Oktay Banlı

Prof. Dr. Oktay Banlı is the President of the Turkish Obesity Surgery Foundation, known for his expertise in the field of bariatric surgery. Recently, he was in the news regarding the lifting of a ban on the use of swallowable gastric balloons in Turkey, a procedure that had been previously restricted due to safety concerns. He emphasized that the procedure should only be performed in hospital settings, highlighting the potential risks associated with unsupervised applications.