Selected cases only

Ileal Interposition in Turkey

A complex metabolic operation repositioning a segment of distal small intestine to influence gut-hormone signalling.

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Procedure snapshot

ApproachAdvanced laparoscopic surgery

Anatomical changeMajor anatomical change

Centre statusSelected cases only

Bariatric surgical assessmentDr Kenan Afilitak

Understand the procedure

What is Ileal Interposition?

A segment of ileum is moved closer to the beginning of the small intestine, with procedure variants sometimes combined with sleeve gastrectomy. The aim is earlier exposure of distal bowel to nutrients.

Ileal interposition changes the position of a distal small-bowel segment to influence metabolic signalling. Its indication and availability require an individual specialist review.

01Advanced laparoscopic surgeryTreatment approach

02Major anatomical changePermanence

03Selected cases onlyClinical status

Individual selection

Who may be considered?

BMI alone does not select a treatment. Medical history, metabolic health, reflux, previous procedures, nutrition and capacity for long-term follow-up are considered together.

Highly selected people with complex type 2 diabetes

Obesity with specialist metabolic indication

Patients assessed at a centre with procedure-specific experience

People able to commit to long-term monitoring

Clinical safety:

This is general information. A decision should follow discussion of individual risks, alternatives and the option of no procedure.

Balanced decision

See potential benefits and limitations together.

Potential benefits

Targets metabolic signalling
Food continues through the digestive tract
May be tailored through different technical variants
Potential diabetes improvement in selected patients

Risks and disadvantages

Complex multiple bowel joins
Leak, obstruction, bleeding or infection
Altered bowel habit and abdominal symptoms
Nutrient deficiencies depending on the variant
Limited standardisation and long-term comparative evidence

Follow-up requirements

Close post-operative monitoring
Individual diabetes medicine adjustment
Staged nutrition and hydration
Long-term metabolic, nutritional and surgical review

Step by step

From first review to long-term follow-up.

The pathway and timing vary with individual medical needs; obtain your written plan before flights or payment.

Initial assessment

Medical history, BMI, medicines, goals and previous attempts.

Clinical selection

Surgeon or responsible clinician review, tests and comparison of alternatives.

Written plan

Hospital, clinician, inclusions, price, travel and aftercare confirmed.

Treatment & follow-up

Procedure, discharge, nutrition progression and long-term clinical review.

Transparent quotation

Ileal Interposition price and package scope.

No verified fixed price has been supplied for procedures other than gastric sleeve. A personal quotation follows confirmation of suitability, responsible clinician, hospital time, tests, materials or device and aftercare.

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Responsible clinician and clinical plan

Required tests and anaesthesia

Hospital or procedure-centre scope

Device and materials where applicable

Hotel, interpreter and transfers if included

Nutrition, medicines and aftercare plan

Patient experiences

See results—and ask for the details.

These images show different bariatric patient journeys at the centre and may not represent this exact procedure. Results vary and are never a guarantee.

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Your doctor and care team

Dr Kenan Afilitak

General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Specialist Dr Kenan Afilitak works with the multidisciplinary team across bariatric, metabolic and laparoscopic surgical assessment.

The centre has focused on obesity care for more than 22 years. The responsible treating clinician, hospital and aftercare plan should be confirmed in writing before booking.

Surgeon profile +90 546 917 81 97

Bariatric coordinatorMustafa Hekin+90 544 388 28 34 Bariatric dietitianAylin Demir+90 505 459 11 62

Hospital interpreterYaseminCommunication support from admission to discharge

Your treatment setting in Istanbul

Hospital, room and partner hotel.

The proposed facility and accommodation can vary with procedure and clinical need; verify the official name and current applicable documents before booking.

Istanbul hospital room — Hospital & clinical care

A first screening step

Calculate BMI—then decide with the team.

BMI is only one part of assessment. Procedure choice also depends on medical history, related conditions, anatomy, nutrition and individual risks.

Your result—

Enter your height and weight for a screening BMI estimate.

BMI is a screening measure, not a diagnosis or a decision about surgery. Medical history, related conditions, nutrition, previous weight-management attempts and surgeon assessment are also required.

Frequently asked questions

Ileal Interposition questions, answered clearly.

What to know about suitability, risk, price, travel and aftercare before booking.

01What is Ileal Interposition?+

02Who may be suitable for Ileal Interposition?+

Highly selected people with complex type 2 diabetes. Obesity with specialist metabolic indication. Patients assessed at a centre with procedure-specific experience. People able to commit to long-term monitoring.

03What are the main potential benefits?+

Targets metabolic signalling. Food continues through the digestive tract. May be tailored through different technical variants. Potential diabetes improvement in selected patients.

04What are the risks and disadvantages?+

Complex multiple bowel joins; Leak, obstruction, bleeding or infection; Altered bowel habit and abdominal symptoms; Nutrient deficiencies depending on the variant; Limited standardisation and long-term comparative evidence. Personal risks must be discussed with the surgeon or responsible clinician.

05How much does Ileal Interposition cost in Turkey?+

No verified fixed price is published for this procedure. An itemised personal quotation is supplied after tests, hospital stay, responsible clinician, device or material, accommodation and aftercare needs are defined.

06How long would I need to stay in Turkey?+

Length of stay depends on the procedure, investigations, hospital observation and individual recovery. You should receive a written travel and discharge plan before booking flights.

07What does recovery and nutrition involve?+

Close post-operative monitoring. Individual diabetes medicine adjustment. Staged nutrition and hydration. Long-term metabolic, nutritional and surgical review.

08Is Dr Kenan Afilitak involved in assessment?+

Bariatric and metabolic surgical assessments are planned with Dr Kenan Afilitak and the relevant multidisciplinary team. The responsible treating clinician and hospital are confirmed in writing before booking.

09Is aftercare included after treatment?+

Nutrition, supplements, blood tests, medicine changes and urgent contact routes are defined in the written aftercare plan for the selected procedure. Long-term clinical review remains important.

Medical sourcesASMBS — Bariatric surgery procedures NICE — Overweight and obesity management

Free initial assessment

Let’s assess the right approach for you.

Complete the form and our medical coordination team will contact you on WhatsApp. Final suitability is decided only after surgeon review and appropriate testing.

+90 545 133 99 79 info@istanbulobesitycenter.com