Gastric Bypass Surgery
The stomach is reduced and a new pathway is created to the small intestine. Effective for diabetes and metabolic diseases.
What Is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) is a procedure in which the stomach is reduced to a small pouch and the small intestine is rearranged to reduce nutrient absorption. This method has both restrictive and malabsorptive properties.
Why Choose Op. Dr. Mustafa Erol?
- 35+ Years of Experience
- 8,000+ Successful Operations
- SRC Certified Surgeon
- Personalized Care
Benefits
- Loss of 70-80% of excess weight
- High remission rate in Type 2 diabetes
- Improvement of metabolic syndrome
- Long-term weight control
- Improvement of reflux disease
Who Is a Suitable Candidate?
- Those with a BMI of 40 and above
- Those with a BMI of 35+ and Type 2 diabetes
- Those with severe reflux problems
- Those with strong sweet-eating habits
- Those requiring revision surgery
Recovery Process
A week-by-week overview of your post-operative recovery process.
Possible Risks
- Anastomotic leak
- Dumping syndrome
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Internal hernia risk
- Ulcer formation
Our Measures for Your Safety
- Multidisciplinary pre-operative evaluation: comprehensive examination and laboratory screening by surgical, anesthesia, internal medicine, and nutrition specialists
- Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach to minimize tissue trauma, bleeding, and recovery time
- International-standard practice under SRC Master Surgeon accreditation
- Continuous vital monitoring throughout surgery with modern anesthesia and device infrastructure
- Post-operative intensive care availability, nursing follow-up, and early mobilization protocol
- Long-term follow-up: vitamin/mineral monitoring, nutritional counseling, and regular check-up appointments
The risks listed above are theoretically possible in any surgical procedure, and we share them transparently. Op. Dr. Mustafa Erol's 35+ years of experience, more than 8,000 successful operations, and SRC Master Surgeon accreditation enable early recognition and effective management of these complications. Proper candidate selection and patient-specific planning are the cornerstones of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most commonly asked questions and answers about Gastric Bypass Surgery.
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