical Oncology Association National Society of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery He is a member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association. Courses and Certificates: Turkish surgical association proficiency exam (Board) certificate of achievement in 2018 He has more than 100 papers presented in national and international congresses and more than 50 articles published in international journals. Foreign language English
Opr. Dr. Özgür KavakHe completed his medical education at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine between 1990 and 1996, and his residency in General Surgery at Izmir Training and Research Hospital between 2004 and 2008. In 2008, he received the Turkish Surgical Association's Qualification Exam (Board) certificate of success. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association. He worked as a lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University between 2017 and 2020. He currently performs Laparoscopic Oncosurgery and Obesity Surgeries. He has many national and international studies and these studies have received many citations.   Having a good command of English, Opr. Dr. Özgür Kavak is married and has two children.   Areas of interest: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Full Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Mini Bypass, Laparoscopic Type 2 Diabetes Surgery, Gastric Balloon Application with Endoscopic Method. In Non-Surgical Obesity Treatments:  Stomach filler (Endoscopic), Laparoscopic Oncology Surgery (Colorectal, Stomach, Pancreas, Adrenal), Reflux - Gastric Hernia Surgery (Laparoscopic), Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery, Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid - Breast Surgery), Haemorrhoid Surgery with Laser, Haemorrhoidopexy (LHP), Perianal Fistula Surgery with FILAC (Fistula Laser Closure) Method.
Opr. Dr. Attila ElHe graduated from Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Medicine. Between 1987 and 1991, he completed his specialization in general surgery at Buca SSK Hospital in Izmir. Between 1991 and 2016, he worked at Karşıyaka State Hospital, then until 2019 he worked as the General Surgery Specialist at Çiğli Training and Research Hospital. He is an active member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He has experienced around 30,000 successful operations in the field of general surgery. Areas of interest: Laparoscopic gallbladder operations, gastrointestinal surgery, haemorrhoids and fissure surgeries, abdominal and inguinal hernia operations, breast cancer operations, thyroid cancer and goiter operations. Op. Dr. Attila El is married and has one child. He speaks fluent English.
Opr. Dr. Abdülkadir KorkmazHe completed his medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine between 1986-1992. He completed his general surgery residency at İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital between 1995-2000. In 2011, he received his education in the field of ERCP and Endoscopy at Afyon Kocatepe University. He worked as a specialist at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Karşıyaka State Hospital, Bakırçay University / Çiğli Training and Research Hospital between 2000-2021. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery, Society of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery, the bariatric and metabolic surgery society, and the Turkish Obesity Foundation. His special interest is Obesity Surgery. The father of 2 children, Opr. Dr. Abdulkadir Korkmaz has a good command of English. Areas of interest: Laparoscopic (closed) obesity (obesity) surgeries (sleeve – medicine stomach, gastric bypass) Gastric balloon application with endoscopic method in non-surgical obesity treatment Laparoscopic (closed) inguinal hernia surgeries Laparoscopic (closed) appendicitis surgeries Laparoscopic (closed) gallbladder surgeries Laparoscopic (closed) reflux - gastric hernia surgeries Goiter and Breast (breast cancer) surgeries Hemorrhoids treatment with laser Anescal surgery with laser
Opr. Dr. Rıza ÖzdemirHe completed his medical education at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine between 1995-2001. He completed his general surgery residency at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine between 2002-2007. He is a member of Turkish Surgery Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, Hepatobiliary Surgery Association and Endocrine Surgery Association. He has many national and international studies and these studies have been cited many times.   Fluent in English, Opr. Dr. Rıza Özdemir is married and has one child.   Areas of interest: • Obesity (fatness) surgery and metabolic surgery • Laparoscopic reflux surgery • Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries • Gastric balloon application • Stomach injection application • Laparoscopic gastric and intestinal cancer surgeries • Haemorrhoid surgeries • Perianal fistula surgeries • Laparoscopic abdominal and inguinal hernia surgeries • Breast cancer surgeries

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can take a vacation during or after your stay. 3 days at the hospital, 1 night at the hotel.
You will meet your surgeon and have a detailed consultation afterwards you will be able to decide. Every month, more than 500 patients in different branches trust Ekol and come to our hospital from abroad.
According to your height and weight we calculate your BMI and ask you the following health questions. -Do you have any chronic illnesses -Did you have any surgery before -Are you taking any medications regularly According to your answers we tell you whether you are suitable or not. Your BMI must be over 30 for the operation. Which methods are used for the operation? Laparoscopic methods are used for the operation.
It depends what job you do, if you are at an Office job one week would do, if you lift heavy stuff at work it is banned for a month after the surgery to lift more than 2 stones.
Adnan Menderes airport if it is a direct flight. We have a team that consists of international nurses, an operational team that will help you throughout all the consultations, accompaniment services who will be supporting you 24/7, and your international patient coordinator who you have been in contact with before you arrive at the hospital.
All international team speaks English. We have English, German, French, Russian and Spanish speakers on our team.
Ekol Hospital is accredited by international independent bodies and holds ISO 9001, FQC and ISO 27001 quality certifications. Our Service Pack VIP transfers. Hotel. Flights. Post-op medications, multivitamins, protein shakes etc. 24/7 accompaniment services.
After the deposit is paid, the remaining balance will be paid at the hospital. It starts from 2800£ to 4500£. You can either pay with card or cash, or you can use the online payment link.
We can make reservations at another hotel in that case according to the availability. Your health and comfort is our number one priority.
You should buy directly from the hospital as it has more advantages and does not add commission.
The hospital has all kinds of care. You will have all the team answering all your questions in person instead of booking through a clinic that will not be present all the time. The hospital is able to give all kinds of service and has all the branches.
Yes, of course. There are discounts if you choose to come together with your family or friends.
After all your tests are done, you will meet your surgeon and he will explain to you in detail the whole operation before you have the surgery. Basically, %80 percent of the stomach is removed. So the stomach is shrinked and the patient eats less and feel full with a few spoons of food. The hunger hormone is also removed so the patient feels less hungry. This procedure is totally safe and helps patient to reach ideal weight in 10 -12 months.
The operation is mostly laparoscopic (closed) and takes around 45 – 50 minutes. The stitches are under the skin, they dissolve in two weeks.
You will start losing weight in the first week after surgery. We expect you to reach your ideal weight in 6 to 12 months. It will not as it is made with 3 to 5 incisions and is a laparoscopic operation which does not have any visible or obvious scars.
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