Mum dies after weight loss surgery in Turkey as warning issued over op risks

Ireland's mother reportedly died after bariatric surgery. This comes as the Irish Foreign Office has confirmed that a number of its citizens have died following medical procedures in Turkey.

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A mother in her 30s has died in Turkey after undergoing weight loss surgery in the country.

The mum, who is from Dublin, Ireland, died after bariatric surgery.

The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

His family, who are in Turkey, are working to get his body home.

According to , they receive consular assistance from the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.

The department confirmed that several Irish people have died this year after traveling to Turkey for medical procedures, but did not provide an exact number, reports Dublin Live.

The DFA said, "[The Department] is aware that some citizens experienced complications during their treatment in Turkey, and a number died as a result of medical procedures."

The Irish Foreign Office says several Irish citizens have died this year following medical procedures in Turkey (

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Long waiting lists and the unavailability of certain procedures in Ireland and the UK have led people to increasingly travel abroad for surgery.

However, DFA has warned anyone considering traveling for medical procedures to be aware of all risks and benefits and to discuss their plans carefully with their own doctor, dentist or specialist beforehand.

They added: "Individuals sh...