Fenestration Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Fenestration Surgery
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive approach with smaller incisions.Targeted decompression preserves spinal stability.Reduced muscle damage and post-operative pain.Typically shorter hospital stay and faster recovery.Lower risk of complications compared to open procedures.Effective relief from nerve compression symptoms like sciatica./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis causing neurogenic claudication.
- Herniated or bulging disc compressing a nerve root (radiculopathy).
- Foraminal stenosis (narrowing of the nerve exit canal).
- Failed conservative management (physical therapy, medications, injections).
- Persistent leg pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness.
- To address a specific, localized area of compression seen on MRI or CT scans.
How to prepare
- Complete pre-operative medical evaluation and blood tests.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the surgeon.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the surgery.
- Discussion of anesthesia options (typically general anesthesia).
- Arranging for help and transportation for the post-operative period.
- Pre-operative imaging review (MRI, CT) to plan the surgical approach.
Risks & possible complications
- General risks of anesthesia.
- Bleeding, infection, or hematoma at the surgical site.
- Nerve injury, potentially leading to worsened pain, numbness, or weakness.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
- Recurrence of symptoms or incomplete relief.
- Rarely, instability requiring further fusion surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically short, often 1-2 days.
- Pain is managed with medications; walking is encouraged soon after surgery.
- Incision care instructions to prevent infection.
- Activity restrictions: avoid bending, twisting, and heavy lifting for several weeks.
- Gradual return to normal activities and light work as tolerated.
- Formal physical therapy is often recommended to strengthen core and back muscles.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing and progress.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering fenestration surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for fenestration surgery in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, 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 fenestration surgery. MediFyr helps you compare spine 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 fenestration surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Fenestration Surgery in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing fenestration surgery.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Sarah Davis, a 42-year-old elementary school...
Sarah Davis, a 42-year-old elementary school teacher and mother of two, had always been active. For the past three years, she endured worsening lower back pain and a persistent 'pins and needles' sensation down her left leg, which made standing to teach and playing with her children agonizing. Conservative treatments like physical therapy and epidural steroid injections provided only temporary relief. An MRI revealed severe lumbar spinal stenosis at L4-L5, with thickened ligamentum flavum compressing her spinal nerves. Her spine surgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended a minimally invasive lumbar fenestration surgery to create a small window in the bony lamina and remove the offending ligament, decompressing the nerve root with minimal disruption. Sarah was terrified of spine surgery but desperate for her life back. The procedure itself was quick, and she went home the same day. The recovery involved careful movement and core-strengthening exercises. Within six weeks, the leg pain was gone, and she could stand comfortably. By three months, she was back on nature walks with her family. Emotionally, she transitioned from feeling like a burden to her family, trapped by pain, to feeling hopeful and reclaiming her identity as an active, engaged mother and teacher.