Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment in Turkey
About Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Key Highlights
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Curative potential for localized tumors through complete surgical resection.Effective symptom control, especially for hormone-secreting (functional) tumors.Can be performed using minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopy/robotics) for reduced pain and faster recovery.Performed by specialized Surgical Oncologists with expertise in complex abdominal oncology.Aims to preserve normal organ function whenever possible.Critical for accurate staging and determining further treatment needs./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Localized, resectable GEP-NETs without widespread distant metastasis.
- Functional tumors (e.g., insulinoma, gastrinoma) causing debilitating hormonal syndromes.
- Tumor-related complications like obstruction, bleeding, or risk of rupture.
- Progressive tumor growth despite medical management (e.g., somatostatin analogs).
- As part of a multimodal treatment plan for select metastatic cases (debulking surgery).
- For diagnostic biopsy when other methods are inconclusive.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive imaging (CT, MRI, Ga-68 DOTATATE PET-CT) to map tumor location and spread.
- Blood tests for tumor markers (chromogranin A) and hormone levels.
- Multidisciplinary team review involving medical oncology, endocrinology, and radiology.
- Nutritional assessment and optimization, especially if malabsorption is present.
- Pre-operative medication management (e.g., adjusting somatostatin analogs).
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before surgery and bowel preparation if needed.
- Discussion of anesthesia and detailed informed consent process.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: bleeding, infection, blood clots, anesthesia reactions.
- Organ-specific risks: pancreatic leak (fistula), bile duct injury, bowel injury, or leakage.
- Endocrine dysfunction: new-onset diabetes (after pancreatic surgery) or hormonal imbalances.
- Digestive issues: malabsorption, diarrhea, or dumping syndrome.
- Risk of incomplete tumor removal or recurrence.
- Damage to nearby nerves or blood vessels.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring pain, drainage tubes, and bowel function return.
- Gradual advancement from liquids to a soft, easily digestible diet.
- Pain management with medications and early, gentle mobilization.
- Incisional care instructions and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Follow-up appointments for pathology review, wound check, and planning adjuvant therapy if needed.
- Long-term monitoring with imaging and tumor markers to detect recurrence.
- Possible referral to a dietitian for managing post-surgical digestive changes.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with surgical oncology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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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 gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor compare across other countries where we have data.
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