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The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators blood coagulation
- ultrasound
- CT/MRI scanners
- fine-needle paracentetic liver cytobiopsy
- preparation according to preoperative standard
- extensive liver resection
- microbiological and histological examination
- symptomatic treatment
- cost of essential medicines
- nursing services
- stay in the hospital with full board
- full hospital accommodation
- elaboration further recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of General and Bariatric Surgery at the Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul offers the full range of effective surgical treatment at the highest level of modern medicine. The priority clinical tasks of the department's doctors include the surgical treatment of diseases of the abdominal organs, including the stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tract, as well as hernias and pathologies of the esophagus and thyroid gland. Of particular interest is colorectal surgery in patients with colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. In addition, the department's specialists provide treatment to the patients with morbid obesity. To quickly reduce body weight, the department performs gastric bypass surgery and sleeve gastroplasty. Such operations are performed in patients with a body mass index above 35, with the available complications of obesity. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Gokhan Cipe.
The department employs highly qualified surgeons who have successful clinical experience in performing operations of any degree of complexity. The doctors working in the medical facility keep pace with innovations, and therefore most surgical interventions are performed using sparing minimally invasive, endoscopic and robot-assisted techniques, which today are the gold standard of progressive international medicine. The main advantage of this treatment is that there is no need for extensive incisions of the anterior abdominal wall. When performing a minimally invasive intervention, the surgeon makes only a few incisions 0.5-1 cm in size. This approach contributes to minimal trauma to healthy tissues during surgery, which in turn reduces blood loss and the risk of postoperative complications, including infectious ones.
One of the main focuses of the department's specialists is the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal cancer, including pancreatic and gallbladder cancer, as well as thyroid cancer. As a rule, a surgical intervention is not enough to achieve a stable remission, so radiation therapists, chemotherapists, nutritionists, physiotherapists and other doctors are involved in the therapeutic process. The treatment regimen for each patient is developed by a board of doctors, which guarantees an interdisciplinary approach and a successful outcome of therapy. The treatment is followed by regular follow-up examinations in order to prevent the recurrence of oncology.
The department's range of services is complemented by bariatric surgery. Weight loss surgery is indicated for patients with a body mass index above 35. This treatment option is used only in case of ineffective diet therapy, exercise and medication. Obesity is not only an aesthetic problem, but it also causes serious health problems – excess weight can provoke the development of diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, diseases of the cardiovascular system and other pathologies. Bariatric surgery allows a person not only to quickly lose weight, but also to improve health, prevent the development of life-threatening pathologies.
The department's surgeons specialize in gastric bypass surgery and sleeve gastrectomy. It is these surgical techniques that are globally recognized and most effective in the fight against morbid obesity. Gastric bypass surgery involves the formation of a small reservoir in the upper part of the stomach that can only hold a small amount of solid food. Also, when performing the operation, the surgeon creates a bypass to prevent food eaten from entering most of the stomach and part of the small intestine. The essence of sleeve gastrectomy is the formation of a narrow gastric "sleeve", which will impede the passage of solid food from the esophagus to the end of the stomach. The operation involves the removal of the body of the stomach and gastric fundus. The department's specialists have performed many successful bariatric surgeries, which have significantly improved the quality of life of obese patients.
The department's key clinical focuses include:
- Surgical treatment of pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine)
- Surgical treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease)
- Surgical treatment of pathologies of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tract
- Surgical treatment of pathologies of the small intestine, colon, including the rectum (coloproctology), with a focus on the surgical treatment of colorectal cancer
- Surgical treatment of thyroid and parathyroid pathologies
- Hernia repair surgery (anterior abdominal wall hernias, inguinal and incisional hernias)
- Surgical treatment of anorectal diseases (pathologies of the colon and rectum, anal region)
- Bariatric surgery
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Sleeve gastroplasty
- Other surgical options
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since 2019 Head of the Department of General and Bariatric Surgery at the Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2016 - 2019 Work in the Department of General and Colorectal Surgery at Medicana International Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2011 Internship in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Institute, Tokyo, Japan.
- 2011 Internship in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Hospital, Florida, USA.
- 2010 - 2015 Associate Professor in General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2009 - 2010 Course of Lectures on General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2018 Professorship.
- 2013 Assistant Professorship.
- 1999 - 2004 Residency, Department of General Surgery, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 1993 - 1999 Study of Human Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Scientific Publications
- 53 scientific articles in Turkish and international publications.
- 23 presentations at congresses and symposia.
Qualifications and Certificates
- 2014 European Certificate in Colorectal Surgery (European standard).
- 2010 Turkish Certificate in Surgery.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
- European Society of Coloproctology.
- Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
- Turkish Society of Surgery.
- Turkish Association of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Memorial Sisli Hospital
About hospital
The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of medical services. The medical center opened its doors to the first patient in 2000. The hospital became the first in Turkey and the twenty-first in the world holder of the JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation certificate. Only the best and the most reputable hospitals in the world medical arena can receive this certificate.
The hospital has 292 beds for patient hospitalization. The surgical treatment is performed in 13 high-tech operating rooms. The medical complex also has 4 intensive care units, 3 state-of-the-art laboratories, specialized centers, including the In Vitro Fertilization Center, the Transplant Center, the Center for Genetic Diseases, the Bone Marrow Transplant Center, the Robotic Surgery Center, the Cancer Center and others.
The hospital has achieved particular success and international recognition in such medical fields as ophthalmology, reproductive medicine, plastic surgery, cardiology and cardiac surgery, transplantology, genetics. The highly qualified doctors who have undergone professional training in the best hospitals in Turkey, Europe and the USA take care of the patients' health. The specialists have a tremendous clinical experience and thousands of saved lives.
It is worth noting that the medical complex has earned a strong reputation not only in Turkey, but also at the international level – the hospital holds consultations, provides diagnostics and treatment for patients from 92 countries.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul live in comfortable single or double rooms with all the necessary amenities. The patient rooms are made in a modern design. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing personal belongings, a telephone and a TV. Each patient room also has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The patient rooms have Wi-Fi.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. If desired, the patient can stay in a five-star hotel on the territory of the hospital. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.