Obesity is a metabolic disease and a scientifically proven state of being overweight that causes many health problems by increasing body mass to a degree that impairs health.
In order to diagnose obesity, which the World Health Organization defines as “abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat in adipose tissues to the extent that it impairs health”, the body mass index (BMI) of the person must be calculated. BMI is obtained by dividing the body weight in kilograms by the square of the height in meters. The numerical values obtained are evaluated according to globally accepted ranges and people are categorized into diagnostic groups such as overweight, obese, and morbidly obese.
Although nutrition and exercise are the main factors in the fight against obesity, many patients need bariatric surgery for a permanent solution. The methods we apply in this context are as follows:
Gastric Sleeve: Sleeve gastrectomy is the most common surgical procedure performed worldwide within the scope of bariatric surgery. This surgery is performed laparoscopically (closed) through 3 or 4 small incisions. 70% or more of the stomach is removed and the volume is restricted by turning the stomach into a sleeve.
Scarless Gastric Sleeve: In selected patients who are suitable for this method, the gastric sleeve surgery is performed through a 2-3 cm incision in the navel. The same surgical procedure as the gastric sleeve method is applied, but since the operation is performed through a small incision in the navel, it ensures that no scars remain on the patient. In addition to aesthetic advantages, it has been observed that these patients experience significantly less postoperative pain and mobilize more quickly.
Gastric Bypass: Among other procedures, this surgery, which is the technique of shaping the stomach into a sleeve and additionally connecting it with the small intestine is especially preferred in diabetics. With this method, both the volume is restricted, and absorption is reduced.
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