Adana and Mersin are about 70 kilometres apart, roughly an hour by motorway. That distance is short enough not to make travelling for a planned general surgical operation difficult; the preoperative assessment, the operation and the subsequent check ups can be managed with day trips. Op. Dr. Ersan Semerci does not hold clinics in Adana; consultations and operations take place at VM Medicalpark Mersin Hospital in Mezitli, Mersin. In an emergency, however, the nearest healthcare facility should be attended regardless of distance.
Mersin lies at the western end of the Cukurova region and is relatively close to its neighbouring provinces. Travelling from another province for planned surgical treatment is not as large a matter as it may first appear, but it does need to be planned properly. This article sets out the distances, the number of visits required and how follow up works, for patients considering travelling from Adana and the surrounding area.
Approximate Distances
The following are approximate distances by road; times vary with traffic and route.
- Adana: about 70 km, roughly an hour by motorway.
- Tarsus: about 30 km, under half an hour.
- Osmaniye: about 160 km, roughly two hours.
- Nigde: about 180 km, roughly two and a half hours.
- Hatay: about 250 km, roughly three hours.
- Karaman: about 200 km, roughly two and a half hours.
For Adana and Tarsus these distances mean that appointments before and after surgery can be made as day trips. From provinces further away, an overnight stay may be needed.
How Many Visits Does a Planned Operation Require?
- First visit: assessment. Examination, review of existing tests, any further tests required, and discussion of the treatment options.
- Second visit: preparation and surgery. Where the tests are complete these two stages can often be combined. The length of stay varies with the operation: usually one day for closed gallbladder surgery, a few days for bariatric surgery.
- Third visit: early check up. Usually within the first week or ten days after discharge.
- Subsequent check ups. These depend on the operation. For hernia and gallbladder surgery a few check ups may be enough, whereas in bariatric surgery follow up continues for life and runs at months 1, 3, 6 and 12 in the first year.
For patients travelling in, having some of the tests done locally and the results sent on is a practical way of reducing the number of visits.
How Does Follow Up Work Remotely?
Blood tests and routine imaging can be done in your own province and the results sent for assessment. Routine questions and progress can be followed up by telephone and WhatsApp.
The limit of this needs stating plainly: remote follow up does not replace examination. Where there is new pain, fever, discharge from the wound or redness, assessment is made face to face. This is why ease of travel matters particularly in the first weeks after surgery.
What to Do in an Emergency?
This article concerns planned operations. In an emergency, the nearest healthcare facility should be attended regardless of distance or of any preference of doctor. Severe and persistent abdominal pain, a rigid abdomen, vomiting together with the cessation of wind and stool, a strangulated hernia, high fever and confusion are situations in which no time should be lost. In these cases a delay of a few hours can directly affect the outcome; the subject is covered further in the article on appendicitis.
Where Do Consultations and Operations Take Place?
Op. Dr. Ersan Semerci does not hold clinics in Adana or in any other province. Consultations and operations take place at VM Medicalpark Mersin Hospital (Mezitli, Mersin). Appointment and travel details are in the contact section of the home page.
The scope of general surgery, the operations most often performed in the region and the objective criteria for choosing a surgeon are covered in the article on general surgery in Mersin. Distance and follow up details specific to bariatric surgery are in a separate article.
Patients Coming from the Region
Op. Dr. Ersan Semerci has practised in Mersin since 2010 and currently works at VM Medicalpark Mersin Hospital (Mezitli). He does not hold clinics in Adana or in any other province; all consultations and operations take place in Mersin.
One of the points patients raise most often is that follow up continues uninterrupted by telephone as well. For patients coming from the surrounding provinces this is a practical contribution that reduces unnecessary travel.
Op. Dr. Ersan Semerci has practised in Mersin since 2010 and currently works at VM Medicalpark Mersin Hospital. Consultations and operations in From Adana to Mersin are carried out at this hospital. Patients travelling from Mersin and neighbouring provinces can book via WhatsApp.
Book on WhatsAppHow long does it take from Adana to Mersin?
It is about 70 kilometres by road and takes roughly an hour by motorway. This distance allows the assessment and check ups for a planned operation to be made as day trips.
Does Op. Dr. Ersan Semerci hold clinics in Adana?
No. He does not hold clinics in Adana or in any other province. All consultations and operations take place at VM Medicalpark Mersin Hospital in Mezitli, Mersin.
How many times will I need to come to Mersin for an operation?
It varies with the operation. The general pattern is three visits: assessment, surgery and an early check up. Where the tests are complete, assessment and surgery can often be combined. In bariatric surgery, follow up continues for life, so further check ups continue.
Can I have my tests done in my own city?
Yes. Blood tests and routine imaging can be done in your own province and the results sent for assessment. This is a practical way of reducing unnecessary travel.
How do I reach you from Adana if a problem develops after surgery?
Routine questions can be handled by telephone and WhatsApp. However, where there is new pain, fever, discharge from the wound or redness, assessment is made face to face; remote follow up does not replace examination. In an emergency, attend the nearest healthcare facility.
What should I do in an emergency?
In an emergency, attend the nearest healthcare facility regardless of distance or of any preference of doctor. Severe and persistent abdominal pain, a rigid abdomen, cessation of wind and stool, a strangulated hernia and high fever are situations in which no time should be lost.
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