Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
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BIOGRAPHY

After completing his primary and secondary education in Antakya, he was accepted to Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and started his medical education. In 2003, the year he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, he passed the medical specialty exam and started his General Surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. In 2008-2009, he received training in cancer surgery and organ transplantation at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Herrman hospitals in Houston, United States. After returning to Turkey, he became the first place in Turkey in the subspecialty exam for general surgeons held in 2009. Following this exam success, he received Gastroenterology Surgery (digestive system surgery) training at Turkey Higher Specialization Hospital between 2009-2012. In 2012, he became Turkey's youngest Gastroenterology Surgeon.

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Specialties
Oncological Surgery

Applications used within the scope of oncological surgery enable the successful diagnosis and treatment of many cancer diseases today. Thanks to these applications, cancerous tissues can be precisely diagnosed, the progression and stage of cancer can be determined, and a treatment plan specific to the stage of cancer and the general health status of the individual can be carried out.

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Gastric Bypass

While the bypass definition in the field of general surgery is ‘creation of a new passageway from the stomach to the intestines’, the same definition is also used within the framework of obesity surgery. The bypass method applied on blockages occurring in the stomach outlet is called a gastric bypass application method in patients who are applied for weight loss.

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Obesity Surgery

Obesity; Although it is known as being overweight, obesity is actually a metabolic disease. Because; it can also trigger the formation of many diseases metabolically. Obesity, which can cause various diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular blockages, heart attack, gastric reflux, asthma, diabetes, joint diseases, liver failure, migraine, phlebitis, polycystic ovary; can also invite cancers, especially breast, colon, esophagus, pancreas, prostate and uterus.

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Gastric Balloon

In order to solve both the physiological problems and sociological expectations of obesity patients, gastric balloon application is a method that has been applied for years by Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı in Istanbul. Known as a successful method for weight loss, gastric balloon application is also a non-surgical obesity treatment option.

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Stomach Reduction Surgery

Stomach reduction surgery, which is among the surgical treatment methods performed to gradually bring the person back to their ideal weight and renew their body, can be applied to many patients diagnosed with obesity.

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery

The definition of sleeve gastrectomy surgery can be made as an operation performed under general anesthesia in order to reduce the volume of the person's stomach. The laparoscopic method (closed surgery method) is indispensable for sleeve gastrectomy surgeries, as in many other surgeries.

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Patient Reviews
I have had reflux for about twenty years, I have used all the medicines. Last year, my brother's reflux surgery was performed by our doctor Samet, he has been very good for a year, I went to Samet in December 2024, he performed my surgery very successfully. I am very good now, I am grateful to him. ...
I had a gastric sleeve surgery exactly 1 month ago with Dr. Samet Yardımcı. My teacher Samet and his team took very good care of me before and after the surgery. With their attention and care, and mostly their cheerfulness, I got through the process very well and easily. My life quality and energy c...
Although it was short-lived, I experienced severe pain due to the gallbladder. However, thanks to Samet, my pain was brought under control, surgical intervention was performed at the necessary time and my recovery process was monitored. His knowledge, approach and communication with me and my family...
I had heard about him from another friend and my sister and I wanted to have this surgery. I had to postpone it for a few months due to work, but my sister had the surgery about 3 months ago and the process went so easily and smoothly thanks to Samet and his team that I didn't have to look for anoth...
I would like to thank Dr. Samet Yardımcı and his valuable assistants. The attention, professionalism and sincerity they showed during my obesity surgery really made me feel at ease. In addition to Dr. Samet’s excellent surgical skills, the attention and sweet attitude of his assistants made the proc...
I am 28 years old. No matter how much I struggled to lose a certain weight throughout my life, no matter how much I dieted, I could not get under a certain weight. My insulin resistance due to weight increased and my quality of life was negatively affected day by day. Even though I tried a balloon, ...
When I decided to have a gastric sleeve surgery, the first doctor I had a preliminary appointment with was Samet. After the first meeting, I knew I didn't need to see any other doctor and I had made my decision. His knowledge and equipment, his cheerfulness, and his detailed information that gave co...
I would like to thank Samet and his team. I lost 23 kilos in 2 months. The approaches before and after the surgery gave me great confidence. He explained the positive and negative aspects of the surgery in detail and in a way that was appropriate for human pathology. I had no pain or discomfort afte...
In December, after about a year of research, I reached out to Samet and had obesity surgery. He and his team never left me alone before, after, and during my hospital stay. We reached out whenever we wanted, and we still do. They answered all our questions and concerns, ensuring that there were no q...
My first meeting with Dr. Samet was in October 2024, of course it took me February to prepare myself. At the first appointment, he explained the process from beginning to end in detail, so there was no question mark left in my mind, I had a sleeve gastrectomy for a new and healthy life. My recovery ...
I would like to thank Dr. Samet Yardımcı and his professional team. He saved me from the reflux medications I have been using for 15 years and my stomach hernia, and I got through my surgery very easily. I am glad I chose you among all those doctors. Thank you very much for everything.
Samet Bey is the most humble, caring, and most importantly, very successful doctor I know. He performed my intestinal surgery with robotic surgery last year. He is one of the rare professors who visits his patients every day, even on Sundays, and who loves his job. Whenever I write a message, he res...
Hello, 1 month ago, when I decided to change my life, a former patient of Samet Hoca told me that this was the right address. After meeting with many doctors in Kocaeli, I met Samet Hoca. I had an operation 3 days ago. On the night of the operation, I was able to meet my own needs. I had almost no p...
I have been suffering from reflux for 35 years. I also had a stomach hernia. I was living by taking stomach protective drugs every day. The side effects of stomach protective drugs started to be seen. If I did not use the medicine, my esophagus would get irritated. I did a lot of research. I went to...
Dr. Samet is one of the best teachers I know. I was diagnosed with colon cancer about 1 year ago. We met Samet Yardımcı as a result of my research. He was both naive and his approach was very very good. He hosted us very well during this process. He went through our process very well. His approach w...
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Gastroenterology Surgery
Colon Tumor / Cancer

Colon tumors, which can occur in “any part” of the colon, can be divided into 3 types. Benign tumors such as polyps, lipomas, mesenchymal tumors, low-grade malignant tumors such as stromal and neuroendocrine tumors, and the other part is malignant, namely colon cancer masses.

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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery, General Surgery Specialist
Gastroenterology Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery

Gallbladder surgery is a surgical operation performed to remove stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts or, in some cases, to remove the gallbladder. This operation can be performed with open and laparoscopic (closed) surgical techniques.

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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery, General Surgery Specialist
Gastroenterology Surgery
Gastric Tumor

The stomach, located on the upper left side of the abdomen; located between the esophagus and the duodenum, is one of the most important parts of the gastrointestinal system. One of the most common tumors encountered today, the stomach tumor; as its name suggests, is seen in the stomach. As a result of the cells in the inner surface of the stomach being affected by environmental or genetic factors and proliferating abnormally, a stomach tumor is formed, and the tumors that form can show "uncontrolled growth and spread".

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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery, General Surgery Specialist
Gastroenterology Surgery
Reflux

There is a sphincter valve between the stomach and the esophagus that “opens and then closes with the swallowing movement.” The sphincter valve relaxes due to high pressure and allows stomach contents to leak into the esophagus. Because if we consider that the stomach contents are acidic and there is no protective mechanism in that area when it enters the esophagus, it is inevitable that the “acid” will damage the esophagus.

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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery, General Surgery Specialist
Gastroenterology Surgery
Endoscopy

Endoscopy, known as gastrointestinal endoscopy, is one of today's most advanced diagnostic and treatment methods. The device required for the endoscopy procedure is called gastroscopy or endoscopy and has a light and camera at its end. The endoscopy device, which is a flexible tube through which fiber optic cables pass, is used to provide information about the digestive system and to perform the necessary procedures.

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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery, General Surgery Specialist
Gastroenterology Surgery
Crohn Disease

Crohn's disease, which is considered an inflammatory disease, can occur at any point in the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. Crohn's disease, which generally affects the last part of the small intestine and the anus, begins to bother "people" by appearing with various symptoms. Crohn's disease, which can be confused with various gastrointestinal system diseases, is a disease without typical symptoms and diagnostic tests.

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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery, General Surgery Specialist
Gastroenterology Surgery
Ulcerative Colitis

If "sores" are observed during the process following inflammation of the large intestine, it is possible to talk about ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis, which has a serious negative effect on a person's life, is a disease that can create "problems" both psychologically and sociologically.

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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery, General Surgery Specialist
Gastroenterology Surgery
Hipec

HIPEC, or hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, is a much more targeted application compared to systemic effective chemotherapy applications and is successfully used in the treatment of many cancer diseases. This application is known among the public as hot chemotherapy. It is widely used in the treatment of peritoneal cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer and ovarian cancer.

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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery, General Surgery Specialist
Gastroenterology Surgery
Oncological Surgery

Oncologic surgery is a field of medicine that includes special surgical applications for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer diseases. Oncologic surgery is also divided into various fields. The field of oncology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer diseases that concern the digestive system is called gastrointestinal oncology.

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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery, General Surgery Specialist
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Diabetes (Sugar) Surgery
Diabetes (Sugar) Surgery

Diabetes Surgery Istanbul Diabetes, which occurs as a result of causes such as weight gain, genetic predisposition, and carbohydrate-heavy nutrition, is frequently encountered in Turkey. The progress..

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Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Revisional Bariatric Surgery

Revisional Bariatric Surgery Turkey Revisional Bariatric Surgery Turkey is a surgery performed to renew and update obesity surgeries that result in failure or lead to serious complications with addit..

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Duodenal Switch
Duodenal Switch

Duodenal Switch Istanbul With advancing technology, it is now possible to solve all psychological and physiological problems caused by weight. As obesity becomes a more serious problem every day, pro..

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Turkey Gastric sleeve surgery Turkey is a special obesity surgery performed to remove 80% of the stomach and give the remaining stomach tissue a cylinder-like structure. Thanks..

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