Intraoperative Cytology Treatment in Turkey
About Intraoperative Cytology
Key Highlights
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Provides rapid, real-time diagnostic results during surgery.Helps guide surgical decisions, such as determining resection margins.Reduces the need for repeat surgical procedures.Minimizes tissue removal by confirming diagnosis on the spot.Enhances accuracy in distinguishing between benign and malignant lesions.Supports multidisciplinary teamwork between surgeons and pathologists./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Evaluation of tumor margins during cancer surgery (e.g., breast, thyroid, brain).
- Diagnosis of suspicious lesions or masses discovered during surgery.
- Assessment of sentinel lymph nodes for metastatic spread.
- Confirmation of tissue type in unclear or complex cases.
- Guidance for biopsies in delicate or hard-to-reach anatomical areas.
- Intraoperative monitoring of lesions to avoid excessive tissue removal.
How to prepare
- No specific patient preparation is required, as it is performed during an ongoing surgery.
- The surgical team ensures sterile collection and transport of the tissue sample to the pathology lab.
- The pathologist prepares necessary cytology stains and microscopy equipment in advance.
- Coordination between the surgeon and pathologist is confirmed prior to the procedure.
- Informed consent for the primary surgery typically covers intraoperative diagnostic procedures.
Risks & possible complications
- Risk of sampling error if the collected cells are not representative of the lesion.
- Potential for false-negative or false-positive results due to rapid assessment.
- Limited diagnostic detail compared to comprehensive histopathological analysis.
- Dependence on the pathologist's expertise for accurate interpretation.
- Minimal risk related to the primary surgical procedure, not the cytology itself.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is tied to the primary surgical procedure, not the cytology test.
- No additional post-procedure care is needed specifically for the cytology.
- Final histopathology report may follow later to confirm intraoperative findings.
- Patients should follow all post-surgical care instructions provided by their surgeon.
- Any concerns should be discussed during post-operative follow-up appointments.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (performed during surgery)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (no additional recovery)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering intraoperative cytology in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with pathology 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 intraoperative cytology. MediFyr helps you compare pathologist specialists 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 intraoperative cytology compare across other countries where we have data.
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