About Cryotherapy
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive with small incision points.Precise targeting minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue.Can be an alternative for patients who are not surgical candidates.Often performed as an outpatient procedure.May be repeatable for recurrent tumors.Typically involves less pain and shorter recovery than open surgery./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Localized primary tumors (e.g., prostate, kidney, liver).
- Recurrent tumors in previously irradiated areas.
- Palliative treatment to reduce tumor size and alleviate symptoms.
- Patients with comorbidities that make major surgery high-risk.
- Certain benign conditions like localized bone metastases causing pain.
- As a focal therapy for organ-confined cancers.
How to prepare
- Complete medical evaluation and imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound) to map the tumor.
- Review of medications; may need to stop blood thinners several days prior.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure if sedation or anesthesia is used.
- Pre-procedure blood tests to assess clotting function and organ health.
- Discussion of anesthesia options (local, regional, or general).
- Informed consent process detailing the procedure, benefits, and risks.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or hematoma at the probe insertion site.
- Infection in the treated area or systemically.
- Damage to adjacent structures (e.g., nerves, blood vessels, bowel).
- Skin damage, blistering, or frostbite near the treatment site.
- Post-procedure pain, swelling, or cramping.
- Formation of a fistula (abnormal connection) in treated organs.
- Incomplete tumor destruction requiring additional treatment.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring for a few hours post-procedure for vital signs and pain.
- Pain management with prescribed or over-the-counter analgesics.
- Application of ice packs to external treatment sites to reduce swelling.
- Instructions to avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for 1-2 weeks.
- Follow-up imaging (e.g., MRI) in weeks/months to assess treatment efficacy.
- Monitoring for signs of infection (fever, increased redness, pus).
- Gradual return to normal activities as tolerated.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days
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Expected recovery time: 1-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cryotherapy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with radiation oncology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform cryotherapy. MediFyr helps you compare radiation oncologists 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 cryotherapy compare across other countries where we have data.
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Radiation Oncologists for Cryotherapy
Explore experienced radiation oncologists who regularly perform cryotherapy and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.
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