Bariatric Surgery: before Deciding on this Procedure
Diet failure and rapid weight regain can be a big nightmare for many people who want to have a beautiful silhouette in a sustainable way. In fact, bariatric surgery can be a very effective solution to treat the problem of obesity as well as its complications.
Bariatric Surgery: Information to know
Bariatric surgery or also called obesity surgery, is the only effective treatment that can treat severe obesity which is a disease that is characterized by excess fat and causes several health problems. You can have a better quality of life thanks to this surgery.
Weight loss surgery aims to modify the digestive system to reduce the efficiency of digestion by limiting the absorption of food. It is indicated to people who are under 60 years of age and whose BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than 40 kg / m² or 35 kg / m² (in case of other diseases associated with obesity such as diabetes, hypertension blood ...).
What are the types of weight loss surgery in Turkey and Istanbul?
There are 3 types of bariatric surgery that are:
- Gastric Band Surgery: this is the safest and most effective intervention in more than 80% of cases. It aims to reduce the size of the stomach and therefore the amount of food in the digestive tract. Thanks to this intervention, the patient can quickly satiate and gradually have the ideal weight.
- Sleeve gastrectomy: this intervention is irreversible, can improve the quality of life of patient and it is effective in more than 65% of cases. It involves removing a portion of the stomach "pocket" and reducing the hormone that stimulates appetite.
- Gastric Bypass: this intervention exists in two forms (bypass Y and bypass Omega), it is very complex compared to other interventions and the efficiency rate is 70%. It intends to decrease the capacity of the patient's stomach.
There are non surgical weight loss interventions such as the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty or endoscopic stomach sleeve. Contrary to gastric sleeve surgery, no incisions are made when endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is executed. As a result, you do not have to ask yourself how can I prevent them? Should I have scar revision surgery?
Bariatric surgery can cause some complications such as internal bleeding, infection of the wound, and development of blood clots ...
Bariatric surgery cost in Turkey and Istanbul
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Last update : 29/01/2020
