Serhat Doğan, General Surgery and Obesity Surgery Specialist at Acıbadem Kayseri Hospital, said that obesity causes many diseases other than obesity itself, and the diseases caused by obesity are serious problems that reduce the quality of life and threaten life when left untreated.
Stating that obesity is a disease defined by excessive fat accumulation in the body and causes many serious health problems, Acıbadem Kayseri Hospital General Surgery and Obesity Surgery Specialist Serhat Doğan said, “Obesity is a disease defined by excessive fat accumulation in the body and causes many serious health problems. The main diseases caused by obesity include type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, heart diseases, hyper blood pressure, sleep apnea, some types of cancer and joint diseases. These are serious problems that reduce quality of life and pose a life-threatening risk if left untreated. In the treatment of obesity, methods such as diet and exercise are usually applied in the first stage. However, surgical treatment is an option in cases where successful results cannot be obtained with these methods or in cases that seriously threaten the patient's health.”
Stating that the surgical treatment of obesity is generally referred to as bariatric surgery and includes different examinations, Doğan said, “Among these, stomach reduction surgeries and gastric bypass are the most commonly used. These surgical procedures are performed by reducing the volume of the stomach or partially changing the digestive system. Thus, the person both consumes less food and the certainty of the food taken decreases. These surgeries are important not only for weight loss but also for controlling the diseases caused by obesity. As a result, obesity can lead to serious health problems when left untreated. Surgical treatment offers an important option for suitable candidates and helps patients both lose weight and regain their health.”
