Ganglion Impar Block Treatment in Turkey
About Ganglion Impar Block
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive procedure with no surgical incision.Provides significant diagnostic information about the pain source.Offers rapid and often substantial relief from chronic pelvic pain.Performed under local anesthesia with sedation for patient comfort.Short procedure time, typically 30-60 minutes.Can be repeated if necessary for sustained pain management./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic, intractable pelvic pain (pelvialgia).
- Perineal pain (pain in the region between the anus and genitals).
- Coccydynia (persistent tailbone pain).
- Pain from pelvic cancers (e.g., cervical, prostate, rectal).
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) affecting the pelvic region.
- Post-surgical pelvic pain that has not responded to other therapies.
- Painful bladder syndromes like Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS).
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation and pain assessment with your urologist.
- Disclose all medications, especially blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin, etc.), which may need to be paused.
- Inform the doctor of any allergies, particularly to local anesthetics, iodine, or contrast dye.
- Fast for 6-8 hours before the procedure if sedation is planned.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing on the day of the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or bruising at the injection site.
- Infection, though rare due to sterile technique.
- Temporary numbness or weakness in the legs.
- Injury to nearby structures (rectum, sacral nerves).
- Allergic reaction to the anesthetic or steroid medication.
- Temporary increase in pain or discomfort.
- Rare complications like nerve damage or spinal headache.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Rest at the clinic for 30-60 minutes post-procedure for observation.
- You may feel immediate pain relief, though the full effect of the steroid may take a few days.
- Keep the injection site clean and dry for 24 hours.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, or driving for the first 24 hours.
- Mild soreness at the injection site is common and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers (if approved by your doctor).
- Attend a follow-up appointment with your urologist to assess the outcome and plan further management.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days for routine activities
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ganglion impar block in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for ganglion impar block 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 ganglion impar block. MediFyr helps you compare urologists 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 ganglion impar block compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Ganglion Impar Block in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing ganglion impar block.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Sophia Reddy, a 42-year-old high school...
Sophia Reddy, a 42-year-old high school biology teacher and mother of two, had her life upended by chronic pelvic pain. For three years, she endured a constant, burning sensation in her perineum and rectum, worse when sitting to grade papers or driving her kids to activities. Multiple visits to gynecologists and gastroenterologists found no clear cause. The pain strained her marriage and made her feel like a spectator in her own life. Her urologist, Dr. Chen, explained that her symptoms pointed to pelvic nerve dysfunction and recommended a Ganglion Impar Block to interrupt the pain signals. During the brief, image-guided procedure, Sophia felt only mild pressure. Within a week, the constant burning was gone, replaced by a manageable dull ache. Six weeks later, she was back to full-day teaching and family movie nights on the couch. The relief brought a profound emotional shift from feeling broken and isolated to hopeful and re-engaged, allowing her to be the patient wife and present mother she longed to be.
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