At 31st October 2026. Medical Karadjiev Health Information Center organizes free individual information meetings with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burçin Batman, Specialist in general, bariatric and metabolic surgery from a partner hospital in Istanbul.
The initiative is aimed at patients who are considering weight loss surgery, have obesity accompanied by type 2 diabetes or other metabolic disorders, or wish to receive additional advice on proposed surgical treatment.
Who is Assoc. Dr. Burchin Batman?
Prof. Dr. Burcin Batman graduated in medicine at the Furat University, and his specialization in general surgery took place at the Faculty of Medicine of Istanbul University.
His professional practice is mainly focused on the surgical treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases. He has participated in over 1,000 bariatric cases over a period of six years. He underwent training in robotic surgery at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, and is a member of the International Federation for Bariatric Surgery (IFSO).
For what diseases and conditions can his opinion be sought?
- Obesity and type 2 diabetes – evaluation of the possibilities for bariatric and metabolic surgery, such as sleeve gastrectomy and other surgical methods.
- Metabolic syndrome – evaluation of surgical options in the presence of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.
- Gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia – possibilities for laparoscopic surgical treatment.
- Inguinal and umbilical hernia – surgical treatment using minimally invasive techniques in appropriate cases.
- Gallbladder diseases – including cases with indications for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Thyroid diseases – when a surgical evaluation is necessary.
- Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas and perianal abscesses.
Stomach sleeve or metabolic surgery?
Waist-gastroplasty, known as „gastric sleeve“, is an operation in which part of the stomach is removed in order to limit the amount of food ingested and to influence the mechanisms that regulate appetite and metabolism.
Metabolic surgery encompasses surgical approaches that, in addition to reducing weight, can improve blood sugar control in certain patients with type 2 diabetes.
The choice of procedure depends on the body mass index (BMI), accompanying diseases, previous treatment, and individual medical parameters. The surgery is not suitable for every patient and does not guarantee remission of diabetes.
Who are the meetings suitable for?
The meetings are primarily intended for patients who:
- have established obesity and are considering surgical treatment;
- have obesity accompanied by type 2 diabetes or other metabolic diseases;
- they wish to discuss which surgical approach would be suitable for them;
- they have already received a recommendation for surgery and are seeking additional opinions;
- they have a known general surgical disease for which surgical intervention has been proposed.
For the preliminary examination of the cases, information about the diagnosis, the treatment performed, the accompanying diseases, and the available medical tests must be provided.
How to apply to participate?
📅 Date: October 31st, 2026.
📞 Phone: 0878 500 730
Contact Medicarlaj and provide the necessary information about your case. After preliminary review, the team will contact you to confirm an individual appointment.
Participation is free, places are limited and pre-registration is required. The meeting is informational in nature and does not involve any subsequent treatment.
