Appendectomy Treatment in Turkey
About Appendectomy
Key Highlights
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Definitive treatment for acute appendicitis, preventing serious complications like rupture.Minimally invasive laparoscopic option available for reduced scarring and faster recovery.Common and well-established procedure with a high success rate.Typically requires only a short hospital stay.Helps alleviate severe abdominal pain and resolves infection.
Who is this surgery for?
- Acute appendicitis (inflamed appendix), characterized by abdominal pain, nausea, and fever.
- Suspected appendiceal rupture or abscess.
- Chronic or recurrent appendicitis.
- Appendiceal tumor or cyst (rare).
- As a part of another abdominal surgical procedure when the appendix appears abnormal.
How to prepare
- Pre-operative assessment including medical history, physical exam, and blood tests.
- Imaging tests like an ultrasound or CT scan to confirm appendicitis.
- Fasting (no food or drink) for several hours before surgery.
- Intravenous (IV) antibiotics may be administered to fight infection.
- Discussion of anesthesia options and signing of informed consent forms.
- Removal of jewelry, dentures, and contact lenses before the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Reaction to anesthesia (e.g., breathing problems, allergic reaction).
- Bleeding or hematoma (collection of blood) at the surgical site.
- Infection of the incision wound or inside the abdomen (abscess).
- Injury to nearby organs like the intestine, bladder, or blood vessels.
- Formation of scar tissue (adhesions) that can cause future bowel obstruction.
- Persistent abdominal pain or development of an incisional hernia.
- Rare complications like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically 1-2 days for laparoscopic surgery and slightly longer for open surgery.
- Pain at the incision sites is managed with prescribed medications.
- Gradual return to a normal diet, starting with clear liquids.
- Incision care: keeping the area clean and dry, watching for signs of infection.
- Avoidance of strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and driving for 1-2 weeks.
- Follow-up appointment with the surgeon to monitor healing.
- Most people can return to non-strenuous work within 1-2 weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering appendectomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for appendectomy in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform appendectomy. MediFyr helps you compare general surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for appendectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Appendectomy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated general surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing appendectomy.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Ayaan Joshi, a 16-year-old high school...
Ayaan Joshi, a 16-year-old high school soccer player, had always been active and healthy. His symptoms began with a dull ache near his navel that migrated to his lower right abdomen, sharpening into severe pain. He developed a low-grade fever and lost his appetite. His mother, recognizing the signs, took him to the emergency room. The ER doctor, after a physical exam and a CT scan, diagnosed acute appendicitis and recommended an urgent laparoscopic appendectomy to prevent rupture. Ayaan was anxious about surgery and missing the championship game. The procedure was quick, and he was relieved to wake up with the intense pain gone. His recovery took about two weeks; he was back to light training in three. Emotionally, he shifted from fear and frustration about his season being interrupted to immense gratitude for the swift medical care that prevented a more serious complication, and a newfound respect for his body's signals.
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