Biliary Stricture Treatment in Turkey
About Biliary Stricture
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive procedure performed endoscopically, avoiding major surgery.Effectively relieves symptoms like jaundice, itching, and abdominal pain.Restores normal bile flow, preventing liver damage and serious infections like cholangitis.Can be both diagnostic (to identify the cause) and therapeutic (to treat the stricture) in one session.Typically involves a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery compared to surgical alternatives.
Who is this surgery for?
- Obstructive jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes) due to a suspected bile duct narrowing.
- Unexplained abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant.
- Recurrent episodes of cholangitis (bile duct infection).
- Abnormal liver function tests suggesting bile duct obstruction.
- Strictures caused by conditions like primary sclerosing cholangitis, chronic pancreatitis, or post-surgical injury (e.g., after gallbladder surgery).
- Suspected benign or malignant strictures requiring tissue sampling (biopsy) or stenting for palliation.
How to prepare
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure to ensure an empty stomach.
- Disclosure of all current medications, especially blood thinners (like aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel), which may need to be paused.
- Informing the doctor of any allergies, particularly to iodine or contrast dye.
- Arranging for a responsible adult to drive the patient home after the procedure due to sedation.
- Undergoing pre-procedure blood tests to assess liver function and clotting ability.
Risks & possible complications
- Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is the most common complication.
- Bleeding or perforation (a tear) at the treatment site.
- Infection of the bile ducts (cholangitis).
- Adverse reaction to the sedative medications used during the procedure.
- Stent-related issues, such as migration (moving), blockage, or tissue overgrowth.
- Rarely, damage to the intestine or bile ducts requiring surgical intervention.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Patients are monitored in a recovery area for 1-2 hours until sedation wears off.
- A sore throat from the endoscope is common and resolves in a day or two.
- Patients can usually resume a normal diet the same day, starting with clear liquids.
- Mild abdominal discomfort or bloating is normal; severe pain, fever, or black stools should be reported immediately.
- Most patients can return to normal activities within 24-48 hours, avoiding strenuous exercise for a few days.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor stent function and ensure the stricture remains open.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering biliary stricture in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for biliary stricture in Turkey include Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Trabzon, Medical Park Bahçelievler, 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 biliary stricture. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists 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 biliary stricture compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Biliary Stricture in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing biliary stricture.
Instabul, Turkey
117 Doctors
Arjun Mehta, a 58-year-old restaurant owner,...
Arjun Mehta, a 58-year-old restaurant owner, had been experiencing persistent, dull pain in his upper right abdomen for months, accompanied by occasional yellowing of his eyes. His appetite had dwindled, and he felt constantly fatigued. He had a history of gallstones, which he'd managed with diet for years. His primary care doctor, concerned about the jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, referred him to a gastroenterologist. The specialist suspected a biliary stricture, a narrowing of the bile duct, likely from his long-standing gallstone disease. Dr. Chen recommended an ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) with stent placement to open the duct and allow bile to flow normally. During the procedure, Arjun was sedated. The doctor passed a scope down his throat, located the stricture, and placed a small plastic stent to hold the duct open. Post-procedure, Arjun had a sore throat and felt groggy, but the intense abdominal pressure was already easing. Within days, his jaundice cleared, his energy returned, and his appetite came back. Emotionally, Arjun had been anxious, fearing cancer and the potential loss of his business. The relief of a treatable diagnosis and the swift resolution of his symptoms left him profoundly grateful and determined to prioritize his health.
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