About Hysterotomy
Key Highlights
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Provides a safe alternative for delivery when vaginal birth poses risks to mother or baby.Allows for planned, controlled surgical access to the uterus.Enables the management of complex obstetric or gynecological conditions not amenable to less invasive methods.Performed by specialized obstetrician-gynecologists with expertise in uterine surgery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Elective or emergency cesarean section delivery (most common indication).
- Certain types of large or strategically located submucosal fibroids requiring surgical removal (myomectomy).
- Rare cases of cervical or vaginal obstruction preventing access to the uterus.
- As part of a laparotomy for specific, complex gynecological cancer surgeries.
- Management of a second-trimester pregnancy termination in very specific medical circumstances where other methods are contraindicated.
How to prepare
- Pre-operative consultation and detailed explanation of the procedure, risks, and benefits.
- Complete medical history review and physical examination.
- Pre-anesthetic check-up, which may include blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the surgery if performed under general anesthesia.
- Informed consent process.
- For a cesarean section, monitoring of fetal well-being.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: Reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, and blood clots.
- Injury to nearby organs such as the bladder or intestines.
- Uterine scar formation, which can lead to complications in future pregnancies (e.g., uterine rupture, placenta accreta spectrum).
- Post-operative pain and discomfort.
- Formation of adhesions (scar tissue) inside the abdomen.
- Potential need for blood transfusion.
- Rare risk of hysterectomy if uncontrollable bleeding occurs.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in a post-operative care unit with monitoring of vital signs, pain, and bleeding.
- Hospital stay typically required for monitoring and initial wound care.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Encouragement to move legs and walk gently soon after surgery to prevent blood clots.
- Incision site care instructions to keep the area clean and dry.
- Restrictions on heavy lifting (typically nothing heavier than a baby) and strenuous activity for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointment with the surgeon to check healing progress.
- Watch for signs of infection (fever, redness, pus at incision) or other complications and report them immediately.
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Typical hospital stay: 3-5 days
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Expected recovery time: 6-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering hysterotomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for hysterotomy in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, 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 hysterotomy. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists 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 hysterotomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Hysterotomy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing hysterotomy.
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